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Introducing SAC Class of 2010!

After an extremely competitive review process, we are pleased to announce the new members of the President's Staff Advisory Committee for 2010. Special thanks to all those who nominated their colleagues, and to all those who applied.

1. Kate Correia, Executive Coordinator, The Education Alliance

2. Eric Friedfeld, Manager of Technical Services, Chemistry

3. Heather Hower, Project Coordinator, BioMed Psychiatry

4. Christine Kilgus, Project Assistant, Watson Institute

5. Tracie Mederos, Cashier's Office Manager, Financial Operations

6. Jessica Smith, Senior Faculty Personnel Representative,Dean of the Faculty

7. Kathleen Sousa, Manager Finance and Administration, BioMed Animal Care

8. Debra Souza, Student Account Representative, Bursar's Office

9. Keith Thompson, Help Desk Specialist, CIS

10. Carol Vaters, Financial/Billing Coordinator, CIS

 

Application period for Parking Violation Appeal Board has ended

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for the Parking Violation Appeals Board (PVAB). We are pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Thrasher to the board.(updated 11/09)

 

Application period for Diversity Advisory Board position has ended

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for the Diversity Advisory Board. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Sheila Coleman to the board.(updated 10/09).

 

Application period for Computing Advisory Board position has ended

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for the Computing Advisory Board (CAB). We are pleased to announce the appointment of Anjali Sridhar to the board.(updated 9/09).

 

SAC Co-Chair Announced

The President´s Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) is pleased to announce that Joe Gagne, Compensation Analyst, Human Resources, has been selected as Co-Chair of SAC. He will assume the role of Co-Chair with Amy Umstadter from now through December and will begin serving as Chair in January 2010. We are positive that Joe's dedication to the committee and to staff at Brown will lead to exciting endeavors in the year ahead. (updated 7/09)

Application period for Campus Planning Advisory Board position has ended

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for the Campus Planning Advisory Board (CPAB). We are pleased to announce the appointments of Lisa Vaillancourt and Christopher Beattie to the board.(updated 6/09).

 

Application period for Human Resources Advisory Board position has ended

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for the Human Resources Advisory Board position (HRAB). We are pleased to announce the appointments of Ruth Crane, Erin Shreve, and Cliff Hirshman to the board.(updated 6/09).

 

Application period for Advisory Committee on Corporate Responsibility in Investment Policies has ended

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for the Advisory Committee on Corporate Responsibility in Investment Policies. (ACCRP). We are pleased to announce the appointments of Kathleen Morrissey and Christine Sprovieri to the board.(updated 4/09)

 

Application period for Brown University Resource Committe has ended

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for the Brown University Resource Committee. (URC). We are pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony DeGregorio to the board.(updated 3/09)

 

Application period for Brown University Community Council has ended

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for the Brown University Community Council. (BUCC) We are pleased to announce the appointments of Paul Magliocco and Merle Krueger to the board.(updated 2/09)

 

Town Meeting, Monday December 8

The President’s Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) hosted a town meeting on December 8 to discuss the effects of the economy on Brown and its staff. Thank you to everyone who participated. Information about the meeting and a video of the proceedings can be found in Today at Brown. For recent communications regarding the economy please see the links below.

 

Application period for Parking Violation Appeal Board has ended

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for the Parking Violation Appeals Board (PVAB). Applications were due Friday, December 12. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Lane to the board.(updated 2/09)

 

Introducing SAC Class of 2009!

After an extremely competitive review process, we are pleased to announce the new members of the President's Staff Advisory Committee for 2009. Special thanks to all those who nominated their colleagues, and to all those who applied.

  1. Karen Asquith, Project Manager, Computing and Information Services
  2. Patricia Davey, Administrative Assistant, Community Health
  3. Sean DeBobes, Assistant Manager - Retail Operations, Dining Services
  4. Joe Gagne, Compensation Analyst, Human Resources
  5. Therese Doyle-Parillo, Assistant Director of Alumni Events, Alumni Relations
  6. Jason Masi, FRS Operations Accountant, Controller's Office
  7. Michelle Nuey, Manager of the Community Relations and Outreach Bureau, Department of Public Safety
  8. Marla Pearsall, Application Support Specialist, Financial & Administrative Services
  9. Roberta Swanson, Postdoctoral Program Manager, BioMed Graduate and Postdoc Studies
  10. Jennifer Whitworth, Administrative Assistant, Computing and Information Services

 

Application period for PSOC has ended

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for the Public Safety Oversite Committee (PSOC). Applications were due Tuesday, December 2. We are pleased to announce the appointments of Stephen Lynch and Christopher Harwood to the board.(updated 2/09)

 

Holiday Bazaar, December 4

The President's Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) will be collecting food for the Rhode Island Food Bank at the Holiday Bazaar on Thursday, December 4 at Sayles Hall. Make this the biggest collection in SAC's history! Please help Brown fill the shelves at the food bank for the less fortunate during this particularly difficult holiday season. Listed below are the Food Bank's most wanted items:

  • Canned soup, tuna, peanut butter, nuts, canned or dried beans
  • Canned fruits and vegetables, including juices and tomato sauce
  • Nutritious breakfast cereals, whole wheat pasta, brown rice
  • Crackers, granola bars
  • Canned stews and chili
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Please: nothing past expiration date, no jars of baby food (posted 11/08)

 

Benefits/Wellness Fair, October 31

The 2008 Benefits/Wellness Fair will take place on October 31st at Sayles Hall, from 8 am till 3 pm. The event will continue to feature exciting activities and include renowned companies, vendors and University departments. (posted 10/08)

 

Family Football Day, October 25

Faculty, Staff, and their families are invited to join President Simmons as Brown takes on Cornell on Saturday, October 25. Kickoff is at 12:30 p.m., but the food and fun starts at 11:00 a.m. Tickets to the game will be free of charge with a valid Brown ID. The Faculty Executive Committee, Medical Faculty Executive Committee, and Staff Advisory Committee encourage you to mark your calendars and join us as we cheer our team to victory. (posted 10/08)

 

Volunteer Opportunties

“Public Square Tuesday” in Kennedy Plaza – a weekly event where local non-profit agencies present volunteer opportunities. Please see below for more information or visit the website.

"Each week, non-profit agencies from Rhode Island and beyond gather to present their missions with an interactive approach in a fun, urban setting. Running every Tuesday from 11am – 3:30pm through September on the sidewalk along Burnside Park, a different service theme is featured each week. From the arts and humanities to fitness and the environment, Public Square Tuesday plays host to a tremendous variety of action. "

Saturday, 9/6, 1-4 pm -- Walking Tours of Providence led by Swearer Center staff, students, and community partners. Students primarily join, but we invite any/all members of the Brown community (we had one staff person join us last year) and will be touring a range of neighborhoods around the city.

Wednesday, 9/10, 7-9 pm at Sayles Hall -- Community Service Opportunities Fair, where we bring in dozens of community agencies for staff and students to meet and learn about their work and volunteer opportunities. (posted 09/08)


Another Opening, Another Show!

Take advantage of the SAC discount for every opening night show at Brown Theatre! You will receive opening night tickets for $8. That's a discount of $4 off of the regular $12 employee price! Order tickets on-line using the following discount "coupon" codes:

CODE OPENING NIGHT SHOWS DATE


Call the Brown Box Office (x3-2838) and ask for the "SAC Staff Discount."

The Brown Theatre Box Office is located in the lobby of Leeds Theatre, 77 Waterman Street.

Thanks to Brown Theatre for providing this special additional discount to staff for opening night shows. (updated 11/29/07)

 

Bear Bargains

Human Resources is pleased to announce an exciting, new discount program for faculty, staff, and
students. The new Bear Bargains' website features local discounts on the East Side and in the Jewelry District; national discounts to hotels, amusement parks, ski resorts, movie theaters, and museums; and special programs and services of the University and its partners. Please visit Bear Bargains page for more information.

 

SAC Answers your questions

Ever wonder why the Ivy Room seems so crowded these days? How about if Brown has a maternity benefit for adoptive parents? And why doesn’t Brown replace Victory Day with a floating holiday? Curious about how to get more involved at Brown? Find the answers to these and other questions through SAC's new Staff Questions and Answers and SAC FAQs weblinks. Or just send us your question: SAC@brown.edu (Posted 4/07)

 

Slavery and Justice: Brown Responds

Watch SAC's debut video, featuring a presentation made at a recent SAC meeting by Prof. Jim Campbell, Chairman of the Brown University Steering Committee on Slavery and Justice. Learn about the charge of the committee and the historical documents that were uncovered in the process. Find out why the Corporation and administrators recently announced a number of new institutional projects, including programs to assist local public schools and a possible new research center on slavery and its legacies. For more information, go to the Steering Committee on Slavery and Justice homepage. (Posted 2/07)