Staff Bulletin
From the Rutgers School of Social Work Staff Council
January 2023
Staff Council Food Drive
Let us start of by saying we couldn't be prouder of our SSW Community with all the donations that were made the past two months. Your contributions are going to ensure that our students and their families are able to access critical items to meet their basic need. We can't thank you enough!!
That being said, the results for our friendly competition are in! The total number of items donated....1,474!!!!! And the winner is....120 Albany Street - Floor 1!!!
Keep the donations coming as we continue our friendly competition continues for the next quarter and keep an eye for the coveted π as you visit the 1st Floor!
Food Drive Boxes with Bruno
Food Drive Boxes with Mirabel
January Winter Recipe - Simple Cheese Paste π§
It's football playoff time! What better way to get your snack on than this easy-to-make cheese paste. You use it as a spread or make it your own and add anything else you want to it! Thank you to Khalid Balgar for sharing!!
UPCOMING EVENTS
AY 22-23 Staff Council Training Series
Feb/March | Dates TBD - Strengths Assessment Preparation
- In place of our Spring All Staff Meeting the Dean's Office is supporting a Strengths Assessment Workshop for all Staff
- More information will be released in the coming weeks but Save the Date π
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SSW Strengths Assessment Workshop
April 12 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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SSW Staff Council Lunch & Learn Sessions
These are brief sessions where we will be looking to bring an expert to discuss a specific topic or just connect with fellow staff members and hold an open forum. No registration will be needed, just drop in! All sessions will be held on the days noted below from 12pm to 1pm.
Spring 2023 Schedule
- Session 5 --> February 22 | HR Discussion with Associate Dean Sharon Fortin
- Session 6 --> March | Alzheimers Care Conversation with Lauren Snedeker - Date TBD
- Session 7 --> April 6 | Professional Networking with Laurie Zazenski - Date TBD
- Session 8 --> May 23 | Eldercare: Which Assisted Care is Best for You? with Jeri Middlebrook
- Session 9 --> June 14 | University Benefits Open Discussion - We Want to Hear from YOU!
- Log into all Lunch and Learn Sessions Here
- *Please share any questions ahead of time via our Anonymous Suggestion Box!
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Coffee with the Council
Join us to hear about the Council's Priorities and have time/space so we can hear from you!
- February 21 | 10 - 11 AM
- May 4th | 10 - 11 AM
- Share your questions ahead of time via our Anonymous Suggestion Box.
SSW Staff Recognition Form π
Staff Spark Notes
- Copycat Plant | A strange phenomenon of a plant adapting to look like others
- Timeless Dog Breeds | Is your dog on the list?
- MLK | Join the Rutgers Cultural Center Collaborative for a week long series as they build on Dr. Kingβs legacy of excellence.
- Electric | What are the most expensive home items to run?
- Stressed? | Don't worry, it gets better as you get older
- La Boheme | Support the RU Opera and Symphony Orchestra - RU Staff are eligible for discounted tickets!
- Art | Try to draw a perfect circle here.
- Time | Finding it and tools to stay on track with your goals.
IIDEA Committee | UPDATE
We've made space in this and future Bulletin's for updates from the IIDEA Committee.
The IIDEA Committee will be meeting later this month and we'll have an update for you in February. In the meantime, check out the new updated SSW IIDEA Website!
For more information about the IIDEA Committee, please visit the Staff Council Bulletin Website. Thank you!
Share Your Favorite Winter Recipe βοΈβ
Next month we'll highlight some recipes as a way to connect and get to know what you and our colleagues love to cook in their kitchens. Use the link below for your submission!
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