RU-N Staff Council

RUN to NJPAC for Hip Hop Nutcracker and family activities
2021-12-18 12:30 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
The Event is a collaboration between NJPAC, RU-N Human Resources, Enrollment Services & Experience and Staff Council. NJPAC is offering a 20% discount on tickets for the Hip Hop Nutcracker (using code: rus18) at 2 p.m. Starting at 12:30 p.m., NJPAC will be celebrating Kwanzaa and RU-N’s pre-show event.
The pre-show event will offer a Hip Hop Dance class in the Victoria Theatre Lobby with instructors/students from a local dance academy. The event will also have the opportunity for participants at the event to take pictures with Raider. All participants attending the pre-show event will receive a small RU-N giveaway bag that includes RU-N branded items like: cookie, mask, chapstick, sticky notebooks, webcam covers, tech tattoos and pens & pencils.
For tickets, call April Jeffries at 973.353.7561 or visit njpac.org/RUS18

2021 Winter Blessing Drive
2021-12-05 08:00 - 2021-12-20 17:00
Support RU IPO Public Safety and partners 2021 Winter Blessing Drive.
For the past 4 years, they have collected over 3,500 toys for nearly 500 children in the city of Newark, New Jersey. Each year they receive a list of children who have either experienced a hardship or overcome a struggle in the calendar year. We must ensure each child on the list receives a special present to show them they are loved, valued, and supported by their community! This year we will advance our community caretaking call to action by supporting our children, senior citizens, residents of domestic violence shelters, and residents of homeless shelters. Our seniors, veterans, and community families are in dire need of hats, scarves, and gloves as blustery winter weather nears. They also have a list of about 50 elementary schools students in need of winter coats.
This year’s recipients are:

The Safe House
The Salvation Army
Valor Veteran’s Shelter
Select Newark Public Schools students

How can you help make this year’s drive a success? Please see the below actions steps to ensure you are an engaged supporter! No action is too small! We encourage and ask that spread awareness of this drive amongst your networks!

Spread Holiday Hope by Adopting a – Child! Please feel free to contact PO Shantia Stanley or I to gather information on adopting a child from our list. We will provide you with the age, interest, and needs of the selected child. As permissible, we will provide a general summary of why the child’s respective school/ organization has nominated him or her for this drive.

Drop a Donation at Your Location: Many of our partners are hosting donation sites for toys, new hats, and gloves. The donations from each site will be utilized to create gift packages for nominated children. Excess toys will be donated to domestic violence and family shelters to supplement ongoing organizational needs.
Sharing is Caring! Pass on the Amazon Wish List: Scan the QR code for the Amazon wish list, which contains several items that are needed by local shelters and children on this year’s list. Please share the wish list with your organization, alumni, and overall networks.

Wrap it Right!: Please contact us if you have a gift for gift wrapping. We will wrap sorted presents on December 20th and 21st.

Winter Affirmations- The Power of Our Word: The encouragement of a card or handwritten note is immeasurable. If you would like to provide a card to a senior, veteran, parent, or child, please contact us.

We thank you in advance for being a blessing this winter.

Jamie S. Hendrix, MPA
Lieutenant
Institutional Planning and OperationsUniversity Public Safetyjamie.hendrix@rutgers.edu | 973.353.5581

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall Dedication
2021-12-02 17:00 - 18:00
Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, professor at Rutgers Law School-Newark (1963-1972), by rededicating an iconic part of Newark’s skyline in her honor. Preceded by The Women’s Rights Law Reporter Symposium “Reminimsm in the Law: An Exploration of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy” 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Register for either or both events at: law.rutgers.edu/WRLR-Symposium-RBG-Hall-Dedication.

#GivingTuesday - Raptors vs. Raiders Food Drive Challenge
2021-11-16 08:00 - 2021-11-30 17:00
#GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that takes place each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Food insecurity, or unreliable access to nutritious meals, is a growing problem on college campuses, especially as students and their families recover from the effects of the pandemic. In the coming weeks, you can help fill plates and fuel the minds of students at Rutgers–Newark by joining a friendly faceoff for Rutgers food pantries. Last year we had the higher amount of donations but Camden edged us out with the higher number of donors. This year let’s go for both!
On campus from November 16-30, 2021, our community of faculty, staff, and students will come together to collect pantry items for students in need of support. This Giving Tuesday, let’s make sure everyone has a place at the table. Collection drive dates and locations listed below:

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 – RU-N Alumni Center, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 – Paul Robeson Campus Center, 2:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
Monday, November 22, 2021 – Paul Robeson Campus Center, 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.

Needs some ideas on what to donate? Check out the list of most needed items as well as this Amazon wishlist.
Can’t make it to a drive? No problem – online donations will be accepted 24/7 and be sure to mention RU-N Staff Council when donating.

RU-N Staff Hour and Soccer Night
2021-10-08 08:00 - 17:00
Calling all RU-N Staff! Come cheer on RU-N Women’s Soccer team take on Drew University on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at Frederick Douglass Field (249 University Avenue). We hope you can also join us at McGovern’s at 5:30 p.m. for some FREE pre-game food
and soft drinks.
RSVP Here
Rain Date: Wednesday, October 27th V. Montclair

Racial Healing Circle Practitioner Training
2021-04-19 13:00 - 16:00
In the midst of a tumultuous election year, another season of mounting racial and social injustices, and growing health disparities, there continues to be a tremendous need for racial healing and transparent dialogues on campuses and in communities across our nation. Join a TRHT-Racial Healing Circle by registering at the link below and consider expanding this work by attending a one-day Racial Healing Practitioner/Facilitator training.
Below is the registration link for Healing Circle Practitioner Training. One must participate in a circle before being trained as a practitioner.
Link: https://go.rutgers.edu/trainrhc21

Racial Healing Circle
2021-04-16 12:00 - 13:30, 2021-03-19 12:00 - 13:30
In the midst of a tumultuous election year, another season of mounting racial and social injustices, and growing health disparities, there continues to be a tremendous need for racial healing and transparent dialogues on campuses and in communities across our nation. Join a TRHT-Racial Healing Circle by registering at the link below and consider expanding this work by attending a one-day Racial Healing Practitioner/Facilitator training.
Here is the registration link for Virtual Racial Healing Circles for spring 2021 – open to all Rutgers students, faculty/staff and alum:
Registration Link – https://go.rutgers.edu/rhcspr21

Closing Ceremony with Chancellor Nancy Cantor Followed by Bingo
2021-04-09 12:00 - 15:00
Join us as we complete this year’s Staff E-ppreciation events with heartfelt thanks and a closing message from Chancellor Nancy Cantor. Celebrate:

Colleagues receiving their Service Award Recognition
Watch the much-awaited “Thank You” video from our senior leadership
Applaud and Acknowledge – Sharing of appreciation and support by and for staff

Register early and attend for a chance to win raffle prizes!
Immediately following our closing ceremony join us for the most attended and much anticipated BINGO hosted by our resident game master Dan La Fuente!
Thank you to all who celebrated with us! We look forward to seeing you at future Staff E-ppreciation events.
We want to hear about your experience participating in RU-N to Reconnect – Apart Yet Together! The survey will be shared on April 9.
Click HERE to register for the Closing Ceremony.
Click HERE to register for Bingo.

Name That Tune
2021-04-08 15:30 - 16:30
Presenter: Tayden Judge
From jamming to Prince, to Nickelback, to Jay-Z and how about a little Ariana Grande. Sometimes, you just have to get your boogie on! We invite you to come listen to some amazing sounds and show us your best moves, as you find out if your music knowledge spans genres.
Register early and attend to win prizes!
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Staff Council Info Session
2021-04-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-03-31 14:30 - 15:30, 2021-03-22 11:30 - 12:30
Come learn about Staff Council and how you can get involved! Elections are coming soon!
Register early and attend to win raffle prizes!
Register HERE.

Appreciative Inquiry
2021-04-07 10:00 - 11:00
Presenters: Nanette Bouvier and Dominique Graham
What do NASA, British Airways, Merck, the Dalai Lama Center for Pach and Rutgers have in common? They are all using Appreciative Inquiry (AI). What’s so special about Appreciative Inquiry? Well, it focuses on what is working in an organization instead of what is not working. It’s (all) the rage now and you can learn to use it too! Come join us for a transformational conversation and see how AI can impact your life, both professionally and personally!
Register early and attend for a chance to win raffle prizes!
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March to Run Wrap Up and Celebration
2021-04-06 14:30 - 15:00
Presenters: Tayden Judge and Candace D. Joseph
Whew! You did it! You made it to the finish line! Congratulations on committing to 22 days of activity and crushing it! Let’s check the stats and see who came out on top this month. Join us as we cheer on each other’s success and congratulate the teammate and team who took the most steps overall!
Register early and attend for a chance to win prizes!
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Have a Break with Vasu
2021-04-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-03-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-03-22 16:00 - 17:00
Presenter: Dr. Vasu Dixit
Learn coping techniques, tips and strategies for managing the many factors which disrupts the normal balance of your mental wellness. Practice Mindfulness with one of our licensed therapists, Dr. Vasu Dixit from RU-N Division of Student Affairs, Counseling Center.
Join for a chance to win raffle prizes!
Click HERE to join session.

Book Reading: "Unapologetically Ambitious" w/Book Reflection
2021-04-05 12:00 - 12:30
Presenters: Michelle Rances, Lucy Foster, and Carla Hailey Penn
What are your goals, personal and professional, and do you have a clear strategy to attain them? If not, this is the session for you! We will explore strategies on “WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO SET AN AMBITIOUS PLAN AND HOW TO ACHIEVE IT!”
This book will help guide you on the following and much more:

Learn to take risks, break barriers, and create success on your own terms.
Establish your reputation
Take charge of your career and build your network
Integrate work, marriage, parenthood, and self-care.

Register and attend for a chance to win raffle prizes!
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Family Feud
2021-04-02 14:30 - 16:00
Presenters: Tayden Judge and Corey D Clawson
The survey results are in, and I am being told, “It’s time to play…FAMILY FEUD!!”. Classic family fun as teams battle head-to-head to be the last team standing. Show up and play with your team of up to four people, join a team when the fun starts, or just stop by and watch. We guarantee you will not want to miss out!
Register early and attend for a chance to win prizes!
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Money Talk: Identity Theft
2021-04-01 14:00 - 14:45
Presenters: Wells Fargo
In the current environment where most of our transactions happen online, it is important to stay vigilant. Learn ways to help protect yourself and your information by avoiding identity theft and fraud. This session covers the following: 1) Be aware of where and how your personal information could be stolen; 2) Make plans to help protect yourself and 3) Learn how to report fraud and identity theft
Register early and attend for a chance to win raffle prizes.
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Tech Talk: Sites Management
2021-03-30 12:00 - 13:00
Presenters: Office of Information Technology
Communicating with constituents and stakeholders is a key part of staying closely aligned while working apart. Learn how to use the Rutgers Sites Platform to create a customizable web page beginning with a request for a site, basic set up in the content management system, connecting the page with social media, etc.
Register early and attend for a chance to win raffle prizes!
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Staff Council Town Hall
2021-03-29 11:30 - 13:00
Join our quarterly event with the Chancellor’s Office. Chancellor Cantor and her team answer questions submitted through the Staff Council Suggestion Box.
Register early and Attend for a chance to win raffle prizes!
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Once and Future Newark Documentary Screening Followed by Brick City Trivia
2021-03-26 08:00 - 14:30
Presenter: Corey D Clawson
Start your afternoon with a mini documentary about Newark’s history featuring the late Dr. Clement Price, RU-N Professor of History. We’ll follow that up with a fast-paced game of Newark-based trivia with categories spanning landmarks, music, and authors. The winner receives a prize.
Register early and attend for a chance to win raffle prizes!
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Tech Talk: Rutgers Connect Office 365
2021-03-25 12:00 - 13:00
Presenters: Office of Information Technology
As we work to stay connected while working apart, learn about the many tools available via Rutgers Connect that can aid you. Explore apps including Teams, Bookings, Sharepoint, Planner, Onenote, and more. Also learn about various account types you can utilize in Connect to help us build connections including distribution groups, unified groups, and shared mailboxes.
Register early and attend for a chance to win raffle prizes!
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"RU Following?: Keeping Up by Staying Connected" Coffee Break with Peter T. Englot
2021-03-24 10:30 - 11:30
How do we stay connected to Rutgers-Newark and each other, even while we are apart? Senior Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs and Chief of Staff Peter Englot discusses staying current with what’s happening at RU-N and staying on the right side of Rutgers social medial policy.
Register early and attend for a chance to win raffle prizes!
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Money Talk: Budget & Savings
2021-03-23 10:00 - 10:45
Presenter: Wells Fargo
Design a plan to protect your future. Learn how to effectively manage your money to help reach your financial goals and be prepared for any financial challenges with the following topics: 1) learn how to create a spending plan, 2) get tools for managing money and 3) set and implement financial goals.
Register early and Attend for a chance to win raffle prizes!
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Bingo
2021-03-22 14:00 - 16:00
Have fun with your colleagues and bring the excitement of the most attended and much anticipated BINGO to your day. You will not want to miss this interactive game hosted by our resident game master Dan La Fuente!
Register early and attend for a chance to win raffle prizes!
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Karaoke Lunch Break
2021-03-19 12:00 - 13:00
Presenters: DJ Melissa and MC Mayra
Have a seat at our virtual table! Bring your own lunch; we’ll supply the tunes! Requests are open! Fun hats/accessories are encouraged!
Register early and attend for a chance to win raffle prizes!
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Scattergories
2021-03-18 13:00 - 14:00
Presenter: Tayden Judge
Can you think fast? Able to think outside of the box? Let’s roll a giant die with letters on all sides. Next, create a list of words based off various categories that begin with the designated letter. The most creative answers will win!
Register early and attend for a chance to win raffle prizes!
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