Staff Council

Jessica Berrios from the Cato College of Education submitted the winning entry for the Staff Council’s Spirit Week Sing-a-Jingle contest, which was designed to encourage wearing of masks and social distancing. View the winning jingle on the Staff Council Facebook page.

Regina Curlee, Financial Services, won the recent Staff Council Soup and Cornbread Cook-off with her Brunswick stew recipe. Jessica Deal, Facilities Management, and Ken Field, Auxiliary Services, placed second and third, respectively.Curlee’s dish was named fan favorite by cook-off attendees who also selected cornbread by Dannie Mirovich (Parking and Transportation Services) and decorations by Ali Dubois and Rebecca Deyo (University Advancement) as the best. 

Once again, it is time for staff members to vie for the title of top chef. Whose chili, soup or cornbread is the best?Find out at the UNC Charlotte Staff Council annual Chili, Soup and Cornbread Cook-Off on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Faculty and staff members can stop in between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Cone University Center, Lucas Room, to vote for their favorite chili, soup and cornbread recipes.

Creating community among campus employees is a goal for the Staff Council’s annual Fall Festival. This year’s event, held Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center brought together more than 650 employees for a luncheon, outdoor and indoor games, a cake walk and more.

The UNC Charlotte Staff Council’s annual Fall Festival will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.The festival is a free event; however, staff members should bring their UNC Charlotte ID for the luncheon.Register by Oct. 4 to participate in the photography, baking or craft competitions. Prizes will be awarded with winners announced during the festival.

The UNC Charlotte Staff Council is seeking nominations for vice chair, treasurer and all odd-numbered area representatives for a two-year terms. Tuesday, May 14, is the deadline to submit nominations.

Staff members can self-nominate for their area or nominate a staff member to represent other areas.

Once nominated, candidates will be contacted about their wiliness to serve. Elections will be Monday, May 27, through Wednesday, June 5.

Jessica Deal, Facilities Operations, claimed first place in the Staff Council’s annual Chili and Cornbread Cook-off, held recently at the Cone University Center, Lucas Room.

Around 100 staff members stopped by to sample the chili and cornbread entries and vote on their favorites.

Lisa McElmurray and Tina Matta, University Recreation, and Stephen Snipes, Popp Martin Student Union, tied for second place; while Dannie Mirovich, Parking and Transportation Services, claimed third place.

The Staff Council’s annual Fall Festival provided opportunities for colleagues to socialize while enjoying a free lunch, contests and other activities.

More than 600 staff members attended this year’s festival, held during Fall Break on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life won the inaugural decorating contest by displaying “Niner Pride.”

ITS staff member Celeste Corpening is chair of the UNC Charlotte Staff Council for the 2018-19 academic year. Tina Dadio from the Office of Legal Affairs recently administered the oath of office at the council’s annual summer retreat.

Corpening is nearing 20 years of service to the University. In her ITS role, she supports the imaging system through project management, technical support, eForm design, web design and technical documentation.

The UNC Charlotte Staff Council is accepting nominations for the positions of chair, vice chair, communications officer and even-numbered area representatives and alternates. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, June 15.