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Representatives communicate to staff and act as a conduit providing their feedback and insights on university issues. Staff Council initiates policy proposals/revisions, and raises issues for university consideration.

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2-4 p.m.

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You are invited to Staff Appreciation Day & Community Picnic on May 13, 2025. 11:30 am - 2:00 pm at the Gene Polisseni Center. Come and celebrate all of the accomplishments of our RIT staff community with some time away from the office, including a BBQ Buffet, pet therapy, yard games, the Bob Howie Memorial Car Display, and good company! Read below for more details, including how you can contribute to RIT FoodShare and take advantage of exclusive savings from the RIT Campus Store.

Staff Appreciation Day & Community Picnic May 13th!

Staff Council is partnering with the RIT FoodShare once again to enhance the amount of high need items* that are distributed to those in need. If you can, please consider bringing at least one (1) non-perishable food item to the Staff Appreciation Picnic and help fill our collection boxes! 

Enjoy a Delicious Barbecue Spread by RIT Catering!

  • BBQ Buffet
    • Honey-glazed Cornbread (V)
    • Slider Rolls/Sausage Rolls (V)
    • Carolina Cole Slaw (VE, GF)
    • House Salad with Balsamic (VE, GF), Rand, & Croutons on the side
    • Smoked Pulled Chicken (GF, DF)
    • Smoked Tofu (VE, GF)
    • Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage with Peppers & Onions
    • Salt Potatoes (VE, GF)
    • Cajun Corn (VE, GF)
    • BBQ Sauce, Ketchup, Mustard, Butter
    • Iced Water & Lemonade
  • Ice Cream Novelties

Activities

  • Paws for Hearts, provided by RocDog (Yes, there will be leashed dogs with professional handlers in attendance)
  • Yard Games: Bean Bag Toss, Kan Jam, Ladder Ball
  • Music
  • The Bob Howie Memorial Car Display (weather dependent)

Special Note: The RIT Campus Store will be offering staff a special 20% off clothing & merchandise on the day of the picnic!

*High-need items for RIT FoodShare: cereal, pasta & pasta sauce, rice, peanut butter, jelly, tuna fish, canned beans, gluten-free & vegan food items, ingredients and condiments. Additional considerations; seafood soups (not ramen), macaroni & cheese, oatmeal.

Menu KEY:       GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free, V = Vegetarian, VE = Vegan