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As 91��ɫ concludes yet another semester, faculty, staff and librarians gathered at various holiday parties sponsored by the University.

In addition to smaller individual department festivities, Monday, December 19 featured a celebration for all employees on all shifts throughout campus. The day started with a third-shift staff breakfast at 6 a.m., followed by a 11:30 luncheon for first-shift staff including faculty and librarians. Next was a luncheon for second-shift staff at 4 p.m., in the dining commons. An event to celebrate Dining Commons Staff was held on Wednesday, Dec. 21.  The events were catered by Emma’s Everyday Gourmet in downtown 91��ɫ. Attendees were encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to support Common Goods and The 91��ɫ Food Pantry. Those who donated were eligible for a raffle to win a variety of gifts donated from the President’s Cabinet.

Last week, 91��ɫ Food Pantry Program Director Melissa Cahalan indicated a shortage of food on their shelves so Tom Convery, staff member in Institutional advancement and coordinator of Common Goods decided all donations from the holiday party would go to the 91��ɫ Food Pantry. Convery indicated 91��ɫ State’s food pantry was “in pretty good shape,” and the City pantry was more in need.

“We are grateful for the thoughtful donations from our campus community. This year all the donations from our 91��ɫ State Holiday get together were given to the 91��ɫ Food Pantry.  91��ɫ State continuously rises to the occasion to assist others in need as evidenced by the giant donation recently given to the 91��ɫ Food Pantry,” said Convery.

To donate to the 91��ɫ Food Pantry visit:

To learn more about 91��ɫ State’s Common Goods Pantry visit: /offices/common-goods

Holiday party held for boards, council

On Tuesday, Dec. 20, WSU held a celebration in the Dower Center hosting the Board of Trustees, Foundation Board of Directors, the Alumni Association Executive Council and other staff and faculty.  The festive occasion was catered by the Dining Commons staff led by director William Connor. Live music was performed by students from the 91��ɫ State Music Department.

In delivering remarks to attendees, President Linda Thompson praised the work of the boards, staff and faculty, “I am very pleased that we can all be together and celebrate the wonderful work we do for 91��ɫ. We all play a vital role that leads to our success, and your time and experiences all translate into the values and mission we strive to uphold.”