Staff Engagement Events

Fall 2024
A Slice of Thanks

Staff took part in our A Slice of Thanks event on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 4-6 pm in the KCB lobby. Staff enjoyed an assortment of pies and snacks to wrap up the week before the holidays.

Slice of Thanks 2024

Summer 2024
Carnita Asada

The TAMIU Staff Senate organized a Carnita Asada on Thursday, August 15, 2024 to celebrate the hard work of our University staff members and friends.

Carnita Asada 2024

Summer 2022
Dog Days of Summer Photo Contest

Staff Senate hosted a Dog Days of Summer Photo Contest. Staff submitted pictures of their pets from May 25 to June 24 for a chance to win prizes in three categories. Thank you to all staff who submitted their pictures, we loved seeing your pets!

Photo Contest Winners

Spring 2022
Earth Day Celebration

The Staff Senate Board hosted a Photo Scavenger Hunt and Virtual Trivia Game to celebrate Earth Day! Staff was encouraged to participate and celebrate our beautiful earth and acknowledge our efforts in reducing, reusing, and recycling. Eco-friendly prizes were awarded, and Schneider Electric donated a Cruiser Bike as a grand prize.

Earth Day Celebration

Employee Appreciation Day

The Staff Senate Board hosted a virtual Loteria Night and Breakfast Taco Morning to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day! Staff played Loteria on Thursday, March 3, 2022, and on March 4, 2022 enjoyed a tasty breakfast taco.

Breakfast Taco Morning

Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Tag

In February 2022, staff members were invited to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Tag. An opportunity for all staff members to come together and spread kindness amongst each other. RAK Tag encouraged staff members to intentionally practice kindness during the week of February 21-25.

Fall 2021: Slice of Thanks

In November 2021, Staff Senate Board hosted A Slice of Thanks celebrating our faculty and staff's hard work and effort this semester. Staff enjoyed a slice of pie with a tasty hot beverage.

Slice of Thanks

Summer 2021: End-of-Summer Fiesta

On August 2021, the Staff Senate Board hosted an End-of-Summer Fiesta to celebrate staff members’ hard work and effort throughout the year. Staff enjoyed a Mexican corn in a cup or paleta de fruta along with agua fresca.

Fall 2020: Holiday Festivities

On December 2020, TAMIU faculty and staff members celebrated the holidays on campus with a series of fun, socially-distanced activities: a Dusty's Food Pantry donation drive, virtual loteria, holiday to-go beverages, a holiday photo contest, a virtual holiday painting party, and lunch to-go.