We invite all staff members to attend the annual Staff Appreciation Picnic on Friday, May 9, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. hosted by the Staff Advisory Council. This year's event will be held at McCreary Tower of Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, on the 4th Floor.  We will have great food, games, music, and lots of giveaways! 

Shuttles will be operating from 10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: shuttles will pick staff up on the Reynolda Campus at Parking Lot P (not the shuttle hub) and at Wake Downtown in front of Innovation Quarter. 

We strongly encourage all staff to take the free shuttles to the Staff Appreciation Picnic vs. driving there yourself. Winston-Salem State University's graduation ceremony will be taking place at the LJVM Coliseum, which will impact parking. Traffic is likely to be heavy from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 
If you choose to drive to the Staff Appreciation Picnic, you will be directed to park in the Gold parking lot; staff with an ADA parking pass will still be able to park in the McCreary Tower Lot. See this updated parking map.

As part of the Staff Appreciation Picnic, the Staff Advisory Council is sponsoring two Pro Humanitate projects that will impact some very worthy needs in our community: 

• Supporting our neighbors affected by Hurricane Helene: We're teaming up with the incredible Lutheran Disaster Response of the Carolinas to collect crucial First Aid Kit supplies. These first aid kits will go directly to those in the Carolina mountains who are still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Let's show them our support!
• Bringing comfort to local kids in need of beds: We're also continuing our wonderful partnership with A Bed and A Book! We'll be collecting children's books and cozy twin-sized bed sheets to help create a more comfortable and inspiring space for local children.

Want to contribute? Bring items to the Staff Appreciation Picnic on May 9

• Check out our Amazon wishlist for a list of all the needed supplies for both organizations. 
• Bring your donations to the Staff Appreciation Picnic or conveniently ship them to the University at the address on the Amazon wishlist. Every little bit helps make a big impact!

Later this summer, the SAC Pro Humanitate Committee will announce dates for assembling the First Aid Kits and building beds for local children. We'd love for you to join us!

 We look forward to seeing you!