Cornhuskin’ 2011 Policy for Spectators
Meredith College’s annual Cornhuskin’ tradition will take place on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011. In order to make Cornhuskin’ a successful event for students, the campus community and guests, the College has created spectator guidelines for the Cornhuskin’ Parade and the Cornhuskin’ competition.

 

Faculty/Staff: Meredith faculty and staff must RSVP via email for a limited number of reserved seats in the amphitheater. RSVP and subsequent event entry instructions will be sent via email to all faculty and staff in the week prior to Cornhuskin’.

 

Click here to view the full policy.

 

Annual Employee Benefits Fair
Meredith College’s annual Employee Benefits Fair will be held Thursday, October 20, from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. on the west side of Belk Dining Hall.
 
Employees are invited to learn more about benefit options for 2012. There will be opportunities to visit with benefit vendors. In addition to benefit information, the Benefits Fair will feature free chair massages, free flu shots and prizes from vendors and local companies.

This event marks the official beginning of the open enrollment period for 2012 benefits. Open enrollment will continue through November 23, 2011. Renewal information will be available soon.

 

Fall All Staff Meeting October 18
The Fall 2011 All Staff Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 18, from 3– 4 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium. This event is sponsored by the Staff Affairs Committee.
 
 Come for the Refreshments:  2:30 – 3 p.m.

• Assorted Cheeses, Flatbreads, Crostini, Bruschetta and Spreads
• Goat Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
• Assorted Scones and Biscuits with Savory Accompaniments
• Meet Director of Catering Scott Lamond and our new chef, Michelle Boyle
• Learn about Aramark Promotions – such as Bee Hive Specials and Coffee Card

  Gather the information: 3- 3:50 p.m.

• President Jo Allen – Communication on Campus and Other Items of Interest
• Craig Barfield – 2011/12 Budget Update
• Pam Davis – Meredith Benefits
• Susan Drury-Rohner – Meredith’s WOW Program

  Stay for the Door Prizes:  3:50 - 4 p.m.

• Gift Cards and Other Door Prizes
• Must Be Present to WIN!

 2011-12 Staff Affairs Members:
Gail Carnagua, Member At Large, Co-chair
Mattie Hawkins, Member At Large
Kris Householder, Business and Finance, Chair
Deb Laube, Academic Programs
Amy Losordo, College Programs
Claytona Nixon, Institutional Advancement
Lauren Sumner, President’s Division

 

In this Issue:

Bequest of More Than $1 Million Establishes Scholarship Fund at Meredith
Class of 2013 and Chaplain's Office Unite to Support Orphanages in Africa
Filmmaker Beth Murphy to Speak at Meredith Oct. 18
It's Your Choice: How to Designate Your Annual Gift to Meredith
Faculty/Staff Accomplishments
Upcoming Events
News Briefs

 

Have you presented research or attended a professional meeting recently? Has your department earned an award? Share news of these accomplishments and more with the Meredith community. Faculty and staff are invited to email items to Melyssa Allen, “Campus Connections” editor, at allenme@meredith.edu.