Texas A&M at Work: March 13, 2025
Volunteer sign up for the Maroon and White Fun Run was pushed out, a webinar on ADA in the workplace was hosted, and baseball tickets for Military Appreciation Day went on sale.
Texas A&M at Work is a biweekly email designed to keep employees up to date on the most vital and relevant information, news and events across all Texas A&M University campuses.
Maroon And White Fun Run: Volunteer To Support Staff
Created to help members of the Aggie Family in need, the Staff Emergency Fund provides limited financial assistance to Texas A&M University staff members across all locations experiencing a temporary hardship due to a significant life event. The Maroon and White Fun Run helps generate funds to support this important initiative and provides an opportunity for all faculty, staff and students to give back as volunteers.
From April 30 through May 2, the University Staff Council enlists the help of volunteers to support race packet stuffing and pick-up, and on May 3, race day, help is needed with course set up, general wayfinding and assisting guests as they visit Aggie Park. Volunteering at this event can also count toward required service hours. If you register to volunteer by April 14, you’ll receive a free event T-shirt as a small token of appreciation for your time in supporting staff. Sign up to volunteer online by May 1.
This is a fundraising event and the net proceeds will go to support the Staff Emergency Fund, an account held at Texas A&M Foundation.
Things To Know
USC Common Grounds: Staff Advocacy And Support
Join colleagues for a Common Grounds presentation on Tuesday, March 18, immediately before the University Staff Council meeting. You’ll hear from the Office of Staff Advocacy and Support recently established to offer a neutral, impartial and confidential space for Texas A&M staff to voice concerns and seek assistance with university-related questions or complaints.
Webinar: Americans With Disabilities Act In The Workplace
Hosted on Wednesday, March 19, by Disability Resources, this webinar is open to all employees at Texas A&M and will provide an in-depth overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). By the end, participants will have a clear understanding of ADA compliance, workplace protections and more. Register online to join the virtual session.
Military Appreciation Day At The Ball Field
In honor of Military Appreciation Day, tickets for select Aggie baseball and softball games are now available free of charge for active military and veterans. And as you gear up for the games, you can use the discount AGGIEOHT for 20% off your purchase of Operation Hat Trick apparel from 12thManShop.com now through March 31 (some exclusions apply). A portion of every purchase goes to help veterans heal from the visible and invisible wounds of war.
Baseball vs. Alabama – Sunday, March 16, at 4 p.m.
Softball vs. Loyola Marymount University – Friday, March 28, at 6 p.m.
Upcoming Events
- University Holiday
March 14
- Catapult Health Exams (Fort Worth)
March 17
- Performance Management – Employee Best Practices (registration required)
March 18
- University Staff Council Meeting
March 18
- Pet Rescuer CPR Course
March 19; Registration required
- Fertility Connection
March 19
- Pre-Retirement Counseling Workshop – In Person ORP (registration required)
March 19
- Pre-Retirement Counseling Workshop – In Person TRS (registration required)
March 19
- Managers’ Minutes – The Art of Feedback: Enhancing Communication and Growth
March 20
- Developing a Growth Mindset
March 20
- Bariatric Buddies – March 20
- Performance Management – Supervisory Best Practices (registration required)
March 20
- Maroon and White Night
March 21
- The Big Event
March 22
- Crafting Circle
March 25
- My Retirement Overview
March 25, 26
- Moving into Retirement Workshop (Faculty Development Series)
March 26
- Managers’ Minutes – Deep Dive – Understanding ADA & FMLA – A Guide for Managers
March 27
- Field Day
March 28
- Silver Taps
April 1
- Performance Management – Supervisory Best Practices (registration required)
April 3
- Managers’ Minutes – Maintaining Official Personnel Files: Understanding Compliance and Best Practices
April 3
- Pre-Retirement Counseling Workshop – Via Zoom TRS (registration required)
April 10
- Performance Management – Employee Best Practices (registration required)
April 17
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