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The LAST Spuds and Buds

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Join the Center for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in a spudtastic celebration of connection and community! The last Spuds and Buds will be held on November 19 from 3-5pm in Emerson Suites and is open to all faculty, staff, and students. Our buds, the Mental Health Flock, will also be present with some mental health tips, tricks, and goodies for all to enjoy. Please RSVP and let us know how you learned about Spuds and Buds. The person with the most invites, AKA the Buddiest Spud, will receive a special prize! There will be word games in addition to the Flock's goodies, so come by for some fun, free food, and campus connections.

RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9sga-lReV0ifC0qkIsCWichiH_CKWxZLsKGtoSv9aSVUQU9… 

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Past Events

Spuds and Budding Buds

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Spring is here and so are the potatoes! Faculty and staff are invited to join the Center for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for delicious baked potatoes, tots, and BBQ bites on May 6 in Emerson Suites. Invite and bring a new employee along to win a prize! Please RSVP by April 22 so we know we have enough spuds for you and your buds!

Please RSVP using the link here.

Winter Spuds and Buds

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Join the Center for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for the 3rd Spuds and Buds event on January 13! The event will featured baked potatoes, of course, as well as some cozy winter food. Come by Emerson Suites from 3pm to 5pm for networking, good food, and staying out of the cold. First 50 RSVPs will receive a special gift!

RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/xZFZmUx2P0

Early Career Faculty & Staff Affinity Kick-Off

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Are you an early career professional or faculty member looking for others to build a network with? Then the Early Career Faculty and Staff Affinity Group might be for you! The group is hosting their kick-off event on Nov. 22 in the Taughannock Falls room of Campus Center from 4-6 pm. Drop in or stay a while and meet new people over food and drinks.

Folks interested in getting involved or staying in the loop on events are encouraged to use the interest form linked here: https://forms.office.com/r/cDuwb8QSeU to be added to the Teams and email list.

Please RSVP for this event: https://forms.office.com/r/FWTrsE7dGn

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Cliff-Simon Vital at cvital@ithaca.edu or 607-274-5105. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.

LGBTQ+ Faculty & Staff Affinity Group Lunch

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The LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Affinity Group is having their fall lunch and are encouraging folks to come by from 12-1.If you’re looking for some time to get out of the office, meet new people, or catch up with old friends then make your way over to Clark Lounge in Campus Center on Nov. 22!

Folks interested in getting involved or staying in the loop on events are encouraged to use the interest form linked here: https://forms.office.com/r/cTjhnGvWsa to be added to the Teams and email list.

Please RSVP for this event: https://forms.office.com/r/Cw0vvE2kuU

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Crissi Dalfonzo at cdalfonzo@ithaca.edu or 6072747011. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.