Staff Appreciation Day is almost here, and there’s still time to get in on the fun. Join Staff Council on Friday, Oct. 30, for a day filled with competition, prizes, food and fall festivities.
   
Attend Staff Appreciation Day and enter to win a gift card from a local business. The names of four staff members who check in at the event will be drawn and receive prizes. Winners will be announced on the Staff Council Facebook page at the conclusion of the event.

Staff Council is currently looking for participants in the following activities:

• S&T Amazing Race: 11 a.m. – Gather your coworkers and put your teamwork to the test. Make your way through fun challenges hosted by campus departments for a chance to win $20 gift cards for each member of the first-place team (up to five members). Sign up for the Amazing Race
• Chili and Soup Cook-Off: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Have a crowd-favorite recipe? Put it to the test or stop by to sample entries with a donation. Sign up for the cook-off
• Rain Gutter Regatta: 1 p.m. – Ready, set, DUCK! Race rubber duckies down a rain gutter and see whose duck reaches the finish line first. All materials are provided, and there’s no limit on participants. Sign up for the Rain Gutter Regatta 

There’s plenty more to look forward to:

• Halloween costume contest: Show off your Halloween spirit at noon in the Innovation Lab for a chance to win prizes created by the S&T Makerspace.
• Food and treats: Dogwood Confection and The Typsy Gypsy food trucks will have food for purchase for staff, faculty and students. Complimentary hot dogs and popcorn will also be available.
• Child Development Center Halloween parade: Kick off the morning at 9:30 a.m. at the Puck and cheer on our littlest Miners.
• Basket raffle: Enter for a chance to win prizes. Bring a food donation for the Mines to Meals food collection drive to receive one free raffle ticket.
• Pumpkin painting is officially full. Thank you to everyone who signed up.

Whether you’re competing, cheering on your coworkers or simply enjoying the festivities, there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget to check in for your chance to win one of four gift cards.Check out the Staff Appreciation Day website to register and view the full schedule of events.