University Staff Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 2:30–3:30 PM
- LocationGeneral Services Complex 101A
- DescriptionStaff are encouraged to attend the next University Staff Council (USC) meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 2:30 p.m. (immediately following the Common Grounds Series) in person at the General Services Complex in Room 101 or via Zoom. The vision of the USC is to help staff feel supported, included and valued at Texas A&M University, where we live the Aggie Core Values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity and selfless service. Come to the meeting and let your voice be heard or learn more about what the USC is doing for you. You may access full meeting minutes from previous meetings on the USC website.
- Websitehttps://calendar.tamu.edu/employees/event/342993-university-staff-council-meeting
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