Staff from all across Rice University’s campus came together May 15 to enjoy ice cream and celebrate the start of summer.
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The West Servery hosted hundreds of staff while members of Staff Council and Rice leadership served up the delicious scoops. The most popular flavor this year was strawberry.
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“It’s our most popular event,” said Lisa O’Connor, Staff Council’s social connections chair.
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Staff Council aims to build a collaborative staff community, facilitate professional growth and networking and create a culture of staff advocacy and partnership with the university’s administration that serves to support Rice’s mission.
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To learn more about Staff Council, visit here.