UMSU will shut for the holiday period from Saturday 24 Dec and reopen Tuesday 3 Jan. A reminder that staff are not required to take annual leave during this period but that these days are "Grace and Favour" days. Staff will still receive their usual pay for these days. More info can be found HERE.

2. Annual Leave Loading Payout — Woohoo!

You might have noticed something extra in your pay last week! Under the Enterprise Agreement (clause 33.1) the year's worth of annual leave loading is paid out in one lump sum in the first week of December rather than at the times you take annual leave. As always reach out to Tim if you have any questions!

3. CME Training Workshops Have Commenced! — Class is in session

CME's 30-minute training workshops begin THIS WEEK! All Staff and OBs are highly encouraged to attend. No RSVP required. 

Workshop 2: Album Cover Design
When: Tues 20 Dec at 12pm
Where: Room 202, Building 168 or join via Zoom.

Workshop 3: Event Planning
When: Mon 9 Jan at 12pm.
Where: Room 202, Building 168 or join via Zoom.

Find out more HERE or check the Whole Org calendar. 

4. SummerFest Elevator Pitches — Due Thurs 5 Jan, 2023

Calling all Staff and Student Departments to send through their SummerFest Elevator Pitch videos! Shoutout to the early birds who have already gotten their drafts in - bravo   Please send your pitches via wetransfer.com or to this email.

Before you begin crafting your pitches, check out all you need to know HERE.

5. SummerFest Event Applications — Due Fri 6 Jan, 2023

DON'T FORGET: SummerFest Applications are now open. Please read the Playbook in full before starting the application process (under "Apply Now"). Once you've completed your application, your event idea will be reviewed by the SummerFest Steering Group.

6. SummerFest Publication Deadline — Due Mon 9 Jan, 2023

If your department is keen to have publications ready to hand out during SummerFest, please submit a request by Mon 9 Jan 2023 at 5pm. Publication requests must go through the CME Help Desk via the 'Submit a Request' form. 

Find out more about publications and what you can request HERE. 

7. Join the Staff and OBs Insta — Head to @umsu_cme!

Have you checked out our internal Instagram account yet? Don't miss out on fun updates and handy tips to make UMSU life a lil smoother!

Please note that the account is private. Feel free to use your Staff email and create a Staff account to follow along if you would like to keep your personal one private.