LSU Shreveport Staff Senate

05/12/2026

⚾ “Take Me Out to the Ball Game!” ⚾
The LSUS Staff Senate would like to thank everyone who attended our 2026 Spring Luncheon on May 8th! Between the trivia, Ultimate Baseball Fan costume contest, and the very entertaining bubble-blowing competition, the event was truly a “Home Run”!
We would also like to extend a special thank-you to Chancellor Bob Smith, the LSUS Foundation, Port Grille Catering, LSUS IT Services, LSUS Events Management, and our generous door prize donors for helping make this event possible

04/29/2026

Yesterday, the LSUS Staff Senate proudly hosted the Annual Professional Development Mini-Conference, focused on “Communication and Collaboration”.
Thank you to our presenters for sharing their expertise and to everyone who attended - your participation made the event a great success!

04/15/2026

The LSUS Staff Senate Professional Development Mini-Conference will be held on Tuesday, April 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the University Center. This year’s theme, “Communication and Collaboration”, focuses on building, navigating, and fostering positive professional relationships.
The registration link went out to all LSUS staff via email on 4/10.
*Seating is limited, so register early. Registration will close on April 22 at 4:30 p.m., or once capacity has been reached. A light lunch will be provided.
The LSUS Staff Senate would like to thank Auburn Brasher and Campus Federal Credit Union for their generous support of this event.

03/24/2026

Join us after work and connect with the LSUS Staff Senate tonight at Frank’s Pizza Napoletana! 🍕
*If you can’t make it in person but still want to show your support, you can place a to-go or online order. From 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM, 10% of all food sales will be donated to the Staff Senate Support Fund.
We hope to see you there—or feel your support from afar!

02/21/2026

Thanks to AEG Presents, one lucky Pilot is going to see Treaty Oak Revival at the Brookshire Grocery Arena next month! 🎵🎸🔥

Congrats to Bailey for winning the tickets during King Cake Bingo at the LSU Shreveport Staff Senate's Homecoming Tailgate! 👏 We know you'll have a great time!

02/04/2026

You’re Invited! LSUS Homecoming Tailgate!
The LSUS Staff Senate invites you to the 2026 Homecoming Tailgate on February 12 at the University Center (1st floor) from 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Come out for an afternoon of food, games, prizes, and festive fun before the big game! Test your luck at King Cake Bingo or challenge friends with inflatable axe throwing or basketball, co****le, and Giant Jenga!
Come hungry—we’ve got you covered! Jambalaya will be generously provided by the Southwest Shreveport Rotary Club before the game.
Don’t forget to wear your gold threads as we “Gold Out the Game” and blind the opposing team with our shiny school spirit!

01/07/2026

Please join us for our monthly Staff Senate Meeting on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at
1:00 pm in the UC Webster Room!

The Zoom link provided via email, which will provide audio only, is for those who cannot attend in person.

If you would like to submit an agenda item for possible discussion at a future meeting, please reach out to a member of Staff Senate or complete the anonymous agenda item submission form sent via email from Staff Senate President, Angela Burton.

12/23/2025

👻🎄Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Spooky Christmas Luncheon! 🎄👻

We were thrilled to see a packed room of attendees who truly embraced the spooky holiday spirit and helped make the event so much fun.

Congratulations to all of our award and contest winners—your hard work, creativity, and dedication deserve to be celebrated! 🏆🎉

A huge thank you to our MCs and the Staff Senate members whose time, energy, and support played a big role in making the luncheon such a success. We couldn’t have done it without you!

We appreciate everyone who attended and helped create such a festive and memorable event. We can’t wait to do it again—we look forward to seeing you at our Spring Luncheon in May 2026! 🌸

Thank you all for making this luncheon truly special!

12/12/2025

Can’t wait to see everyone at 11:30!

🎃🎄Get ready for a spook-tacular christmas celebration! 🎄🎃

Join us on Friday, December 12th at 11:30 AM for a festive gathering featuring:

🍗 Menu: Roasted Chicken or Ham, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, roasted carrots, cornbread dressing, and assorted desserts

🏠 Haunted Gingerbread House Competition: Details coming soon!

👻 Spooky Spirit Costume Contest: Dress as your favorite holiday spirit, ghost, or character

🧠 Trivia Fun: MC’d by the one and only Scott Hardwick

🏆 Awards: Outstanding Service Award Winners & Staff Senate Support Scholarship Winner

🎁 Door Prizes for lucky attendees

🗓 Registration Deadline: December 3rd – don’t miss out!

The registration link has been sent out so be sure to sign up!

Come for the food, fun, and festivities—see you there!n

12/10/2025

Please join us for our monthly Staff Senate Meeting on Thursday, December 11th, 2025, at
1:00 pm in the UC Webster Room!

The Zoom link provided via email, which will provide audio only, is for those who cannot attend in person.

If you would like to submit an agenda item for possible discussion at a future meeting, please reach out to a member of Staff Senate or complete the anonymous agenda item submission form sent via email from Staff Senate President, Angela Burton.