Connecting Staff. Supporting Community.
Staff Council is the voice of staff at CMU. Representatives are elected from every school and campus unit to ensure staff perspectives are part of the conversation. During their two-year terms, they collaborate with university leadership, share staff feedback and help shape meaningful initiatives that impact our community.
Our mission is to advocate for all CMU staff by listening to concerns, elevating ideas and working together to create a stronger, more inclusive university. Staff Council contributes to the vibrancy and well-being of the Carnegie Mellon community by promoting open communication, collaboration and continuous improvement.
CMU 32nd Annual Food Drive for the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank
Our annual food drive is one important way the university demonstrates its commitment to the community and that commitment has grown exponentially over the years...
Join the CMU Staff Councl in fighting hunger & achieving CMU 2025 Food Drive goals:- $100,000 to support Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
- 250 can openers to be donated directly to the CMU Food Pantry
- Other nonperishables for Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
- Peanut Butter for Parking Special! Spread Love. Skip the Fine. Help the Community. (for more information see Food Drive article BELOW!)
In fact, every $1 donated to the Food Bank can help provide up to three meals!
Donate today https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/cmu32
Learn more CMU 32nd Annual Food Drive
Plan to attend one or more of CMU’s 32nd Food Drive Events!
| Event | Where | When |
| Official Start - Give Online at the Andy Awards Reception | CUC | Wed 10/01 from 1pm to 2pm |
| Tartans Tuesday Student Engagement Event | Alumni House | Tues 10/07 from 12pm to 5pm |
| Drive & Drop | East Campus Garage | Tues 10/21 from 11am to 1pm |
| Food Drive Fall Fest | Merson Courtyard | Wed 10/29 from 12pm to 2pm |
| Benefits & Fitness Fair | CUC 2nd floor | Wed 11/05 from 10am to 2pm |
As chairs and co-chairs of the drive, we want to thank you in advance for your continued generosity!
Carole Panno, Chair, Staff Council Food Drive Committee
Jim Garrett, Honorary Chair
Star Broadus, Co-Chair
Charlene Payne Parrish, Co-Chair
Staff Council July Meeting with President Jahanian
President Jahanian met up with Staff Council at the July Staff Council General Body Meeting to review current CMU events. Thank you to all who participated in Staff Council's annual meeting with President Jahanian!
Pictured: Sgt. Mark Villasenor, SC Vice Chair, Asraiel Harewood, SC Treasurer, CMU President Farnam Jahanian, Ryan Freytag, J.D., SC ChairAbsent: Anabella Lassiter, SC Secretary
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