Fall Staff Appreciation Day!

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Mark your calendars for a frightfully fun time at our Fall Staff Appreciation Day! 

Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Innovation Lab

We’re brewing up some fun in appreciation of S&T staff! 

  • Costume Contest – Dress to impress as a group or individual.
    • Most Creative Costume
      • Winner: For the costume that shows the most originality and imagination.
      • Register here!
    • Funniest Costume
    • Best Group Costume
      • Winners: For teams who coordinate their costumes around a shared theme.
      • Register here!
    • Best DIY Costume
      • Winner: For the most impressive handmade or homemade costume.
      • Register here!
    • Best Pop Culture Reference Costume
      • Winner: For the costume that best captures a character or moment from movies, TV, or memes.
      • Register here!
    • Best Remix
      • Winner: For the best incorporation of two costume ideas: such as a werewolf witch or the Muppets with Star Wars. 
      • Register here!
    • Pet Costume Contest – You’ll be able to send in pictures of your adorable pet dressed in their costume!
      • Winner:  Spookiest costume, Funniest costume, Most Creative costume, and Fan Favorite (most likes on Facebook).
      • Rules: Please note, there is only one entry per staff member.  The form registration is due by Friday, October 24th at noon. Additional rules include:
        • Must be an S&T Staff/Faculty member to enter.
        • Pets only (no humans in costumes, please).
        • Costumes must be safe and respectful — nothing offensive, political, or inappropriate.
        • One photo per pet; no collages or videos.
        • By entering, you consent to your pet’s photo being shared publicly on S&T Staff Council social media and in campus communications.
      • Register here!
  • Chili Cook-Off – Make your best pot of chili for everyone to try.  $3 entry fee for participants to eat the chili.
  • Games and activities – Fun festivities for everyone.
    • Trivia with Simone! Room 213 Innovation Lab
    • Pumpkin painting 
    • Potion making ($3 entrance fee for potion making contest with the mad scientist)
  • Raffle prizes – You could be one of our lucky winners.
  • Free Hot Dogs!
  • And more surprises!

Whether you are on campus or working remotely, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss! 

Fall 2025 Staff Appreciate Day Schedule!

Questions About Staff Appreciation Week?

Email: staffcouncil@mst.edu