As many of us prepare to take time away from work, I want to acknowledge and thank colleagues who continue to support our campus operations throughout the winter break. You are appreciated!
Please note: Our December UT Staff Council General Meeting is canceled.
2) Green Fund Grant Award Colleagues in the Office of Sustainability encourage you to apply for a 2026-27 Green Fund Grant Award. The Green Fund is a competitive grant program that funds environmental services, projects and research at UT Austin and affiliated locations. For additional information and links to the application and a list of past rewards, visit the Green Fund website.
3) Longhorn Lights Enjoy this year's Longhorn Lights through January 1, 2026. This magical holiday tradition is brought to us by colleagues in University Events & Experience with support from Athletics, Butler School Of Music Directors, Carpenter Shop, Custodial Services, Dean of Students, Electrical Shop, Events & Moving Services, Fire Prevention Services, Forty Acres Catering, General Construction, Grounds & Landscape, ITS, LAITS, Office of Emergency Management, Office of the EVP and Provost, Office of the President, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Paint Shop, Parking & Transportation Services, Planning, Design & Construction, Silver Spurs, Texas Cowboys, Texas Spirit Coaches, University Housing & Dining, University Marketing & Communications, and UTPD.
Please feel free to reach out to any of the Staff Council Officers if you ever have questions or concerns. You can also submit an issue for Staff Council to research via our 'Submit an Issue' link found at the top of every Staff Council web page at https://staffcouncil.utexas.edu. Issues may be submitted anonymously.
Brian Winkelmann UT Staff Council Chair, 2025-2026
