11th Annual Spiders in the Know

Wednesday, May 13

8:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Camp Concert Hall, Modlin Center for the Arts

Spiders in the Know is an annual event designed to engage and inform staff members while celebrating shared accomplishments. As in the past, this gathering will provide an opportunity to come together at the conclusion of the academic year and hear from University leadership about key initiatives and updates.

We invite you to the 11th annual Spiders in the Know event on Wednesday, May 13, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Modlin Center for the Arts.

Breakfast will be served in the Booth Lobby from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., and the program will start promptly at 9:30 a.m. in Camp Concert Hall, Modlin Center for the Arts. Parking will be available in the Modlin Center parking lot.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

8:30 to 9:30 a.m.Informal breakfast gathering for staff and UR leadership (Booth Lobby, Modlin Center for the Arts)

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Program (Camp Concert Hall, Modlin Center for the Arts)

  • Welcome and Introduction
    Jess Oliver, Chair, University Staff Advisory Council (USAC)
  • Opening Remarks
    Kevin F. Hallock, President
  • Faculty Remarks
    Elizabeth Outka, Tucker-Boatwright Professor of Humanities and Professor of English Literature
  • University Financial/Operational and Campus Projects Update
    David Hale, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
  • Reflections and Updates
    Dara Gocheski, Chief of Staff, President’s Office
  • Philanthropic Campaign for UR
    Martha Callaghan, Vice President for Advancement
  • Responses to Pre-Submitted Questions
    Moderated by Geraldine Sullivan, Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Program Concludes

While we encourage all staff members to attend this gathering in person, we recognize that some offices must remain open and operational during this time. If you are unable to attend, the event will be recorded and made available on the Spiders in the Know webpage following the event.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday, May 13.