The Professional Support Staff Association (PSSA) is a connection point for all full-time and part-time staff employees. Our goal is to promote a positive working environment and bring our community of staff together! With this goal, PSSA also serves as a conduit for communication between administration and staff.

Contact us: PSSA-UP@LoneStar.edu

2023-24 Events

Staff Chat with the President
April 19 from 3 - 4 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room (B13.210)
Submit your questions and/or comments for Dr. Fraire to PSSA-UP@LoneStar.edu before April 18 at Noon.

9th Annual Leo Awards Voting
The time has come to vote for the Leo Awards. Voting will be open until April 11th. 
You don't have to vote for every category and only 1 submission per employee. 
Vote Here

Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Training
The Lone Star College Police Department and PSSA - UP is teaming up to bring you R.A.D. self-defense training. This event is for women only!
You must be able to attend all 4 days. April 2nd, April 4th, April 9th and April 10th. All sessions will be from 1pm - 4pm. The event is open to the first 12 ladies. 
If you have participated in the past, you are able to attend on the last day.  
Sign-Up Here

Stock Leo's Shelf Competition
It's that time again to Stock Leo's Shelf! We will be competing with Faculty Senate and the Administration. Competition ends in April so the Shelf is stocked before finals. 
As always, you can bring items to donate and drop in our box located in the SLRC. 
If you are too busy to shop, you can also purchase online.  Swing by Amazon and send a few items to campus. 
Lastly, you can also do a cash donation. This will be a 1 time donation and the funds will be used to purchase items for Leo's Shelf. Leo's Shelf Donations - Lone Star College - University Park (nbsstore.net)

9th Annual Leo Awards Nominations
Tuesday, Apr. 16 | 2 - 4 p.m. | West Dining
Help recognize UP's outstanding faculty, staff and administrators for their contributions to our college and students. 
The 9th Annual Leo Awards nomination window runs through March 1st. 

Staff Chat with the President
Friday, Feb. 16 | 3 - 4 p.m. | B13.210
See you there!

Book Art Voting - Vote for your Favorite Entry

Stock Leo's Shelf Competition
Competition between Faculty Senate, PSSA, and the Administration Team
OPEN OCT. 13 - NOV. 13
The winning team will be announced on Friday, Nov. 17
Donations accepted at the SLRC Front Desk, B12.800
ONE ITEM = 1 POINT 
Items in cases/packs cannot be broken apart. For example, one case of soup still equals 1 point.
Visit LoneStar.edu/LeosShelf for a list of items. Visit bit.ly/Leos-Shelf-Competition for monetary donations. If you have questions, email UP-LeosShelf@LoneStar.edu.

Halloween Costume Contest
Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 10 a.m. | Sky Lounge, Building 13, 8th Floor
Show off your most creative costume and stand a chance to win one of the prizes in the categories of best individual, best group, or most original!

Once Upon a Pumpkin - A No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Theme: Robots
Sign Up: Sept. 18 - 28
Pumpkins Due: Monday, Oct. 23
Winner Announced: Tuesday, Oct. 31
Team and individual participation accepted! Visit LoneStar.edu/SLRCevents for more information.

Pink Out - Breast Cancer Awareness
Oct. 6 | 10 a.m. - Noon | Leo's Landing - 2nd Floor
Please stop by to support the fighters, admire the survivors and honor the taken. PSSA will provide pink ribbons for you to show your support. There will also be a PINK OUT frame for you to have a photo op.

Tailgate at the SLRC
Sep. 13 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | SLRC - B12.800
Let's kick off the fall semester with therapy dogs, fun, food and giveaways!

Never Forget 9.11 Remembrance
Monday, Sep. 11 | 9 - 10 a.m. | Building 11, 1st Floor Lobby
Please join the LSC-University Park community as we honor and remember those who lost their lives on 9/11. LSC-University Park PSSA and LSC-System Office, University Park will provide flags to be displayed at the campus 9/11 Memorial Garden.

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