Valdosta State University Council on Staff Affairs

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the COSA Raffle! 🎉

Nicole Cox – Treat Yourself Basket

Hoa Nguyen – Valdosta Staycation Basket

Amber Porter – Sporting & Outdoors Basket

Thank you to everyone who participated and supported the raffle. Your contributions help us continue to serve and celebrate the VSU community! ❤️🖤

You have one last chance to take advantage of this raffle! The last chance to purchase is tomorrow, Sept. 17th, at 7:00am! Winner will be announced at tomorrow’s COSA meeting!

Purchase tickets her: https://alumni.valdostastate.org/e/cosa-fundraising-raffle-baskets

Have you registered yet? 👀✨

The USG Staff Council Conference 2025 is coming to VSU! 🎉
📅 September 30 – October 1, 2025
📍 University Center

This year’s theme is “Thriving Through Change: Reimagining Leadership, Learning, and Well-being.”

✨ Open to all staff across the University System of Georgia!

Don’t miss this chance to connect, grow, and be inspired with colleagues from across the state.

👉 Register today: www.valdosta.edu/usgscc

🎟️✨ VSU COSA FUNDRAISER RAFFLE IS LIVE! ✨🎟️

Get ready to win BIG while supporting the upcoming USG Staff Council Conference hosted by Valdosta State University!

We're raffling off three incredible themed baskets — each valued between $600-$800! 🤩

🎁 Here’s what you could win:

🛁 Treat Yourself Basket – Indulge in self-care with a luxurious massage, facial, Kendra Scott jewelry set, and more pampering goodies!

🏖️ Valdosta Staycation Basket – Enjoy the best of local charm with a hotel stay, restaurant gift cards, Wild Adventures tickets, movie passes, and more!

🏕️ Sporting & Outdoors Basket – Outdoor fans and sports lovers, this one’s for you! Includes a signed Jalen Hurts football (Philadelphia Eagles QB) with a certificate of authenticity, Yeti cooler, grilling supplies and more!

👉 Grab your tickets online now 👉

https://alumni.valdostastate.org/e/cosa-fundraising-raffle-baskets

📞 Or contact Amber Porter at 229.333.2150 or [email protected]

💥 BONUS ENTRY OPPORTUNITIES!

✨ Early Bird Bonus – Buy your tickets before August 8th and receive 1 FREE bonus entry with any $50 or $100 ticket bundle purchase!

📸 Social Media Bonus – Post a photo of your raffle ticket, tag , and tag 3 friends for an extra entry into the raffle!

Don’t miss your chance to support a great cause and win one of these amazing baskets. Every ticket helps make the USG Staff Council Conference a success!

📸 Welcome to the Blazer Family! 🔥

Valdosta State University is excited to welcome our newest team members! These talented professionals are bringing fresh energy, ideas, and expertise to our campus community.

👋 Back Row (L to R): Alexander Fixs, Ethan Bowden, Susan Walden, Judy Worthy, Collette Wheeler, Christopher Hughes
👋 Front Row (L to R): Ethan Rountree, Casey Semple, Bria Jasper, Destini Brooks, Jason Williams

We are thrilled to have you join us as we continue to ignite student success together!

Today, we honor the incredible administrative professionals at Valdosta State University who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our campus runs smoothly. Your dedication, organization, and positive spirit are the backbone of our university community. Thank you for all that you do! ❤️

🚨 SPRING CLEANING WITH MEANING! 🚨

VSU’s Council on Staff Affairs (COSA) is excited to partner with Valdosta State University Career Opportunities to support the Blazer Pantry & Closet! From March 24th - April 24th, 2025, we’re collecting professional attire to help VSU students dress for success.

💼 Items Needed:
✅ Business Suits
✅ Blazers & Dress Shirts
✅ Slacks & Skirts
✅ Professional Dresses
✅ Dress Shoes

📍 Drop-off Location:
Career Opportunities Suite, Student Union 2nd Floor

We accept donations year-round, but this drive is a special opportunity to make a real impact. If donating gently used items, we prefer they be dry cleaned before drop-off—but if that’s not possible, we’ve got it covered!

Let’s work together to empower our students and set them up for success! 💙❤️

🔥 Welcome to Blazer Nation! 🔥

VSU COSA had the pleasure of meeting the newest members of the Valdosta State University family! 🎉 From left to right, please join us in welcoming:

✨ Star Bernard
✨ Amy Walker
✨ Nathan Taylor (Blake)
✨ Charles Vinson (Eric)
✨ Carmen Rowser

We are excited to have you as part of Blazer Nation and look forward to the impact you will make! ❤️🖤

❤️💌 Spread Some Love This Valentine’s Day with COSA! 💌❤️

Show your appreciation for a colleague or department that makes your heart happy! 🎈 Send a single balloon for $5 or a 5-balloon bouquet for $20.

🌟 All proceeds benefit COSA's Employee Recognition Programs. 🌟

🗓️ Order Deadline: February 13th at noon
🎈 Delivery Date: Friday, February 14th, from 10 AM–2:30 PM on campus

Don’t wait—place your order today!
👉 https://community.valdostastate.org/cosa-love-fundraiser

Let COSA help you make Valentine’s Day unforgettable for the ones who make a difference! ❤️

🎉🌍 Holidays Around the World with COSA! 🎅✨

Get ready to celebrate the season in global style! Join us for Holidays Around the World, where we bring holiday traditions to life with:
🎶 Festive music
🍰 Delicious desserts & hors d'oeuvres from around the globe
🎨 A silent auction featuring VSU-themed masterpieces created by our amazing departments—all proceeds benefit the Blazer Pantry & Closet!

📅 Date: Tomorrow, December 12th
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Student Union Ballrooms

🎁 Special Incentive: Bring an item for the Blazer Pantry & Closet and get entered into a drawing for exciting prizes!

Let’s spread joy, give back, and make memories. We cannot wait to celebrate with you!

🎃👻 COSA Halloween Costume Contest Results! 👻🎃

Thank you to everyone who brought their Halloween spirit to this year's COSA Costume Contest! 🧙‍♀️🕸️ With so many incredible costumes, it was a tough call, and we even had a tie for 1st Place! Congratulations to Brittany Weaver and Emily Seckinger for taking the top spot! 🥇

Big applause also goes to Marlana Hufstetler, our 2nd Place winner! 🥈👏

We would also like to thank Angela Hampton, Dr. Denise Reid, Leah Clark, Nora Desmond, Serina Taylor, and Dr. Kristin Kirchner for their amazing costumes and participation. You all made this contest a memorable and fun event!

🎉 Calling all VSU staff!

The COSA Halloween Costume Contest is back! Show us your best looks—individually or with your team.

📅 When: Thursday, October 31
🕗 Time: 8 AM – 6 PM

📸 Email your photos to [email protected] by 6 PM for a chance to win a COSA Swag Basket!
🏆 Winners will be announced on November 1st at 2 PM via our page.

⚠️ Don't forget:

Costumes must be work-friendly.
Supervisor approval is a must.
Keep it within the department—no outside guests in photos.