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Cornhuskin’, one of Meredith’s most popular traditions, is coming soon. Here are details that will help faculty/staff participate.

• Yam Jam Corn Service Project on Friday, Oct. 27. Staff and faculty are invited to work together with students to bag sweet potatoes to feed NC families.ÌýÌý(link opens in a new tab) to participate.
• Theme Reveal 2023— ´¡ÌýCORNAPALOOZA Kick-off Party on Monday, October 30 at 5 p.m. on the Johnson Hall Patio! ³§²Ô²¹³¦°ì²õ,ÌýCorn trivia, games, crafts, prizes, and all four classes revealing their super-secret themes. Staff and faculty are encouraged to join in the fun of this kick-off event.
• On Main Event day, November 4,ÌýCorn Parade 2023 will kick the day off at 3:30 p.m. and be bigger and better than ever. In addition to the Classes of 2024, 2025, 2026, & 2027 and official student organizations, we want staff and faculty departments to join the parade and show off their skills! We will have an emcee to announce each group (think Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade style!), and each group will have up to five (5) minutes to perform in front of the Johnson Fountain to showcase their talent. If your department would like to march in the CornÌýParade, please (link opens in a new tab) no later than Tuesday, October 24 at 5 p.m. to request participation.
• Food Truck &ÌýCornhuskin‘ Activity Booth FairÌýwith student organization booths and dessert food trucks in the Chapel lot before and after the parade to satisfy your sweet tooth and offer fun activities and giveaways.ÌýIf you would like to have a table at theÌýCornhuskin‘ Activity Booth Fair, pleaseÌý (link opens in a new tab) no later than Sunday, October 15.
• Cookout Buffet in the BDH Courtyard at 4 p.m. after the Parade ends. Staff, faculty, and guests are invited! Tickets will be available to purchase the week before Cornhuskin’ for staff, faculty, guests, and students who are not on a meal plan, or individuals can pay at the Cookout with exact cash. More instructions will be provided at a later date on how to purchase tickets, but please plan to bring your picnic blanket or chair and enjoy burgers, hot dogs, and other cookout fixins before the Main Event!
• We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provideÌýreasonable accommodations forÌýCorn 2023.ÌýIf you or a member of your group requires anÌýaccommodation vehicleÌýto more easily participate in the Parade, pleaseÌý(link opens in new tab).ÌýIn addition to physical accessibility accommodations, we are also offering sensory accommodations, such as a,,Ìýand sensory grab bags. Please see ourÌý(link opens in new tab) and encourage the members of your Class or group to email Kacey Reynolds Schedler, SLS Assistant Director/MRA AdvisorÌý(),Ìýif they need to make a reasonable accommodation request or have any questions about accessibility.
• Staff/Faculty ticket reservation will happen soon, but if you would like to volunteer forÌýCorn, please sign up through this link hereÌý