Marsophia and Tejal from OGC.
Yummy Treats
Thanks to the Café at 50 Washington Street, the holiday spread was fantastic, and the desserts were next-level. Shoutout to our talented bakers in the Great UMass Dessert Contest!
Chrissy, Mike, Jeff, Erika, Caitrin, and Jen from the Employee Services Team (EST).
Costume Fun
You all BROUGHT it with the festive fits!
Favorite Seasonal Character and Festive Award went to Jacob Sturtz as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Jacob Sturtz, Favorite Seasonal Character and Festive Award, as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Name That Tune
Phones out, game faces on! Ruthie O'Keefe was the name that tune champ!
UPST Service & Quality team and Ashley Hunter.
Dessert Showdown
The baking battle was fierce, but the awards went to:
- Most Likely to Be Gobbled First: Chocolate Torte - Anne Zuev
- Judges' Choice: Chocolate Orange Olive Oil Cake - Sara MacKenzie
- Most Creative Presentation: Surprise Cake - Pam Giordano (seriously, wow!)
John, Pam, Elisha, Mike, Sue, Colin, and Carrie from UPST.
Gift Swap Shenanigans
The annual swap brought laughs, surprises, and a little playful “stealing.” No one left empty-handed—or without a smile.
Chrissy, Carol, Garret, and Rebecca
Spreading the Cheer
We couldn’t have done it without your generosity:
- Tons of gifts were donated to brighten the holidays for the kids at the Guild of St. Agnes.
- Veterans at the West Roxbury VA Hospital received much-needed items, thanks to you all.
Big high fives to everyone who joined, donated, or helped make this event such a hit. You all made the office shine brighter than ever.
Can't wait to do it again next year!
— The Holiday Planning Dream Team 🎄✨
Andrew Buroni
Lucas Carter
John Dawson
Kelly Fucci
Diane Gale
Sam Herren
Jacquie Kittler
Denise Lindberg
Cheryl Millett
Amy Thompson
Jillian Warren