The stand-up format of the faculty-staff holiday reception allows guests to mingle while they jingle, says Mona Sleiman, event and community relations manager in the Office of the President.

“The idea is that people can circulate and convey season’s greetings to as many of their colleagues as possible,” she says. “Rather than a formal sit-down meal, we present more of a friendly cocktail party atmosphere.”

This year’s event is set for noon Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the Winclare Room in Vanier Hall. It will have a nutcracker theme and promises musical entertainment, a photo booth, and food stations arranged throughout the room.

Sleiman is still finalizing the menu and ticket prices; watch DailyNews for details as they become available.