Special Offers for Staff Appreciation Week
Show your AU staff ID at participating campus stores and restaurants and receive special discounts and give-aways throughout the week.
For a complete list of offers, click here.
AppreciateU e-cards
Show your appreciation for your co-workers throughout the week by sending them an AppreciateU e-card.
For more information or to send an e-card, click here.
Years of Service and Staff Performance Awards Luncheon
Noon – 2 p.m.
University Club, Mary Graydon Center
Invitation only. The university honors staff with five, ten and fifteen years of service and winners of the 2008 Staff Performance Awards at a special luncheon in the University Club, Mary Graydon Center.
To view the list of staff years of service milestones, click here.
Twenty-Year Club Celebration
6 pm – 9 p.m.
Katzen Arts Center
Invitation only. The university honors staff and retirees with twenty or more years of service at a special dinner and presentation ceremony in the Katzen Arts Center.
To view the list of Twenty-Year Club Members and this year's inductees, click here.
Staff Volleyball Tournament
8 am – noon
Friedheim Quad
Enter your team to play in the annual staff volleyball tournament. The winning team will be announced at the picnic and will receive the rights to the coveted AU Staff Volleyball Trophy for one year.
For more information or to sign up your team, click here.
The deadline for team registration is May 7, 2008. If you have further questions, please contact Jessica Tenuta at jenuta@american.edu.
To view past winners and see the guidelines, click here.
Chess and Board Games on the Quad
9 am – noon
Friedheim Quad
Not a fan of volleyball? Here is another opportunity to join the fun on the Quad by playing your favorite board games. Games will be provided or feel free to bring your own.
Staff interested in participating, please contact Stacey Taylor at sytaylo@american.edu.
8th Annual Staff Showcase: Bring Your Creative Self to Work
11 am – 2 pm
Battelle Atrium
All AU staff are invited to view and participate in this non-juried exhibit of AU staff fine art, crafts, and short films.
For more information or to register for the exhibit, click here.
If you have further questions, please contact Benjamin Bishop at bbishop@american.edu.
Cultural Festival
11 am – 3 pm
Friedheim Quad
Celebrate AU’s cultural diversity by sharing your posters, music, brochures, clothing, arts from a country, region, or culture with the AU community.
For more information, contact Susana Tineo at stineo@american.edu.
Staff Appreciation Picnic
Noon – 2 pm
Friedheim Quad
AU staff is invited to the Annual Staff Appreciation Picnic for Egan’s barbecue, music, mingling with your co-workers, and a special gift of appreciation from the university.
Bring your own blanket for seating.
*Alternative Site in case of Rain: Bender Arena, Court D
