Enjoy Discounts, Events During Duke Appreciation
Each year, Duke celebrates faculty and staff with a variety of events during May
The annual celebration of Duke faculty and staff returns May 23 with a band, ice cream and employee artwork during "Music on the Quad."
The marquee event is one of several special activities in May to help recognize the more than 32,000 faculty and staff at Duke. Local restaurants are offering discounts; the Durham Bulls will host special Duke Family nights and the Sarah P. Duke Gardens has a Family Fun Day in store.
Read MoreIn addition, there are ways colleagues can show appreciation for co-workers who make a difference - either by writing a note on the Duke Appreciation blog, or picking up a treat and free personalized bookmark at the Duke Farmers Market.
Kyle Cavanaugh, vice president for Human Resources at Duke, said he continues to be impressed at the commitment of Duke faculty and staff. He noted the extra efforts during several severe weather events during the winter, as well as the response to international crises such as unrest in Egypt and the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
"I've seen incredible efforts made to ensure the safety of our students, faculty and staff overseas when crises occur in other countries, and I know that there are thousands of other employees equally committed to bringing the values and mission of Duke University and Duke University Health System to life each day," he said. "I thank each one of them for all they do toward building Duke's excellent reputation near and far."A SAMPLER OF EVENTSDuke Family Nights, Durham Bulls Athletic ParkMay 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 & 19Duke families with a valid DukeCard may buy discounted tickets to Durham Bulls games, first-come, first served. Call (919) 956-BULL.MARKET-GRAMS, Duke Farmers Market May 6, 13, 20 & 27Visit the market on Fridays in May and purchase a healthy snack for a colleague and personalize it with a free bookmark with sayings like "working at Duke with you is sweet."Music, Art & Ice Cream on the QuadMonday, May 23, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.Bring lunch and join colleagues for employee art and poetry exhibits, ice cream and music by Saludos Compay, a local Latin music quartet. (Rain date: May 24) Family Fun Day, Sarah P. Duke Gardens Sunday, May 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Garden-themed activities and a participatory parade led by the Paperhand Puppet Intervention.
Visit the Human Resources for complete information about Duke Appreciation discounts and events.