Duke Appreciation 2011
Each year, Duke celebrates and recognizes the faculty and staff of the University and Health System. Institutional events range from a Chapel Service to a gathering of art, music and ice cream on the West Campus Quad.
Duke also encourages individuals to show appreciation for each other. This year, purchase a gift at the Duke Farmers Market and personalizing it with a MARKET-GRAM from the LIVE FOR LIFE table, or compliment a colleague online through the employee blog, "Making A Difference".
Print and post a flier to help promote these events.
Events
May 2
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
President's Reception for Downtown Staff
Duke President Richard H. Brodhead will host a reception for Duke employees from offices located in downtown Durham at the Durham Performing Arts Center. The event will include remarks from President Brodhead and Durham Mayor Bill Bell. Representatives from various organizations will be in attendance as well and available to speak with individuals about current development efforts in downtown Durham. There also will be music and light refreshments.
May 1 - May 31
Duke Night Out at Local Restaurants
Special offers and discounts for Duke employees throughout the month. Participating restaurants TBA.
May 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, & 19
Duke Family Night at the Durham Bulls Park
Duke families with a valid Duke ID can attend a Durham Bull's game at a discounted rate of $7.00*.
- May 5, 12, 19 - Enjoy $1 concessions which includes hot dogs, fries, and popcorn.
- May 6 - Fireworks show.
- May 6, 7, & 8 - Sponge Bob Square pants will be at the DBAP.
*While supplies last. Tickets are subject to availability and are sold on a first-come first-served basis.
To purchase tickets visit the Durham Bulls Will-Call located at 409 Blackwell Street-Durham Bulls Athletic Park or call 919-956-BULL. Must show valid Duke ID.
May 8
11 a.m.
Duke Chapel Service
The morning worship service will offer prayers of thanksgiving for the role of Duke staff and faculty in the life of the university.
May 6, 13, 20, & 27
Celebrate Appreciation for a Colleague with Live for Life at the Farmer's Market
Purchase an item such as a potted flower, basket of fruit, roasted coffee or other gifts and pick up a personalized book mark with a message of appreciation from the Live for Life table. Deliver to your colleague.
May 18
Pre-show reception in the Bryan Center begins at 4:30 p.m.
Stage show begins at 6 p.m. in Page Auditorium.
Night of Duke Stars
Duke pays special tribute to staff and faculty celebrating significant career service milestones. (By invitation only.)
May 23
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
(Rain Date May 24)
Art and Music on the Quad
Bring your lunch and enjoy ice cream, live music, employee art exhibits and poetry.
Featuring live music by Saludos Compay quartet.
The Blue Zone parking lot (East Side of Wallace Wade) will be available for free employee parking from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. for employees who must drive to campus for this event.
May 23 - 27
Financial Fitness Week
Attend free financial workshops or peruse information booths during Financial Fitness Week. Five days, five locations.
May 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
Duke Baseball Days at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Come cheer for Duke Baseball during the ACC tournament. Duke faculty and staff with a valid Duke ID pay just $5.00 for a game ticket. Visit the Durham Bulls Will-Call Center at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park or call (919)956-BULL.
May 28
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Family Fun Day & Puppet Parade
Featuring garden-themed activities for all ages, and a festival-ending participatory parade led by the acclaimed Paperhand Puppet Intervention. Free access to public, staff and faculty at Duke.
May 6, 13, 20, and 27
10am-noon
Nature Ranger Cart (full of creative adventures) at Sarah P. Duke Gardens.
May 1, 8, 15, 22
11am-2pm
Sunday Science (drop-in science of crafts projects for all) at Sarah P. Duke Gardens.