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Celebrating Commitment and Excellence!
Employee Appreciation Week, scheduled for April 28-May 2, 2025, is dedicated to celebrating the hard work, dedication, and contributions of our incredible Auburn employee family!
Throughout the week, there will be exciting events, activities, and recognitions to honor full-time, part-time, and temporary employees. Let's come together to appreciate and celebrate the amazing people who make Auburn University exceptional!
Please check the website often as additional events and other information will be added between now and April 28!
Come Join the Fun
All employees of Auburn, regardless of their employment status (full-time, part-time, faculty, temporary, etc.) are invited to participate in Employee Appreciation Week events. These include departmental events, along with campus-wide events.
Photos and Videos Wanted
Please share your Departmental Appreciation Day photos and videos with us so we can post them on our social media channels! You can email them to univhr@auburn.edu or use #auappreciate when sharing them on your social media accounts.
Event Schedule
Several events and discounts will be offered throughout the week! Click on the links to learn more.
All Week - Super Savings and More!
AU Bookstore (temporarily located at Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum)
Giving Back - Campus Kitchen of Auburn University
Event Summaries
Departmental Appreciation Day
Monday, April 28
Hours vary by department
To kick off the week, departments and units are encouraged to recognize their employees with their own unique events. All events must adhere to Auburn University Spending Policies and Procedures.
-Some departments may schedule events later in the week.
Yoga Class
Tuesday, April 29, 9 a.m.
MAC Gym (Recreation Center)
Recreation and Wellness will host a yoga class for employees at the MAC Gym. (The class has been moved from the MindBody Studio due to increased interest.)
Please register in advance as space is limited. A limited number of mats and other props will be available for use. However, if you have a mat, please bring it to the session.
Departmental Showcase
Wednesday, April 30, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Alumni Center, 317 S. College St.
This event is a great opportunity for campus programs and organizations to highlight their impactful work and engage with employees. Similar to a vendor fair, departments will have tables to showcase their programs, services, and resources. Healthy Tigers will also offer screenings and vaccines at the event.
-Email Sonya Dixon at dixonsa@auburn.edu if you would like more information on the Showcase, including details on having a table.
Walk @ Lunch
Thursday, May 1, 11:45 a.m.*
Various locations
Employees are invited to participate in one of the walks across campus. Each walk will take approximately 30 minutes. ACES offices and other off-campus units are also encouraged to host their own events. Locations include:
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East Glenn Administrative Complex
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College of Veterinary Medicine
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Facilities Management
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Jule Collins Smith Museum
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Harrison College of Pharmacy
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College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment
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Research Park
'Drop in' at the Museum
Thursday, May 1, 11:45 a.m.-3 p.m.
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
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Day time events at the museum will begin with the Walk @ Lunch (11:45 a.m.).
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Guided tours will be offered from 1-3 p.m.
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Free Kona ice will also be offered to guests from 1-3 p.m.
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A 20% discount will be offered to museum store customers.
Spring Fling at the Museum
Thursday, May 1, 5-7 p.m.
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
Celebrate the community exhibition juried by Kate Medley in response to her exhibition, Thank You Please Come Again. Other events that are planned for the evening include: music, lawn games, etc.; O-Town ice cream (free for guests); food truck (guests to purchase); music, Jule totes; 20% store discount; giveaways; Student led “Swifty Tour” (targeted towards any students that come, starting at 6 p.m.); and an art activity.
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Employee Recognition Program
Friday, May 2, 2:30 p.m.
Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University
Employee honorees will include:
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Spirit of Excellence (Employees of the Year will also be announced)
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Years of Service
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Recent Auburn University graduates
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Supervisor Pathways graduates
Honorees will receive an event invitation. A light reception will be held at the conclusion of the event. Employees who wish to celebrate an honoree are also encouraged to attend.
Super Savings
Please check this section as special offers will be added as confirmed.
Recreation and Wellness
From April 28-May 2, Recreation and Wellness will offer free admission to full-time faculty and staff, along with their spouses and partners.
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Employee ID is required.
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While the offer is for unlimited visits, access to the facilities is only allowed during operational hours.
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Spouses and partners must live in the same household as the employee.
Tiger Dining
During Employee Appreciation Week, the Edge and Tiger Zone will offer $2 off lunch.
AU Bookstore
The AU Bookstore offers faculty and staff 20% off regularly priced clothing and novelties for in-store purchases, except for lululemon (10%).
Giving Back: Campus Kitchen of Auburn University
As part of this year's Employee Appreciation Week, we invite all employees to contribute items to the Campus Kitchen at Auburn University.
Campus Kitchen is a program that helps fight food waste and hunger by recovering unused food from college dining halls and restaurants, then repurposing it into meals for people in need. It is student-led and operates on Auburn University’s campus, engaging volunteers in meal preparation and distribution to local communities, such as food-insecure individuals, shelters, and community centers.
How Can You Help?
When you have events and there’s leftover unused food, Campus Kitchen can come by and pick up your leftovers. If you would like to give to Campus Kitchen, you can donate online or plan non-perishable items such as the following in bins that will be placed across campus:
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Can goods
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Cereal
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Rice
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Beans
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Pasta
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Sugar
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Flour
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Snacks
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Peanut butter
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Jelly
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Dried Fruit
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Crackers
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Nuts
Bin Locations
Bins will be placed at the following locations. (Additional locations may be added. Please contact Sonya Dixon at dixonsa@auburn.edu if you would like more information on hosting a bin.)
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OIT
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Harrison College of Pharmacy
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Alumni Center
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College of Engineering
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East Glenn Administrative Complex
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College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment
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College of Veterinary Medicine
