Carleton Appreciation Day 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration! Each June, our amazing faculty and staff unite as a vibrant community to honour and appreciate one another. This year, mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 25, as we come together for a spectacular appreciation event. It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues, not just within your own department or unit, but from all corners of our campus. Don’t miss out on this exciting day of camaraderie and celebration!
Appreciation Day is also an opportunity for managers and directors to thank members of their teams for all they do for the Carleton community. Send a Service Excellence Thank You.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please sign up here.
Activities
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as this year’s event will take place from noon to 4pm at various exciting locations!
| Activity | What? | Where & When? | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoga* space is limited | Join Healthy Workplace for their lunchtime yoga session | Nideyinan Baker’s Lounge 12:10 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. | BYOM – Bring your own Mat! Please complete the waiver here: Spring-2025-Yoga-HWP-Waiver.pdf and email the completed waiver |
| Volleyball** | Join Healthy Workplace for their lunchtime volleyball session | Sand Pit behind Nesbitt Biology Building 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Please complete the waiver here: Volleyball-Waiver-of-Liability-2024-2025.pdf and email the completed waiver |
| Nature Walk | Come join us on a Nature Walk to explore Carleton’s beautiful campus and learn from our passionate guide Ian Beitz | Meet in the lobby of Pigiarvik 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Tour will leave just after 1:30 p.m. so please arrive on time |
| Game Centre | Check out our lawn games like giant Jenga, cornhole, Connect 4 and spike ball | Alumni Park from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | |
| Crafts | Join us in our Wellness Hub to colour and craft. | Oxbow Park 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | |
| Therapy Dogs | Stop by for a wellness pawse with our therapy dogs! | Oxbow Park 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | 1:00-1:30: Aristotle and Asif 1:30-2:15: Magnus and Gwenn 2:15-3:00: Luna and Kaite/ Wilson and Howard 3:00-3:45: Ace and Adelle 3:15-4:00: Milo and Anne |
| Service Excellence | Come say Hi to our OQI team and submit a service excellence award nomination | Oxbow Park 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Available online too! Submit a Service Excellence Nomination – Service Excellence |
| Photo Scavenger Hunt | Come take part in a fun activity where we give you a list of items or scenarios to photograph around campus | Table in Alumni Park 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Clues |
| Music | Come listen to some music in the park | Alumni Park 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | |
| Treats | Need a treat? Stop by Pigiarvik to get yours | Pigiarvik Lobby 1 p.m. until they are gone | Gluten free and Vegan options will be available |
*Yoga – BYOM – Bring your own Mat! Please complete the waiver here: Spring-2025-Yoga-HWP-Waiver.pdf and email the completed waiver.
**Volleyball – Bring your water and sun protection! The sand court can be hot on the feet, some players like to play in socks. Please complete the waiver Volleyball-Waiver-of-Liability-2024-2025.pdf and email the completed waiver.
Food Donations
Let’s come together to make a difference! The Unified Support Centre (USC), a volunteer-supported CUSA department, offers vital on-campus food support and advocacy through its Food Centre service.
We have a wonderful opportunity to give back to our community by supporting the USC. You can drop off your food donations at Pigiarvik (main lobby) throughout the day, Wednesday, June 25. Your contributions will go a long way in helping those in need. Let’s show our community spirit and make a positive impact together!
For more information on the USC please visit their website here: Unified Support Centre (USC)
Prizes
Your attendance will earn you an entry into our fantastic wrap-up draws at the end of the day. Make sure to fill out your ballot for a chance to win some incredible prizes!
- 4 chances to win a hot air balloon ride
- 2 chances to win a pair of tickets to a Redblacks game
- 1 chance to win a pair of tickets to a Blackjacks game
- Draws for swag from the NEW Campus Store!
- Ravens swag
- One-hour of ice house rental time
- One-hour of turf field rental time
- And more!!!!
Deadline to Pick Up Your Prize: TBA
Notice of Filming and Photography
By entering the event premises, you consent to photography, audio recording, and video recording for news, promotional purposes, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Carleton University.
Full details of filming and photography can be found here.
Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible volunteers, generous sponsors, and everyone who provided support for making Carleton Appreciation Day possible. Your dedication and contributions have truly made this event a success!
Thank you to OSEG, Sundance Balloons, Campus Safety Services, Office of the VP (Finance and Administration), the Campus Store, and Carleton Athletics for their generous prize donations.