Carleton University Appreciation Day 2026
Welcome to this year’s Carleton University Appreciation Day!
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 24, as we come together for a wonderful 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.
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/Mobility | Join Healthy Workplace for their lunchtime yoga session. | Raven’s Field 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Please complete the waiver here and email the completed waiver |
| CU Circuit | Join us for a 50-minute strength training based class that also takes place every Wednesday as part of the CU Fit pass. | Athletics, room TBD 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. | TBD |
| Volleyball | Join Healthy Workplace for their lunchtime volleyball session. | Sand Pit behind Nesbitt Biology Building 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Bring your water and sun protection! Please complete the waiver here 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 at the stairs in front 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 |
| Lawn Games | Check out our lawn games like giant Jenga, cornhole, Spike Ball and Connect 4. | Alumni Park from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | |
| Crafts | Join us in our Wellness Hub to colour and craft. | Alumni Park 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Plants, Painting, and more! |
| Therapy Dogs | Stop by for a wellness pawse with our therapy dogs! | Alumni Park 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | 1:00-1:30: Magnus 1:30-2:00: Ace 2:00-2:30: Ruby 2:30-3:00: Aristotle 3:00-3:30: Brewster |
| Service Excellence | Submit a service excellence award nomination and leave a message on our Service Excellence Wall. | Alumni Park 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Available online too! Submit a Service Excellence Nomination – Service Excellence |
Rodney and Photo Booth | Ever want to have your picture taken with the iconic Rodney the Raven? | Alumni Park | Rodney Hours 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| 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 |
| Claw Machines | Try your luck and grab a chance at more prize ballots. | Pigiarvik Lobby |
Charitable Endeavours Across Campus
Let’s come together to support our campus community partners. The Unified Support Centre (USC), a student-funded, volunteer-driven service, provides essential supports like food access, advocacy, and safety programming for students.
If possible, we encourage the Carleton community to contribute by donating non-perishable food items at 132 Nideyinàn (formerly UC) on Wednesday, June 24th. Every contribution helps strengthen the USC’s ability to support students in need.
To learn more or explore other ways to support, visit the Unified Support Centre (USC) website
Prizes
Grab your ballots (Beside our Service Excellence Table) and drop them into the bucket of your choice for a chance to win some amazing prizes!
- Fall Semester Instructional Classes Pass (kickboxing, free group, classes and more!)
- Fall CU Fit Pass
- 1 Hour Advanced Capital Ice House rental
- 1 Hour of turf field rental time
- 2 Golden Passes – priority passes (for a group of 6) to the October Butterfly Show. No need to book a timeslot, just show up with your group and check out the show!
- 2 Summer bike parking passes
- Carleton’s Dining Services is offering a free lesson for a group of 10!
- Win a meal at the Riverbank Social for a group of 8
- Carleton Campus Store Swag
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 Dining Services, the Office of Risk Management, Parking Services, the Campus Store, the Biology Department, and Carleton Athletics for their generous prize donations.