Staff Day offers fun and games for all

May 7, 2007 -- With more and more events each Staff Day, it gets harder and harder to keep track of what is happening when.

Not this year. The Office of Human Resources has unveiled a Web site that features a complete rundown of the 32nd annual Staff Day celebration May 21.

Now, determining when to arrive for the staff recognition ceremony and whether to go on a walk or play bingo is only a click away at staffday.wustl.edu.

This year's celebration kicks off at 10 a.m. with the Staff Service Award and Recognition Ceremony in Edison Theatre.

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton will host the program, assisted by vice chancellors and deans. The ceremony will honor those with 10, 15, 20, 26 and 30-plus years of service.

Wrighton will present the 10th annual Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award, recognizing a staff member for exceptional effort and contributions that result in the enhancement of the University.

A buffet lunch and social gathering will be at 11:30 a.m. in Bowles Plaza. In case of inclement weather, lunch will be in Mallinckrodt Student Center.

From 1-3 p.m., open activities for staff members include wallyball and racquetball, swimming, self-guided Kemper Art Museum tours, running on Bushyhead Track and use of the McWilliams Fitness Center in the Athletic Complex.

Those preferring something less strenuous can have a caricature drawn from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the lower level of Mallinckrodt.

In addition, the following group activities will be available:

• Bingo and other table games: Call Margo Mueller at 935-5679.

• Danforth Campus tour: Call Jim Burmeister at 935-5801.

• Bike ride in Forest Park: Call Bobbe Winters at 935-6231.

• WUSTL Walks: Call Betsy Foy at 935-7386.

Registration is required for the following tournament events:

• Golf: Call Beverly Owens at 935-6482 or Rita Stanley at 935-6483.

• Softball: Call Tom Lauman at 935-5967.

• Volleyball : Call Jeff Herman at 935-5984 or Donna Hall at 935-4650.

• Washers: E-mail Karen Rose at karen.t.rose@wustl.edu.

Anyone needing an accommodation to attend Staff Day events should contact the Office of Human Resources at 935-5990.

At 3:30 p.m. in Bowles Plaza, winners of various activities will be presented with trophies, and there will be drawings for prizes.

Ted Drewes treats will be available during the awards presentation.

For more information, call 935-5990.