Sun’s out for Staff Appreciation Week’s Summerfest
It was sun, food trucks, Italian ice and fun at the West Crescent Circle on Wednesday for Summerfest, an annual lunch-time carnival to honor UC Berkeley's 10,000 staff members.
June 13, 2018
Staff celebrated during a sunny afternoon on campus. (UC Berkeley photos by Melani King)
Some staffers took a turn trying to climb a giant inflatable mountain.
While others tried out a giant chess board.
Chancellor Carol Christ handed out free shirts to staff and made sure everyone was having a good time.
Events included free food and a bingo match.
It was sun, food trucks, Italian ice and fun at the West Crescent Circle on Wednesday for Summerfest, the annual lunch-time carnival to honor UC Berkeley’s thousands of staff members.
Staff were able to take part of the afternoon off to enjoy a entertainment like a giant chess set, bingo match and inflatable climbing wall. The event was part of an extended staff appreciation week, which featured a Tuesday lecture about earthquakes and perks like free coffees, $5 meals at the campus dining commons discounts for staff at the student store.