Employee Programs at Brown University recognize employees for their dedication and for their contributions in making Brown a better place to work, learn, and conduct research. Here is a schedule of events and programs:
| Staff Development Day | June 4, 2013 |
| Bear Bargains | Ongoing |
| Brown Gives Green Charities Drive | November-December 2013 |
| B.E.A.R. Day | February 2014 |
Staff Development Day-20 Years & Going Strong!
Start your day at the Opening Breakfast and Town Meeting with President Christina Paxson on June 4. Then, it's off to morning sessions on a variety of topics covering faculty research, professional development, personal growth, and community service. All sessions will be posted the week of May 20th!
You can't miss the special lunch Dining Services will prepare at 11:45am to celebrate Staff Development Day's 20th birthday, and be ready to party in the Workday Financials Cafe too! We are also bringing back our most popular events during lunch, like the Art@Work exhibit and the Farmers' Market.
Afternoon sessions begin at 1:00pm, and then your day will end with the Staff Development Day birthday video and Minute to Win It, hosted by our own Mike Pickett in his final performance as Guy Fieri. The fun begins at 2:30pm - don't miss it, not even for a minute!
| Event | Time | Location |
| Opening Breakfast | 8:30am | College Green, weather permitting Sayles Hall in case of rain |
| Town Meeting w/President Paxson | 9:15am | Salomon 101 |
| Morning Sessions | 10:15am | Various locations |
| Lunch | 11:45am | Sharpe Refectory, Main Dining Room |
| Art@Work Exhibit | 11:45am | Sharpe Refectory, Dining Rooms 8&9 |
| Farmers' Market | 11:45am | Wriston Quad, rain or shine |
| Workday Financials Cafe | 11:45am | Sharpe Refectory, Chancellor's Dining Room |
| Afternoon Sessions | 1:00pm | Various locations |
| Staff Development Day Birthday Video | 2:30pm | Salomon 101 |
| Minute to Win It w/Mike Pickett | 2:30pm | Salomon 101 |
| Final Raffle & Lemonade | 3:45pm | Salomon 101 and College Green |
Pretty fun, right?
Click here to see the Workday/Staff Development Day 2012 video, and watch the infamous Staff Development Day Flash Mob video too!
BEAR Day
Brown Employee Appreciation and Recognition (B.E.A.R.) Day is a community celebration of years of service and performance excellence. President Christina Paxson invites all members of the Brown community to celebrate the ongoing achievements of staff at a ceremony and reception in early February. Download the nomination form, categories, and FAQs for the Excellence Awards under theRelated Forms section. Click here to watch the BEAR Day 2013 video.
Brown Gives Green 2013 Concludes!
- $136,300 raised for our charity partners
- 111% increase in Brown faculty & staff donors!
Brown Gives Green is an annual charities drive supporting two organizations that provide essential resources to individuals and families in Rhode Island: The Fund for Community Progress and United Way of Rhode Island.Watch the Brown Gives Green video.
Bear Bargains
Bear Bargains is a discount program for all members of the Brown community. A Brown ID Card allows students, faculty, and staff access to a variety of discounts and services in the Providence area community and beyond. Working in partnership with Working Advantage, Brown Community members may also access national discounts for travel, entertainment, and more! Click here to access instructions for registering for Working Advantage. Click here to access local vendor discounts.