The UC San Diego Staff Association and I are pleased to invite you to this year’s Annual Staff Summer Celebration on Thursday, August 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Epstein Family Amphitheater. This year’s Staff Summer Celebration will feature giveaways, staff affiliate booths, a delicious Mediterranean lunch served by UC San Diego Catering and entertainment provided by Cassie B Project, a fun top 40s band. Join us in celebrating our staff shining stars with an energetic outdoor concert at our new state-of-the-art performance venue.
Two hours of administrative leave with pay have been approved for staff to attend the Staff Summer Celebration. Supervisors, upon request, may approve the use of such leave when the absence does not infringe upon the performance of required job duties or patient care.
Tickets
Tickets are required for all staff attending the event. Staff will need to reserve and download an e-ticket to their mobile device via Eventbrite and show their UCSD staff ID to receive lunch and attend the event activities. Tickets will be available beginning at noon on Tuesday, August 1 on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to reserve your ticket the day they become available, as quantities are limited and typically “sell out.” To request your e-ticket visit the Staff Association webpage.
Location
The Epstein Family Amphitheater is located in the Pepper Canyon Neighborhood at UC San Diego. The event entrance is located off of Russell Lane and Rupertus Lane (West entrance closest to Visual Arts Center). Please note, this is the only entrance open for the Staff Summer Celebration.
Bird Rock Coffee Staff Discount
Visit the Bird Rock kiosk located at the Epstein Family Amphitheater during the event hours and show your Staff ID to receive 15% off of your order.
Parking & Shuttle Service
We encourage main campus staff to walk or use campus shuttles. Special parking accommodations will be available for any off-campus staff in Parking Lots 704 and 705. Event shuttle service will be provided to take staff from these lots to the shuttle stop at the Design and Innovation Building. Follow signage to the event entrance. Shuttle service will be available from 11 a.m to 2:30 p.m.
The Medical Center, Mesa Nueva, North Campus, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, South Campus and West Campus Connector shuttles will be running during the summer sessions. Visit the transportation website for details.
We encourage staff to take the UC San Diego Blue line trolley to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station. Plan your route here.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to support the Staff Summer Celebration. All individuals volunteering with the Staff Association will receive an e-ticket to the event and a special gift as a thank you for your time. For more information and to sign up, visit the sign-up form.
Thank You
Thank you to the UC San Diego Staff Association and this year’s volunteer planning committee for their hard work to organize this important employee appreciation event.
Thank you to all of our wonderful campus and health staff for your hard work and dedication each and every day. Your support for our students, patients, faculty, the community and each other is evident in all you do. Together, we are leading the way and delivering on our mission as a student-centered, research-focused, patient-centric, service-oriented public university. We appreciate you.
