October 6 - 10, 2025
Wave of Thanks
Employee Appreciation Week 2025
Celebrating the people who make Tulane thrive
Mark your calendars! Employee Appreciation Week 2025 will take place October 6–10. Get ready for a week full of celebration, gratitude, and community spirit!
This year’s festivities will include giveaways, complimentary coffee, an exciting raffle, inspiring webinars, University partner discounts, and the chance to send virtual thank-you cards to recognize your colleagues and show appreciation in meaningful ways.
On Thursday, we’ll have discounted tickets available for the much-anticipated Faculty and Staff Appreciation football game—always a highlight!
Join us as we celebrate the dedication, talents, and contributions of our Tulane community. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Week at a Glance
Monday, 10/6 — Employee Appreciation Week Kickoff & Raffle
Tulane Kudos Submission Board
Celebrate your colleagues on our new Tulane Kudos Submission Board .
Prize Raffle
From Monday, October 6 through Friday, October 10 at 10:00 AM, employees can register for a chance to win. Winners will be randomly selected on Friday, October 10 and notified by email.
Prizes include:
- Complimentary stays at New Orleans hotels
- Jazz Fest tickets
- Tech prizes
- Tango gift cards
Talent Development Round Table
Come have a Round Table discussion with the Talent Development Team! Join us to learn more about
who we are, the programs we offer, and the career development tools available to help you grow and succeed.
Monday, 10/6 at 11:00 AM —
Sign up here
Tuesday, 10/7 — Talent Development Recognition & Benefits Webinar(s)
Invest in Your Future: Maximizing Tulane's Tuition Waiver Benefit
Join us on Wednesday, October 8, at 11:00 AM to learn how to make the most of Tulane’s tuition waiver benefit.
Wednesday, 10/8 — Complimentary Coffee (Multiple Locations)
From 8:00 to 11:30 a.m., enjoy a complimentary medium-size coffee of your choice on us! Show your Tulane ID to grab yours.
- Aramark Iced Coffee — TNPRC Delta Café
- PJ’s Coffee — 1515 Poydras
- PJ’s Coffee — Willow (under Stern)
- PJ’s Coffee — 5359 Mounes St., Elmwood
- Lyles Coffee — School of Medicine Lobby (1430 Tulane Ave.), 8:00–10:00 AM
- Lyles Coffee — Tidewater Building Lobby (1440 Canal St.), 8:00–10:00 AM
- Lyles Coffee — Murphy Building Lobby (131 S. Robertson St.), 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Lyles Coffee — JBJ Building Lobby (1324 Tulane Ave.), 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Thursday, 10/9 — Mindfulness Webinar & EA Football Game
Mindfulness Practices for Cultivating Wellness at Work (Bridge link to register)
Plus: Employee Appreciation Football Game — discounted tickets available.
Friday, 10/10 — Prizes Galore
Raffle winners announced (winners notified directly by email).
Additional Discounts
Show your Tulane Splash Card during Employee Appreciation Week to receive:
- Campus Recreation Complimentary Open House — free access all week at the Reily Recreation Center (Uptown) and TU Fitness Center (Downtown). Learn more
- 50% off Season Tickets with Athletics. Ticket Central
- 10% off at the Tulane Bookstore. Bookstore info
Questions & Kudos
Should you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Talent Development Team at talentdev@tulane.edu.
And don’t forget—Employee Appreciation Week is the perfect time to send a Kudos card to a colleague to show your thanks and recognition!
