Summerfest, which began as Staff Appreciation Day in 1986, takes place at the base of the Campanile. The Chancellor will grant two hours of administrative leave for staff to attend.
All staff are eligible for prizes donated by campus departments and local merchants.
A one-year central parking pass is one of the most coveted, according to Gotvald. Other prizes include restaurant gift certificates, hotel get-away packages and a bicycle. Summerfest includes bingo and carnival games, a massage booth and information tables as well as arts and crafts exhibits. Hot dogs, black bean wraps, brownies, fresh fruit, ice cream sandwiches, popsicles, soda, bottled water and popcorn are just some of the free refreshments available during the event. The Chabot Panhandlers, this year's featured band, bring a touch of the tropics to Summerfest with Caribbean-style music.