Nearly 2,000 staff from across Brown University celebrated Staff Development Day on Wednesday, June 12. Now in its 30th year, the daylong event honored staff members’ work to help sustain and advance the University and offered a wide range of opportunities for professional development, personal wellness and community engagement, both on campus and beyond.
“This is a wonderful way to encourage collaboration,” Vice President for Human Resources Marie Williams said. “I hope you recognize and appreciate the value you bring to what makes Brown exceptional.”
In addition to the many on-campus sessions, tours and workshops, employees had the chance to partner with any of 10 local organizations. Staff also enjoyed a lunchtime farmers market that featured 20 local Providence and Rhode Island businesses.
Daisy Ferreira, a registered nurse with Brown Health Services, co-organized an acupuncture session for staff.
“It’s incredibly rewarding to give as a gift,” Ferreira said. “Everyone here works so hard, so to be able to give them a moment of peace is the highest reward.”
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