Celebrating Our Employees All Year Long

Kennesaw State University values the incredible contributions of our faculty and staff. Based on your feedback, we’ve transformed our traditional Employee Appreciation Week into a series of year-round appreciation events designed to offer more flexibility and greater opportunities for participation.

Join us for exciting activities like Chili ‘N’ Cheer, Trivia Challenges, Staff Awards, and more! These events are all about recognizing your hard work and making it easier for everyone to celebrate, no matter your schedule.

Thank you for everything you do to make KSU a vibrant and supportive place to work. We can’t wait to celebrate you!



Disclaimer:
By attending employee appreciation events, you acknowledge and agree to grant Kennesaw State University (KSU) the right to record, film, and photograph or capture your likeness in any media now available or hereafter developed and to distribute, broadcast use or otherwise disseminate such media without any further approval from you or any payment to you. This grant includes, but is not limited to, the right to edit such media and the right to use the media alone or together with other information. 

Upcoming Appreciation Events

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Trivia

Ready to put your knowledge to the test? Team Trivia is back as part of KSU’s Employee Appreciation Events! Gather your colleagues, choose a creative team name, and join us for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and campus camaraderie.

Teams will compete in multiple rounds of general knowledge trivia—from pop culture to campus facts. Bring your A-game for bragging rights and a chance to claim victory!

    • 1:00–3:00 p.m.
    • Malinda Jolley Mortin Ballrooms (formerly Ballrooms A & B), Wilson Student Center
    Register
    • 1:00–3:00 p.m.
    • University Rooms, Carmichael Student Center
    Register

ksu staff getting awarded for good work

Staff Awards

Recognize Outstanding Staff

Nominate exceptional KSU staff members for the 2026 Staff Awards! These awards honor employees who demonstrate innovation, leadership, and dedication to KSU’s mission—and winners receive financial incentives ranging from $5,000 to $7,000.

Nominations are open through Friday, January 23, 2026. Submit your nomination and two letters of support to celebrate the incredible contributions of your colleagues.

Nominate a Staff Member

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Future Events to Look Forward To

We have more exciting Employee Appreciation Events on the horizon! While details are still being finalized, here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming soon:

  • Ice Cream Social – Cool off with sweet treats and fun outdoor games while connecting with colleagues.
  • Owlympics – Bring your team spirit for friendly, Olympic-style competitions and campus camaraderie.
  • CFA Event –  Enjoy a delicious Chick-fil-A meal as part of our ongoing appreciation for KSU employees.


Check back soon for dates, locations, and registration details.


Questions or Need Assistance?

Our Human Resources team is here to help! If you have questions about Employee Appreciation Events, registration, or participation, please reach out to us.

Human Resources – Employee Engagement
hr@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-6030