The OLLU Student Employment Office will celebrate National Student Employment Week by offering some fun activities and prizes. The celebrations will run from April 22-24.

This year’s celebration will have a retro ’60s theme. The week will be filled with several different activities, such as trivia questions thru e-currents and a hula-hoop competition for which all student employees can participate to win prizes. The prizes range from gift cards to tickets to Splashtown, depending on the contest.

The main purpose of this celebration is to “recognize and show appreciation to our student employees,” said DeAnna Campbell, Student Employment manager.

She emphasizes the importance of having students work on campus since it would cost the university much more to hire people from outside. Student employment also gives students an opportunity to earn money by working on campus.

Sarah Aguera, an employee at the Student Employment Office, who participated in last year’s celebration, said “this (event) is a nice way to relax and feel appreciated for the work you do.”

Approximately 325 students are expected to participate throughout the week. The event will be held in the mall area. Food will be provided for these events.

Also the Student Employment Office is asking for students to come in and get their pictures taken in the “funky van.” These pictures will be posted around campus before the event and copies will be given out to those who want them.

For more information on participation or donations, please contact Campbell at Ext. 2700.