The Campus Store will give Washington University faculty and staff members an opportunity to do some early holiday shopping.
The store will hold its 12th annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Event Dec. 2 and will offer a 30 percent discount to Washington University faculty and staff members from 3-8 p.m.
From 4:30-6:30 p.m., WUSTL alum Greg Marecek will be available to sign copies of his new book, “The St. Louis Football Cardinals: A Celebration of the Big Red.” Former members of the St. Louis Cardinals football team will stop in during the signing as well.
Also from 4:30-6:30 p.m., representatives from the St. Louis Herb Society will sell the society’s new cookbook, “Herbal Cookery,” and will provide samples of recipes from the book.
The event also will feature door prizes, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments and a performance from 3-6 p.m. by William Lenihan, director of jazz performance in the Department of Music in Arts & Sciences.
“As this has been a challenging year for everyone, this festive event is both a great way to save and to get a jump-start on holiday shopping,” said Betsy Schneider, Campus Store director. “The entire Campus Store staff looks forward to hosting this event each year, and we look forward to seeing many faculty and staff members on Dec. 2.”
The 30 percent discount is good for general reading books and merchandise, including clothing and gifts. Computer hardware, software and peripherals, New York Times Best Sellers, magazines and convenience items are not eligible for the discount.
To receive the discount, faculty and staff members will need to bring either their WUSTL ID cards or an invitation to the event, which were sent via campus mail in mid-November.
WUSTL faculty and staff members normally receive a 20 percent discount at the bookstore.
The bookstore is located on the main floor of Mallinckrodt Student Center on the University’s Danforth Campus.
For more information about the event or what items are eligible for the discount, please visit the Campus Bookstore or call 935-5500.