This video is part of an annual Elon University program called Staff Appreciation Day which occurs after Commencement in May. The 2007 Staff Appreciation Day event program recognizes staff for their years of service at Elon University. Human Resources created a theme for this Staff Appreciation Day program which was Elon Idol. Included in the Staff Appreciation Day event, the current President discusses topics relevant to Elon. In this video, President Leo M. Lambert shares an appreciation with all departments who participated in the 2007 Commencement. Lambert mentions Elon has 1,090 employees and 650 of these are staff members with 569 full-time and 81 part-time. Lambert continues to encourage the staff to take time away from the university and enjoy family, relax, and recharge for a new academic year. According to the program for the staff appreciation day-event, during the 2006-2007 academic year, there were three awards presented: Administrative, Office, and Physical Plant Staff Member of the Year Awards. The first award, Administrative Staff Member of the Year was awarded to Christopher (Chris) Fulkerson. Leo M. Lambert presented the award to Christopher (Chris) Fulkerson. The second award, Office Staff Member of the Year was awarded to Carolynn Whitley. Leo M. Lambert presented the award to Carolynn Whitley. The third award, Physical Plant Staff Member of the Year was awarded to Paul Adams. Leo M. Lambert presented the award to Paul Adams. According to the program, the Staff Member of the Year Awards annually recognize Elon staff who make significant contributions to the university through their work. Preceding the Staff Appreciation Day awards, an adaptation of a television show called American Idol (Elon Idol) was acted with staff singing and judging. Some notable names in this video include: Leo M. Lambert, Ronald (Ron) Klepcyk, Gerald Whittington, Christopher (Chris) Fulkerson, Carolynn Whitley, Paul Adams, Stefanie Poe, Kay Carroll, Anthony Bennett, Chris Adams, Monica Hadley, Pamela (Pam) Baker, Robin Riggins, Johanna (Marianne) Janssen, Jerry Williams, Steve Anderson, Don Grady, Michael Williams, Sarah Thomas, Fred Melchor, Elizabeth (Beth) De Ford, and Richard McBride. Some notable musical selections include: American Idol theme song, “Happy Together.”