FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — University of Arkansas Staff Senate has organized the first annual Staff Appreciation Week for the more than 5,000 staff members on the Fayetteville campus. From Monday, Oct. 12, through Sunday, Oct. 18, staff members can take part in special events and enjoy specially created discounts.

It’s also a chance for students, faculty and administrators to show their appreciation.

“It’s impossible to ignore the great job done by the University of Arkansas staff,” said interim Chancellor Dan Ferritor. “They keep our offices running smoothly, they keep our campus looking beautiful, they help our students and faculty solve countless problems on a daily basis. When you hear the word ‘staff’ you think of something that holds you up and helps you go forward – and that is what our staff does here at the University of Arkansas. We all recognize how important our staff are to us all – but Staff Appreciation Week gives us all a chance to both say ‘Thank you’ and show that we mean it.

During the week students, faculty and administrators can also shine a social media spotlight on their favorite staff members by tweeting #StaffSooie.

EVENTS

Monday, Oct. 12

• "Going Back to School" in the Arkansas Union Room 513 at noon
  Using the Staff Discount and Staff Senate Scholarship
• Family Movie Night – Inside Out on the Old Main Lawn
  Bring your family, blanket, and a picnic at 6 p.m.
  Movie starts at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 13

• Employee Service Awards Banquet, by invitation only
  Recognizing U of A staff who’ve reached service milestones each calendar year.
  By invitation only.

Wednesday, Oct. 14

• "Planning for Your Retirement" in the Arkansas Union Room 513 at noon
• Open Football Practice, weather permitting – Razorback Stadium Gate 1 or 16 – 5-6 p.m. – during practice there will be a “Thank You” video message on the score board.

Thursday, Oct. 15

• Ice Cream Social – Ozark Hall’s Upper Courtyard from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 16

• "Staff Gives Back" – Food drive to benefit the Full Circle Food Pantry.

Sunday, Oct. 18

• Volleyball – Free admission for two adults and children under 18 at 4 p.m. in Barnhill. Bring your university ID to the South Entrance to claim your tickets.

2015 DISCOUNTS

University Recreation

• Annual memberships for $183 (regularly $225)
• Hour massages for $40 (regularly $55)
• Outdoor equipment rental
• Free body assessment on InBody (regular $35)
• Free membership for non-UREC member from Oct. 12-16. No commitment required.

University Bookstore

• 25 percent discounts at all locations on Oct. 12 and 13

Chartwells

• Friday $6 lunch deals at Brough, Northwest Quad, Fulbright or Pomfret Dining Halls
• 20 percent discount all week long at Au Bon Pain Bakery Café in the Arkansas Union or Champions Hall; Peabody Perks in Peabody Hall; Einstein Bros. Bagels in Willard Walker Hall or Bell Engineering Hall; and Starbucks

RAZORBACK ATHLETICS

• Each staff member with university ID can receive two free tickets to the volleyball match on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m. (Children under 18 are free)
• A staff appreciation banner will hang over Razorback Road during the week.
• "Thank You" image for staff on the giant screen at the Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

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