Students and Faculty Can Join in on Staff Appreciation

Graphic by Christopher Clanton

University of Arkansas Staff Senate will roll out the first annual Staff Appreciation Week for the more than 5,000 staff members on the Fayetteville campus. All week long, students and faculty can join in the fun and show appreciation to their favorite staff members by tweeting #StaffSooie.

"We are overwhelmed by the support we received from the administration, college deans and the college community," said Trish Watkins, Staff Senate chair.

From Monday, Oct. 12, through Sunday, Oct. 18, there are special events planned for staff as well as specially created discounts. 

"We are excited about having an entire week for the staff to be recognized for their efforts and contributions to this institution," said Watkins. "A huge thank you goes to Chris Frala and his committee for their tireless work on this effort."

SCHEDULE

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 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
  • The goal of the University of Arkansas' Employee Service Award program is to acknowledge University employees who attain certain service milestones during each calendar year.
  • By invitation only

Wednesday, Oct. 14

• "Planning for Your Retirement" in the Arkansas Union Room 513 at noon
• Open Football Practice at TBA – Weather Permitting

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

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS

University Recreation

• Annual memberships for $183 (Regularly $225)
• Hour massages for $40 (Regularly $55) urec.uark.edu/wellness/massage
• Free outdoor equipment rental at urec.uark.edu/outdoors/equipment-rentals
• Free body assessment on InBody (Regular $35)

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 Hall
• 20 percent discount all week long at Au Bon Pain Bakery Café in the Arkansas Union/Champion, Peabody Perks in Peabody Hall, Einstein Bros. Bagels in Willard Walker/Bell Hall, and Starbucks

Razorback Athletics

• Each staff will receive two free tickets to the volleyball match on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m. (Children under 18 are free)
• The athletics department will also hang a banner over Razorback Road during the week
• Show their support for the staff with a "Thank You" image on the giant screen at the Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium