Staff Appreciation Week Continues With Events
University of Arkansas Staff Senate first annual Staff Appreciation Week begins today 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.
To kick things off university staff members and their families are invited to come enjoy the family film "Inside Out" on Old Main lawn this evening. Staff and their families can arrive at 6:00 p.m. and the movie will begin at 7:00 p.m. Those coming are encouraged to bring camp chairs, blankets and a picnic to enjoy together during the event. Free popcorn and soft-drinks will be available. See also a complete listing of discounts and other events planned throughout the week.
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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Topics
Contacts
Trish Watkins, Staff Senate chair
Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
479-575-2276,
ssenate@uark.edu
Charlie Alison, executive editor
University Relations
479-575-6731,
calison@uark.edu
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