Staff Appreciation Week: Discounts, Food and Door Prizes

Oct. 04, 2024

University Relations

Let the celebrations begin! Staff Appreciation Week kicks off on Monday, Oct. 7!

Throughout the week, U of A staff members with IDs can receive special discounts, door prizes and other benefits. In addition, staff members who are celebrating milestone anniversaries will be recognized at this week's Employee Awards Banquet.

Monday, Oct. 7

10 a.m. to noon: Finger food and cake on the front lawn of the Administration Building
50% off Fresh Blends smoothies at Club Red Union & The Market at Champions Hall
5% off mobile orders at Hill Coffee Co. locations by using the checkout promo code "THANK YOU" to receive discount.
Discounts from University Recreation:
- Outdoors:
  - 30% discount on all gear rentals (camping, climbing, paddling)
  - Student pricing (~50% off) on hybrid and mountain bike rentals
  - Enter our UREC Outdoors Drawing for one free gear rental of your choice (up to $80 in gear)
- Fitness:
  - Student pricing on all Personal Training packages.
  - Enter our UREC Fitness Drawing for one free Personal Training Starter Package (Assessment + 1 Session).
  - Fitober: Log your physical activity throughout the month of October to earn prizes.
- Memberships:
  - 10% off an annual UREC membership purchased during the week (email urec@uark.edu to redeem)
  - Sign up to redeem a free weeklong UREC facility pass [grants access to all UREC facilities] (email urec@uark.edu to redeem)
  - Pro-rated semester memberships [half-price] for the remainder of the fall semester.
  - Discounts on Razorback Shops merchandise: 20% off one item
    - In store only (NEZ or Downtown, 325 N. West Ave.)
    - Must show staff ID
    - Some exclusions apply (Nike, Peter Millar, Johnnie O, NIL and footwear)

Tuesday, Oct. 8

7:30-9:30 a.m.: Breakfast finger foods in the Holding Pen Pavilion in the Gardens next to Lot 314 on the corner of Razorback Rd & Nolan Richardson Dr.
50% off Fresh Blends smoothies at Club Red Union & The Market at Champions Hall
5% off mobile orders at Hill Coffee Co. locations by using the checkout promo code "THANK YOU" to receive discount.
Discounts from University Recreation:
- Outdoors:
  - 30% discount on all gear rentals (camping, climbing, paddling)
  - Student pricing (~50% off) on hybrid and mountain bike rentals
  - Enter our UREC Outdoors Drawing for one free gear rental of your choice (up to $80 in gear)
- Fitness:
  - Student pricing on all Personal Training packages.
  - Enter our UREC Fitness Drawing for one free Personal Training Starter Package (Assessment + 1 Session).
  - Fitober: Log your physical activity throughout the month of October to earn prizes.
- Memberships:
  - 10% off an annual UREC membership purchased during the week (email urec@uark.edu to redeem)
  - Sign up to redeem a free weeklong UREC facility pass [grants access to all UREC facilities] (email urec@uark.edu to redeem)
  - Pro-rated semester memberships [half-price] for the remainder of the fall semester.
  - Discounts on Razorback Shops merchandise: 20% off one item
    - In store only (NEZ or Downtown, 325 N. West Ave.)
    - Must show staff ID
    - Some exclusions apply (Nike, Peter Millar, Johnnie O, NIL and footwear)

Wednesday, Oct. 9

1-2:30 p.m.: Finger food and cake at the Arkansas Union, rooms 513-514
50% off Fresh Blends smoothies at Club Red Union & The Market at Champions Hall
5% off mobile orders at Hill Coffee Co. locations by using the checkout promo code "THANK YOU" to receive discount.
Discounts from University Recreation:
- Outdoors:
  - 30% discount on all gear rentals (camping, climbing, paddling)
  - Student pricing (~50% off) on hybrid and mountain bike rentals
  - Enter our UREC Outdoors Drawing for one free gear rental of your choice (up to $80 in gear)
- Fitness:
  - Student pricing on all Personal Training packages.
  - Enter our UREC Fitness Drawing for one free Personal Training Starter Package (Assessment + 1 Session).
  - Fitober: Log your physical activity throughout the month of October to earn prizes.
- Memberships:
  - 10% off an annual UREC membership purchased during the week (email urec@uark.edu to redeem)
  - Sign up to redeem a free week long UREC facility pass [grants access to all UREC facilities] (email urec@uark.edu to redeem)
  - Pro-rated semester memberships [half-price] for the remainder of the fall semester
- Discounts on Razorback Shops merchandise: 20% off one item
  - In store only (NEZ or Downtown, 325 N. West Ave.)
  - Must show staff ID
  - Some exclusions apply (Nike, Peter Millar, Johnnie O, NIL and footwear)

Thursday, Oct. 10

50% off Fresh Blends smoothies at Club Red Union & The Market at Champions Hall
5% off mobile orders at Hill Coffee Co. locations by using the checkout promo code "THANK YOU" to receive discount.
Discounts from University Recreation:
- Outdoors:
  - 30% discount on all gear rentals (camping, climbing, paddling)
  - Student pricing (~50% off) on hybrid and mountain bike rentals
  - Enter our UREC Outdoors Drawing for one free gear rental of your choice (up to $80 in gear)
- Fitness:
  - Student pricing on all Personal Training packages.
  - Enter our UREC Fitness Drawing for one free Personal Training Starter Package (Assessment + 1 Session).
  - Fitober: Log your physical activity throughout the month of October to earn prizes.
- Memberships:
  - 10% off an annual UREC membership purchased during the week (email urec@uark.edu to redeem)
  - Sign up to redeem a free weeklong UREC facility pass [grants access to all UREC facilities] (email urec@uark.edu to redeem)
  - Pro-rated semester memberships [half-price] for the remainder of the fall semester.
  - Discounts on Razorback Shops merchandise: 20% off one item
    - In store only (NEZ or Downtown, 325 N. West Ave.)
    - Must show staff ID
    - Some exclusions apply (Nike, Peter Millar, Johnnie O, NIL and footwear)

Friday, Oct. 11

$10 meals for faculty and staff at Fulbright Dining Hall, Promfret Dining Hall, & 1021 Food Hall 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fulbright Dining Hall will have DOOR PRIZES!
50% off Fresh Blends smoothies at Club Red Union & The Market at Champions Hall
5% off mobile orders at Hill Coffee Co. locations by using the checkout promo code "THANK YOU" to receive discount.
Discounts from University Recreation:
- Outdoors:
  - 30% discount on all gear rentals (camping, climbing, paddling)
  - Student pricing (~50% off) on hybrid and mountain bike rentals
  - Enter our UREC Outdoors Drawing for one free gear rental of your choice (up to $80 in gear)
- Fitness:
  - Student pricing on all Personal Training packages.
  - Enter our UREC Fitness Drawing for one free Personal Training Starter Package (Assessment + 1 Session).
  - Fitober: Log your physical activity throughout the month of October to earn prizes.
- Memberships:
  - 10% off an annual UREC membership purchased during the week (email urec@uark.edu to redeem)
  - Sign up to redeem a free week long UREC facility pass [grants access to all UREC facilities] (email urec@uark.edu to redeem)
  - Pro-rated semester memberships [half-price] for the remainder of the fall semester.
  - Discounts on Razorback Shops merchandise: 20% off one item
    - In store only (NEZ or Downtown, 325 N. West Ave.)
    - Must show staff ID
    - Some exclusions apply (Nike, Peter Millar, Johnnie O, NIL and footwear)

Please show your staff ID at the locations to receive offers and door prizes. Share your thoughts, photos and appreciation for our outstanding staff in your department on social media by using #StaffSooie!

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Contacts

Becca Clilfton, chair
Staff Senate Special Events Committee
479-575-6672, bclifton@uark.edu