Staff Appreciation Week Events and Special Staff Discounts

Join University of Arkansas Staff Senate as they celebrate the third annual Staff Appreciation Week for the more than 3,000 staff members on the Fayetteville campus. All week, students and faculty can join in the fun and show appreciation to their favorite staff members by using the hashtag #StaffSooie.

From Monday, Oct. 9, through Friday, Oct. 13, there are special events planned for staff as well as specially created discounts. 

Staff Senate is excited to have an entire week to recognize staff for their efforts and contributions to this institution and its guiding priorities. A huge thank you goes to Autumn Parker and her committee for their tireless work on this effort

SCHEDULE

Monday, Oct. 9

• All day 1:1 Retirement meetings with TIAA and Fidelity

  • Where? hr.uark.edu/documents/retirement-individual-counseling-schedule.pdf

• 11 a.m. to noon Free Yoga and Meditation Class in the Wellness Center at Garland Parking Garage

  • Presented by University Recreation

• 3-4 p.m. "Library Orientation for Staff" in Mullins Library 104

  • Presenter: Kathleen Lehman, User Services Librarian

• Family Movie Night - "Despicable Me 3" in The Gardens (in case of rain - TBA)

  • Bring your family, blanket, and a picnic at 6 p.m.

  • Soda and popcorn snacks will begin by 6:30 p.m.

  • Movie starts at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 10

• All day 1:1 Retirement meetings with TIAA and Fidelity

  • Where? hr.uark.edu/documents/retirement-individual-counseling-schedule.pdf

• 10-11 a.m. "Library Orientation for Staff" in Mullins Library 104

  • Presenter: Kathleen Lehman, User Services Librarian

• 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Free Faculty/Staff FIT Class

  • Presented by UREC

• 12:20-1:20 p.m. Free Yoga Empowerment Class

  • Presented by UREC

• 6-8 p.m. by invitation only: Employee Awards Banquet

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

Wednesday, Oct. 11

• All day 1:1 Retirement meetings with TIAA and Fidelity

  • Where? hr.uark.edu/documents/retirement-individual-counseling-schedule.pdf

• 10-11 a.m. "Retirement & You" in the Arkansas Union Room 504

• 11 a.m. to noon Free Yoga and Meditation Class in the Wellness Center at Garland Parking Garage

  • Presented by UREC

• Noon to 1 p.m. Wellness Presentation at the Arkansas Union Room 312NW

  • Presented by Shaina Hayutin

Thursday, Oct. 12

• Noon to 1 p.m. "Back to School Information Fair for Staff" at the Arkansas Union Room 308SW

  • Drop in for information from HR, Treasurer, and more

• 12:20-1:20 p.m. Free Yoga Empowerment Class

  • Presented by UREC

• 1:45-3:15 p.m. Ice Cream Social at the Arkansas Union Southwest Terrace

  • UAPD K-9 officers will be in attendance also

Various time Cookie delivery to 2nd/3rd shift staff

Friday, Oct. 13

• All day 1:1 Retirement meetings with TIAA and Fidelity

  • Where? https://hr.uark.edu/documents/retirement-individual-counseling-schedule.pdf

• 6 p.m. (gate opens); 7 p.m. (game time) Razorbacks v. South Carolina Volleyball

  • Free admission for two adults and children under 18 with ID at ticket window
  • Barnhill Arena

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS

UA Bookstore

• 25 percent off for UA employees - University Bookstore, Garland Ave Parking Garage

University Recreation

• $20 off annual membership - redeem at UREC main office HPER 225

• $10 off 1-hour massage - call 479-575-4646 to schedule

• Free one-week pass for a UREC facility - redeem at UREC main office HPER 225

• Free Faculty/Staff FIT class at ARKU Fitness Center - Tuesdays, 11:30-12:15pm weekly, no membership required

• Free yoga classes at the Wellness Center - see schedule above - weekly, no membership required

• FITober is here! fitober.uark.edu Register today for fun, fitness, and prizes!

Hog Heaven

• 15 percent off with ID - Hog Heaven, Bud Walton Arena

Walton Arts Center

• $10 tickets to see "Emergence" by Ballet Arkansas on Friday, Oct. 13, at 8 p.m. - waltonartscenter.org/event/ballet-arkansas-visions Take advantage now of an already low price on a great show!

• UA Staff discount for "White Christmas" - 8 shows Nov. 7-12 - waltonartscenter.org/event/white-christmas Promo code: UOFA