Saturday, September 7 - Friday, September 13, 2024
Saturday, September 7, 2024
UConn vs Merrimack Football Home Opener
As part of the university’s “2024 Employee Appreciation Week”, we are excited to offer all UConn Faculty & Staff members, including those at UConn Health and Regional campuses, the opportunity to receive up to four (4) complimentary tickets to our UConn football home opener!
East Hartford, CT
Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field
12:00 PM
To claim your complimentary game tickets, please visit UConnTickets.com, click the “Find Tickets” button and select your seats. Immediately after completing the claim steps, your mobile tickets will arrive via email.
The deadline to request tickets is Wednesday, September 4, at 4:30 p.m.
UConn Activities
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
Meditation is a practice that helps cultivate mindfulness and inner calm. It typically involves sitting quietly, focusing on your breath, and observing your thoughts without judgment.
Join us for this session designed for beginners or for those who want to begin again. This class will guide you through the fundamentals of mindfulness, helping you reduce stress and enhance your well-being. Join us to discover how a few moments of mindfulness each day can make a world of difference. Whether you're new to meditation or have some experience, it's a simple and effective tool for enhancing your overall quality of life.
Please find a quiet, private space for this class or use headphones to help with focus.
Instructor: Beth Reel
Location:
Microsoft Teams
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12:30 pm - Bluff Point Walk
Location: Avery Point Campus
Transportation provided at 12:15 pm. Meet at the front entrance of the Branford House.
UConn Health Activities
Kick Off Block Party - 12:00 pm
Location: Center Courtyard
- Bingo
- Lawn Games
- Gardening Showcase
- Photobooth
- WoW Station
UConn Activities
11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Gentle Yoga with Carson & Tildy
Location:
Student Union Room 304
CLASS IS NOW FULL.
If you would like to be on our wait list please email worklife@uconn.edu.
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12:00 pm - Gallery Sneak Peek
Location:
Avery Point Campus
"Significant Geometries" AvS Gallery in Branford House
UConn Health Activities
Nutrition Champion Cook-Off - 12:00 pm
Location: Center Courtyard
Teams compete to create the healthiest, tastiest meals
Yoga - 12:00 pm
Location: Mezzanine Lawn
Rain Location: Wellness Center
Art with Andre - 12:30 pm
Location: Mezzanine by the Piano
Employee Sundae Showcase at Dairy Bar
Stop by the UConn Dairy Bar on Tuesday, 9/10 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm to get a taste of the winning sundae of Employee Appreciation Week and the official 2024 Faculty & Staff Sundae!
A limited quantity of Employee sundaes will be available on a first come, first served basis to faculty and staff who come to the UConn Dairy Bar with their UConn/UConn Health ID.
See you at the Dairy Bar!
Address:
17 Manter Road
Storrs, CT
UConn Activities
8:30 am - 9/11 Remembrance Events on UConn’s Storrs Campus
University Safety Complex will host a remembrance ceremony for the victims of the attacks on September 11th, 2001.
Bell Ceremony
University Safety Complex
126 North Eagleville Road, Storrs, CT
View and Download the UConn Remembers September 11th Poster with all Ceremony Locations.
8:30 am - 10:00 am - Continental Breakfast and Husky Heritage Museum Tours
Start off the day by enjoying a continental breakfast, then immerse yourself in the rich history and pride of UConn Athletics with a special tour of the Husky Heritage Museum.
Check out the impressive NCAA Championship trophies won by our men’s and women’s basketball teams, men’s soccer team, and women's field hockey team. Feel the excitement of over 100 years of Huskymania, featuring not only our championship trophies but also a wide array of must-see sports memorabilia that tells the story of UConn’s athletic legacy.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to take a walk-through UConn’s illustrious sports history!
Registration required to attend. Maximum of 120 attendees.
Location:
UConn Alumni Center Banquet Hall
2384 Alumni Drive, Unit 3053
Storrs, CT 06269
THE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST IS NOW FULL.
If you would like to be on our wait list please email worklife@uconn.edu.
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11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Office for Diversity and Inclusion Coffee Break
Location: Student Union, Room 103
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Ice Cream Social & "Library of Things"
Location: Avery Point Campus
Brandford House Portico
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UConn Hartford Employee Appreciation Luncheon for Faculty & Staff
Wednesday, 9/11/24 ,11:30AM -1:00PM
Mezzanine Conference Room, MZ 16
UConn Health Activities
Civili-Tea - 12:00 pm
Location: Keller Auditorium
UConn Activities
11:30 am -1:30 pm – Championship Spirit Employee Appreciation Main Event
Unleash your inner CHAMPIONSHIP SPIRIT at the 3rd Annual Employee Appreciation Week Main Event! We are all champions, so let's celebrate you and your extraordinary dedication and teamwork!
Location:
Gampel Pavilion
MAIN EVENT RSVP
While an RSVP is not necessary to attend the Main Event, please note that pre-event RSVPs for the swag entry raffle have now closed.
We look forward to seeing you Thursday!
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9:00 am - 11:00 am - Coffee Hour & Chair Massages
Location: Avery Point Campus
Lowell Weicker - Room 312
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UConn Stamford Employee Appreciation Luncheon
Thursday, 9/12/24, 11:45AM – 1:00 PM
Schreiber Reading Room, 253
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UConn Waterbury Employee Appreciation Luncheon
Thursday, 9/12/24, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Multi-Purpose Room
UConn Health Activities
Civili-Tea - 12:00 pm
Location: Keller Auditorium
UConn Activities
Life Purpose Lab, an in-person workshop on the Storrs Campus.
Session Information
Friday, September 13, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & Friday, September 27, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Library Rm 1102.
Participants will explore the possibilities of their lives in every domain, including vocation, relationships, well-being, and recreation.
The workshop includes presented material, personal reflection, reflective writing, and small group discussion. Participants finish by planning three possible lives for themselves.
The workshop is ideal for people who want much more for their lives.
This workshop is part of Employee Appreciation Week, and the cost is covered by Human Resources.
Registration Closed
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Messing About in Boats
Location: UConn Avery Point campus
Learn more at: https://s.uconn.edu/boatday2024
Attention UConn students, faculty, and staff - join us for a day of fishing, kayaking, rowing, and exploring! No experience, equipment, or skill needed. Sign up for one activity or make a full day of it. All you need to do is sign up, show up, and have fun!
Registration is required as space is limited for some activities: https://s.uconn.edu/boatday2024.
UConn Health Activities – Food Truck Festival
Food Truck Festival - 11:00 am - 1:45 pm
Location(s): Upper Campus, Lower Campus & 16 Munson
The Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills (CCRLS) is offering a special benefit during Employee Appreciation Week. From Monday, September 9th to Friday, September 13th, you can enjoy complimentary access to CCRLS’ professional photo booth to update your headshot for LinkedIn or other personal use.
Please note that headshots taken in the CCRLS photo booth are not to be used on university websites.
Dates: September 9th – September 13th
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: CCRLS, Second Floor, Wilbur Cross
For consistent and professional images on UConn websites, University Communications offers free portrait photoshoots for all faculty and staff. These sessions take place in the Lakeside building on the Storrs Campus (across from the Chemistry building) and are available by appointment only. Schedule your session.
2024 Employee Appreciation Sundae Contest Winner!
Kaley Wilcox of the Physics Department.
2023 - Brooke Foti Gemmell, Library
Sundae Name: Husky Harmony Heath Bar
Ingredients: Toasted Almond Amaretto with Caramel sauce and Heath Bar
Explanation of Name: The following Oxford English Dictionary definitions of Harmony, to me, perfectly describe the qualities of both a Husky who has achieved an ideal sense of well-being, and the greater interconnectedness of Huskies here at UConn:
- Combination or adaptation of parts, elements, or related things, so as to form a consistent and orderly whole; agreement, accord, congruity. i.e. the connectedness of UConn's campuses to create one united UConn.
- in harmony: in agreement or accordance, consistent, congruous. i.e. all parts of the whole moving in tandem towards progress
- Agreement of feeling or sentiment; peaceableness, concord. i.e. internal and external tranquility
- Combination of parts or details in accord with each other, so as to produce an aesthetically pleasing effect; agreeable aspect arising from apt arrangement of parts. i.e. thoughtfully combining complementary components of something, such as in the Circle of Care, which amplify each other to achieve agreeable outcomes
2022 - Michelle Everard, Office of the Provost
Sundae Name: Autumn Crunch
Ingredients: Black Raspberry Ice Cream with Caramel and Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Explanation of Name: What defines fall in New England? Supporting local farms in harvest season, crunchy leaves underfoot and lots of sweet comforting flavors.