3 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, University Union Ballroom, Room 314
UNT will recognize more than 400 employees who reached a milestone anniversary between 5 and 50 years of service with the university in calendar year 2019. Join us to celebrate this year's honorees, followed by a reception featuring light hors d'oeuvres.
Ice Cream Social
2-4 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Union Corner Store and Discovery Park Grill - Park Place Market
Staff members are invited to join us for a come-and-go style ice cream social! Enjoy UNT's own homemade Scrappy's Ice Cream in your favorite flavors, including classic vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, cookies and cream, and lemon ice non-dairy dessert.
Staff Appreciation Breakfast
9-10 a.m. Thursday, March 19, University Union Jade Ballroom, Room 333, and Discovery Park, Engineering Dean's Conference Room
Join us for a come-and-go-style breakfast! Mingle with your coworkers and enjoy a breakfast taco, coffee and water. Two types of breakfast tacos will be served: potato, egg & cheese and bacon, egg & cheese.
Wellness Week
Monday-Friday, March 23-27, various locations
Practicing self-care is important to achieving work-life balance and an overall healthy well-being. Join us for a week of self-care, mental health awareness and learning activities, hosted by DATCU and the Counseling and Testing Center! Participation requires registration by following the UNT Bridge instructions below.
Support and Services Building Tour
11 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, SSB
Enjoy a fun-filled tour of the newly renovated Support and Services Building! The tour will showcase the building's new and renovated spaces. Registration is required through UNT Bridge at unt.bridgeapp.com.
Staff Appreciation Luncheon
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Coliseum & Discovery Park
Join us for the cornerstone event of Staff Appreciation Month! Staff receiving the following awards will be honored: Steve Miller Outstanding Employee, Rising Star, UNT Spirit, Customer Service, Student Success, Creating UNiTy, and Excellence in Leadership. Door prizes await - bring business cards to enter drawings. The luncheon also will be served at Discovery Park and Frisco, and livestreaming of the event will be available. Beef and chicken fajitas, grilled vegetables, Mexican salad, cilantro rice, seasoned beans, chips and salsa will be served.
Learning Sessions
Various dates throughout March
Staff members can learn plenty of new skills and hobbies throughout Staff Appreciation Month. Registering is easy! Sign up for any of the sessions using UNT Bridge:
- Step 1: Login to unt.bridgeapp.com.
- Step 2: Select the “Training Calendar” and find the course you would like to attend on the calendar or by searching the course title.
- Step 3: Click the “Register” button to register for the desired session(s).
UNT Staff Senate Resource Hunt
Join in the fun and have a chance to win prizes from Monday, March 2, through Thursday, April 2. Check the Staff Senate web page for more information.
Thank a Staff Member
One of the most effective ways to express appreciation is saying “thank you.” Show your gratitude and acknowledge an outstanding colleague through the “Thank a Staff Member” program. Take a moment to fill out a simple form and submit it to Human Resources by Friday, March 6. Responses will be collected and sent to the staff member before the Staff Appreciation Luncheon. Excerpts from those forms also will be displayed during the luncheon April 2.
Discovery Park and UNT at Frisco Events
Events will be held at Discovery Park and the New College at Frisco throughout the month. Details will be shared through the departments located at both locations.
Department-Level Celebrations
Departments are encouraged to hold appreciation events for staff during the month of March. There are many ways to provide meaningful recognition for staff members and their contributions to the university community. Need ideas for recognition activities? Access helpful hints and put recognition on the R.I.S.E. in each department!
Dining Discount
All Dining Halls throughout March
Enjoy March Madness Meals! Dining Services is offering $4.75 meals for staff and faculty for the entire month of March. The offer is valid at all dining halls at all meal times. The price does not include tax, and UNT faculty or staff identification is required.