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Faculty and staff

Take a break for Employee Appreciation Day

The Office of Human Resources will celebrate Carolina faculty and staff on Oct. 18.

Crowd shot of employee appreciation day.
Employee Appreciation Day will feature games, custom caricatures, Pelican's SnoBalls and more. (Huth Photo)

Employee Appreciation Day is fast approaching — and the Office of Human Resources is celebrating Carolina faculty and staff and all they do for the community.

“Our employees make UNC–Chapel Hill what it is by showing up and showing out every single day of the year,” said Becci Menghini, vice chancellor for human resources and equal opportunity and compliance. “Employee Appreciation Day is our chance to acknowledge and celebrate their countless contributions to our University, our state and beyond with a little food, fun and recognition. I hope staff will come out and join the fun, and that the echoes of our appreciation last long after the party ends.”

All University employees are invited to participate in the festivities, featuring food, games and giveaways, on Friday, Oct. 18. The annual event will be held in and around the Frank Porter Graham Student Union and the Pit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participation is free and attendance is considered work time for staff. Supervisors and managers are encouraged to work with employees to allow attendance.

Here’s a look at the schedule and activities:

From 6:45 to 9 a.m., enjoy a hot breakfast in the Pit.

Beginning at 10 a.m., flu and COVID-19 vaccines will be available with no appointment needed:

  • Flu shot clinic: Student Union, room 2518A-B
  • COVID-19 vaccines: Student Stores, third floor

Additional activities will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:

  • Custom caricature illustrations by Speed Sketchers
  • Expo featuring various schools, departments and local businesses sharing their services and products
  • Games and inflatables, including a mechanical bull, cornhole and the chance to kick a field goal
  • Pelican’s SnoBalls with 14 fruity flavors and four sugar-free flavors to choose from
  • Photobooth Mosaic
  • Employee gift at the Employee Appreciation Day welcome table

Lunch in the Pit, served 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., will be a nacho bar complete with all the fixings: nacho chips, rice, shredded cheese, jalapenos, salsa, black beans, sour cream, shredded lettuce, shredded chicken, vegan chorizo, Pepsi products and cookies.

Cheers to peers

Know a colleague who goes the extra mile or makes the day a little bit brighter? Submit a short message sharing thanks and appreciation for all they do!

Additional details on Employee Appreciation Day can be found on the HR website. Free event parking will be available in Cobb Deck.