Co-Worker Recognition Campaign Launches (7 Day Event)
12:00 P.M.
Share your thanks and appreciation for your fellow co-workers – including peers and leaders – in Bright People, Brilliant Solutions. Include photos and share your post with who you are honoring to make your recognition even more meaningful. Start posting at noon on Monday, October 28, 2024. For every post you create, you earn one entry into the daily random drawing for one of three $25.00 Amazon e-cards. Each daily drawing is held from all posts from that day only. Post daily and often for more chances to win. A co-worker can only win one e-card. We want to make sure we spread the fun around.
Start your posting HERE!
VIRTUAL HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
PRESENTED BY STAFF ASSEMBLY
Co-workers from UCI and UCI Health locations are eligible to participate in the 2024 Virtual Halloween Costume Contest running Oct 25 – Nov 4. Use the ENTRY LINK to enter the contest and submit photos of you alone, with family (including pets), with friends, or with colleagues. One winner will be selected by judges in each of the following categories:
Winners will be emailed and announced on the Staff Assembly website by Friday November 8.
Faculty members and academic personnel are not eligible.
IMPORTANT: Costumes may not be worn on-site at UCI Health locations. Costumes may be worn at campus if allowed by your manager/supervisor. Please discuss your intent to wear a costume to work with your manager/supervisor prior to doing so.
VIRTUAL SCAVENGER HUNT LAUNCHES (7 DAY EVENT)
PRESENTED BY STAFF ASSEMBLY
Form teams of 2 to 10 staff/co-workers and compete for prizes by finding all 10 scavenger hunt items by Sunday, November 3 at 5:00 p.m. All team members must be staff/co-workers. Team members do not have to be from the same department, but an individual team member can only compete on one team for this challenge. Teams will submit pictures of the items found with at least one team member in each photo. Winning teams will be notified by email on Wednesday, November 6. The complete list of winning teams and their photos will be posted HERE.
Form your team and get ready to play! View the rules, prize information and list of items HERE.
NOTE: The Scavenger Hunt List will be available at 12:00 p.m. on Monday October 28, 2024.
UCI Health Pet Therapy and Treat Cart Rounding
Ongoing throughout the Week
UCI HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER (ORANGE)
Our UCI Health pet therapy partners will be rounding around UCI Health Medical Center in Orange throughout the week to help appreciate our co-workers. If you see them, please stop and say hello. Many of our UCI Health leaders will also be rounding the UCI Health Medical Center in Orange with the treat cart at various times and locations. Keep an eye out during your workday as they make their way to say thanks with some treats.
FREE FITNESS CLASSES
Ongoing throughout the Week
PRESENTED BY CAMPUS RECREATION FITSQUAD PROGRAM
Enjoy a free fitness class from the FitSquad Program. The FitSquad Program includes virtual and in-person classes such as yoga, full body fitness, and Zumba. Offered at a variety of convenient times and locations, this is a great week to step away from your desk and try out a free class.
Registration required. Register HERE.
DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO UCI SPORTING EVENTS
PRESENTED BY UCI ATHLETICS
Please note that the games fall outside of Co-Worker Appreciation Week.
October 16, 6:00 P.M.
Men’s Soccer vs. Cal State Bakersfield
October 27, 6:00 P.M.
Women’s Soccer vs. Long Beach State
November 21, 6:00 P.M.
Women’s Volleyball vs. Cal State Fullerton
Purchase tickets HERE.
UCI Health Coffee with a Cop
Presented by UCI Police Department
6:00 - 8:00 A.M.
UCI HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER (ORANGE)
Location 1: Building 3 Employee Shuttle Stop
Location 2: Employee DH Pharmacy Entrance
Join your UCIPD Health Division Public Safety Team for coffee and donuts. We want to show our appreciation for the world-class care you provide! "Coffee with a Cop" is designed to foster relationships between our Public Safety Team and those they serve. Fun fact: 34% of our UCIPD team are UCI alumni.
UCI Health ARIISE Awards
4:00-6:00 P.M.
Hotel FERA (formerly DoubleTree), Orange
Grand Ballroom
By Invitation Only
The annual ARIISE Awards, a long-standing UCI Health tradition, will be held live at Hotel Fera on Tuesday, October 29. Winners will be announced in all seven categories: Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Service, Excellence, and the Team Award. Learn more about ARIISE HERE.
UCI Health Chair MASSAGES (DAY SHIFT)
7:00-11:00 A.M.
Douglas Hospital, Conference Room 4843
Reservation Required - Register HERE
In appreciation of our co-workers who spend their days caring for others, we are hosting on-site chair massages at the Douglas Hospital for a little bit of self-care. Free 10-minute chair massages will be available by appointment from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Douglas Hospital (Conference Room 4843). RESERVATION REQUIRED. Click HERE to sign up and reserve your spot.
ANNUAL PUMPKIN CARVING EXTRAVAGANZA
11:00-1:00 P.M.
VALET PARKING LOT NEXT TO BLDG 54
Participate in our sixth annual Pumpkin Carving contest individually or with a team by submitting your most inspired pumpkin creations. Winners will be selected based on voting to determine first place, second place, and Judges’ Choice trophies. A limited number of pumpkins will be available for pick up at the Douglas Hospital loading dock starting on October 15. REGISTER HERE to participate. Learn more about the Pumpkin Carving Contest HERE.
UCI Health Financial Wellness Office Hours
Brought to you by Fidelity
12:00 – 2:00 P.M.
Douglas Hospital, West Staff Entrance
Take time to focus on your financial wellbeing. During Co-Worker Appreciation Week, stop by the Financial Wellness Office Hours to visit with your UC-dedicated Fidelity Workplace Financial Consultant. Our consultant is dedicated to helping you with all your financial needs, from evaluating your individual situation and priorities, to comprehensive retirement income planning. Drop-ins only. No reservation needed.
Excellence in Leadership Awards
Presented by Staff Assembly
WINNERS ANNOUNCED 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. VIA ZOOM
Employee engagement is a top priority for UC and UCI. Leaders inspire employees to focus their individual talents on the goals of the organization and to contribute at the highest level. Effective leaders are also guardians of the culture and exemplars in living the organization’s values. As a result, great leaders are often rewarded with engaged employees who feel prepared and empowered to progress in their careers.
The Staff Assembly Excellence in Leadership Awards recognizes UCI leaders who inspire employees to focus their individual talents on the goals of the organization and contribute to the highest level. Award winners are selected based on clear demonstration of the following four leadership competencies:
Know an excellent leader that is deserving of recognition? Nominations will be open through October 7. Nominations of all team sizes (one direct report or more) are welcome. For more information visit: www.staffassembly.uci.edu/excellence-in-leadership-awards
UCI Health Spooktacular Public Safety "Let's Scare Ghouls Away"
Presented by UCI Police Department
6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
UCI Medical Center, Orange
Location 1: Building 3 Employee Shuttle Stop
Location 2: Employee DH Pharmacy Entrance
Join your UCIPD Health Division Public Safety Team for Halloween treats. We want to show our appreciation for the world-class care you provide! "Spooktacular Public Safety" is designed to foster relationships between our Public Safety Team and those they serve. Fun fact: UCI Health Public Safety has a dedicated K9 team. Come and meet them on Thursday!
“It’s a Treat to Work With You” Treat Giveaway – UCI Health
3:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M.
Douglas Hospital, Cafeteria
While Supplies Last. Badge Required.
It’s a Treat to Work with You! Stop by the Douglas Hospital cafeteria to pick up a fall treat. Available while supplies last. Redeem with your UCI Health staff ID badge. If you are not near Douglas Hospital, you are encouraged to take time during this celebratory week to take a break to grab a sweet treat with a co-worker or your team.
UCI Health Chair Massages (Night Shift)
7:00-11:00 P.M.
Douglas Hospital, Conference Room 4843
Reservation Required - Register HERE
In appreciation of our co-workers who spend their days caring for others, we are hosting on-site chair massages at the Douglas Hospital for a little bit of self-care. Free 10-minute chair massages will be available by appointment from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Douglas Hospital (Conference Room 4843). RESERVATION REQUIRED. Click HERE to sign up and reserve your spot.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING ANY OF THE EVENTS LISTED HERE, PLEASE CONTACT THE UCI ENGAGEMENT TEAM:
Monica Shaffer, Interim Senior Director of Enterprise Engagement at monica.shaffer@uci.edu
Kelly Shedd, UCI Health Program Manager, Co-Worker Experience at kshedd@hs.uci.edu
Lisa Kawachino, Enterprise Events Analyst at lkawachi@hs.uci.edu
Sarah Vann, Enterprise Engagement Coordinator at vanns@uci.edu