Employee Appreciation Week
We are thrilled to announce that the Department of Human Resources will be hosting our 8th annual Employee Appreciation Week!
Events kick off Tuesday, May 12 through Friday, May 15.
Come celebrate with us and bring a colleague to join in a variety of activities that honor and acknowledge the outstanding work achieved during the 2025-2026 academic year. Throughout the week, we have planned events to express our gratitude for the exceptional contributions made by each of our employees.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to be recognized and appreciated for your hard work!
New for 2026: Bags Tournament
We will have a Bags Tournament throughout the week, with the championship game taking place on Friday, May 15th. See the tentative schedule below:
- 5/12: 12 - 1 p.m.
- 5/13: 1 - 2 p.m.
- 5/14: 2 - 3 p.m.
- 5/15: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Sign up your team here!
Please let us know which Employee Appreciation events you plan on attending by selecting each event to RSVP through CampusGroups by May 1, 2026.
Employee appreciation week spirit days are back! Find spirit day information below to show off your Pio Pride!
Feel free to wear jeans during the week with your spiritwear.
Tuesday, May 12
Take a break from the day and register for a relaxing chair massage.
Join us for snowcones, popcorn and lawn games!
Sport-Tee Tuesday. Sport your favorite CU Athletic Team!
Wednesday, May 13
Join us for Bingo and snacks.
Favorite Find - Show us your favorite Pio t-shirt from your collection!
Thursday, May 14
Join us for a celebratory lunch and program in the Campus Center Ballroom as we celebrate the 25/26 academic year and honor our retirees, emeriti, employees celebrating major milestones and faculty awards.
Throwback Thursday! Bring out your retro or vintage CU Gear.
Friday, May 15
Join your colleagues for food and conversation.
New Tee Friday! Show off your new CU T-Shirt.