Returning for its second year by popular demand (i.e. long lines and satisfied patrons!) – it’s the Employee Appreciation Day (EAD) Swag Swap! This treasure-hunt style activity was such a huge hit at last year’s event that the EAD planning team and Staff Council will once again be bringing Swag Swap back to EAD 2026. Catch all the fun at a new area on the concourse (to help with the flow of lines and crowd control) at this year’s EAD, taking place on Thursday, September 17 from 10 am – 2 pm at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Help us make this year’s Swag Swap better than ever by donating to the cause! If your department has any leftover swag taking up precious storage space, consider submitting a donation via our online form through the end of August. Leftover swag can include department-branded or University-branded apparel, drinkware, office supplies, etc. – we’ll take whatever you have! It’s a great way to recycle while giving your swag a second chance at life by going home with a guest as an EAD souvenir!

Once you submit your donation form, you’ll be contacted by an EAD planning committee member to arrange for pick-up.