If you’d like to get involved at EAD, consider volunteering! We are still accepting volunteer registrations** through Friday, July 31. You can volunteer in various areas such as concessions, activities, greeting guests at our entrance gates, and much more! Learn more about volunteering at EAD.
**If you are a Human Resources employee or Staff Council member, reach out to Mandy Skonhovd (mandy.skonhovd@utah.edu) for a separate registration form for volunteer roles unique to these teams.
What to expect at EAD
As always, employee guests can expect free food, drinks, and desserts served from the stadium’s concessions stands!
Activities and entertainment include:
- The Auxiliary Oasis – NEW at EAD 2026; take a moment to relax and recharge in this resort-style lounge area brought to you by the Auxiliary Business Development Department!
- Celebration Station – NEW at EAD 2026; help us celebrate our beloved mascot Swoop’s 30th birthday by decorating party hats and taking photo-ops with the red-tailed hawk himself!
- Crafters’ Corner Market – featuring U of U employees selling their artwork, jewelry, crafts, etc. You’ll want to bring your wallets for this one!
- The Grandparents Are In Advice Booth – the University’s favorite grandparents will once again be showcasing their seasoned wisdom and offering “free, bad advice” for guests in attendance
What to expect: Hospitals & clinics employees
The EAD planning Team understands it’s difficult to get away from your important clinical duties to attend our in-person EAD event, so that’s why we are bringing EAD to you! This year, the Hospitals & Clinics Recognition Team will be setting up treat stations on Thursday, September 17 at the following locations:
- Huntsman Cancer Hospital
- Huntsman Mental Health Institute
- Crises Center
- University Orthopaedic Center
- Main University Hospital
This team will also plan on delivering treats to their Service Delivery Areas (SDA’s) on a date to be determined:
- South Jordan Health Center – South SDA
- Farmington Health Center – North SDA
- Sugar House Health Center – Central SDA
For questions, please contact Kari Smith (kari.smith@hsc.utah.edu) with the Hospitals & Clinics Employee Recognition Team.