Join us in celebration of our amazing University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute, and U of U Health employees at this year's Employee Appreciation Day (EAD) taking place on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 10 am - 2 pm at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
How to enter EAD
To enter this year's event, please bring your cell phone & your CIS login credentials! You will use your cell phone camera to capture the registration QR code found on signage located near entrance gates. You will enter your CIS credentials and will automatically be approved (if you are an employee!) to enter and enjoy the event!
How to Get to EAD – TRAX & Shuttle Info
Scanning your Ucard and hopping on the TRAX red line for a free ride is the best way to get to EAD this year! All University of Utah employees ride for free on TRAX (and bus!). The Red Line will bring you directly to Stadium Station located just west of the stadium. Use UTA’s website to plan your TRAX journey!
There are two special campus shuttle routes in place to help get both our guests and employee volunteers to the event: the BSB/Downtown/Hospital Shuttle and the Research Park Shuttle. Shuttles will be available starting at 9:30 am and running through 2:00 pm.
Parking is extremely limited for Employee Appreciation Day, so we highly suggest our guests utilize campus shuttles or the TRAX system to get to the event. For more information on which parking lots are offering first-come first-served moratoriums for this event, please visit the "How to Get to EAD" tab on the EAD website.
Venue Map
What to expect at EAD (In-Person)
- Free food, drinks and dessert!
- University of Utah departments/groups and local businesses handing out swag!
- Best Friend Animal Society will be onsite offering cuddles and pets with adoptable pets!
- Photo ops! Professional headshots courtesy of University Marketing & Communications and U of U backdrop souvenir photos courtesy of Print & Mail!
- Field activities, including football field goal kick, yard games, inflatable basketball toss and Putting with the Police!
- Check out the EAD website to learn more about in-person activity and entertainment options!
Treat stations for hospitals & clinics employees
We understand 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 19 to recognize your incredible efforts at the following locations:
- University of Utah Hospital
- Moran Eye Center
- Huntsman Cancer Institute
- Huntsman Mental Health Institute
- University Orthopedic Center
- Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital
For questions, please contact Kari Smith with the Hospitals & Clinics Employee Recognition Team.