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Employee Appreciation Week

MARCH 2–6

Do you work at BYU-Idaho? Then this week is for you!

This week is all about ALL employees—faculty, staff and administrators, online, adjuncts, and student employees.

We can’t wait to celebrate together!
Employee Appreciation Week Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Monday Kick-off, March 2, 2026

Bingo Challenge (All Week!)

Fill out this sheet throughout the week to get entries into the raffle!
Bingo sheet has working links for easy access to content.

Render an Account Training - Feb 2026

  • Print a Bingo card (Download link on the right)
  • Complete by Friday: 

    • 1-3 bingos = 1 raffle entry
    • 4-6 bingos = 3 raffle entries
    • Blackout = 5 raffle entries
  • Email a photo of your Bingo sheet to training@byui.edu by Friday to be entered into the raffle.
  • Prizes include a Ninja portable blender and a massage gun.
  • Winners will be notified by email on March 9th.
Employee Appreciation - Feb. 2026

Employee Appreciation Booth

Student Activities & Involvement Center (1st floor of the MC)

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

At the booth, you can:

  • Pick up your Bingo sheet if you haven’t printed one out yet
  • Write thank-you cards to employees while getting treats
  • Learn more about all Employee Appreciation Week activities
  • Nominate a Customer Service Champion

Customer Service Champion Program Launch

  • Help employees who give exceptional customer service feel recognized.
  • Use this link to nominate coworkers who show kindness, service, and the Spirit of Ricks!
  • Those recognized will receive a small token of appreciation.

This program will continue beyond this week, but it all starts on this day.

Reminder: Friday Wrap-up!

Plan something simple and fun for your team on Friday to end Employee Appreciation Week.

It doesn’t need to be big. You could do a potluck, Donut Friday, bring your favorite treats to share, a small snack table, etc.

The goal is just to gather, celebrate, and show appreciation!

Tuesday Thanks, March 3, 2026

Employee Appreciation - Feb. 2026

Employee Appreciation Booth

Student Activities & Involvement Center (1st floor of the MC)

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (pause during devotional)

  • Grab a bingo sheet
  • Write thank-you cards to employees you appreciate
  • Grab a treat
  • Nominate a Customer Service Champion
  • Grab your prize for the Daily Challenge

Daily Challenge: Create Your Own Meme (BYU-I Employee Edition)

How to Participate:

Submit your meme creation to receive a daily prize and get additional entries into the raffle!

  • Use Google Form linked on the right
  • Create a meme related to work (ex: office life, BYUI culture, etc…)
  • Submit your meme by 2:30 pm, March 3rd
  • Once completed:
    • Stop by the booth to claim your donut and enter the raffle!
    • Online: Once you submit a meme through the link, you are successfully added to the raffle

Discount Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Manwaring Center - September 2025

Campus Discounts

Bowling - March 2023

Enjoy special discounts by showing the event flyer sent to your email to the stores on campus.

Employee Appreciation - Feb. 2026

Participating Locations:

  • Including student employees
    • Crossroads – 20% off (March 4)
    • StrikeZone – 50% off (March 7)
    • Roller Skating – 50% off (March 7)
    • IBC companies: (March 4)
      • Bayou Bites - 25% off Beignets
        Smith Building (11AM-2PM)
      • Beau & Bows - 10% off Bows and ties
        I-Center (11AM-2PM)
      • Peak Pretzel - $2 off Medium & Large; $1 off Small
        I-Center (11AM-2PM)
      • Forget Me Knot - $5 off Japanese knot bags
        I-Center (11AM-2PM)
      • Amani Candle - 25% off Candles
        STC (11AM-2PM)
      • Peak Pasta - 20% off Pasta
        Crossroads (11AM-2PM)
      • Open Range Apparel - 15% off Apparel
        MC 2nd floor (11AM-2PM)
      • Build a Bouquet - 10% off Pre-made bouquets
        MC 2nd Floor (11AM-2PM)
      • Taco Caminando - 20% off Walking Tacos
        MC 2nd Floor (7PM-10PM)
    • Not including student employees

    Employee Appreciation Booth

    Student Activities & Involvement Center (1st floor of the MC)

    10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    Complete the crossword to receive a daily prize and get additional entries into the raffle!

    Daily Challenge: Crossword Puzzle

    How It Works:

    • Complete the crossword puzzle that is linked on the right
    • Once completed:
      • Stop by the booth to claim your cookie and enter the raffle!
      • Online: Send a picture to training@byui.edu to enter the raffle

    Friday Reminder: Departments are encouraged to remind employees about their Friday potluck or gathering. If you haven’t heard of anything planned yet, consider being the one to help get it started!

    Training Thursday, March 5, 2026

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    Employee Appreciation Booth

    • Final day the booth will open
    • Student Activities & Involvement Center (1st floor of the MC)
    • 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    We encourage you to attend the Customer Service training facilitated by Patrick Powell.

    RSVP Here!

    Complete the Word Search to receive a daily prize and get additional entries into the raffle!

    Daily Challenge: Word Search

    • Download and print through this link or get in the booth. 
    • Once completed: 
      • Stop by the booth to claim your brownie and enter the raffle!
      • Online: Send a picture to training@byui.edu to enter the raffle

    Potluck Friday, March 6, 2026

    Employee Appreciation Booth

    Faculty Brown Bag - Oct 2023

    To encourage time together, the Employee Appreciation Booth and daily challenge will not be held on Friday. Instead, departments across campus are invited to come together and host something simple in appreciation of their teams. This could be a potluck or sharing treats.

    Enjoy good food, meaningful conversation, and a moment to recognize the people you work with every day. If you don’t see a potluck planned in your area, consider being the one to help get it started!

    If you participate in a potluck, we invite you to take a photo and post it on social media. Tag @byuitrainingdevelopment so we can count it toward your Bingo sheet.

    Instagram
    Facebook
    LinkedIn

    Bingo Sheet

    Appreciation week 2026

    This is your last chance to complete your Bingo sheet! If you haven’t already, be sure to create your meme, complete the crossword, and finish the word search for extra chances to win.

    Don’t forget to email your completed Bingo sheet to training@byui.edu to enter the raffle!

    • Download/Print Bingo sheet
    • Raffle entry
      • 1-3 bingos = 1 raffle entry
      • 4-6 bingos = 3 raffle entries
      • Blackout = 5 raffle entries
    • Prizes include a Ninja portable blender and a massage gun! 
    • Winners will be notified by email on March 9th.

    Most of all, we are so grateful for each of you and the work you do to make this campus such a wonderful place to be. Thank you!