About Employee Appreciation Day
Established in 2004, Employee Appreciation Day (EAD) is a collaborative effort between the Division of Human Resources and the U of U Staff Council (UUSC). Its goal is to celebrate our faculty and staff with a fun-filled, in-person event every year.
EAD is held at beautiful Rice-Eccles Stadium, with dozens of opportunities for university employees to relax, play games, eat food, and connect with one another.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
@ Rice-Eccles Stadium
3K–5K
In-person attendance
Food, games, contests, & more
Your Reach: University Employees
As the state’s second-largest employer, the University of Utah proudly supports a workforce of 37,760* individuals and continues to expand. Our employees encompass a diverse range, from professors and doctors to the essential staff who keep our lights on day-to-day across campus.
Our campus footprint spans the Salt Lake Valley, and University of Utah Health reaches into Nevada, Wyoming, and Idaho.
Employee count
37,760
Email opens
150,000+
Media reach
9,129 7,225 35K
Partnership Options
- Company logo on event signage & communications
- Recognition in email communication
- Verbal recognition during event
- Custom sized on-site activation space
- Company logo on event signage & communications
- Recognition in email communication
- Verbal recognition during event
- Custom sized on-site activation space
- Choose One:
- Exclusive food sponsor
- Exclusive dessert sponsor
- Company logo on event signage & communications
- Verbal recognition during event
- Premium activation space
- Choose One:
- Field Activities (field goal kick, inflatables, games, etc.)
- Concourse Activities (airbrush tattoos, magician, etc.)
- Virtual Game
- Vaccination Station
- Information Booth
- Company name on event communications
- Premium activation space (10x10 booth near entrance or other activity)
- Company name on event communications
- Basic activation space 6ft table with two chairs)
Let's Get Started
We are as invested in your Campus Partnership as you are, and we have built our team to prove that. With a Campus Partnership, you can expect world class service! Our team will work diligently to ensure you realize the full value of your investment.
We’re ready to start building a partnership. Contact us today to get started!
Jordan Schmitz
Sponsorship & Advertising Sales Manager
jordan.schmitz@utah.edu
701-770-8205
NEED PRINTING?
This year, make EAD sponsorship easier by ordering whatever you need through University Print & Mail Services. They are dedicated to helping with any of your printing needs—flyers, hand outs, banners, stickers, branded items, apparel, you name it.
If you’re interested, speak to your advertising sales manager and they will help coordinate everything to ensure you have what you need on the day of the event.