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Contests, prizes, music to highlight Employee Recognition Week

Employee Recognition Week will be celebrated all week through Saturday, Feb. 4, with contests, prizes, music and more.

2006-04-09

Employee Recognition Week will be celebrated at Minnesota State Mankato all week through Saturday, Feb. 4, with contests, prizes, music and more.

The annual series of events, sponsored by the Employee Recognition Committee in conjunction with Minnesota Employee Recognition Week, celebrates the contributions of state employees. Events include:

  • All week: Offices will count down to the Higher Learning Commission visit with food, decorations, an event or proud purple garb. Participating offices are eligible to win the Department/Division Employee Recognition award. Starting Monday employees should submit nominations for the best Department/Division Employee Recognition Contest event to Lori Lamb at lori.lamb@mnsu.edu.
  • All week: Employees may send a Maverick Pride appreciation award via the website (www.mnsu.edu/humanres/erc/mavprideaward)
  • Tuesday, Jan. 31-Saturday, Feb. 4: Games, prizes and free soda will be available at tables outside the Hub and in Wiecking Center. Employees also may write notes of appreciation to fellow employees; the notes will be delivered by members of the Employee recognition Committee.
  • Monday, Jan. 30, 9-11 a.m., CSU Ballroom: Coffee, cocoa and cookie social with music by the MSU Jazz Ensemble. View entries in the Divisional Cookie Contest (this year's theme: Accreditation), and the winners of the Traveling Cookie Trophy. A prize ($50 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble) also will be awarded for the best Maverick pride outfit.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 1: A scavenger hunt that will take employees across campus seeking accreditation-related items.
  • Thursday, Feb. 2: Employees receive 20 percent discounts (some restrictions) on items at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
  • Friday, Feb. 3: Higher Learning Commission accreditation visit kicks off with a reception from 9-11 a.m. in the Heritage Room, Centennial Student Union. Employees may learn more about the commission visit, get the visit schedule and enjoy treats. The winner of the Department/Division Employee Recognition contest will be announced, and the grand prize will be awarded (tickets to Gretchen Wilson March 1, Midwest Wireless Civic Center).
  • Saturday, Feb. 4: Free admission for university employees to men's and women's basketball vs. St. Cloud State. Women play at 2 p.m.; men play at 4 p.m. Employees will get four free tickets by showing their MavCards at the ticket office. Employees also can purchase up to four half-price tickets for hockey against Michigan Tech.

Those who want more information on each day's activities may contact Human Resources at 389-2015.

For MSU events: individuals with a disability, who need reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, are asked to contact the Office of Accessibility Resources at 507-389-2825 (V/TTD), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTD) at least five days prior to the event.

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