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★ SOME HISTORY
Employee Appreciation Day, always observed on the first Friday in March, was created by Bob Nelson, an authority on employee engagement, in 1995. It coincided with the publication of his book 1,001 Ways to Reward Employees.
★ PREVIOUS EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY EVENTS
Stony Brook has hosted a few Employee Appreciation events, including our Stony Roadshow highlighting the HR Now Initiative.
Employee Appreciation Day 2025
Employee Apppreciation Day 2022
★ WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN
From appreciation swag to gratitude grams to raffles, get ready to feel appreciated, motivated, & proud to be part of the SBU family. Employees will learn about Benefits, Training and so much more. We will have variety of tables representative of our campus partners such as the Seawolf Resource Groups, Office of Equity and Access and University Police. We will also have tables with financial advisors such as Corebridge, Fidelity, Voya and more. Employees will also have a chance to mingle, receive giveaways, participate in appreciation activities, wellness activities and raffle drawings.
★ MORE QUESTIONS?
Email hrnow@stonybrook.edu
TABLE TOPICS
GRATITUDE GRAMS
Employee recognition programs are the "good vibes" we are always looking for! Take a moment to stop by and send your colleague a Gratitude Gram - and copy their supervisor! Visit the "Culture & Engagement" table to learn more.
BENEFITS
At the"Benefits" table you will be able to stay informed with the latest updates and changes related to Benefits and Retirement. This is also a great opportunity to ask questions and connect with our Benefits Team!
WOLFPACK LEARNING
Join us to meet the Wolfpack Learning Team and discover our exciting training opportunities, upcoming training series, and workshops.
SEFA
Help our Long Island neighbors and people in need around the world with your contribution. Visit stonybrook.edu/sefa to donate or visit the "Culture & Engagement" table to learn more.
EAP
Access information and resources about EAP services by visiting the "Employee Assistance Program (EAP)" table.
HEALTHIER U
Get wellness tips, ideas, and suggestions, along with information on upcoming events and workshops by visiting the "Healthier U" table.
SEAWOLF RESOURCE GROUPS
COLLEAGUES IN COMMUNITY
Our mission is to create community through collaboration, compassion, and collective impact — uniting colleagues to engage, serve, and inspire meaningful connections across campus and beyond.
RISE UP
RISE UP stands for Respect, Identity, Support, Equity, Unity and Pride. The mission of the RISE UP SRG is to celebrate the diverse voices and contributions of LGBTQIA+ identified Seawolves and allies, foster personal and professional growth, and build inclusive connections that empower every member to thrive.
THE HONOR PACK
The Honor Pack is a voluntary group whose mission is to create a campus culture that embraces our talented workforce and seeks to welcome veterans and military personnel and celebrate their unique talents and experiences.
UNION UNIVERSITARIA LATINOAMERICANA
Unión Universitaria Latinoamericana (UUL) is a community of support and connection for Latin American Faculty and Staff across all areas of Stony Brook University and Stony Brook Medicine. UUL aims to engage faculty and staff though social, cultural and advocacy initiatives.
ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER
The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community Alliance Seawolf Resource Group is committed to building awareness, allyship, and cultural competence across Stony Brook University and Stony Brook Medicine.
ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER
The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community Alliance Seawolf Resource Group is committed to building awareness, allyship, and cultural competence across Stony Brook University and Stony Brook Medicine.
ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL
The Accessibility For All SRG has a vision where all employees, including those with disabilities, play a vital role in Stony Brook University’s growth as a premier University. Accessibility For All's mission is to create a campus culture that embraces disAbility as diversity and seeks to welcome those with all abilities. Accessibility For All aimsto promote access, equity, diversity, and inclusion through training, awareness, and outreach.