Employee Appreciation Week 2025 – March 1 thru March 9, 2025
It is the big and little things that you do!
Among all the changes over the years, UTRGV has had one constant: incredible faculty and staff. From breaking barriers in academics and research, to breaking records for enrollment and fundraising, your hard work and dedication have been the difference.
Employee Appreciation Week (March 1-9, 2025) is a chance to show thanks and gratitude for all you do. Below is a rundown of all we have in store for you this week:
- Two (2) FREE tickets for UTRGV Baseball vs. Lamar (Saturday, March 1, 6:30 PM)(courtesy of UTRGV Athletics)
- To redeem your ticket, visit GoUTRGV.com/FacStaff
- Your tickets for the UTRGV Baseball vs. Lamar game will also be valid for FREE admission to the UTRGV Basketball doubleheader vs. New Orleans on Saturday, March 1 (Women's Basketball @ 2 PM and Men's Basketball @ 4:30 PM)
- Workplace Wellness Bingo
(hosted by the Office of Human Resources in partnership with Staff Senate)- Join the fun and win prizes while learning about great wellness resources and habits that promote well-being. Register for any of these sessions by going to UTRGV.edu/training. Walk-ins are also welcomed with seating availability.
- Monday, March 3 from 2 PM – 2:45 PM at Brownsville (BSTUN) 2.24
- Tuesday, March 4 from 10 AM – 10:45 AM at Edinburg (EUCTR) Bronc Room
- Wednesday, March 5 from 10 AM – 10:45 AM at Harlingen (HCEBL), Room 1.100
- 20% Off one (1) Apparel or Gift Item from the UTRGV Campus Stores
- To redeem, go to Coupon-20.com and enter your UTRGV email address
- Then, enter access code 1618. You will receive an email with coupon information to redeem your discount: in person at the UTRGV Campus Stores (Brownsville and Edinburg) or online via the UTRGV Campus Stores website.
- Once activated, the coupon is valid for 7 days
- 20% Off your purchase at Vaquero Outfitters
(located at 1516 W. University Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539)- Valid Monday, March 3 - Friday, March 7
- Enjoy a FREE gift with purchase!
- Must present UTRGV employee identification card
- Some product exclusions apply
- Discount applies to the entire purchase
- In-store purchase only
- 15% Off all UTRGV gear at 7-Day Addiction
(located at 3017 S. Sugar Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539)- Valid Monday, March 3 - Saturday, March 8
- Must present UTRGV employee identification card
- Discount applies to the entire purchase
- In-store purchase only
- Valid Monday, March 3 - Saturday, March 8
- Discounted Meals from Chartwells
(must present your UTRGV employee identification card)- Valid Wednesday, March 5:
- Edinburg - Discounted rate at the Vaquero Dining Hall:
- Breakfast - $7.00
- Lunch - $8.00
- Dinner - $9.00
- Brownsville - 20% off at Absurd Bird and La Mesa
(located at BSTUN El Comedor)
- Edinburg - Discounted rate at the Vaquero Dining Hall:
- Valid Wednesday, March 5:
- Discounted Tickets ($7) for UTRGV Employees to Romeo and Juliet
(courtesy of the Department of Theatre)- Wednesday, March 5 - Sunday, March 9, at the Jeffers Theatre
- Get your discounted tickets by visiting: utrgvarts.tiny.us/theatre
- FREE Breakfast Taco (hosted by Staff Senate)
(while supplies last; must present UTRGV employee identification card)- Thursday, March 6, 9 AM – 10 AM:
- Edinburg University Center (EUCTR), Ballroom
- McAllen Rio Bank (MRIO), Room 5.562
- Friday, March 7, 9 AM – 10 AM:
- Brownsville Student Union (BSTUN), El Comedor
- Harlingen Clinical Education Building (HCEBL), Room 1.100
- Thursday, March 6, 9 AM – 10 AM:
- Buy One (1) Ticket, Get one (1) Ticket FREE ($20 value) for the Distinguished Artist Series: The Second City (improv comedy)
(courtesy of the College of Fine Arts)- Friday, March 28 at 7 PM, UTRGV Edinburg Performing Arts Complex
- To redeem, visit the Showpass webpage, add 2 tickets to your cart (Mezzanine level, Row S-Z) and use discount code: UTRGVemployee
- Enjoy more amazing events happening all the time on the Edinburg and Brownsville campus by visiting utrgvarts.tiny.us/free2025
- FREE Download of the Official Employee Appreciation Week 2025 VIRTUAL Background + Selfie Posters.
- Connect and share gratitude for your colleagues in the Employee Appreciation Week channel on Microsoft Teams.
VIRTUAL TOOLS, COURTESY OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Let other employees know you appreciate their hard work and commitment to excellent service by sending them a meaningful BRAVO today!
UTRGV’s peer recognition initiative provides an opportunity for any UTRGV employee to acknowledge their colleagues who demonstrate VAQUEROS Culture of Service Excellence qualities and values. The Bravo Vaqueros icon may be found in the Applications section of my.utrgv.edu/home.
The divisional Bravo Vaqueros Spirit Award will be presented to the corresponding UTRGV division earning the highest percentage number of eligible Bravo Vaqueros submitted to the Bravo Board. The award will be announced during the annual Employee Service Recognition event in the Spring. Qualifying Bravos posted on the Bravo Board between September 1, 2024 to March 1, 2025 are eligible.
Employee Wellness - Living Well
Visit UT Living Well Platform powered by Limeade. The UT System Living Well program offers several resources and programs to support employees, retirees, and their family members with UT SELECT™ or UT CARE™ medical insurance in leading happier, healthier lives. This includes resources for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Take charge of your health today! To get started and earn points, visit ut.limeade.com to complete your well-being assessment.
Need help logging in? When prompted, select Continue with UT institution credentials (SSO). Enter your organization name “The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley”. Then sign in with your UTRGV credentials.
Visit the Services Tab in the Living Well Platform to explore mental health resources and more.
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Learn to Live (L2L) is a behavioral health digital platform available to UT SELECT™ members which offers condition specific programs, each delivered in a user-paced multimedia experience. Services are also available on demand with the options for one-to-one clinician coaching services. Enrollment is available via Blue Access for Members. |
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Care when and where you need it, at no cost to you. Physicians with expertise in primary care, pediatrics, and more. Treatment for many non-emergency medical conditions, including colds and flu, fever (age 3+), sinus infections, ear problems (age 12+), and allergies. Behavioral health services (by appointment and with video connection only). |
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Headway’s mission is to make mental healthcare affordable and accessible. To do this, Headway is working with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to simplify the process of finding and booking an in-network mental health clinician who is a great fit through technology, which allows clinicians to easily run their practice and have more time for their clients. |
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The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential program offered at no cost to you that can help you and your dependents successfully deal with life's challenges. Professional assistance is available to help resolve personal and professional problems of all kinds. The EAP is designed to help you find support when you need it, at no charge, whether you’re dealing with emotional, financial, or other types of issues.
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UTRGV Proud to be Tobacco Free
UTRGV is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of UTRGV students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Visit the website for more information on Tobacco Cessation Resources, Awareness and Prevention.
Mother-Friendly Worksite Designation
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers the Nursing Mother Suites to all faculty, staff, and students who need a private, secure, and sanitary location to express breast milk and to provide a comfortable and quiet location to breastfeed a child. The university supports women who are balancing work and study commitments with their needs as mothers of young children. Visit the website for more information and to learn how to obtain a Mommy Card.
Staff and Faculty are invited to sign up to receive UTRGV employee wellness email communications, resource information, and invitations to great events throughout the year.
Subscribe by submitting your UTRGV email to EmployeeWellness@utrgv.edu.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley supports the health and wellness of faculty and staff by providing programs and resources to make healthy choices and foster a culture of wellness. Wellness Champions facilitate health and well-being awareness, education, and engagement support in wellness initiative activities and programs. Visit the webpage to meet your Wellness Champion.
Wellness Workshop/Presentation Request
Employee Wellness provides informational opportunities on the diverse wellness programs available, well-being educational resources, and ongoing engagement activities. Scheduled activities and presentations are announced on UTRGV Messenger. Group presentations and workshops to enhance employee wellness and development may be requested online by completing the Wellness Workshop/Presentation Request Form.