Make plans to attend Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair on May 15

From: Human Resources

Faculty, staff, and non-student wage employees, local to the Blacksburg campus and surrounding region are invited to attend the Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair on Wednesday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Lane Stadium. This event will happen rain or shine!

Lunch will be available in the South End Zone during the entire event. The concession stands will serve Beyond Meat burgers, BBQ pork, grilled/fried chicken sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, kettle chips, small salads, brownies, cookies, and drinks. Grab-and-Go stations will be serving turkey wraps, chips, and cookies. A gluten-free station will serve Beyond Meat burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches on gluten-free rolls, salads, and brownies. Popcorn and water will be available on the East Concourse and ice cream will be available at Gate 3.

Employees can relax and enjoy music by DJ Flex, show off their competitive side by playing games, access the Avery Tunnel that leads onto Worsham Field and touch the Hokie Stone, and more.

Also, the Hokie Wellness Fair, sponsored by Warm Hearth Village and Home2 Suites by Hilton, will host more than 60 benefits, health, wellness, and more exhibitors.

Wellness Fair events include vaccinations; health screenings; 15-minute massages; walking groups; appearances from the Virginia Tech Cook Counseling Center therapy dogs; and more. Employees interested in the lottery for a massage have to sign up by 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 7. Employees will be notified and must accept their win by Friday, May 10. If a selected winner is unable to attend, an alternate will be selected and notified prior to the event.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Kari Evans at 540-231-7784 or employeeprogram@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.