Make plans to attend the Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair on May 20
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 20, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Lane Stadium.
One big event, this year will include:
- The Hokie Wellness Fair, co-sponsored by Grant Irby with University and Main Real Estate Group, Truist Bank, and Warm Hearth Village, to host more than 80 benefits, health, wellness, and other exhibitors
- Music by DJ Flex
- On-site health screenings
- 15-minute massages
- Fun games to include cornhole, jenga, checkers, and more
- VT Therapy Dogs, Josie, Epcot and Derek, will be on hand for lots of petting
- Vaccinations given by Blacksburg Pharmacy to include Covid-19, RSV, pneumococcal/pneumonia, shingles, tetanus/whooping cough, and Hepatitis A and B. Registration is not required - walk-ups welcome.
- A food drive, sponsored by Hokie Wellness, will be set up for The Market at Virginia Tech to help students with food insecurity. Visit the website for a list of needs.
- The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s (VTTI) Sharing the Road with Trucks program will provide in the driver’s seat participation to witness the unique challenges truck drivers face and learn more about how to drive in harmony with trucks in the process.
- American Red Cross Blood Drive (sign up on their website)
A complimentary lunch for Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair attendees will be available in the East and West concourses and South end zone and will include:
- Various concession options like pizza, hot dogs, chicken tenders, tacos, and quesadillas.
- A gluten-free station will be located in the South end zone.
- Last but not least, ice cream and popcorn!
We look forward to seeing you there.