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Annual Employee Appreciation Day

Annually, President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., invites all Kean employees to attend this special appreciation event each year in June as a thank you for all of their contributions and hard work. 

 

PLEASE NOTE THE 2025 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CHECK WORKVIVO FOR UPDATES.

 

3rd Annual Employee Appreciation Day 
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 

Save the Date for June 24, 2025 for Employee Appreciation Day

We are excited to welcome you and celebrate Kean’s rich and vibrant history on June 24, 2025, starting at noon in Downs Hall! 

Schedule of Events:

EADay Agenda

Appreciation Day will take place rain or shine. In the event of rain, an updated schedule will be shared on Monday, June 23. 

Kean map of activities for Employee Appreciation Day

Check In at Downs Hall Lobby: Employees are welcome to arrive beginning at noon. Please make sure you have your Employee ID Card to check in for the event so you can be put in the pool for our random raffle prizes! We request that all employees take and wear a name tag throughout the event. 

Personify Health Logo


Cougar Pantry Donation Drive: We are pleased to once again partner with the Cougar Pantry to accept donations that support Kean students!  As a thank you, you will receive a Personify Health Voucher code for 200 bonus points!

Please bring an item (or few) to donate. Here are the Cougar Pantry’s most needed items: 

  • Body Wash and Soap, Body Wipes, Deodorant and Lotions 

  • Hair Care Products, Shampoo and Conditioner 

  • Feminine Hygiene Products: Tampons/Pads/Liners 

  • Dental Care: Toothpaste, Toothbrush and Floss 

  • Razors and Shave Cream 

  • Toilet Paper and Flushable Wipes 

  • Paper Towels and Cleaning Products 

Note: While donations of goods are preferred, there will also be an opportunity to make an online monetary contribution to the Cougar Pantry via the Kean Foundation. 

 

Lunch: A buffet lunch will be served, and seating will be available in Downs Hall as well as an outdoor tented area on Downs Lawn.  

Thank you to the Office of Africana Studies for partnering on a special dessert offering from Just Fish in Newark, NJ! 

Office of Africana studies logo
Just Fish restaurant logo

 

 

 

 

 

employee appreciation day shirt design

Event T-Shirt and Dress Code: This year, our event theme is an ode to Kean’s history and just how far we have come, we hope you love this retro spin on our classic Kean logo! We encourage employees to dress casually and comfortably for the weather and activities, including shorts and sneakers. 

Pick up your event T-Shirt in the Office of Human Resources in the Administration Building (2nd Floor).

Questions? Email wellbeingatwork@kean.edu 

For more detailed information about the 2025 Employee Appreciation Day, click here for our Workvivo announcements.

 

Employee Appreciation Day through the years...

photo collage of employee appreciation day

 

Questions, feedback or ideas for Employee Appreciation Day? Email wellbeingatwork@kean.edu