Faculty Appreciation Week October 6 thru October 10, 2025

Faculty Appreciation Week

Faculty Appreciation Week is held annually in October as a way to recognize our Roadrunner Nation Faculty. This year, join us THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 6 for multiple events at both the Main Campus and Downtown Campus. Let's celebrate all that faculty do for the university!

MONDAY, October 6

Faculty mingling with staff from Faculty Success and snacking during Faculty Appreciation Week Open House

Faculty Success Open House

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Faculty Center Casual Seating Area (JPL 4.04.16) | Main Campus

Join the Faculty Success team for a snack. Come get your gift of appreciation!

3:30 – 5 p.m. | Frio Street Breezeway | Downtown Campus

Grab an afternoon snack with the Faculty Success team and enjoy the Recharge Room in LaVillita Room (DB 1.116) sponsored by the Wellness program as part of the Employee Success Center. Come get your gift of appreciation!


TUESDAY, October 7

Faculty reaching for pizza at a research event during Faculty Appreciation Week

Academic Innovation Coffee Break and Pastries

8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Academic Innovation Center (MS. 240) | Main Campus

Come enjoy a morning break with coffee and pastries and meet the Teaching, Learning and Digital Transformation experts and others within Academic Innovation, your go-to resource for all things teaching-related. 

Research Open House

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | JPL Assembly Room (JPL 4.04.22) | Main Campus

Stop by and grab a slice of pizza as the Office for Research and Innovation recognizes faculty members.


WEDNESDAY, October 8

University College faculty enjoy paletas during Faculty Appreciation Week

College Faculty Appreciation Day

Carlos Alvarez College of Business
12 - 1 p.m. | Executive Conference Room, BB 4.02.10
Hosting a grab-and-go wellness break

College of AI, Cyber and Computing
10 - 11:30 a.m. | NPB 3.108A
2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | SP1 240

Presenting a faculty looping slide show along with snacks and drinks

College of Liberal and Fine Arts
9 - 10 a.m. | COLFA Student Success Center, MH 3.376
You are invited to join us for the COLFA Breakfast Club.

College for Health, Community and Policy
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Dean's Suite, MB 2.306
Hosting a grab-and-go snack break

University College
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | GSR 1.118A
Hosting “Fill Your Snack Drawer”


Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design will be celebrating early.

Thursday, October 2
2 - 4 p.m. | BSE 2.102
Enjoy some sweet treats.

Friday, October 3
2 - 4 p.m. | One Riverwalk Place 10th floor, room 1044
Enjoy some sweet treats.


THURSDAY, October 9

Students writing thank you notes to their professors during Faculty Appreciation Week

ADTS Notes of Appreciation

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Sombrilla Plaza | Main Campus

12 - 2 p.m. | Frio Street Breezeway | Downtown Campus

Members of the Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars will be hosting a table with index cards for people to write notes of thanks and appreciation for faculty.