{"id":303,"date":"2021-05-18T14:35:27","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T14:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/success\/?p=303"},"modified":"2021-05-18T14:35:27","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T14:35:27","slug":"celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/success\/2021\/05\/18\/celebrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote End-of-Year Celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s that time of year! Many of us are planning end-of-year celebrations and activities to recognize our student staff and graduating seniors. Now is a great time to get creative and find fun ways for our teams to connect, say thank you, and celebrate together.<\/p>\n

Here are five ideas for how to celebrate remotely:<\/p>\n

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  1. Online games.<\/strong> Websites like backyard.co allow users to create game rooms where folks can log on without an account to play. Within each game, people can choose to use video\/audio or the chat.<\/li>\n
  2. Videos.<\/strong> Create a video where team members can all contribute a picture, brief message, or thanks. Try out lipsync-ing to a celebratory tune.<\/li>\n
  3. Gift packages.<\/strong> There\u2019s something nice about getting mail and knowing someone was thinking of you. Packages could include things like a thank you card, snacks (be sure to check for allergens before sending), or useful gifts. Small gifts might include things like blue-light blocking glasses, miniature tools, magnet picture frames, origami books with encouraging notes, or mugs.<\/li>\n
  4. Zoom games.<\/strong> You can make your own MadLibs with stories themed to your work. Or consider creating a quiz for your team featuring lesser-known facts about colleagues. For some friendly competition, have your team break into groups for some Jeopardy! You can even have folks vote on topics in advance. My vote: Star Trek the Next Generation plotlines.<\/li>\n
  5. Customized cards.<\/strong> Use an online design platform like Canva or Kudoboard to create customized cards for graduating seniors. Each team member then has a chance to add to the message with their own drag-and-drop design elements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    It\u2019s that time of year! Many of us are planning end-of-year celebrations and activities to recognize our student staff and graduating seniors. Now is a great time to get creative and find fun ways for our teams to connect, say thank you, and celebrate together. Here are five ideas for how to celebrate remotely: Online … <\/p>\n

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