On Monday, October 31, the University of Houston Downtown (UHD) Employment Services & Operations (ESO) will host the annual "Work/Life Boo Bash" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Special Events Center (A300).

Employees will enjoy carnival snacks, visit with work/life vendors and enter for a chance to win "spooktacular" door prizes and have an opportunity to give back to the community by donating to the Star of Hope Mission. Employees are encouraged to bring donation items to the "Boo Bash" as the chance of winning door prizes increases with the each item donated. The mission is currently in need of diapers, toiletries, children's books, blankets and winter clothes.

This year's event is open to all UHD employees and brings in more vendors, more freebies and more chances to win the following amazing prizes:

• Texans tickets
• GoPro
• iPad mini
• Fitbit Flex
• Texas Renaissance Festival tickets
• IPIC movie tickets
• assorted gift cards

The Halloween-themed event will also provide employees the opportunity to learn about the many resources, programs and services available. Vendors expected at the event will include:

• TDECU (Signature Sponsor)
• Smart Financial Credit Union
• Valic Financial Advisors
• BB&T Bank
• Voya Financial
• Adroit Partners
• Fidelity Investments
• Amigo Energy
• Aflac
• Verizon Wireless
• TIAA
• Trustmark
• Covia Health
• Enterprise Holdings
• FastPark & Relax
• Liberty Mutual Insurance
• Club Quarters Hotel
• United Health Care
• KelseyCare powered by Community Health Choice
• Securian/Minnesota Life
• UT Employee Assistance Program
• Avenue's Homeownership Center
• Star of Hope
• Houston Dynamo & Dash
• UHD Sports and Fitness
• METRO STAR
• Metropolitan Transit Authority
• UHD Staff Council

The event is open to all UHD employees. Attendees are encouraged, but not required, to come in costume.

For more information, please contact The Office of ESO.