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Full-time Faculty Newsletter | December 2024

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        A focused newsletter for UNO 

New full-time faculty

This Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) newsletter includes:

  • Upcoming Opportunities – a curated list of professional development for new faculty
  • Student Services Spotlight – to help you support your students
  • UNO: Did You Know – an interesting tidbit to help you learn more about UNO
2022-c-schaffer

Dr. Connie Schaffer

Director, UNO Center for Faculty Excellence
Professor, Teacher Education Department
Upcoming opportunities
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Doggone Fantastic Faculty

December 11, 12:00 to 2:00, Criss Library, 2nd floor

Destress with cute pups. Take photos. Enjoy snacks. Prizes for unit representation and best faculty photo. Sponsored by Faculty Senate, Center for Faculty Excellence, and UNO Libraries.

 

UNO Commencement

Friday, December 20, 9:00 (CAS, CEHHS) and 2:00 (CBA, CPACS. IS&T, CFAM)

RSVP by December 6 

Avoid the traffic - arrive early and check in at the faculty robing area. Chat with colleagues, take photos with students, and enjoy the atmosphere.

 

Writing (J)am Session

January 13-17, 9:00 to 3:00; Register via the CFE calendar.

Immersive writing experience for you to focus on a project of your choice. Breakfast and lunch provided MWF; beverages and snacks provided T and TH. Limited capacity.
Student Services Spotlight
wellness-center

Students can get support through UNO’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Located in H&K (with appointments available on South Campus), CAPS offers free and confidential services including individual, relationship, and drug/alcohol counseling as well as crisis services with in-person and telehealth options. Students should call 402-554-2409 (including after hours) if they are in crisis or if they wish to schedule an appointment.
UNO- Did You Know

You can nominate a colleague for the UNO Trailblazer award. Learn more on the Trailblazer website. And, save the date for the Inaugural Maverick Trailblazer Lecture – April 15, 4:00 to 7:00.

University of Nebraska at Omaha, Center for Faculty Excellence, 6401 University Dr, Criss Library 320, Omaha, NE 68132, unocfe@unomaha.edu

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