December 2023: Try the Wellness Center and Other Happenings
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Staff Advisory Council Newsletter | December 2023

Durango invites you to try out the Wellness Center

 

During the Three-Week January Session ("J-Term"), Jan. 2-21, current faculty and staff members will receive free access to the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Faculty and Staff who come in nine times during this period will receive 20% off a full-access semester membership, or $10 off a semester block membership. 

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Budget Information

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Share Your Budget Concerns

If you have questions, concerns, or comments about the University of Nebraska budget, email budget-challenges@unomaha.edu. The Strategic Budget Response website will house messages and available information. 

Upcoming Events

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Holiday Shutdown | Dec. 22 through Jan. 2

The Holiday Closedown for 2023 will begin Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, and conclude Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Staff will return to work Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.

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First Friday Wellness Hour | Jan. 5

UNO employees are encouraged to use one hour on the first Friday of each month to explore an activity that helps them be inventive, creative, and energized. How will you spend your hour on Jan. 5?

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SAC General Meeting | Jan. 9

All UNO staff are invited to the monthly general Staff Advisory Council meetings, held the second Tuesday of every month from 9 to 10:30 A.M. Most meetings have both a virtual and in-person option. Click the link for upcoming locations.

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Spring SAC Event | March 7

Save-the-date and block you calendar for SAC's annual spring social event on Thursday, March 7, from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. in the Milo Bail Student Center. More information to come!

Board of Regents Kudos Award

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Congratulations, Cara Ortega

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents presented Cara Ortega with a KUDOS Award for her ability to think creatively to problem solve and support students. As the Associate Registrar in the Office of the University Registrar, Ortega is known for going above and beyond expectations in everything that she does.

Employee of the Month

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November: Brenda Frye

Brenda Frye, Accounting Technician in the Milo Bail Student Center Business Office, was named UNO Employee of the Month for November 2023. Frye was recognized by her colleagues for her positive attitude and willingness to support others.

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December: Mason Hatfield

Mason Hatfield, Senior Graphic Designer in the Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications (MarComm), has been named UNO Employee of the Month for December 2023. Hatfield was recognized by his colleagues for his expertise, collaborative spirit, and sense of humor.

Employee of the Month Nomination Form

Reminders

Apply for Professional Development Funding through SAC's PD Fund

Things To Know

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External Educator Benefits

Below are retail benefits that may be available to you as an employee of an educational organization. These are not sponsored or endorsed by UNO and availability may change at any time.

Educator discounts available on Apple products

Educator discounts available on Microsoft products

Receive 10% off at Half Price Books

Receive 15% off at Michaels

Receive 30% off at Adidas

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