January 2024: Recreational Sports and Fitness Day || February 22
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Staff Advisory Council Newsletter | January 2024

 Participate in National Recreation Sports & Fitness Day!

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Campus Recreation & Wellness invites you to participate in Recreational Sports and Fitness Day on February 22:

  • All faculty and staff get free access to the facility for the day with their MavCARD
  • Engage with our Outdoor Venture Center either in the climbing wall or the rental center table and receive a 25% outdoor equipment rental for future use
  • Show your skills at the free throw line at the Intramural Sport free throw competition from 1 to 4 PM in 128 H&K

Plus, if you participate in a group fitness class, you will be entered to win a prize. Sign up for group classes ahead of time starting February 9.

Group Fitness Class Sign-Up

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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First Friday Wellness Hour | February 2

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 February 2?

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SAC General Meeting | February 13

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!

Nominations Open for Staff Awards

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Diversity in STEM Staff Achievement Award  

Nominations are open through February 29 for the 2024 Joyce Crockett Promoting Diversity in STEM Staff Achievement Award. The nominee should be a UNO staff member who has significantly contributed or brought attention to issues affecting women in STEM. Click the link for more information.

Employee of the Month

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January | Mary Kate Hoffman

Mary Kate Hoffmann, MSW, LICSW, a Senior Licensed Mental Health Practitioner in UNO Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), has been named UNO's Employee of the Month for January 2024. Hoffmann was praised for her dedication to supporting the UNO community, willingness to collaborate with others, and ability to encourage her colleagues.

Employee of the Month Nomination Form

Reminders

Apply for Professional Development Funding through SAC's PD Fund

Things To Know

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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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