February 2024: The Pancake Man || March 7
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Staff Advisory Council Newsletter | February 2024

JOIN US FOR ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-EAT PANCAKES!

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The UNO Staff Advisory Council invites all staff members to a delicious pancake lunch featuring The Pancake Man on March 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Milo Bail Student Center Ballroom! Get ready to catch pancakes, top your plate with a variety of delicious toppings, grab a delicious coffee, meet with SAC representatives, and enjoy time with colleagues from across campus.

Upcoming Events

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First Friday Wellness Hour | March 1

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 March 1?

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SAC General Meeting | March 12

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. This month we will be at the Wellness Center with some fun team-building time from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. All staff welcome! 

Nominations Open for Staff Awards

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Annual Staff SAC Awards

The Staff Advisory Council is soliciting nominations for its annual Unsung Hero, Above & Beyond, and SAC Recognition Awards. Nominate a colleague (or more than one) by April 1. Each awardee receives $500. Click the link to nominate.

STEM Challenges

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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February | Katie Welchans

Katie Welchans, Office Associate for the Department of History, has been named UNO’s Employee of the Month for February 2024. Welchans was praised for going above and beyond to support her colleagues and fostering an inclusive atmosphere for students, faculty, and staff.

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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