October 2023: "Dare to Draw a Maverick" Winners and Other Happenings.
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Staff Advisory Council Newsletter

Winners: "Dare to Draw a Maverick" Contest

Staff and faculty were challneged to draw Maverick at the Staff & Faculty Picnic on September 27. Below are the winners selected from 53 entires.

2023 Mav Closest Rendition
2023 Mav Special Talent
2023 Mav Most Creative
2023 Mav Most Baffling and Endearing

Budget Information

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Town Hall on Budget Challenges

Chancellor Joanne Li, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Dr. Phil He, and Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance Carol Kirchner will host a town hall for the UNO community at the Thompson Alumni Center this Friday, Oct. 20, from 10:30 A.M. to noon.

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Share Your Budget Concerns

Staff and faculty will have opportunities to ask questions at the town hall on Friday. Additionally, you are encouraged to submit questions and concerns to budget-challenges@unomaha.edu. The Strategic Budget Response website will house messages and available information. 

Upcoming Events

CAMPUS SUNSPOT

Nominations Open for University Awards

The University is seeking nominations for its highest awards, including the UNO Chancellor's Medal, which goes to a staff or faculty member. Submissions are due by October 31.

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First Friday Wellness Hour | November 3

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 November 3?

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SAC General Meeting | November 14

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.

Employee of the Month

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October: Madeline St. Clair

Madeline St. Clair, manager of the Maverick Food Pantry, was recognized by her colleagues for her tireless work to improve the food pantry and for caring deeply for the UNO community.

Board of Regents KUDOS Award

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Huai-Mei Furman Recognized by Regents

At their recent meeting on October 5, 2023, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents presented Huai-Mei Furman with a KUDOS Award for her dedication to supporting UNO’s faculty and staff in their efforts to advise and retain students.

Reminders

Apply for Professional Development Funding through SAC's PD Fund

Nominate a coworker for Employee of the Month

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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