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Staff Advisory Council Newsletter | October 2024

Staff Appreciation Week Feedback

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The Staff Advisory Council extends our sincere thanks to everyone for making our inaugural Staff Appreciation Week a success! We would greatly appreciate your feedback to help us enhance future events. Please take a moment to complete our brief survey by clicking the button below. The survey will take approximately five minutes of your time. Your input is invaluable as we strive to continually improve Staff Appreciation Week. Thank you for your time and participation!

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Upcoming Events

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NU System's Employee Learning Week | October 21 - 25

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 1?

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First Friday Wellness Hour | November 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 November 1?

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UNO FAST | Times Vary

Professional development for Faculty and Staff created by UNO's Faculty and Staff. There are various topics, date, and times to chose from! If you have an area of expertise that you'd like to share with other, please reach out to Rachel Radel in Human Resources. 

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SAC General Meeting | November 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 Community Engagement Center (CEC), room CEC 209. September's meeting will include information about the Durango Discount Program! 

Employee of the Month

Jesse Krause, A/V Specialist at the University of Nebraska at Omaha's (UNO) Baxter Arena, has been named UNO's Employee of the Month for September 2024.

September | Jesse Krause

Jesse Krause, A/V Specialist at the University of Nebraska at Omaha's (UNO) Baxter Arena, has been named UNO's Employee of the Month for September 2024.

 

Krause was praised for his leadership, adaptability, and commitment to delivering high-quality results.

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KUDOS Award

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October | Michelle Thies

Michelle Thies, Office Associate for the School of Communication within the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media at the University of Nebraska at Omaha was presented a KUDOS award at the October Board of Regents meeting in Kearney, Nebraska.

Academic Advisor of the Month

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October | Cathy Stout

Cathy Stout, Academic Advisor, at the College of Information Science and Technology, was recently named the “Advisor of the Month” by the Academic Advising Council (AAC) for the month of October.

 

 

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Nominate a UNO Staff Member for Employee of the Month and/or KUDOS Award

Do you know a UNO colleague who continues to go above and beyond expectations? Someone who excels in interpersonal skills and communication with others? A Maverick who practices adaptability and knowledge of their responsibilities?

 

Do you know a fellow Maverick who demonstrates UNO's values? Someone who regularly surpasses the call of duty and outstanding service to UNO?

Nominate Someone Today!

Things To Know

Blue365 Health and Wellness Discounts

 

Durango Discounts

 

SAC Suggestion Box

 

Submit an application to request funding from the SAC Professional Development fund. The 2024-2025 application opened July 1, 2024. The PD Committee meets at the end of each month, please plan requests accordingly.

 

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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 15% off at Michaels

Receive 30% off at Adidas

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