Events
Upcoming
Weekly
(Not Currently Meeting)
Cross-Campus Walkers
Beginning May 2, 2022, the Staff Council Wellness Committee will re-start the Cross-Campus Walkers club! Join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12:30 PM in front of the Recreation & Fitness Center for a half-hour of mild exercise!
Depending on high heat or rain, we may walk on the UNO Recreation & Fitness Center walking track instead of walking around campus. In this case, you听will need听your faculty/staff ID!
Monthly
Staff Council General Meeting
Staff Council typically meets on the third Thursday of every month. As of now, meetings are being held via Zoom. The link is shared through a campus-wide calendar invitation.
Yearly
Elections
Nominations for Executive Committee members will be requested every April, and elections will be held electronically every May.听For more information about elections and officers, refer to the Officers page or to the Staff Council Bylaws.
Homecoming Second Line Umbrella Contest
Nothing says "celebration" like an iconic second line umbrella! Show of your Privateer Pride by our Homecoming Second Line Umbrella Contest!
Participants must adhere to the following rules:
- Umbrellas must be submitted to the Student Affairs suite in University Center 248听by 4:30 PM on November 6, 2023
- All umbrellas should be decorated to showcase "Privateer Pride" in honor of homecoming week!
- Participants may bring items from home to use as decorations; remember this activity is all about being creative and having fun without incurring unnecessary expenses
- Any materials used on the umbrella must not shed (i.e., any feathers, glitter, etc. must be secure)
- Umbrellas will be on display in the University Center November 7-10, 2023
- Winners will be selected by people's choice and announced at the Homecoming Tailgate on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
Winners
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2023
First Place: Residential Life
Second Place: Student Affairs
Third Place: Budget & Finance
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"Deck the Doors" Holiday Door-Decorating Contest
Every year, Staff Council hosts the 鈥淒eck the Doors鈥 holiday door-decorating contest. Employees and departments are invited to decorate their workspaces to help spread holiday cheer and make the season feel special and fun at 91直播!
Participants must comply with the following rules:
- by听December 4, 2023.
- Finish decorating by听December 11, 2023.
- Do not damage the door or surrounding area. Acceptable adhesive materials include 3M strips or blue painter's tape.
- Do not obstruct or prevent easy access to office spaces.
- Live greenery is permissible in moderation.
- Be creative! Bring items from home to use as decorations or craft things. We want to have fun without incurring extra expenses!
Judging will take place between December 12 and December 15. Judges may not compete in the individual door decorating contest.
Winners will be announced on December 18, 2023. Prizes will be awarded for individuals and for teams/departments.
If you have questions, email staffcouncil@uno.edu.
Winners
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2023
This year, we are recognizing three staff members for their participation in the contest:
- Joy Ballard, The SILly Geese
- Denise Banks, Learning Resource/First Year Advising
- Rami Popich, ERPA
Thanks to all for adding extra cheer to our holidays!
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2022
Team Competition
First Place: Learning Resource Center ("The Smart Cookies")
Second Place: Accounts Payable ("Sleigh-ing It!")
Third Place:Language & Literature ("Narnia Business")Individual Competition
First Place: Shawna Gable
Second Place:Denise Banks
Third Place:Amy KingTake a look at all the contestants' doors in our !
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2021
Team Competition
First Place: The Graduate School ("The Cool School")
Second Place: Human Resources ("Captain Bruno")
Third Place: Learning Resource Center ("The Noel-It-Alls")Individual Competition
First Place: Michael Esordi ("Naughty or Nice")
Second Place: LeeAnne Sipe ("Warmest Holiday Wishes")
Third Place: Jonique JohnsonTake a look at all the contestants' doors in our !
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