Staff Senate Newsletter • April 17, 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
- To stay up to date on UNT's response to COVID-19, see healthalerts.unt.edu.
- For information related to staff, go HERE.
Online Learning
Accessibility, Inclusion and Engagement (COVID-19 considerations)
April 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
All of us have been impacted by the precautions we have had to take due to COVID-19. Our students have been working hard to make this transition to virtual delivery. Unfortunately, students of marginalized populations have been especially significantly impacted.
Please join the Office of Disability Access (ODA) and UNT WISE (ENGAGE) as we discuss experiences of our students with disabilities and considerations that we can take as staff to continue to assist our students in this transition. And, even if you are not directly working with students, this information is likely relevant to co-workers, family members, etc.
We hope to have time at the end for a Q&A but if you have specific questions, we ask that you email them to Jessica.Stone@unt.edu to include in the Lunch and Learn. Please also let her know if you need any reasonable accommodations for this event. We look forward to seeing you!
Register HERE.
Stress Management
April 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
Join UNT Health Educator Tess Kucera to discuss stress management techniques and tips for coping with COVID-19.
Register HERE.
Family Nutrition Survival Skills: Realistic Ways to Feed Your Family during the Pandemic
April 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
Feeding a family under normal circumstances can be overwhelming. With so many new life and work changes, it can be even more stressful and confusing. Learn practical tips and tricks to simplify your life and let go of guilt when it comes to making food choices for your family. This online learning opportunity is hosted by Danielle Gemoets, Registered Dietitian with the UNT Student Health and Wellness Center.
Register HERE.
Featured Staff Senate Spotlight
Stacy Buchanan
Assistant Director, Toulouse Graduate School
Read more HERE!
Going Above & Beyond: Stories from UNT’s COVID-19 Response
If you know of someone who is going above and beyond, please share their information with untpresident@unt.edu so we can give them a shoutout.
Mini Desk Workout
Are you slouching more than usual in your makeshift workspace? Check out Today.com for a mini desk workout to help prevent back and neck pain.
IRS Stimulus Payments
Millions of Americans have already received their Economic Impact Payments authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The payments, also referred to by some as stimulus payments, are automatic for most taxpayers. No further action is needed by taxpayers who filed tax returns in 2018 and 2019 and most seniors and retirees.
For more information, see HERE.
Join Us at Our Next Meeting!
Meetings are open to all UNT staff members. Please check back for details on our next meeting.
Our April 14 meeting will be available via Zoom recording soon.
For meeting agendas and minutes, click HERE.
Contact Us!
If you have an article, announcement or suggestion relating to this newsletter, contact Lisa Cuevas or staffsenate@unt.edu to have it included.