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Staff Senate Newsletter • Feb. 27, 2020

Staff Appreciation Month

Presented by: DATCU

March is Staff Appreciation Month, when UNT celebrates staff contributions with awards, learning sessions, networking opportunities and perks! It’s a month-long tribute to staff members who form the backbone of the university. 

UNT Staff Resource Hunt

Organized by: UNT Staff Senate

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  • Enjoy the perks that UNT has to offer all staff members right here in your campus neighborhood. This ADVENTURE will enlighten you of the many resources that will benefit you and your family.
  • We ask you to complete as many of the adventures as you can to increase your level of winnings.Small UNT Staff Resource Hunt Logo with white squirrel and eagle heads
  • Each location is clearly identified with the Resource Hunt logo. While there, you will receive a stamp to confirm your visit and have the opportunity to receive valuable information about the resource and the services that they provide. 
  • Have fun on your own or as a group and be sure to share photos of your adventures and other staff appreciation activities from UNT all month long on social media: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Please include #UNTSystem #untstaffshine #yourvoiceourmission @UNTStaffSenate

Be sure to Like Staff Senate on Facebook and Follow Staff Senate on Twitter!

Hunt Start

March 2, 2020 – look for a map coming soon to download and print

Hunt Finish

April 2, 2020 at the Staff Appreciation Awards Luncheon

Thank a Staff Member

UNT staff members are the backbone of the university, providing essential support to students, faculty, administration and each other. They are essential to the success of students, of UNT and the entire university community.

Recognize a fellow staff member for excellent work and great service by filling out the Thank a Staff Member form and submitting it by Friday, March 6. Excerpts will be displayed at the Staff Appreciation Luncheon, which will be presented by DATCU on Thursday, Apr. 2, and shared with the staff member, supervisor and vice president.

March Lunch & Learn Series

Presented by: Teresita Hurtado Ramos, Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural Humility 101

Do you want to learn about cultural humility but don't know where to start? Are you short on time? Cultural Humility 101 is right for you! This session introduces the concept of cultural humility, self-reflection, and their application to all fields of employment.

Registration is now open for the upcoming Lunch & Learn held on Thursday, March 12, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in Union 332. Attendees can register for the class and a free lunch HERE

See attached flyer.

Featured Staff Senate Spotlight

Staff Senator Stephanie McDonald

Stephanie McDonald

Director of Policy and Administrative Services, Division of Finance and Administration

Read more here!

 

 

 

 

Union Fest

Union Fest, the annual celebration of UNT’s student union, will take place on Thursday, March 5! Click here for the full schedule of awesome events!

You are Invited: Come to a Meeting!

Staff Senate meets once a month at 3 p.m. The next meeting is March 10, 2020 at 3 p.m. in Union 332. Meetings are open to all UNT staff members. Please come and see what we are doing and get involved!

Be sure to check the website for meeting agendas and minutes

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.