{"id":2823,"date":"2023-01-31T12:02:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T18:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/?p=2823"},"modified":"2023-07-31T17:37:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T22:37:49","slug":"open-book-january-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/open-book-january-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"OPEN Book – January 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

News and Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Dan Duncan’s Retirement Reception Rescheduled<\/strong>
The retirement reception for Daniel J Duncan has been rescheduled for March 27 at 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. We hope to see you there! Dan is retiring from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln after 36 years of hard work and dedication. This event is free and open to the public.  Please RSVP<\/a>.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Call for Proposals – Deadline extended to February 10<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Workshop proposals are currently being accepted for the third annual UNL All-Staff Conference – and you are invited to submit a workshop proposal!  The conference will feature workshops that engage staff in conversation and interactive experiences around a variety of subthemes focused on the impact UNL staff make on the campus community. The 2023 conference theme is IMPACT: Cultivating Change Through Action to Create Lasting Impact<\/em>. The conference will be held May 22-23, 2023, in the Nebraska East Union.  Additional information about the theme, and the full request for proposals document, is provided on the UNL ALL-Staff Conference website (https:\/\/staff-conference.unl.edu<\/a>). Proposals are due February 10, 2023<\/strong>, with acceptance announced in March 2023.  Please visit https:\/\/go.unl.edu\/staffconferenceproposals<\/a> to submit all proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Canfield Office Renovation<\/strong>
303 Canfield will be undergoing renovations starting February 6 which involves removing a couple of walls to open up the space to increase the number of workspaces available and also to connect the 301 and 303 suites. We are told this renovation should take about 2 months. We will keep you updated on this date as it is subject to change.  Our relocation plans include moving Mari Greer over to the 301 suite, Nick Glass will relocate to his office in the facilities building, Rick Bevins will relocate to his RDAR\/Psychology office and the Research Finance, Events and Outreach and Organizational Development teams will relocate to the 3rd floor of Whittier. We do not expect anyone in the 301 suite to be displaced at any point in the renovation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ORED’s employee website is being revamped.  Past OPEN Book newsletters, Team Spotlights, employee handbook, and the staff directory can be found on the website.  More content and resources will be added around awards and recognition, performance management conversations, and development opportunities.  The home page is https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open<\/a>.   You can send feedback and ideas to Becky Carter<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HealthierU Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. HealthierU Movement Challenge<\/strong>: Sign up for a FREE online movement challenge that will run February 1-28th. Whether it’s walking, running, biking, or swimming we are challenging you to get up and move this month. In connection Heart Healthy Month we are encouraging all UNL employees to spend time focusing on their heart health by including physical activity in their daily activities. To learn more and to register visit the link here.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Wellness Coaching:<\/strong> All UNL employees can now register for Wellness Coaching. Each employee has three free sessions that they can use ( a one-hour initial session and two 30-minute follow up sessions). To learn more and to register for your first session click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. HealthierU De-Stress Fest:<\/strong> April 18th, 2023 from 11:00am-1:30pm in the East Campus Union, Arbor Room, join us for the HealthierU De-Stress Fest. Stop by to learn more about the resources available to you as an employee to help manage your stress, take part in some hands-on activities such as an affirmation station and build your own essential oil roller, or hang out with some therapy pups! To learn more about the fest visit the website here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    For more information, contact Annalisa Mazza<\/a>, Assistant Director for Employee Wellness at 402 472-6170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Welcome New ORED Team Members<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Jadyn Taylor<\/strong>, IACP Tech II, Institutional Animal Care Program, started on December 15<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Jadyn just graduated from South Dakota State University (SDSU) last December with a major in Animal Science. She rode on SDSU’s Equestrian Team for the last four years competing in western horsemanship. Someday Jadyn hopes to continue riding when she saves enough money to afford a horse! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Rene\u00e9 Welstead<\/strong>,Pre-award Assistant, Office of Sponsored Programs, started January 3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Rene\u00e9 comes from an eclectic vocational background. Her education is in Child, Youth and Family Studies but she began her career as a working photographer in a gallery studio downtown. After 12 years, she transitioned into a social services role in foster care at Cedars Youth Services. Since then, she has worked with several non-profits supporting foster and adoptive kids and their families. Rene\u00e9 and her husband are adoptive parents of four and Rene\u00e9 is a mentor for adoptive parents in crisis through Families Forever, a post adoption support agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Gamze Randolph<\/strong>, Grants Coordinator II, Office of Sponsored Programs, started January 9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Gamze joined the OSP Pre-award team on January 9th. Prior to that she was a Finance\/Grants Specialist at an IANR business center where she handled pre- and post-award tasks while enjoying the beauty of East Campus during her lunch breaks.
    She is very excited to be learning all aspects of the research administration world while working with this fun and hardworking team.

    Gamze loves spending time with her family of five; her wonderful husband, sweet daughter, big tuxedo cat, and funny puppy. She enjoys all things related to puzzles and starts each day with a couple of Wordles and a Quordle while tackling an Octordle every now and then. Here is a pronunciation tip for her name: “g ahm – zay”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Kate Madsen<\/strong>, Finance Associate, Research Finance, started January 9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Kate is a recent graduate of the College of Business at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  Kate previously worked at Morrill Hall as a student and was a member of the Cornhusker Marching Band as a member of the flag line for 3 years. In her free time, Kate enjoys cross-stitching, playing games with friends, and roller skating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Farewells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Elijah Luebbe<\/strong> last day in Sponsored Programs was January 13.\u00a0 Elijah will be the new Treasurer of the Nebraska District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.\u00a0 In the interim, please contact Suzan Lund for any assistance.

    Sarah Hansen<\/strong> last day in Sponsored Programs will be today, January 31.\u00a0 Sarah is heading to IANR in the Greater Nebraska Business Center as a Business Center Manager II.\u00a0 In the interim, please contact Suzan Lund for any assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    KUDOS to Our Colleagues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    UNL All-Staff Conference<\/strong>
    Thank you ORED employees for serving on the UNL All-Staff Conference planning board.  We appreciate all the work you are doing to make it another great conference.  The conference will be held May 22-23, 2023. The ORED organizers include:    <\/p>\n\n\n\n