Business Affairs Bulletin
April 1, 2022
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The inside scoop on the people and projects that support UNLV
Please print and post for those who do not regularly access email.
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In this issue:
- Rebels Give: 1,957 Minutes to Make a Lasting Impact
- New Business Affairs Program Ensures Accessibility for Some Results in Accessibility for All
- UNLV Partners with Public Education Foundation to Prepare Future Educators
- Celebrating Deaf History Month
- January Business Affairs Employee Appreciation Recipients
- Upgrading Your Digital Literacy: Cyber Security Tips
- Rebel Reset: Culinary Medicine
- Celebrating Autism Awareness Day
- Take Your Child to Work Day
- Dates to Remember
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Rebels Give: 1,957 Minutes to Make a Lasting Impact |
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In honor of UNLV’s founding in 1957, the Rebels Give fundraising challenge encourages alumni, students, staff, and faculty to support UNLV for 1,957 minutes from April 5 to 6. Visit the Rebels Give website to see ways to support scholarships, research programs, campus improvement, and student programs.
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New Business Affairs Program Ensures Accessibility for Some Results in Accessibility for All |
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Using clear language and proper formatting in digital files ensures that individuals with disabilities have access to information while promoting an inclusive campus culture.
In March 2021, the web & digital strategy team conducted an audit of all inaccessible documents on UNLV web pages. The audit flagged over 1,000 documents for inaccessibility on the Business Affairs and Human Resources pages alone.
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UNLV Partners with Public Education Foundation to Prepare Future Educators |
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The Real Estate team facilitated the sale of the Public Education Building referenced in this article about the new UNLV Public Education Foundation partnership.
This collaboration builds on a community-wide effort to address Southern Nevada’s teacher shortage
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Celebrating Deaf History Month
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) first introduced National Deaf History Month in 1997 to celebrate deaf history and promote awareness of American deaf culture. It is celebrated in April because of two main events in the history of deaf education.
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- April 15, 1817, America’s first public school for the deaf was opened.
- April 8, 1864, Gallaudet University, the first institution of higher education for the deaf and hard of hearing, was officially founded.
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Visit the NAD Website to learn more about the achievements and how to support the deaf community.
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January Employee Appreciation Recipients |
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Maisara Abebe,
Assistant Director, Facilities Management
Maisara was nominated for making several improvements to facilities management systems. Her work on upgrading the TimeClock Plus system improved business processes and helped employees track their work time more efficiently. She coordinated with RebelCard Services to take employee pictures for identification cards after normal campus hours to capture night crew employees with less work disruption. She also created a computer loan program for facilities management so that staff may work remotely when necessary.
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Stephen Valine,
Senior Software Developer, Administration Technology Services
During a time when administration technology services was short-staffed, Stephen stepped up to ensure operational work and projects continued without interruption. He took on extra responsibilities, delegated tasks, and provided exceptional support to Business Affairs employees. He also worked closely with management to build better service and procedure documentation tol help departments within Business Affairs improve customer service.
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Upgrade Your Digital Literacy: Cyber Security Tips |
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It’s important to think about ways to keep ourselves and our organization safe from cyber threats. The Security Awareness Company’s monthly newsletter provides tips and resources for common cyber safety problems. Below is information about security tools recently featured in their April newsletter:
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Password Managers
The problem: Most of us have dozens of passwords to remember.
The solution: A program that remembers them for you and stores them behind one master password.
Password managers create, store, and sync your login credentials across multiple devices. Be sure to make your master password strong, unique, and memorable.
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Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
The problem: If your password is stolen, you could lose account control.
The solution: Require a second code before account access is granted.
Even if you enter the correct username and password for an account, MFA prompts for a second code that’s sent via another communication method. Enable it wherever possible.
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Ad Blockers
The problem: Online advertisements are annoying and can be dangerous.
The solution: Browser plugins that block most advertisements and popups.
Cybercriminals can inject legitimate websites with malicious ads. Adblocking plugins automatically eliminate most of them and will make your browsing experience more enjoyable and secure.
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Rebel Reset: Culinary Medicine |
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Health Meets Food/Culinary Medicine will meet for a virtual nutrition workshop and cooking class on Wednesday, April 13 from 9 am to 11 am. Enjoy a discussion of the health benefits and nutritional values of the predetermined recipes from the convenience of your kitchen.
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Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day |
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In 2007, the UN General Assembly declared April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day to highlight the need to raise awareness and acceptance of autism with the goal of helping those with autism reach their full potential. |
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- 1943 first medical description of autism is published
- 1 in 44 children is believed to be on the autism spectrum
- 1 in 45 adults is believed to be on the autism spectrum
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To learn ways to raise awareness and support for individuals with autism, visit the Autism Speaks webpage.
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Take Your Child to Work Day Partnership Opportunities
UNLV will celebrate Take Your Child to Work Day on Thursday, April 28! The event invites employees to bring their children to campus to participate in a variety of activities showcasing UNLV’s diverse offerings. For some children, this is their first time on a college campus, making it a great opportunity to inspire a future generation of Rebels.
The Family Advocacy Committee is seeking departments and organizations that would like to participate in the event by hosting an activity, sponsoring a table, or donating swag items.
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Dates to Remember
- April: National Deaf History Month
- April 2: World Autism Awareness Day
- April 5 - 6: Rebels Give
- April 13: Rebel Reset: Culinary Medicine
- April 15: Tax Day
- April 28: Take Your Child to Work Day
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