The inside scoop on the people and projects that support UNLV

In this issue:

• In Focus: Nevada Women’s History
• Search Advocate Program Changing the Tide at UNLV
• Spotlight on Service
• Coffee with the CFO
• Facilities Management Blazing a Path on Campus with FM Liaison Program
• Upgrading Your Digital Literacy
• New Hires 
• Promotions 
• Anniversaries
• Dates to Remember

In Focus: Nevada Women's History

Photograph of women registering to vote, Las Vegas (Nev.) Clinton Wright Photograph Collection, 1964-1971. PH-00379. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Nevada has a rich history of legacy makers who have made a significant difference for Nevadans since the turn of the 20th century. As we celebrate Women's History Month, we invite you to take a look at Makers: Women in Nevada History, a collaborative project between Vegas PBS and UNLV’s Women’s Research Institute of Nevada.

This continuing project's goal is to create and distribute programs that focus on local Las Vegas women who have made notable contributions to the quality of life in Southern Nevada. Check it out to learn more and honor women who have and continue to make it happen!

Search Advocate Program Changing the Tide at UNLV

UNLV prides itself on a sundry student population; a heterogenous representation of backgrounds, ethnicities, races, and genders. As a Minority-Serving Institution rich with diversity and committed to equity, “access to world-class educational experiences that are responsive to the needs of our students and stakeholders'' is a cornerstone of our mission.

Delivering on that promise, however, requires a diverse academic and administrative faculty roster, too. A new program is aimed at purposefully cultivating that diversity throughout the entire recruitment process. Shoutout to the dedicated Business Affairs team members who are participating in the pilot program:

• Rebecca Paulson
• Reggie Bailey
• Sarath Kraus
• Kathy Schreiber

Read the full article in UNLV Today.

Spotlight on Service

The fourth annual Business Affairs customer service survey results are in and our teams received a number of kudos for providing exceptional customer service. Here are a few examples of the positive feedback received:   

“Real Estate is always responsive and keeps projects moving. They can easily find information that is requested. They are very knowledgeable and a great asset to our department.”

“The people in Financial Planning, Budget & Analysis are all willing to assist when needed and are very responsive.”

Coffee with the CFO

You’re invited to join us for an upcoming Coffee with the CFO event. During the gathering, Business Affairs team members from across the division come together for informal discussions with our CFO, Jean Vock, and their colleagues while enjoying light refreshments. All Business Affairs employees are welcome to attend. 

To attend an upcoming event, RSVP by completing the Coffee with the CFO Google form. Please note that space is limited to CSB meeting room capacity (20 attendees) and participation is in-person only. 

Upcoming Dates:

• March 17: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Register by 5 p.m. today 
• April 19: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Register by April 12 
• May 17: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Register by May 10
• June 21: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Register by June 14

Please reach out to Nohealani Benicarlo at nohealani.benicarlo@unlv.edu with any questions.

Facilities Management Blazing a Path on Campus with FM Building Liaison Program

Picture this: You have a 9:30 a.m. meeting and want to use the restroom before it starts. You do so and as you go to flush, you notice — no water. You go to the sink and discover the same — no water. You head back to your office and along the way, realize that water has been shut off to the entire building. If only there was a way for you to have known that the water would be turned off due to maintenance on the pipes. Enter — a Facilities Management (FM) liaison.

Read the full article in UNLV Today.

Upgrading Your Digital Literacy

Google Workspace is currently rolling out a new look and feel for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides on the web. The refreshed user interface is purposefully designed to streamline collaboration across the Google Suite. For the full update and tutorial, visit the Google Workspaces Blog.

New Hires

• Alexandria Martinez, Parking & Transportation Services
• Brandon Timok, Facilities Management 
• Carlos Gonzalez, Parking & Transportation Services
• Crystal Teisina, Facilities Management
• Gerald Harris, Parking & Transportation Services
• Ian Valentine, Facilities Management
• Jessica Rizo, Facilities Management
• Jose Laboy, Facilities Management
• Justin Gilcrease, Risk Management & Safety
• Maria Garcia, Facilities Management
• Nathanael Mayberry, Facilities Management
• Omid Khorram, Telecommunications Services
• Quest Couture, Facilities Management
• Raymond Wright, Facilities Management
• Rodney Woodall, Shipping & Receiving
• Sammie Turner, Facilities Management
• Sherri Newcomb, SVP Office

Promotions

• Adan Alvarez-Huitron, Facilities Management
• Betty Nielsen, Financial Services
• Bonita Johnson, Facilities Management
• Doncarlos Zurita, Facilities Management
• Kimberlee Ornbaum, Financial Services
• Lamont Fitzgerald, Facilities Management
• Naseem Benjelloun, Administration Technology Services
• Nathan Frieders, Financial Services
• Samuel Villa, Facilities Management
• Sang Yi, Administration Technology Services
• Veronica Labrada, Financial Services

Anniversaries

Congratulations to the Business Affairs employees celebrating work anniversaries in March! Years of service have been determined using the UNLV hire date - first employment date without any breaks in service here at UNLV regardless of job type or full-time status.

If you notice an error in your listing, contact Heather Ortiz at heather.ortiz@unlv.edu.

Dates to Remember

• March 12: Daylight Saving Time Begins
• March 13 - 17: Spring Break