The inside scoop on the people and projects that support UNLV

In this issue:

• Tropicana Parking Garage Featured in Parking & Mobility Magazine
• Incoming Business Affairs Faculty Senate Representative: Gina Gamble
• Public Service Recognition Week
• March Employee Appreciation Recipients
• Coffee with the CFO
• Spotlight on Service
• Upgrading Your Digital Literacy
• Dates to Remember

Tropicana Parking Garage Featured in Parking & Mobility Magazine

The UNLV Tropicana Parking Garage expansion was recently featured in the May issue of Parking & Mobility magazine. Check out the full story to learn more about the expansion and the major players involved in the development.

Incoming Business Affairs Faculty Senate Representative: Gina Gamble

Congratulations to Gina Gamble from the Real Estate team. She will represent Business Affairs on the UNLV Faculty Senate beginning July 1! 

Thank you to our outgoing Business Affairs senator Amy Carito for her service throughout her three-year term. 

The UNLV Faculty Senate is the voice of the academic and administrative faculty working transparently with university administration to advance the vision and direction of the institution.

Public Service Recognition Week

Last week, UNLV joined fellow NSHE institutions to celebrate Public Service Recognition Week, a time set aside to recognize and honor those who serve in public capacities in Nevada.

President Whitfield (pictured above) visited offices throughout campus, personally delivered snacks, and gave accolades to the hardworking individuals who make UNLV a great place to learn, work, and live. UNLV leadership also gave away prizes, including UNLV football tickets and gear, travel mugs, water bottles, power banks, and mini coolers, to 55 randomly selected employees.

State employees serve Nevadans in critical ways including protecting our communities from crime, ensuring economic vitality and security, promoting tourism, building and maintaining roads and other infrastructure, fighting climate change, educating our future leaders, and preserving Nevada's rich and diverse environment for generations to come.

Thank you to all the amazing people at UNLV who make it happen daily for our students, faculty, and staff.

March Employee Appreciation Recipients

James Drollinger

Facilities Management

James was nominated for his contributions to the HVAC shop. Recently, he fixed an issue with the HVAC system in SSC-A. After receiving a $7,000 quote from an outside company for a custom part, the team turned to him to find an internal solution. He quickly came to the rescue. Over the following weekend, he built and installed the custom parts and the system went back into operation, thus saving time and money for the university. Thank you, James, for your expertise and willingness to lead by example!

Nancy Dooley

Cashiering & Student Accounts

Nancy was nominated for the excellent service she provides to students. She shows compassion and empathy to those who have fallen behind on their tuition payments. When making contact with students, she takes time to listen to their concerns, offer advice, and inform them of what options they have before they are sent to collections. Thank you, Nancy, for going above and beyond for some of our most vulnerable students!

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: 

“The HVAC shop is AWESOME! I've placed a few work orders and they respond ASAP.”

“Cashiering & Student Accounts provides open and timely responses to any assistance/follow-up needs.”

Coffee with the CFO

Coffee with the CFO concludes next month. If you haven’t had a chance to join or would like to attend again, 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 Date:

• June 21: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Register by June 14

Please reach out to Nohealani Benicarlo with any questions.

Upgrading Your Digital Literacy

Google Workspace is providing greater visibility with additional Google Calendar statuses in Google Chat. Chat statuses now include even more information, such as: 

• How much longer someone is in a meeting or focus time 
• If someone has an upcoming commitment within the next 10 minutes 
• If someone has an upcoming out-of-office event within the next business

For the full update and tutorial, visit the Google Workspace Blog.

Dates to Remember

• May 29: Memorial Day (Enjoy your day off!)
• May 31: Open enrollment deadline