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Marc Gordon Earns Board of Regents Kudos Award

He was recognized for his steadfast leadership, commitment to campus safety, and calm response during high-stakes situations.

  • published: 2026/06/22
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  • email: unonews@unomaha.edu
Marc Gordon and colleagues with his award.

Pictured: President Gold; Diana Gordon, recipient's wife; Marc Gordon, recipient; Regent Aditi Rai, and Chancellor Li.

At their June meeting, the University of Nebraska (NU) System Board of Regents presented Marc Gordon, Building Services Manager for the Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), with a Kudos Award for his steadfast leadership, commitment to campus safety, and calm response during high-stakes situations.

Gordon plays a vital role in ensuring that Criss Library remains a safe, functional, and welcoming space for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

In nominating Gordon for the award, Candice Batton, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, praised his willingness to go above and beyond to support the Library community. She said that "in the last six months, I have seen Marc respond with a cool, calm, and rational approach to two separate high-stress, high-stakes incidents that had the potential for disastrous outcomes."

She noted that during one incident, Gordon responded immediately despite being off duty and worked closely with Public Safety and Omaha Police to support the response and provide resources for those affected.

Batton added that Gordon's "quiet authority in both his manner and bearing" is recognized and respected by others.

In presenting the Board of Regents KUDOS award to Gordon, UNO Student Body President/Regent Aditi Rai thanked him for his dedication to UNO.

Congratulations, Marc!

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