Staff Appreciation at UNO

Based on employee feedback, the Staff Advisory Council (SAC) is taking a new approach to staff appreciation week by offering events and activities throughout the year rather than concentrating them into a single week. Employees shared that scheduling several events close together made participation difficult. By spreading activities throughout the year, SAC hopes to make it easier for staff to participate, regardless of their department, location, or work schedule.

This approach supports SAC's 2026–2027 North Star, Enhancing the Staff Experience, which focuses on recognition, belonging, professional growth, community, and staff satisfaction.

Staff Appreciation Snack Cart | November 16–20, 2026 

Following positive feedback from staff, SAC is excited to bring back the Staff Appreciation Snack Cart! During the week of November 16–20, the cart will visit buildings across Dodge and Scott Campuses, bringing treats and a little extra appreciation directly to UNO staff.

The cart will make stops during the morning and afternoon throughout the week. Review the schedule below to find out when the cart is expected to visit your building.

Snack Cart Delivery Schedule

Additional Staff Appreciation Initiatives  

Staff appreciation goes beyond recognition events. SAC is supporting initiatives throughout the year that celebrate employees' contributions, encourage professional growth, and create opportunities for connection.

Skill Sharing Sessions

UNO staff bring valuable knowledge and expertise to their work every day. Skill Sharing Sessions recognizes that expertise by creating opportunities for employees to lead workshops, share practical skills, and learn from colleagues across campus.

SAC is partnering with Human Resources to develop these sessions, using feedback from more than 150 staff survey responses to identify topics of interest.

Midnight Mingle

Midnight Mingle recognizes employees who work evening, overnight, and other nontraditional hours. Through this initiative, SAC is collecting messages of appreciation from the campus community to acknowledge the important contributions of staff whose schedules may limit their participation in traditional campus events.

SAC members will handwrite submitted messages on appreciation boards displayed at employee clock-in locations across campus.

Submit a message of thanks through the Midnight Mingle survey.

Invest in the Best

Invest in the Best is a monthly faculty and staff engagement series focused on connection, well-being, and professional growth. Originating from the Staff Taskforce, the initiative is led by the Office of Spirit, Tradition, and Signature Events in partnership with several campus groups, including SAC.

Through opportunities to connect, recharge, learn, and grow, the series supports and celebrates UNO employees throughout the academic year.