The inside scoop on the people and projects that support UNLV

In this issue:

• Happy Holidays from Casey Wyman
• 2024 Accomplishments 
• Business Affairs Winter Graduates
• Faculty Length of Service Honorees
• Administrative Faculty of the Month - Heather Stinnett
• RMS Safety Award Recipient - Jeremy Bart-Plange
• Holiday Sweater / Decor Recap
• Holiday Party Photos
• Dates to Remember 

Happy Holidays from Vice President / CFO

Casey Wyman

Dear colleagues,

As we approach the close of 2024 and embrace all that the holiday season brings, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the remarkable work we've achieved together this year. I am honored to lead such a dynamic group of professionals.

This time of year invites us to reflect on our progress, appreciate one another, and recharge for the challenges and opportunities ahead. In the joyful spirit of the season, I want to commend the incredible commitment each of you brings to our Rebel community. Your unwavering dedication is the bedrock of our success. Let’s continue our momentum into 2025. 

I hope this holiday season brings you peace and joy. 



With gratitude and best wishes always,

2024 Accomplishments

As we welcome the new year, we want to highlight the division's 2024 successes. Thank you to all the Business Affairs teams for your hard work!

Visit the Business Affairs Accomplishments Google Site to celebrate our wins.

Business Affairs Winter 2024 Graduates

Congratulations to the following Business Affairs team members who graduated from UNLV in winter 2024:

• Kathy Schreiber, Financial Services
• Master of Public Administration
• Pedro Cruz, Work Order Control Unit
• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Management Minor
• Tarek Bin Zahid, Facilities Management
• Master of Science, Electrical Engineering

Faculty Length of Service Honorees

Congratulations to the Business Affairs employees who were honored at the annual Faculty Length of Service Recognition Ceremony on Dec. 2. The Faculty Length of Service Recognition Program honors academic and administrative faculty members who have attained 10, 20, 30, 40, and longest-serving milestones.

Longest Serving Faculty

• Rosalie Garcia, Financial Services, 46 years of service
• Toni Arcadipane, Facilities Management, 43 years of service
• Barry Barto, Planning & Construction, 42 years of service

30 Years of Service

• Kevin Raschko, Facilities Management
• Tara Pike, Facilities Management

20 Years of Service

• Veronica Labrada, Financial Services
• Tad McDowell, Parking & Transportation Services

10 Years of Service

• Patrick Castellano, Planning & Construction
• Sean Denney, Financial Planning, Budget & Analysis
• Colin Tewey, Delivery Services

Administrative Faculty of the Month

Congratulations to Junior Human Resources Business Partner Heather Stinnett on receiving the November administrative faculty of the month award! 

The Administrative Faculty Committee recognizes outstanding administrative faculty who go above and beyond in their duties and are acknowledged by their respective colleagues to advance the university's mission and goals.

Thank you, Heather, for all you do for Business Affairs and UNLV!

RMS Safety Award Recipient

Congratulations to HVACR Specialist 3 Jeremy Bart-Plange who received the RMS Safety Award in recognition of his outstanding dedication to fostering a safe working environment and significantly enhancing the overall safety culture within our organization. Key Achievements:

1. Proactive Safety Initiatives: Jeremy has identified potential high noise hazards in campus chiller workspaces and took immediate action. His initiative led to implementing noise dosimeter monitoring across all chiller work areas, addressing the risk and safeguarding team members.
2. Collaboration with RMS: Jeremy has been an invaluable partner in identifying potential hazards and collaborating closely with RMS to effectively control and mitigate those risks. He consistently works in a positive and cooperative manner, contributing significantly to the review of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and the completion of roofing assessments. His partnership with the RMS team ensures that comprehensive safety practices are consistently followed.
3. Continuous Improvement: Jeremy has been a strong advocate for ladder safety improvements at CDC buildings, actively raising awareness and contributing to refining UNLV’s JHA processes and fall protection measures.

Jeremy consistently demonstrates the traits of a true safety advocate. His unwavering commitment to protecting his colleagues and improving safety practices makes him highly deserving of this recognition. His contributions have made a lasting impact on the safety culture within our organization.

Holiday Sweater and Decor Highlights

Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported the Holiday Workspace Decor and Sweater competitions! Your creativity and festive spirit brought the holiday season to life in Business Affairs. The decorated spaces are on display through December 31. See the winners and participants below. Visit the Holiday Sweater / Office Decorating Google Site for photos.

Holiday Sweater Contest Winners

• 1st Place: Darlene Jones, VP Office

• 2nd Place: Jelena Gunjevic, Risk Management & Safety

• 3rd Place: Ron Singer, Planning and Construction

Holiday Decor Winners

• 1st Place: Financial Services – Winter Wonderland (CSB-119)

• 2nd Place: Hector Mariche, Custodial – Snowman Landscape (SEB, 2nd floor)

• 3rd Place: Financial Planning, Budget & Analysis – Santa’s Workshop (CSB-209)

Participants

• Parking & Transportation (PSB Lobby): Fireside Christmas

• VP Office (Reception & CSB-212): Holiday Movie Cinema

• Human Resources Business Partners (CSB-217): North Pole University

• Risk Management & Safety (CSB-201): Merry Risk Less

• Planning and Construction (CSB-111): North Pole

• Real Estate (CSB-149): The Grinch

• Communication (CSB-125): Santa’s PR Workshop

OM4 Holiday Decor

Business Affairs Holiday Party Photos

The holiday season is in full swing, and our Business Affairs teams have captured the spirit of celebration! Enjoy these cheerful photos of colleagues coming together to share joy and festive moments. Here’s to a season filled with laughter, warmth, and connection!

Financial Services

Parking & Transportation Services

Facilities Management

VP Office

Dates to Remember

• Dec. 25 - Christmas
• Dec. 25 - Jan. 2 - Hanukkah 
• Dec. 26 - Jan. 1 - Kwanzaa 
• Jan. 1 - Happy New Year!!