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In This Issue.....

• UNLV: The Greatest Human Potential Accelerator in History 
• National Hispanic Heritage Month 
• Join the UNLV Community on the O-Marchè App 
• Save the Date: UNLV All Hands Meeting
• Get Cooking with the RebelWELL Recipe Book 
• Faculty & Staff Appreciation Football Tickets
• Spotlight on Service
• New Hires 
• Promotions
• Anniversaries 
• Dates to Remember

The Greatest Human Potential Accelerator in History

Josh Hawkins/UNLV

To align with the start of the fall semester, the Las Vegas Sun published a guest “Where I Stand” column featuring Interim President Chris Heavey. In the article, Heavey highlights the important role UNLV plays within our community and how we change the course of students' lives. Read the full article on The Las Vegas Sun website. 

National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, honors the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. The annual celebration recognizes the diverse histories, traditions, and achievements of people with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. 

Throughout the month, events and educational programs highlight the influence of Hispanic and Latino communities on American society in fields such as art, music, literature, politics, and science. National Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate this heritage, recognize its lasting impact, and take part in activities that honor the communities it represents.

Celebrate by signing up for Tile Painting on Sept. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Student Union. Inspired by traditional Mexican Talavera ceramics, the event invites participants to paint their own tile and learn about the artistry behind the designs.

Join the UNLV Community on the O-Marché App

Becca Schwartz/UNLV

UNLV students, faculty, and staff now have free access to O-Marché, a secondhand exchange app that makes giving and receiving items simple and sustainable. The platform reduces campus waste and supports UNLV’s Rebel Climate Action Plan (CAP). 

How to Join:

• Download the app on iOS or Android
• Create your free account using your UNLV email address
• Search for and join the UNLV group
• Group ID: REBELS
• Code: 771-637-497
• Start posting or browsing items 

For more information on the app, contact Tara Pike.

Save the Date: UNLV All-Hands Meeting

Josh Hawkins/UNLV

UNLV leadership will host a fall all-hands meeting on Sept. 9 at 8:30 a.m. The campus community is invited to attend either in person at the Student Union Ballroom or virtually via YouTube. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on hearing the latest campus updates. Visit the UNLV calendar for more information. 

Get Cooking with the RebelWELL Recipe Book 

The RebelWELL Recipe Corner includes 15 nutritious recipes that you can make at home as part of a healthy lifestyle. These recipes were selected for nutritional content, convenience, and—of course—deliciousness. Many can be made in around 30 minutes or easily prepared in advance. Get the eBook now! It’s free, and there’s no sign-up required.

Faculty & Staff Appreciation Football Tickets

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Don’t forget to take advantage of the special Faculty and Staff Appreciation offer from UNLV Athletics during Homecoming! You can purchase up to four discounted tickets for the UNLV football game against Air Force on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Allegiant Stadium. 

Tickets must be ordered online only using the promo code UNLVSTAFF and a valid UNLV email address by Oct. 7. 

Spotlight on Service

In October 2024, we distributed our annual Business Affairs customer service survey. Many of our campus colleagues replied to the survey with notes of praise for our hard-working teams. See below for some highlights for Financial Planning, Budget & Analysis.

“This department has been very helpful in helping me understand state, NSHE, and UNLV policies.”

“Always helpful if we have questions.”

“Budgets are tight, but they continue to get the job done.”

New Hires

• Hiilani Montgomery, Facilities Management
• John Sherman, Facilities Management
• Aaron Smith, Financial Services
• Addie Kaialau, Facilities Management
• Aytymn Loutsenhizer, Facilities Management
• Charmayne White, Facilities Management
• Keaton Wilke, Facilities Management
• Marcus Glover, Facilities Management
• Noah Bejar, Financial Services
• Sara De Rodriguez, Facilities Management
• Cameron Phillips, Facilities Management
• Taylor Snyder, Risk Management & Safety

Promotions



• Garrett Hedges, Facilities Management
• Sebastian Ceron, Facilities Management
• Hector Binkier Bobadilla, Facilities Management
• Emanuel Williams, Facilities Management

Anniversaries

Congratulations to the Business Affairs employees celebrating work anniversaries in September! 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.

Dates to Remember

• Sept. 15  - Oct. 15  - National Hispanic Heritage Month