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Updated Apr 23, 2024

Everyone has their favorite time of the year on campus, but this time of the year seems extra special with the flowers, shrubs, and trees blooming to showcase a beautiful Big 10 campus! 

Assistant Director of Landscape Services Eileen Bergt and Operations Manager Susan Budler have been working on a Historic Tree Tour for both city campus and east campus and the city tour is now ready to go! 

Updated Apr 22, 2024

Two tree plantings will be taking place on campus to highlight Arbor Day. National Arbor Day in Nebraska is always celebrated on the last Friday in April, but many states observe Arbor Day on different dates throughout the year based on best tree planting times in their area. Arbor Day originated in Nebraska and was officially proclaimed in 1874 by Governor Robert Furnas and became a legal state holiday in Nebraska in 1885.  Arbor Day is celebrated in all 50 states. 

Mindset Monday Chat

Updated Jun 02, 2021

All of us have been affected in myriad ways by the disconnect and distress of enduring the pandemic. Being able to tolerate the lingering effects and retune to healthful socialization is a legitimate concern and wish for many in our campus community. 

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Morning chats offered for faculty, staff feeling socially isolated

Updated Feb 20, 2021

The Employee Assistance Program is offering a series of Friday morning chats for all faculty and staff feeling socially isolated.

The chats will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on the first Friday of the month — March 5, April 2 and May 7. To register and receive a Zoom link, contact the Employee Assistance Program at 402-472-3107.

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New COVID relief legislation for Spending Accounts

Updated Jan 22, 2021

New COVID relief legislation allows you to maximize the use of amounts in your Health Care Flexible Spending Account and/or your Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.

Effective immediately, here's what is happening:

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Access W-2 forms electronically via Firefly

Updated Jan 07, 2021

University of Nebraska–Lincoln employees can access W-2 tax forms electronically via Firefly.

Employees must be enrolled to receive the W-2 forms via the online service. Opting for electronic delivery allows employees to have early access to forms in mid-January and the ability to review W-2 forms from previous years. It also reduce printing and postage costs for the university.

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Emergency Admin Leave Extended

Updated Dec 18, 2020

One of our highest priorities in responding to COVID-19 has been creating as much flexibility as possible for faculty and staff to continue the important work of the University while balancing challenges presented by the pandemic.

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Executive Order for December 24, 2020

Updated Dec 16, 2020

As a result of an Executive Order signed by President Trump on December 11, 2020, Gov. Ricketts has announced that Nebraska state government agencies will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2020. State law provides that whenever the President gives federal employees paid time off, the State of Nebraska shall grant the same benefit to state employees.  

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Employee Procedures for Winter Shutdown

Updated Dec 16, 2020

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be closed from Thursday, Dec. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 3. Employees will return to work on Monday, Jan. 4.

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Voluntary FTE Reduction Program Extended

Updated Sep 16, 2020

The University of Nebraska system has extended the deadline for a program that allows employees to voluntarily reduce work hours and pay, but maintain full-time benefits coverage. Announced in June, the program is intended to reduce labor costs and address budgetary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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