Hello and Happy August
Our newsletter this month is PACKED with a bunch of fun campus and community updates!
Employee Wellness and Community Resource Fair: Save the date, the annual Employee Wellness and Community Resource Fair will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025! More information on this year's event will be released soon, but for now make sure you save the event on your calendar!
- Robinette Subscription Box Program: There is still plenty of time to participate in the Robinette Subscription Box program! Orders for next Thursday's subscription open at 3 p.m. this afternoon and will remain open until 10 a.m. Monday morning! Box pick up is located at the University Health Center on City Campus and takes place from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays! To learn more about this amazing program click here!
- Certified HealthierU Department: The Certified HealthierU Department program is open for 2025 submissions! This program recognizes campus units that actively promote the well-being of their employees and equip them with the knowledge and resources to live healthier and happier lives. To learn more and to complete the program registration form to highlight the efforts of your campus unit, click here.
- Steppin’ into the Semester Step Challenge: The first movement challenge of Fall 2025 begins on August 25, 2025! Get ready to kick off the new academic year with energy and momentum! Over three weeks, university employees can step up solo or join a co‑worker team to log as many steps as you can. Whether you walk briskly between meetings, climb stairs, or add extra laps around campus, every step brings you closer to the top of the leaderboard. Registration is now open!
Healthy Heart, Healthy Workplace: Based on the Health Coaches for Hypertension Control curriculum developed by the Clemson Institute for Engaged Aging, this evidence-based program is designed to support individuals manage hypertension. The framework of this program is developed around educational topics including nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and medication adherence. The format of this 12-month program is set in a virtual small group setting, beginning with 12 weeks of consecutive weekly meetings, followed by monthly check-ins. To learn more about this program and to register, click here. Please note, spaces are limited in this program.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation’s STEPember: This STEPtember, HealthierU is stepping up to raise funds and awareness for Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation to help advance medical research and assistive technology innovation, creating a world that is more accessible and inclusive for people with cerebral palsy (CP) and other disabilities. To learn more about this great opportunity and register your account before the challenge begins in September, click here!
Campus and Community Partners Updates and Announcements:
Organizational Development & Training
2025-2026 Mentorship Program: Unlock your full potential with the Staff Mentorship Program, a dynamic and enriching experience designed to fuel your professional and personal growth. Registration for this program closes on August 15, 2025. To learn more about this program click here.
Fall 2025 #NCLUDE Small Learning Groups: Registration for the Fall 2025 #NCLUDE small learning groups will open this month! To receive notification of when this offer becomes available, make sure to subscribe to the NCLUDE Mailing List.
Gallup Manager Program: Congratulation to the 30 university employees who completed the Gallup Manager Program. To learn more about this program please click here.
August NRICH Sessions: ODT is offering a bunch of great NRICH sessions over the month of August! To check out their full schedule of offers, click here!
$500 cash bonus* and on-campus support: UBT is currently running a promotion on its University Checking account offered exclusively to UNL faculty and staff, where you can get a $500 bonus* and up to 3.85% APY** when you open a new University Checking account and meet some requirements. With a branch right inside the Nebraska Union and lots of additional resources, UBT can help you feel good about keeping your money on campus. Get offer details and read the fine print here.
Faculty and Staff Service Reminder: Make the most of the final months of summer by taking advantage of the on-campus health services located at the University Health Center! Click here to learn more about these services.
If you have a dependent child ready to embark on college two quick items to think about:
#1. Make sure when they get to their new campus home, wherever that may be, that they get set up with a medical provider. This may be with the campus health center, or it may be with a nearby provider. This will help eliminate expensive trips to the ER when they don’t know where they should be going when they need medical help.
#2. If your student is attending one of our four U of N campuses, and you intend to use the Employee & Dependent Scholarship, please make sure they are listed as a verified dependent in our system so that you can allocate your hours to them.
For questions, please contact the benefits office at benefits@unl.edu or 472-2600.
