Bluejay Spirit Funds
We raised more than $200 for our previous Bluejay Spirit fund recipient, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN). Thanks to everyone who donated!
Our January and February funds will go to the Siena Francis House, a local emergency shelter that offers assistance to the unhoused population with the ultimate goal of helping people find permanent housing. Donate $1 each Friday and enjoy wearing your jeans and Creighton spirit gear!
If you have suggestions for future recipients of our Bluejay Spirit funds, please reach out to Cheryl Roberts.
|
|
Nominate Student Staff for Student Employment Awards
The Student Life Student Award nomination forms are now live! Please consider nominating a student that you believe has gone above and beyond in their role as a student leader or student employee. All nominations are due by 11:30 p.m. on March 15.
- Leader of Today - recognizes a student leader who has recently entered a leadership role within an organization and is already having his or her impact felt.
- Leader of Tomorrow - recognizes an aspiring student leader who is beginning his or her leadership journey here at Creighton.
- Leader of Yesterday - given to a graduating student who has shown leadership and dedication to his/her organization throughout their time at Creighton.
- Encourage Award - given out by Student Life to recognize a student employee who demonstrates the unique ability to inspire and motivate others to learn and develop during the 2023-2024 academic year.
- Partner Award - given out by Student Life to recognize a student(s) who has enhanced the student experience via collaborative efforts during the 2023-2024 academic year.
- Impact Award - given out by Student Life to recognize a student(s) who has made a significant impression on various departments throughout Student Life during the 2023-2024 academic year.
- Innovation Award - given out by Student Life to recognize a student(s) who used their creativity to implement a new program, practice, or tool during the 2023-2024 academic year.
- First-Generation Award - acknowledges the accomplishments of a first-generation undergraduate student and a first-generation graduate or professional college student. This accolade celebrates outstanding individuals who have actively pursued and achieved ambitious goals, demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, and either paved the way for or inspired other first-generation students to excel at Creighton University.
The nomination forms can be found on Student Life's CUInvolved page (sign in and scroll down on the page to see the forms).
The Annual Student Life Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 21st, 2024 at 5 p.m. More information will be coming soon.
|
|
In order for students to know who we are, we add staff headshots to our website. If you have not done so already, please plan to visit UCOM to get your professional headshot taken. The new headshot studio space is now located in the Murphy Building, Suite C, 701 N. 20th St. Parking is available on the north side of the Murphy Building. The entrance is on the south side of the building, next door to the Ruth Scott Training Center.
Headshots are offered on a walk-in basis, two times each month:
• First Tuesday of every month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Third Wednesday of every month, noon to 4 p.m.
|
|
Subscribe to the Student Life Outlook Calendar
|
|
If you are looking for a way to see what's happening across campus, be sure to check out the Student Life calendar on Sharepoint! This calendar was created and updated to allow all of us to plan events to maximize student attendance and interaction at events, as well as provide greater insight when planning and collaborating with other departments. You can find the calendar on Sharepoint by clicking here.
Contact Lauren Fischer with any questions or to request additions.
|
|
Tickets Available for Upcoming Events
|
|
Student Life will be purchasing tables at the following upcoming events this semester. Staff, plus one guest, interested in attending are encouraged to sign up on a first-come, first-serve basis. Responses should be emailed to Cheryl Roberts at cherylroberts@creighton.edu.
Hui ‘O Hawai’i Luau
The annual Lū‘au is the largest student-run event on campus, responsible for educating the Creighton and Omaha community about Hawaiian culture through storytelling and dance. This year, our Lū‘au theme is Na Lani ʻEhā, meaning, “The Heavenly Four,” and will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024. During the Lū‘au, our guests will be entertained with different songs honoring the four royal Hawaiian siblings - Kalākaua, Liliʻuokalani, Likelike, Leleiohoku - and treated to local food and entertainment. In addition, guests have the opportunity to browse our Country Store and Silent Auction for special goods from Hawaii.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
5 - 10 P.M.
Skutt Student Center Ballroom
2 tables of 10 purchased
Please request tickets by Friday, March 1, 2024.
SCSJ Soup and Stories for Service and Justice Luncheon
Please join us for lunch and community on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in the Harper Center’s Ahmanson Ballroom to hear student experiences from SCSJ Service & Justice Trips and Local Community Engagement.
We will also honor two people with the Fr. Schlegel Award for their outstanding support of the SCSJ and our mission:
Fr. Andy Alexander, SJ and Tim Sully, BA’85
Tuesday, April 9
11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Harper Ballroom
10 seats available
Please request tickets by Friday, March 15, 2024.
|
|
Student Staff Supervisor Survey
Submitted by Taylor Logue and Cheryl Roberts, Co-Chairs of the Meaningful Student Employment and Recognition Committee
|
|
The Student Life Meaningful Student Employment and Recognition Committee is working on revamping and updating the Creighton GROW program for next year and we are looking to gauge where Supervisors of student employees currently stand. Please complete the Student Employment Supervisor Check-In survey by February 14, 2024.
If you have any questions please reach out to any members of the committee:
Taylor Logue, Cheryl Roberts, Reed Blanchard, Brittany Close, and Tina Fussell
Michele Bogard, Committee Advisor
|
|
Support the Tatta Family with a Meal Train
Submitted by Dr. Michele Bogard
Mark Tatta, Jake Tatta's father, was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is on hospice. A meal train has been created to support the family as they navigate this difficult time. Should you wish to send a gift card for meals or groceries, please find details here.
Let us keep the Tattas in our thoughts during this time.
|
|
Donate Winter Wear
Submitted by Stephanie Madison
|
|
Technology Topics
Submitted by Binaya Joshi
The Student Life technology team wants to hear from you! We'd like to start sharing some topics and discussions during the monthly Student Life team meetings, as well as providing additional training for our division. If you have a topic you'd like to learn more about or discuss, please fill out this survey. We look forward to your feedback!
|
|
Creighton Summer Camp Registration Open
Submitted by Brittany Close
Creighton Recreation and Wellness is hosting its annual summer camp again in 2024. Registration will open Thursday, February 1, 2024 for Creighton affiliates and on Monday, February 5, 2024 for the general public.
Campers from grades 1-5 are invited to register for one or more week-long sessions. Days are filled with indoor and outdoor games and sports, swimming excursions, museum and zoo visits, nature walks, arts and crafts, and much more!
Campers will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from Creighton students, faculty, and staff from various departments and fields of study. Click here to learn more and register.
|
|
Welcome Week Student Leader Applications Open
Submitted by Kailyn Tauber
Students can apply to be Welcome Week Student Leaders now through February 19. Please share this opportunity with students who may be interested. They can apply here.
You can also nominate students if you've heard interest from students who want to work on public speaking or gain more leadership experience. Please fill out this nomination form or contact Kailyn Tauber for more information.
|
|
Creighton Cupboard Needs
Submitted by Stephanie Madison
|
|
The Creighton Cupboard, our on-campus food pantry for students in need, has seen a significant increase in students, so their shelves are running low. Please donate if you feel called. Items can be dropped off at the SHEC or RecWell offices. These are the most-needed items:
- Canned vegetables
- Canned garbanzo beans
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Oatmeal packs
- Ramen
Contact Stephanie Madison with any questions. Thank you for your generosity!
|
|
Attend a 3-Day Retreat in 2024
Submitted by Kathy Kemler
If you have been on retreats before and looking for a more personal retreat experience, consider one of the dates below. These retreats start with check-in between 4-5 p.m. for the 6 p.m. supper and conclude at 3 p.m. the final day. You would be assigned a spiritual director whom you would meet with each day. Directors are guided with the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Retreats are offered on these dates:
March 21-24, 2024
May 2-5, 2024
July 14-17, 2024
Register here.
|
|
Welcome Calli Read, Resident Director in Kenefick Hall
Submitted by Residence Life
Please join us in welcoming Calli Read to Creighton! Calli moved to Omaha in 2018 from Missouri. She graduated in 2021 from the University of Nebraska where she was an RA for two years. She enjoys planning programs and building relationships. Calli has enjoyed becoming a part of the Creighton community and is excited to take on this new role as the Kenefick Resident Director!
|
|
|
|
Please join us in wishing the best to Jake Tatta, Assistant Director for Fitness and Wellness Programs, as he departs Creighton to pursue new professional opportunities. Jake's last day with us is Friday, February 9.
|
|
February 5 is World Nutella Day! If you know Dr. Fenneberg, you know Nutella is one of her favorite treats. She shared a recipe for Nutella cinnamon rolls to celebrate the occasion:
https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/nutella-cinnamon-rolls-recipe/
|
|
|
|
c71b45311c4e42f777ce7bececb53ed7
|
|
|
|
