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Hello hoomans! @cocoathecounselor here and I don't know about you, but I am loving the sunshine lately. Did you know that spending time in the sun can improve your mood, give you more Vitamin D, and even help you sleep at night?? All of these things can give your brain a boost and improve your mental health! (Just make sure you wear your sunscreen!)
Get outside with your favorite pals, whether they walk on two feet or four paws, and enjoy the weather while we have it. You can visit a farmer's market, do some outdoor exercise (downward facing dog, anyone?), or just have a nap in a sunny place. It's one of my favorite things to do! Make sure you bring some water with you to stay hydrated and come back in when you feel too warm. See you out there!
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Sign Up for a Committee
Submitted by Dr. Tanya Winegard
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If you are interested in helping to plan and execute Student Life activities, like the staff development meetings and annual Symposium, the Missioning celebration, or the Student Employee awards, consider joining one of our committees for the upcoming academic year. Please see the descriptions below, and fill out this survey by July 14 to express interest.
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2023-2024 Student Life Committees
For and With Others Committee:
This committee’s efforts promote provide staff development opportunities; lifelong learning; and create and support educational efforts in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This committee will include membership from Student Life, Student Success, EDI, and Mission and Ministry. It is the responsibility of this committee to create ongoing staff development, providing opportunities for learning and networking.
Specifically, this committee will:
- Lead the quarterly staff development efforts and the annual symposium
- Provide just-in-time learning opportunities including webinars, brown bag lunch discussions, and other activities to further develop divisional staff
- Continue to offer, review, and approve programs that meet the criteria to be certified as a GO! unit tracking participation and reporting progress
Belonging Committee
In order to foster a sense of belonging within Student Life, the Belonging Committee will focus programming efforts to share information, and focus on morale and staff well-being.
Specifically, this committee will:
- Host monthly Student Life meetings which will be information and team-building focused.
- Plan the Student Life Missioning celebration
- Solicit Student Life professional staff award nominations and host a celebration
- Plan quarterly belonging events for staff and/or family/friends
- Provide social wellness content for the Student Life newsletter
- Support the transition of new staff to the division through the New Staff Formation Program and provide resources to divisional managers
Meaningful Student Employment and Recognition Committee
This committee is responsible for creating a framework that promotes meaningful experiences for student employees and student leaders that coordinate programs in Student Life. It will provide guidance for student staff onboarding and training, as well as resources for supervisors. Additionally, this committee will coordinate student recognition.
Specifically, this committee will:
- Coordinate Creighton GROW
- Develop a guide for student employees
- Coordinate programming and recognition for student worker appreciation week
- Coordinate the nomination, selection, and awarding of the annual Student Life student awards and the awards program
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Register for the Women's Ignatian Retreat
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Spend Some Time Reflecting at the Retreat Center This Summer
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If you're looking to deepen your spiritual connection or find peace in nature, consider attending a 3 day retreat at the Creighton University Retreat Center. Retreats will take place July 16-19 and October 26-29. Learn more and register here: creighton.edu/retreatcenter/scheduleofretreats
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Dining Availability for the Summer
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By now, you've probably heard that new dining options are coming to Skutt this Fall. In the meantime, we hope you'll continue to join us at the Brandeis and Harper Dining Halls, McGloin Market, and Harper Starbucks. Check the Dining page for updated hours throughout the summer.
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Welcome Ms. Stephanie Madison, Administrative Assistant
Submitted by SHEC and Recreation and Wellness
Please join Student Health Education and Compliance and Recreation and Wellness in welcoming Stephanie Madison, who joined the team as Administrative Assistant on June 14. Along with being the Admin Assistant, she will be very hands-on with RecWell and the Creighton cupboard.
Stephanie was born and raised in Omaha and has 2 daughters: Aubrey (14) and Avery (11). She's been married to her husband, Clint, for 15 years and the family loves to go fishing and cook. They are a huge college sports family and love everything sports. Stephanie is very excited to be part of Creighton!
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Welcome Ms. Connie Jones, Assistant Director for the VIP Center
Submitted by Sarika Griffin
Please welcome Connie Jones, M.B.A., as the new VIP Center Assistant Director. Connie comes to Student Life from Public Safety, where she served as Community Outreach Officer. In this role, Connie led many programs on campus to connect Public Safety Officers with students. Before her employment at Creighton University, Connie spent a rewarding 30 years in the financial industry before her pivot into social work. As a social worker with the State of Nebraska, Connie was able to share her compassion for advocacy for the safety and well-being of youth.
Connie graduated from Benedictine University with a Master of Business Administration. In her free time, Connie enjoys riding her e-bike and playing tennis.
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