calendar items
(For a full list of all UVU Staff holidays, see the PACE calendar)
December 1
Digital Transformation Update Meeting
December 2-3
Campus Store Staff Holiday Sale
December 6
Staff meeting and collaboration day
December 13
IR Holiday Social (breakfast and white elephant gift exchange) and collaboration day
December 14
PACE Holiday Social (open house and gift pick-up)
December 20
Sub-department meetings on Teams (this is not a collaboration day)
December 24 through January 1
UVU Staff Holiday Break (campus closed)
March 2022
Power BI Summit (virtual)
May 13, 2022
UBUG conference (Utah Banner Users Group) at Utah State University
need to know
Digital Transformation Division Update Meeting this Wednesday, December 1
The Dx division is having an update meeting (similiar to a "state of the division/end
of the year status meeting") this Wednesday, December 1, at 11:00 am in the Grande
Ballroom. An 'upscale buffet' lunch will be served. If you didn't RSVP by last Tuesday
(November 23) for in-person, you can still attend virtually.
More information can be found on the UVU Dx - General channel on Teams. There are two posts about this meeting dated November 16 and 17.
Power BI Summit in March 2022
There will be a Power BI Summit in March 2022. It will be held virtually and costs
$99 per person. Let your supervisor know if you are interested in attending.
information items
IR Holiday Social
December 13 will be our in-person IR Holiday Social. We will be having breakfast and a white elephant gift exchange. The limit for the gift is $10 (although it can certainly be less than that); the more outrageous the gift, the better. (No live animals, extremely large/heavy things that cannot fit in a car, or anything that would violate Title IX.)
This will be our second collaboration day in December, so the sub-department meetings the following week (December 20) have been changed to Teams meetings (although you are still welcome to come to campus that day if you would like).
2021 PACE Holiday Social
UVULearn Course Completion Status
All UVU employees can check the status of their compliance, required, and optional courses by going to UVULearn’s Home Page. On this page you will see the courses that are completed and required, as well as those that need your attention. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
UVUFit Holiday health challenge
The 12 Days of Wellness Challenge will start December 1, 2021, and through January 15, 2022. Participation in the 12 Days of Wellness Challenge will help keep your mind focused and your body in good health into the New Year. To participate, click on the enrollment link or go to the UVUFit webpage in the Employee Benefits Tab of myUVU. Program instructions will be provided via email prior to December 1. Employees covered under one of UVU’s medical plans can receive points towards their UVUFit Tier 2 Employee Wellness Incentive by participating in the 12 Days of Wellness Challenge. For questions, contact Human Resources at (801) 863-8207.
December Healthy Cooking Demonstration - mushrooms
Come learn about the nutrition and molecular gastronomy of cooking with mushrooms! You will learn how to make caramelized mushrooms, umami bomb powder, mushroom rice, and mushroom gravy. This event is free, and dinner is included! Email [email protected] to register.
Campus Store Staff Holiday Sale
The annual staff holiday sale at the new Campus Store will be held on December 2. Shop from 2:00-6:00 pm for 30% off. Santa will arrive at 4:00 pm and stay for the festivities until 6:00 pm. The sale continues the next day with a 25% discount.
Full-Time staff need to use vacation and personal leave by December 23
Full-time employees will lose all personal leave and any vacation hours over 240 on December 31. There are 3 paid holidays in November for Thanksgiving and 6 paid holidays in December for Christmas/New Year's, so be sure to figure that into your time off--plus the leave you will be accruing in the paychecks before the end of 2021.
Part-time staff can make up holiday hours
Part-time staff may work more hours before and/or after holidays with supervisor approval as long as the Payroll time policies are followed (not more than 39 hours per week AND less than 120 hours in November and 112 hours in December).
Orem fitness center employee discount pass
See this flyer for information on discounted Orem Fitness Center passes for UVU employees.
Community education offer
Registration for Winter courses is open! UVU Community Education offers a $10 discount for every class that a UVU staff member signs up for. The online catalog can be found at https://www.uvu.edu/ce/discover. The promo code for the staff to use at checkout is UVUSTAFF.
COVID-19 Info Resources for Staff
- For COVID Case Count Info (updated daily):
returntocampus - case-count - For Return to Campus Information:
return to campus - faculty-staff - For Emergency notifications:
uvu.info - For HR Information in regard to COVID-19:
Coronavirus Employee Guide - For Staff/Employee FAQ:
Employee FAQ: - To schedule Free COVID-19 Test:
Make an Appointment
board game lunch
On Wednesdays, the conference room will be open from 12:00-1:00 pm for all those who want to play board games on their lunch break.
wolverine sightings
Want to say thanks to someone for a job well done? Send a Wolverine Sighting!
pace wants to hear from you!
Did you know that PACE has an anonymous suggestion box for comments, suggestions, or concerns for the PACE board at https://www.uvu.edu/pace/submit/suggestion.php? If you would like a personal response, please include your name.
student center construction
The Sorensen Student Center is undergoing the first phase of its rebuild. The food court, UVU Campus Store, UVU Utah Community Credit Union, and Center for Social Impact will remain open during construction. See UVU's Pardon Our Dust site or the map of construction around the SC building.
events and parking alerts
Food Service Hours of Operation for Fall 2021
Food trucks will be provided Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Fulton Library.*
*Note: Due to the weather, some food trucks may reschedule without notice. For updates
on hours and Food Truck announcements, see their Facebook (UVU Dining Services) and
Instagram (UVUDining) pages.
Food Trucks for this week (November 29-December 3) are:.
Monday, November 29
El Taco Rapido, Kolache Krave, Chimi Salsa
Tuesday, November 30
El Taco Rapido, Kolache Krave, Jurassic Tacos, Smokin' Roadside Grill
Wednesday, December 1
El Taco Rapido, Kolache Krave, Chimi Salsa
Thursday, December 2
El Taco Rapido, Kolache Krave, Chimi Salsa
Friday, December 3
Fatty Tuna, Chimi Salsa
Fall 2021 Food Court Schedule Follow on Instagram: UVUDining and Facebook: UVUDining Services
Restaurants | M – Th | Friday | Saturday |
Taco Bell (RL) | 8:00 am–8:00 pm | 8:00 am–5:00 pm | 10:00 am-2:00 pm |
Mom Fulton's Cafe (FL) | 7:00 am–8:00 pm | 7:00 am–5:00 pm | 11:00 am-3:00 pm |
Jamba Juice (RL) | 7:00 am–7:00 pm | 7:00 am–5:00 pm | Closed |
Subway (RL) | 8:00 am–8:00 pm | 9:00 am–4:00 pm | Closed |
Wendy's (SL) | 8:00 am–3:00 pm | 8:00 am–3:00 pm | Closed |
Guru's Cafe (CB) | 8:00 am-4:00 pm | 8:00 am-4:00 pm | Closed |
Roll Up Crepes (CS) | 8:30 am-4:00 pm | 8:30 am-12:00 pm | Closed |
Trades Cafe (GT) | 8:00 am-3:00 pm | 8:00 am-2:00 pm | Closed |
CupBop (FL) |
11:00 am-2:00 pm | 11:00 am-2:00 pm | Closed |
Food Trucks (FL) | 11:00 am-2:00 pm | 11:00 am-2:00 pm | Closed |
spotlight
Engagement announcement
Tim's oldest son Joseph got engaged recently. He and his fiancee (Yana) are looking at getting married on February 22 (02-22-22).
Phantom and Ghost
John got a new kitten a few weeks ago (named Phantom). John's one year old cat, Ghost, is spying on him in the background.
construction photos
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