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10/21/2017: UC Homecoming

11/01/2017-11/30/2017: Benefits Annual Open Enrollment

11/03/2017: UC Benefits Fair

10/21/2017: FM Tailgate Event and

Football Game Details coming soon!

11/14/2017: FM Mini-Benefits Fair

11/15/2017: FM All Staff Luncheon

12/27/2017-12/29/2017: Winter Season Days

Congratulations KUDOS Nominees ( April 2017—August 2017 )

Ratliff, Ike

Price, Bill

Brand, Brandie

McDaniel, Liz

Rudy, Michael

Duncan, Darrell

Barnett, Kimberly

Nelson, Laurie

Pernell, Tyeisha

Powell, Andrian

Reddington, Doug

Thompson, Blake

Berlon Mark

Dobbs, Phillip

Huber, Jackie

Jones, Ben

Jacobs, Elaine

Porter, Markies

Straughn, Allan

Gagnon, Adam

Hadnot, Willie

Hummons, Dante

Ball, Sarah

Jackson, Shawn

White, David

Wisher, Steve

Combs, John

Ingram, Rekkoli

Rice, Jerry

Cason, Ronald

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FM INSIDER

In This Issue

Important Events

Manager Profile

Did You Know

Employee Spotlight

Be Well UC

KUDOS Winners

University of Cincinnati Facilities Management News September 2017

"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."

--Henry Ford

Nominations for the KUDOS program began in April 2017. The Commu-nication and Engagement Committee received dozens of submissions and picked our first quarter winners.

Sarah Ball, Custodial Worker was recognized for her safety efforts, in prevent-ing what could have been a serious disaster in the Arlitt Center by finding the source of something burning.

Adam Gagnon, Groundskeeper 2 was nominated for his efficiency for the swift cleanup and removal of a departed deer before stu-dents arrived on campus to see the incident.

Jackie Huber, Housekeeping Supervisor was surprised to find an envelope of cash, but with her help, it was returned to its rightful owner. She was recognized for her accountability & respect.

Shawn Jackson, Laborer was nominated four times by four differ-ent areas for his awesome attitude and his efficient & professional customer service.

These four selected winners were treated to a delicious lunch at the Montgomery Inn Boat House with Joe Harrell. If you see these folks on campus, be sure to congratulate them for upholding FM Values!

Congratulations Winners

Manager Profile

What is your role at UC?

Associate Director of Building Services responsible for Athletics, Hous-

ing and Campus Services Housekeeping.

How many long have you worked at UC?

A month and a half.

What is the best part of your job?

Coaching and helping supervisors and front line staff to be better at their

jobs and help them get to where they want to be.

What was your road to UC?

My road to UC started when I was recruited to play for the Men’s Soccer

team as well as earn my bachelor’s degree in business in the early

2000’s. After graduating, and several years in Facilities Management, I

was able to find my way back to UC. Overall, I think it was my ability to

successfully lead teams, work hard, and follow through with university

objectives at my previous position that gave me the opportunity to come

back to UC and continue advancing in my career and at the same time

give back to the institution that I once attended as a student.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I like to hang out with my wife and kids. I go to my son’s sporting events.

I enjoy fishing and surfing when at the ocean. I also coach soccer.

Final thoughts?

Be better than average! Go BEARCATS!

Welcome to the FM Team, Jeremiah!

Jeremiah Gallegos, Associate Director Building Services, Campus Services

UC offers free flu shots to em-ployees covered under UC’s Anthem medical plan. Just bring your ID and insurance

card to one of the locations be-low. Sign up for an

appointment online at www.cincyhealthworks.comManager Spotlight

The Bearcats Dash and Bash is back! The 2nd Annual Bearcats Dash & Bash takes place on Sunday October 1, 2017, and all races fin-ish in Nippert Stadium! The 5K run/walk winds through the University of Cincinnati’s award-wining Uptown campus, which features works by some of the world’s most renowned archi-tects. The newly designed 18.19K course, which celebrates the year of UC’s founding, takes runners through cam-pus, and beyond. After the Dash, cele-brate your success at the Bash, which will be held around the con-course of Nippert Stadi-um. All Dash & Bash participants will be able to enjoy free live music and exchange tear-away tickets on their race bibs for FREE food, beer, and soft drinks from a wide array of vendors. All proceeds benefit the University of Cincinnati’s Athletic Scholarship Fund and the Ohio Inno-cence Project at UC’s College of Law.

Larry Todd Laborer, East Campus Building Services

How long have you worked for UC? I’ve worked at UC for 38yrs.

What do you enjoy most about your job? I enjoy all the people at UC.

What do you enjoy most about UC? I like UC Football! And of course, the people.

What do you like to do in your spare time? I like to watch movies, baseball and football.

Cheryl Williams, Associate Director of East Campus Building Services, says that “Larry Todd is a model employee. Larry goes above and beyond to keep the College of Medi-cine clean. He has perfect attend-ance. He is always smiling or mak-ing someone else smile.” Supervi-sor Peggy Huddle adds, “He is truly the most dedicated employee I’ve ever known.

Thank you for your service, Larry!

As a UC employee, you are eligible to

receive exclusive

discounts on everything from hotels to

Bengals tickets! Check out the website for

details! www.uc.edu/hr/

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Employee Spotlight

Good news for employees who wear glasses!

Effective Jan. 1, 2018, UC will offer a ‘materials only’

vision insurance plan to its benefits-eligible employ-

ees through VSP. The plan provides employees and their covered dependents with

vision-care materials such as eye glasses and contact lenses. Routine eye exams

through an Anthem network provider will still be covered under our Anthem Medical

Plans. If you wear glasses or contacts, consider enrolling in UC’s VSP vision plan dur-

ing the November 2017 annual enrollment.