Save the date: Staff Excellence Awards Program 2020 to be held Dec. 15
Join the UC Staff Senate to celebrate the 2nd Annual Staff Excellence Awards
University of Cincinnati staff contribute to Next Lives Here initiatives and the academic mission of the university every day with their hard work. We invite the university community to join us from 2-3 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 15, for a virtual celebration to recognize the effort and dedication of UC staff members and their perseverance and innovative support of the university through the challenges of the last year.
The ceremony will include remarks from President Neville G. Pinto, Provost Kristi Nelson and Bob Ambach, senior vice president for administration and finance, as we celebrate the achievements and meritorious service of the 2020 nominees and outstanding Staff Excellence Awards winners.
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