Employee Appreciation Week

May 11, 2023

Dear Wolf Pack Family,

We are entering one of the busiest and most invigorating times at our University, with Finals Week starting today and our annual Spring Commencement Ceremonies to be held on the Quad on May 18-20. Earlier this week we held our “Honor the Best” ceremony, where more than 100 individuals from throughout our campus were honored for their achievements and good work over the past academic year. It is in this spirit that I wish to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to all of the employees of our University.

As we move toward the milestone day of Commencement, it is important to remember that it is because of the collective work of all the people at our University that so many of these dreams of a lifetime are realized. Our employees provide our University with its heart. We see this every day on our campus, in all of our divisions and departments, throughout our colleges and schools, as more than 7,000 employees sustain and in fact give life to our mission of education, research and outreach. Your passion for our students, our friends, our community, and all of those you work with is a shining light and a reminder of why our institution is such a special place.

Gov. Joe Lombardo has designated this week as Nevada State Employee Appreciation Week.

In recognition of Nevada State Appreciation Week, all entry fees at state parks are to be waived for state employees through Sunday, May 21.

On Thursday, May 25, University faculty, staff and their families are invited to experience “Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants,” an exhibit in partnership with The Discovery Museum in downtown Reno at 490 S. Center Street. Space is limited. Preregistration is required by May 19.

In addition, this summer, the University and the Nevada Alumni Association will again be holding the “Pack Picnics on the Quad” for four weeks. All are welcome to these free, family-friendly events beginning on July 5 and running through July 26 on the Quad.

We can also look forward to Artown on the Quad, July 11, 18 and 25.

I can say with certainty that our people make the entire state proud with the dedication and extraordinary contributions that each of you make, every day, to our University. It is an honor to work with such talented and dedicated people. Each of you is playing an integral role in keeping our University moving forward and meeting the needs of Nevada.

Thank you for all that you are doing.

Go Pack!

Sincere regards,

Brian Sandoval
President