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Get-To-Know a Broncho

Diallo Foster, HR coordinator, Human Resources

What is your background?

I was born in Oklahoma City and raised in Chickasha, OK. There, I grew up with an interest in team events, such as football and basketball, as well as played an instrument within the school’s band. Throughout my time in early education, I found a real passion for working with others. I served as the leadership officer of the national honor society . . .  read more

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One Spoonful at a Time – UCO’s Food Waste Recovery Project

Mark Walvoord, assistant director of STLR

Imagine sitting down to your favorite meal. Maybe it’s a fresh pecan and mandarin orange salad with mixed greens and huckleberry vinaigrette; or a fancy grilled cheese with homemade tomato soup; or a juicy ribeye steak sourced from the Edmond Farmer’s Market. Depending on when you’re reading this, you may be salivating.

Now consider that in . . .  read more

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UCO Cares Silent Auction Seeks Donations

Mary Deter, director of Talent Management

Staff Benevolence fund. UCO Cares is a fund established with the UCO Foundation to assist faculty and staff members with short-term financial hardship during unexpected and unavoidable disasters and emergencies. Employee Relations is seeking donations for auction items now through August 31. Donations are eligible for a tax write-off to the full . . .  read more

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Business Continuity

Brandy Kemp, coordinator of Safety Operations

Do you have an emergency plan for your family? You probably have a plan for a house fire, an illness in the family, or a natural disaster. Your plan might include putting important papers in a fireproof box, making a list of people to call in an emergency, or picking a meeting place. Did you know that organizations make similar plans?

A business continuity . . .  read more

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Voya Financials’ Five Tips for August

  1. An old saying still holds true today.   Most people do not plan to fail, but indeed fail to plan.
  2. Do you know the difference between “Defined Benefit” and “Defined Contribution” retirement
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Shop Central at UCO

The goal of Shop Central is to encourage UCO students, alumni and employees to find new and unique local spots while supporting the Edmond and Oklahoma City metro communities. The best part? These businesses are offering you an exclusive discount or special offer. Just present your UCO ID to any of the participating vendors to receive your discount . . .  read more

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Deer Oaks EAP Monthly Newsletter

All UCO faculty and staff have access to the EAP through Deer Oaks. The EAP provides free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, prevention, and education services for you, dependents living at home or elsewhere, and anyone who lives in your household. View the monthly newsletter on the Hub.

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July New Employees

Not Pictured:

Dania Kennedy
Residential Tutor Advisor
Enrollment & Student Success

Aaron Jones
CETTL Project Manager
Academic Affairs

Jill Auten
Program Manager
OK Council on Economic Education

Renee Howard
Administrative Assistant I
Engineering & Physics

Tyler Carton
Communications Officer
Police Services



Kierra Prewitt
Assistant . . .  read more