On Saturday, Dec. 1, President Donald Trump issued an executive order providing for the closing of all executive departments and agencies of the federal government on Wednesday, Dec. 5, in honor of former President George H.W. Bush.

In accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat.§ 84-1001, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that all state buildings will be closed on Dec. 5.

Per historical practice when a former U.S. President passes, University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds has granted all regular employees administrative leave for Wednesday, Dec. 5. Designated essential personnel should continue to report, and will be compensated as established by campus payroll policies and procedures.

Campus Closure

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and all campus buildings, with the exception of Baxter Arena and Criss Library, will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 5. Campus will reopen on Thursday, Dec. 6.

UPDATE: Criss Library will be open from 12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday, Dec. 5th.

UPDATE: The UNO Testing Center will be closed, exams may be rescheduled. If you have any questions rescheduling your exam, please contact the UNO Testing Center at 402.554.4800 or via email at unotestingcenter@unomaha.edu.

UPDATE: Due to the closure, there will be open parking in general use stalls.

Classes

All on-campus classes will be canceled. Students should work with their faculty to understand how this closure will impact assigned work or planned exams.

All online classes will continue as scheduled.

Employee Information

The University of Nebraska Human Resources Handbook for Policies states that, "Regular employees may be granted administrative leave with pay in the event of... non-scheduled "declared" holidays authorized by the U.S. President, Governor, or President of the University."

Per historical practice when a former U.S. President passes, University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds has granted all regular employees administrative leave for Wednesday, Dec. 5.

All benefits-eligible employees (hourly) will need to submit for their time that day as administrative leave via Firefly. Designated essential personnel should continue to report, and will be compensated as established by campus payroll policies and procedures.

For employee-related questions, please email Human Resources at unohr@unomaha.edu.