Looking at ‘U’ – Kristine Claussen

Each Thursday, we randomly feature a medical center employee.

Kristine Claussen

This week, we learn more about Kristine Claussen, office associate in the College of Nursing-Lincoln Division.

• Name: Kristine (Kris) Claussen
  
• Hometown: Lincoln
  
• Number of years at UNMC: 3.5

What is your best memory from your time at UNMC?

My best memory was when I received the “Silver U” recognition. It really meant a lot to me that faculty and staff appreciated me enough to nominate me for the award.

Our four brand values are leadership, commitment to excellence, working together and being a trusted resource. Pick one and tell us a time you witnessed it embodied at UNMC.

Shortly after I began working at UNMC, we began preparing for the accreditation process — compiling information and then arranging it in a manner the accreditation team members would be able to access easily. Working as a team, we were able to get the job done.

List three things people may not know about you.

• I was a very shy farm girl who grew up in rural northeast Nebraska. I loved summers because I could be out working the farm with my dad!
  
• I hold the 50-yard hurdle record at my high school. I qualified for the state track meet three times in high school and qualified for Junior Olympics twice running hurdles. At the Junior Olympics, I had the privilege of running next to Juanita Orduna. She was as talented as Joe Orduna — her brother who played professional football.
  
• I have been married for nearly 35 years. My husband and I are crazy — along with working full-time jobs, we own two small businesses — a commercial cleaning business and a hair/tanning salon.