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2007.11.27 -- CPACS Faculty Collaborating on Community Middle School Initiative. Three UNO faculty members recently completed a comprehensive assessment of after-school program needs in the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. Jerry Deichert, director of the Center for Public Affairs Research (CPAR); Karen Rolf, an assistant professor in the UNO School of Social Work; and Russell Smith, an associate professor of public administration with CPAR, did the assessment as part of their work in support of a$162,000 Middle School Learning Center Initiative research contract with the city of Omaha. The initiative combines resources from the Sherwood Foundation, city of Omaha, OPS and the federal government.
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2007.10.31 -- David Drozd and Jerry Deichert of the Center for Public Affairs Research were mentioned in the Oct. 31 issue of the Norfolk Daily News about a report they recently prepared on the history of Nebraska's population.

2007.7.2 -- David Drozd, Center for Public Affairs Research, was quoted in the July 2 edition of the Tribune (Hastings, Neb.). The article explored the significance of a small decrease in Hastings' population and how it could influence the future.

2007.3.23 -- David Drozd, Center for Public Affairs Research, was quoted in the March 23 edition of the Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, Iowa) about the waning of the rural population of Nebraska.

2006.12.22 -- Jerry Deichert was quoted in the Dec. 22 edition of the Omaha World-Herald about the population growth in Nebraska.

2006.11.21 -- Jerry Deichert and Christopher Decker, economics, were quoted in the Nov. 21 edition of the Omaha World-Herald. The article discussed a report that highlighted a strong Omaha economy.

2006.9.27 -- Jerry Deichert was quoted in the Sept. 27 edition of the Clipper Herald (Lexington, Neb.). The article examined a report CPAR completed on the population of Nebraska.

2006.9.19 -- David Drozd was quoted in the Sept. 19 edition of the Lincoln Journal Star. The article discussed poverty in relation to the gap between urban and rural populations.

2006.8.23 -- Jerry Deichert, was quoted in the Aug. 23 edition of the Record (Chadron, Neb.). The article explored a continuing divide between urban and rural counties in Nebraska.

2006.8.9 - - Jerry Deichert was quoted in the Aug. 9 edition of the Post & News-Chronicle (Benkelman, Neb.), the Aug. 10 edition of the Enterprise (Arthur, Neb.), the Aug. 17 edition of the Daily Nebraskan and the Aug. 18 edition of the Journal-News (Fairbury, Neb.). The articles highlighted a recent report that shows a decline in Nebraska rural county populations and an increase in ubanization.

2006.8.3 -- Jerry Deichert was quoted in the Aug. 3 edition of the Omaha Star, the Aug. 14 editions of the Citizen (Holdrege, Neb.) and the Lincoln Journal Star, and the Aug. 15 editions of the Hub (Kearney, Neb.) and Star-Herald (Scottsbluff, Neb.). The articles highlighted a recent report that shows a decline in Nebraska rural county populations and an increase in ubanization.

2006.8.4 -- Jerry Deichert was quoted in the Aug. 4 edition of the Omaha World-Herald. The article explored population growth in Nebraska due to a boost in the state's Hispanic population. Deichert also was quoted in the Aug. 1 edition of the Star-Herald (Scottsbluff, Neb.) and the Aug. 2 edition of the Guide & News (Gretna, Neb.). The articles discussed Nebraska's population in regard to urban and rural counties.

2006.7.5 -- R. K. Piper, UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service, had an editorial published in the July 5 edition of the Omaha World-Herald. The column highlighted a need to address U.S. fiscal and budgetary policies with regard to the future.

2006.6.24 -- Jerry Deichert was quoted in the June 24 edition of the Omaha World-Herald, the June 25 editions of the Daily Nonpareil, Telegram (Columbus, Neb.), Independent (Grand Island), Lincoln Journal Star and Telegraph (North Platte, Neb.), the June 26 editions of the Citizen (Holdrege, Neb.), Hub (Kearney, Neb.), Gazette (McCook, Neb.), Daily News (Norfolk, Neb.) and News-Times (York, Neb.), and the June 27 edition of the Star-Herald (Scottsbluff, Neb.). The articles discussed the population growth of Omaha suburbs.

2006.6.26 -- David Drozd and Ron Abdouch, Neighborhood Center for Greater Omaha, along with Connie Spellman, director of Omaha by Design, appear this week on "Consider This" to discuss the Benson Alliance Plan. The Alliance was formed to help the City of Omaha ensure the community's needs are reflected in city planning. Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey selected the Benson Alliance as the first district to develop a neighborhood plan as outlined in the 2004 Omaha by Design: Urban Design Element. The Benson Alliance will serve as a model that will be used in 14 alliance areas in Omaha.

2006.3.22 -- Jerry Deichert was quoted in the March 22 edition of the Omaha World-Herald. The article highlighted a growth in local Latino-owned businesses from 1997 to 2002. Another article looked at population growth in Nebraska counties.

2006.3.21 -- Jerry Deichert was quoted in the March 21 edition of the Omaha World-Herald. The article explored a five-year rise in population in the Omaha metro area.

2006.3.2 -- A 2004 American Community Survey completed by Jerry Deichert was cited in the March 2 edition of the Omaha World-Herald. The article explored women in the workplace and the resulting cultural and economic transformation of the American society.

2006.2.2 -- John Kretzschmar, William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies, was quoted in the Feb. 2 edition of the Omaha Star. The article explored the seventh annual Labor Community Conference set for Saturday, March 11, at the Milo Bail Student Center.

2006.1.27 -- Jerry Deichert was quoted in the Dec. 28 edition of the Lincoln Journal Star. The article compared the cities of Omaha and Lincoln in terms of wealth and charity.