2010.02.05 > For Immediate Release
contact: Beverly Newsam - University Relations
phone: 402.554.2129 - e-mail: bnewsam@mail.unomaha.edu

UNO Music Professor Receives Distinguished Service Award

Omaha - James Saker, professor of music and director of University Bands at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), recently received the 2009-2010 Distinguished Service Award from the Board of the Nebraska Music Educators Association at the organization's annual meeting in Lincoln. 

Saker served in a variety of roles with the association, including College/University Affairs Chair.  He also served a term in the president's rotation from 1985 to 1991.  During his presidency, Saker was responsible for the planning and coordination of two annual professional conferences; proposed the development of the Executive Director position, implemented in 1991; developed the Music Mentor Program for young music educators; and initiated the Music Scholarship Program for students seeking a career in the profession.  He currently is a member of the Past Presidents committee, serving on the board of the Hall of Fame program.

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