Black History Month Celebration Begins Jan. 30

A month-long event celebrating black history and culture will kick off Monday, Jan. 30, at UNO. All activities are open to the public and will be held on campus at the times and locations listed below. Activities are free, with the exception of the Feb. 3 luncheon and the Feb. 11 fashion show.

Monday, Jan. 30

- Cultural Organizations Fair

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Milo Bail Student Center (MBSC) Ballroom and Nebraska Room

Cultural organizations, clubs, departments and agencies will be showcased at this event.

Sponsored by American Multicultural Students

Tuesday, Jan. 31

- Open Mic Poetry

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

MBSC Ballroom

A diverse crowd of poets and listeners is anticipated at this open mic event.

Sponsored by American Multicultural Students, SPOWkun Word and NCNW

Friday, Feb. 3

- Color Me Human Luncheon

Noon to 1:15 p.m.

MBSC Ballroom

Featuring "Dr. King's Dream" by Mixedblood Theater. Tickets are on sale in the MBSC Business Office ($3 for students, $5 for faculty and staff, and $7 for the public). 

Sponsored by American Multicultural Students

Feb. 6-28

- Black History Month Display

University Library Foyer

This informative display celebrates the history, culture, icons and contributions of African Americans.

Sponsored by University Library

Monday, Feb. 6

- African American Read-In

6 to 8 p.m.

MBSC Fireplace Lounge (first floor)

Participants will be able to share insights about The Autobiography of Malcolm X and the book's namesake at a discussion group formed in recognition of the 17th National African American Read-In.

Sponsored by Multicultural Affairs

Tuesday, Feb. 7

- Jabali Afrika

Noon

MBSC Nebraska Room

This multi-faceted Kenyan group combines fusion and African rhythms. Original compositions and traditional African rhythms come alive on a wide variety of instruments accompanied by vocal harmonies, dancing and choreography.

Sponsored by the Student Programming Organization (SPO)

Saturday, Feb. 11

- Kaleidoscope Fashion Show

3 to 6:30 p.m.

MBSC Ballroom

The colorful fabric of African Americans will be showcased. The event also will feature food, fun and door prizes. Tickets are on sale in the Office of Multicultural Affairs on the first floor of the MBSC ($10 for adults, $7 for students, and $5 for children 12 and under).

Sponsored by the UNO Section of NCNW and Allen Chapel AMEC

Wednesday, Feb. 15 - Malcolm X Festival

MBSC Ballroom

The UNO Department of Black Studies is hosting this annual festival in tribute to those individuals and groups who contribute to the improvement of the American society. With involvement from SPO, Cultural Awareness Programs, Multicultural Affairs and others, this year's focus is on the women of this movement.

- Poet and playwright Sonia Sanchez

10 to 10:50 a.m.

- Urban Bush Women

Featuring Sonia Sanchez and Amara Tabor Smith.

11 to 11:50 a.m.

- The Art of Black Women

Featuring Deborah Bunting, artist, and Wanda Ewing, assistant professor of art/art history at UNO.

1 to 1:50 p.m.

- Black Women's Literature

Featuring Helen Fountain, UNO Multicultural Affairs.

2 to 2:50 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 16 - Malcolm X Festival

MBSC Ballroom

- "Voter Education and Black Women in the Women's Suffrage Movement" Featuring Roslyn Terborg-Penn, Morgan State University.

10 to 11:45 a.m.

- Black Women Activism

Featuring Jennifer Hamer and Helen Neville, University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign.

1 to 2:15 p.m.

"Addressing Issues of Race in Women's Studies"

Featuring Genevieve Williams and Angela Drakeford, UNO students.

2:30 to 3:45 p.m.

- Closing Ceremonies

Featuring Spoken Word and African Dance-PASO.

7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 22

- Seku Neblett, African Drummer

Noon to 1 p.m.

MBSC Ballroom

An African born in America, Neblett has studied African cultural forms in North America, South America, the Caribbean, Africa and Europe. He encourages individuals to seek information concerning African culture and its realities.

Sponsored by Student Organizations and Leadership Programs/Cultural Awareness Programs

Sunday, Feb. 26

- The Langston Hughes Project

7:30 p.m.

Strauss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall

Ronald McCurdy, a professor of music at the Thornton School of Music, will present a multimedia display on Langston Hughes, including his life, his art and his times.

Sponsored by the Nebraska Arts Council, the UNO Department of Black Studies, the UNO Department of Music, SPO and the Goodrich Program

For more information, call 554.2711.

"Color Me Human" Diversity Week Begins Jan. 30

Students, faculty and staff at UNO will have an opportunity to learn about cultures other than their own this week during "Color Me Human" Diversity Week.

The fourth annual event, coordinated by the American Multicultural Student Agency (AMS), will feature a variety of presentations, performances and a luncheon.

The public is invited to attend the events, which will be held on the UNO campus. All activities are free, with the exception of the luncheon. The schedule is listed below.

Monday, Jan. 30

Cultural Organizations and Departments Fair

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Milo Bail Student Center (MBSC) Nebraska Room and Ballroom

Tuesday, Jan. 31

Poetry Open Mic

Featuring SPOWkun Word and NCNW

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

MBSC Nebraska Room

 

Wednesday, Feb. 1

Barbee Cain

Henna Art Demonstration

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MBSC Nebraska Room

Thursday, Feb. 2

Jesus "Chuy" Negrete, Latino Musician 

Noon to 1 p.m.

MBSC Nebraska Room 

This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Latino/Latin American Studies at UNO.

Friday, Feb. 3

Color Me Human Luncheon 

Noon to 1:15 p.m.

MBSC Ballroom  

This event will feature a multi-ethnic luncheon and a performance of "Dr. King's Dream" by Mixedblood Theater. Tickets are available in the MBSC Business Office, located on the second floor of the MBSC. They are $3 for UNO students, $5 for faculty and staff, and $7 for the general public.

AMS is a Student Government agency. For more information, contact Erin Cron, AMS adviser, at 554.2711.

ABC Breakfast to Feature Martin Luther King III Feb. 1

For nearly 20 years, Martin Luther King III, the second oldest child of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has been motivating audiences around the world with his insightful message of hope and civility. He will share his unique perspective on human rights and a nonviolent society Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Academy, Business and Community (ABC) Breakfast Speaker Series.

The event will be held at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, 72nd and Grover streets. The doors will open at 7 a.m. for a breakfast buffet. Tickets are $12.50 each and may be purchased by calling 554.2981.

A human rights advocate, community activist, political leader and popular speaker, King III currently serves as CEO and president of the King Center in Atlanta, Ga. He is dedicated to creating and implementing strategic nonviolent action to help rid the world of social, political and economic injustice. In addition, he has initiated several programs throughout the years that are designed to support and nurture young people.

The ABC Breakfast Speaker Series is celebrating its 31st season in 2005-06. It is one of the nation's longest running speaker series.

For more information, call 554.2981, or visit the Web at http://www.unomaha.edu/~abc/.

Spring Schedule Announced for GLBTQ Dialogues

Students, faculty and staff interested in making UNO a safe environment for members of the GLBTQ community are invited to participate in a series of campus dialogues this spring. The schedule is listed below.

Wednesday, Feb. 8

11 a.m. to noon

Milo Bail Student Center (MBSC) Gallery Room

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Noon to 1 p.m.

MBSC Council Room

Wednesday, March 22

11 a.m. to noon

MBSC Gallery Room

Thursday, April 13

Noon to 1 p.m.

MBSC Gallery Room

All those interested in attending are invited to bring their lunch. For more information, contact Sharon Ulmar at 554.2872.

New Criminal Justice Minor Approved

Faculty in the UNO Department of Criminal Justice have developed and approved a minor in criminal justice, effective with the spring 2006 term. 

The requirements to earn a minor in criminal justice consist of completing a minimum of 18 credit hours. The following classes are required:

- Survey of Criminal Justice (CJUS 1010); and

- A minimum of two of the following three courses totaling six credit hours:

Police and Society (CJUS 2030);

The Criminal Court System (CJUS 2110); and

Survey of Corrections (CJUS 2210).

A minimum of nine credit hours of 3000/4000 level criminal justice courses is also required.

In addition, a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required to enroll in any upper level (3000/4000) criminal justice course, and all nine credit hours of upper division criminal justice coursework must be taken in residence at UNO.

To declare the criminal justice minor, interested students should meet with their current academic adviser to check on applicability to their degree requirements, complete and sign the "Change of Academic Program" form and have it signed by the UNO Department of Criminal Justice, located in 208 Durham Science Center. 

For more information, contact Steve Culver, academic adviser in the UNO Department of Criminal Justice, at 554.2610.

2006 UNO Women of Color Award Recipients Announced

A musician, a director, a community activist, a librarian, a researcher and a student are the 2006 recipients of the UNO Women of Color (WOC) Awards.

The group will be honored at a luncheon Wednesday, March 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Central, 72nd and Grover streets.

UNO Chancellor Nancy Belck will be in attendance at the fourth annual luncheon to congratulate the nominees and winners. This year's theme is "Connections." The 2006 award winners are as follows:

- Geraldine Tyrance, musician, is the recipient of the Arts and Humanities Award;

- Terrie Jackson Miller, director of the minority economic development council, Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, is the recipient of the Business/Entrepreneurship Award;

- Athena Ramos, president of the Metro Omaha Tobacco Coalition, is the recipient of the Community Service Award;

- Debra Paris, librarian/media specialist at Benson High School, is the recipient of the Education Award;

- Dr. Oluwatoyin Asojo, research assistant professor, Eppley Research Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is the recipient of the Science and Technology Award;

- Georgianna Lee, a student at Creighton University, is the recipient of the Youth Leadership Award.

The luncheon speaker is Lisa See, author of "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan." In her fourth novel, See uncovers the mystery of nu shu, a writing that has been used as a form of communication for more than 1,000 years by Chinese women in a remote southern Hunan providence. The Organization of Chinese American Women named her the 2001 National Woman of the Year. Magda Peck, founding director of the University of Nebraska's Master in Public Health (MPH) program, will serve as the mistress of ceremonies.

The luncheon is open to the public, and tickets are $25 per person. Organizations can reserve tables of 10 for $250. The event is sponsored by UNO, ConAgra Foods Inc. and State Farm Insurance.

To access luncheon registration forms online or for more information about the event, visit the Web at http://www.unomaha.edu/woc/. The deadline for registrations is Monday, Feb. 20. For more information, call 554.2779.

Copies of "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" will be for sale at the luncheon.  They also will be available at The Bookworm, 8702 Pacific St.

UNO Forensics News

UNO traveled to Maryville, Mo., Jan. 14-15 to compete in the Midwest Mixer Forensics Invitational, two tournaments in one weekend hosted by Northwest Missouri State University and Doane College.

Individual results are listed below.

Jan. 14

Northwest Missouri State Bearcat Blowout

Sophomore Buey Ruet placed fourth in program oral interpretation and second in persuasive speaking. Junior Becky Boyer finished fifth in after-dinner speaking. Junior Teresa Oberdorfer finished seventh in program oral interpretation, and fourth in prose interpretation and dramatic interpretation.  Senior Channa Rench was seventh in extemporaneous speaking, sixth in program oral interpretation and was the tournament champion in after-dinner speaking. UNO placed behind Kansas State University and Doane College in the tournament sweepstakes.   

Jan. 15

Doane College Tiger Tundra

Buey Ruet was second in program oral interpretation and second in persuasive speaking. Ruet was also the top novice competitor in both events. Becky Boyer placed fourth in after-dinner speaking, and Teresa Oberdorfer finished fourth in program oral interpretation and second in prose interpretation. UNO placed fourth in the tournament sweepstakes. These placings, combined with others from earlier tournaments, qualify Rench to compete at the American Forensics Association National Individual Events Tournament hosted by the University of Florida later this spring. Rench is the second UNO student to qualify for the national tournament.

Up next, the team travels to Seward, Neb., to compete in the Sun and Sleet Invitational hosted by Concordia University and Azuza Pacific University.

Maverick Watch

Go Mavs! Support your Mavericks by attending their home events.

Students are admitted free to all home athletic games with a valid UNO ID and game-day ticket. The spouses, significant others and children of students also are admitted free. At the game, students must present a valid UNO ID to receive a ticket. Tickets will be available on the day of the game at each home event. For more information, call 554.MAVS (6287).

At home this week…

Friday, Feb. 3

- Tennis vs. Nebraska Wesleyan

Hanscom Park, 3200 Ed Creighton Ave.

6:30 p.m.

- Hockey vs. Lake Superior State

Qwest Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th St.

7:05 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 4

- Women's Basketball vs. Augustana

Sapp Fieldhouse

6 p.m.

- Hockey vs. Lake Superior State

Qwest Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th St.

7:05 p.m.

- Men's Basketball vs. Augustana

Sapp Fieldhouse

8 p.m.

For more information about UNO Athletics, visit the Web at http://gomavs.unomaha.edu/.

Hockey 101 to Benefit Women's Walk, Liz's Legacy

The UNO Department of Athletics will host its second "Hockey 101 – A Women's Guide to Hockey" Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Qwest Center Omaha. The event, a benefit for the Diet Pepsi/UNO Women's Walk and Liz's Legacy, will be held from 4:30 to 9 p.m.

"The women who attended last year had a tremendous time. The feedback the athletic department received practically demanded that we hold Hockey 101 again," said Deb Denbeck, associate athletic director at UNO.

The registration fee is $75 per person, which includes a buffet dinner with the Maverick hockey team and coaches, a long-sleeved Hockey 101 T-shirt, an informational Hockey 101 packet, the book Hockey 101 for Dummies by John Davidson and John Steinbreder, free parking and free admission to the UNO vs. Lake Superior State hockey game Feb. 3 or 4.

"Participants will get a real behind-the-scenes sense of what it's like to play Maverick hockey at the Qwest," Denbeck said. "They will be spending time on the ice, trying on the player's equipment and putting it to the test, and getting their photos taken with the players and coaches."

The Diet Pepsi/UNO Women's Walk, now in its 25th year, funds scholarships for female student athletes at UNO. Liz's Legacy, named after Omaha community leader Liz Karnes, funds the advancement of cancer research and care at the Eppley Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Hockey 101 participants must be at least 16 years of age. The topics from last year's event have been expanded to include:

- Special teams/power play and penalty kill;

- Offense and defensive patterns;

- Officiating and rule knowledge for all levels of hockey and all knowledge levels;

- Training and equipment; and

- Panel discussions on recruiting, life as a UNO hockey student-athlete, strategies and superstitions.

For more information or to register, contact Shirley Fey at 554.3422 or sfey@mail.unomaha.edu.

Klosterman Named National Coach of the Year

Don Klosterman, who guided the UNO soccer team to the national title in December, has been named the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Division II women's coach of the year. The announcement came at the NSCAA Awards Banquet in Philadelphia Jan. 20 as part of the group's annual convention.

Klosterman, the only coach the UNO soccer program has had in its seven years of existence, has led the team to five North Central Conference (NCC) championships and four straight trips to the final four. He has compiled a 124-26-4 record overall, a 47-9-1 NCC record and a mark of 13-3-1 in the NCAA tournament.

The St. Louis, Mo., native earned his master's degree from UNO in 1985 and is a 1974 graduate of Benedictine, where he also served as the men's head coach from 1979 to 1983. He was the Creighton University men's coach from 1984 to 1986 and was the head boys' soccer coach at Omaha's Millard South High School from 1987 to 1997. 

The Mavericks defeated Seattle Pacific in overtime, 2-1, for the national championship Dec. 3. UNO finished second in 2002 and third the following two years in the national tournament.

"We're awfully proud of Don and what he and his team were able to accomplish this year," said UNO athletic director David Herbster. "He is very deserving of the award, and I think it says a lot about the man who has literally built the soccer program here from the ground up."

Klosterman is the only NCAA II coach to have directed a team into the final four each of the past four years.

"We are very proud of Coach Klosterman and his many accomplishments," said associate athletic director Deb Denbeck. "He is an outstanding coach and individual, and is very well respected by his players, his peers, his colleagues and the Omaha community. I could not think of a better person to receive this outstanding award. Don has put our soccer program on the map since its infancy, and he has done it with mostly local players. He is truly a class act."

Latin and Tango Dance Lessons Begin Feb. 12

Campus Recreation and the Wellness Stampede are teaming up to offer Latin and Tango dance lessons this spring at UNO. All classes will be held in 230 Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Building. Openings are available on the following dates:

Sundays (Feb. 12, 19, 26 and March 5)

Latin – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Tango – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Class descriptions and price information are available by clicking on the following link:

http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2006/img/danceflyerspring0123.pdf

To register, stop by 100 HPER. For more information, call Campus Recreation at 554.2539.

Spring Archery/Golf Lab Hours Under Way

Campus Recreation announces its spring 2006 open archery and golf lab hours. The lab is located in 230 Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building. The schedule is as follows:

Tuesday

3 to 5 p.m.

Wednesday

3 to 5 p.m.

Friday

Noon to 2 p.m.

Open archery and golf lab hours will run through Friday, April 14. Equipment is available for checkout, or participants may bring their own. The lab is supervised for open practice only. Instruction is not available. The lab will be closed March 13-17 during spring break.

For more information, call 554.2539.

Six-Week Yoga Session Begins Jan. 30

Campus Recreation and the Wellness Stampede will offer a six-week Yoga session Jan. 30 through March 6.

Classes will be held Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in 230 Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Building. The cost is $15 for students; $20 for faculty, staff and activity cardholders; and $25 for non-activity cardholders.

The instructor will be Corrie Shumaker, a certified instructor with the Omaha Yoga and Bodywork Center. Shumaker's class will cover short, deep relaxation; warm-up exercises; formal Yoga postures; and deep relaxation.

Individuals may sign up in 100 HPER. For more information, call 554.2539.

SHS to Host "Go Red for Women Day" Feb. 3

Student Health Services (SHS) will host "Go Red for Women Day" Friday, Feb. 3, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Cholesterol and blood sugar testing will be available for $20, along with free blood pressure checks, goody bags and information on healthy living. A portion of the testing fee will be donated to the American Heart Association.

Student Health Services is located on the first floor of the Milo Bail Student Center. For more information, call 554.2374.

Chamber Orchestra to Present "Romance and Roses" Feb. 4

The UNO Chamber Orchestra will present  "Romance and Roses," a romantic evening of Viennese waltzes, Saturday, Feb. 4. The event will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Milo Bail Student Center Ballroom.

Tickets are $25 for individuals and $40 for couples, the proceeds of which will benefit the Friends of Heartland Philharmonic Orchestra Scholarship Fund.

Christopher Stanichar, an assistant professor of music at UNO, will conduct the program. An assortment of desserts and champagne is included in the ticket price. Attendees are encouraged to come early and learn to waltz from 7 to 7:30 p.m.

For tickets or more information, call 554.3427.