Skip to main content
University of Nebraska Omaha logo University of Nebraska Omaha
APPLY MY UNO DIRECTORY

Students Faculty Staff Community
University of Nebraska Omaha logo
College of Arts and Sciences
APPLY MY UNO DIRECTORY
Students Faculty Staff Community
  • About Us Backback to Main menu
    • About Us
    • Departments & Programs
    • News & Events
    • Dean's Office Staff
    • Faculty/Staff Resources
    • Organizational Chart
  • Academics Backback to Main menu
    • Undergraduate Programs
    • Graduate Programs
    • Love Your Major
    • Pre-Health
    • Pre-Law
    • Arts and Sciences Minors
    • Academic Advising
    • Academic Support
  • Admissions
  • Student Opportunities Backback to Main menu
    • Scholarships
    • Student Organizations
    • Internships
    • Study Abroad
  • Community Engagement Backback to Main menu
    • Community Engagement
    • College Centers
    • Conferences
    • Nature Preserves
    • Professional Services
    • Teacher Training
    • Youth Programs
  • Research Backback to Main menu
    • Research
    • Student Research Support
    • Social Science Research Commons
  • Support Us
  1. UNO
  2. College of Arts and Sciences
  3. CAS News
  4. 2024
  5. 10
  6. UNO Grad Returns to Share Passion and Power of Poetry

UNO Grad Returns to Share Passion and Power of Poetry

Britny Cordera will present this year’s Pearl Blizek Lecture in Religion and Art on Oct. 17.

  • published: 2024/10/15
  • contact: Annie Albin - College of Arts and Sciences
An image of Britny Cordera over a photo of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Britny Cordera.

To Britny Cordera, the four panels that make up a comic strip seem like the perfect place for poetry. The University of Nebraska Omaha alum, poet, and journalist will lead attendees through their own comic making journey on Oct. 17, 6:00 P.M., at the Pearl Blizek Lecture in Religion and Art at the Samuel Bak Museum.

In the presentation, “Comics, Poetry, and Self-Care: Creative Expression for Well-being,” Cordera will guide participants through the process of using comic poems as a therapeutic outlet. Based on previous curriculum Cordera developed with a friend and fellow comic artist, the event aims to inspire artistic expression for all. Whether they’re a novice at penning poetry and pictures – or a pro – attendees can expect to walk away from the lecture with new a new practice for their mental health toolkit.

“It's honestly for anybody that wants to learn about this form of expression of poetry and comics, and then also to learn another tool of self-care and self-expression,” said Cordera.

As a University of Nebraska Omaha student, Cordera double majored in creative writing and religious studies. Now, as she returns to Omaha to lead the Pearl Blizek Lecture, she’s bringing the new skills she’s gained back to the community that helped build her creative foundation.

During her undergraduate career, Cordera made a name for herself as the “Old Market Poet” as she provided poems to passersby with her trusty typewriter. Her typewriter poetry helped her bring the art form to new audiences, while also providing opportunities for her to strengthen her artistic skills.

Through her Old Market poetry, Cordera learned the importance of art accessibility. By providing space for participants to see the creation of prose right in front of them, art became more approachable and less daunting. It’s a concept that drives Cordera in her passion for poetry – and is something she hopes to bring to others on Oct. 17.

“It's an art form for the people,” Cordera said. “If you know how to use words... you can write the poem.”

News Sections

  • College of Arts and Sciences News Center
  • UNO News Center
  • Maverick Daily
  • The Bullseye
  • Campus Events

Featured

  • From On-Campus in 1971 to Online in 2025: Ben Simmons's UNO Experience
  • A Round of Applause: CAS Student Award Winners for Spring 2025
  • Deja Harris Found More Than Just a Major — She Found a Mission
  • Following Family Footsteps: Second-Generation Maverick Crosses the Finish Line at Commencement

Most Viewed

  • Four College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Receive Weitz Innovation and Excellence Fund Awards
  • UNO Researchers Protect the Role Bats Play in Nebraska’s Ecosystem
  • UNO James Madison Fellow Inspires Next Generation of Civic Leaders in the Classroom

About the College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

Contact Us
  • 220 Arts & Sciences Hall
  • College Advising Office
Social media
College Resources
  • For Faculty and Staff
  • Math-Science Learning Center
  • The Writing Center
Arts and Sciences Hall building with large white columns in front of a pink and orange sunset.

Next Steps

  • Visit UNO
  • Request Information
  • Apply for Admission
  • The UNO Advantage
  • Our City (Omaha)

Just For You

  • Future Students
  • Current Students
  • Work at UNO
  • Faculty and Staff
  • A-Z List

Popular Services and Resources

  • my.unomaha.edu
  • Academic Calendar
  • Campus Buildings & Maps
  • Library
  • Pay Your Bill
  • Course Catalogs
  • Internships & Career Development
  • The Maverick Store
  • MavCARD Services
  • Military-Connected Resource Center
  • Speech Center
  • Writing Center
  • Human Resources
  • Center for Faculty Excellence

Affiliates

  • University of Nebraska System
  • NU Foundation
  • Buffett Early Childhood Institute
  • Daugherty Water for Food Institute
  • National Strategic Research Institute
  • Peter Kiewit Institute
  • Rural Prosperity Nebraska
  1. University Policies
  2. Privacy Statement
  3. Accessibility
  1. 402.554.2800

University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska Omaha, 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, 68182
  • ©  
  • Emergency Information Alert
  • MavsReport

Social Media


Omaha Skyline

Our Campus. Otherwise Known as Omaha.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.