College of Arts and Sciences News

Sunday, May 15, 2022

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Melanie Bloom Named CAS Interim Dean

Melanie Bloom, Ph.D., has been named interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) effective June 1, 2022, and will be the first woman to lead the college as dean. Bloom replaces David Boocker, Ph.D., who has served as dean since 2008.

Arts and Sciences Dean Boocker to Step Down

After 14 years leading UNO's oldest and largest college, Dean David Boocker, Ph.D., will be stepping down at the end of the Spring 2022 semester.

Charting a Path: From 'Omaha 54' to 50 Years of Black Studies

A peaceful protest in 1969, organized by Black students seeking equal treatment, helped set the stage for five decades of Black Studies at UNO. Despite being one of the oldest departments of its kind in the U.S., the story of UNO's Department of Black Studies is just beginning.

Math and Meaning: Students Make Data Visualization Projects for Non-Profits

UNO instructor Becky Brusky teamed with the Service Learning Academy to help students become more confident in their math skills while supporting Omaha non-profit organizations.

News

Access the Experts: Jody Neathery-Castro

In this installment, Neathery-Castro answers: "Why should Americans care about the Russian attack on Ukraine?"

Access the Experts: Austin Doctor

In this installment, Doctor answers: “What does the war in Ukraine tell us about the nature of modern warfare?”

Access the Experts: Farrah Grant

In this installment, Grant answers: “What are small steps I can take to preserve our environment that don't disrupt my everyday life?”

Upcoming Events

You Belong Here: International Faculty & Student Experiences at UNO

Join us for a panel discussion exploring international faculty & student experiences at UNO; April 15.

2022 John Trudell Lecture

Join us for the 2022 John Trudell Lecture which will include a performance by Audiopharmacy, a Bay Area music group; April 21.

JNS Theater for Social Change Returns to UNO

Short plays on healthcare themes written by students in the "Writing about Sickness and Health" course will be performed live; April 27.

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