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Get involved beyond the classroom.

As a CFAM student, you’re encouraged to explore the creative possibilities in yourself.

What you learn will provide you with valuable experiences in communication and the arts on campus, in the Omaha metro and around the world. Our student organizations and opportunities for involvement offer real-world experience, professional development, performance, and the chance to meet like-minded peers.

Explore the areas below for student organizations which may interest you:

Art & Art History

AIGA UNO

AIGA UNO is a partnership between Art & Art History's concentration in graphic design and the UNO student chapter of AIGA, the national professional association for design. As an AIGA "Design for Good" initiative, AIGA UNO's volunteer designers work with on-and off-campus clients to make a better-designed world. We’re committed to advancing design as a process that has the potential to craft social value through meaningful design and communication.

Broadcasting

MavRadio

MavRadio is the only student-run station operating in the Omaha metro area. Broadcasting from the UNO campus, MavRadio strives to enrich the UNO and Omaha communities by engaging, informing and entertaining. The station also serves as a learning lab for our broadcasting students, helping them gain real-world experience to help them launch journalism or broadcasting careers.

Listen online at MavRadio.fm or on-air at 90.7 HD-2. For more information, contact professor Jodeane Brownlee


National Broadcasting Society

In the National Broadcasting Society, students learn more about the industry and available careers and get to know area professionals.

For more information, contact faculty member Chris Allen

In the studio at MavRadio

Journalism


MaverickPRSA

MaverickPR is UNO’s chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Members can network with community professionals for key contacts in finding internships and jobs, take part in professional development events, participate in state and national PR competitions, and take part in service projects in the community. Our award-winning chapter also offers members the opportunity to apply for national scholarships and internship opportunities.

For more information, contact professor Karen Weber


Music - Instrumental

Symphonic Wind Ensemble

As UNO’s premier concert band, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble has a reputation throughout the country for its exceptional performances of traditional and contemporary wind literature. Comprised of some of the most outstanding musicians on campus, the ensemble performs an average of five concerts a year, including the annual Honor Band Festival. Auditions are required for this ensemble.

For more information, please contact director of bands Karen Fannin


The MarchingMavs

The MarchingMavs perform at regional marching band festivals and local university functions. There is no audition required.


University Band

The University Band 
is designed to meet the needs of players who wish to continue their band experience. A non-auditioned ensemble open to all UNO students, faculty and staff, the group performs a December concert and two concerts during the spring semester.

For more information, please contact professor Joshua Kearney


Jazz Ensembles

The award-winning UNO Jazz Ensembles continue to receive acclaim for their outstanding musical performances. In addition to hosting the UNO Great Plains Jazz Festival, the groups compete at nationally recognized competitions, including the University of Northern Colorado and Wichita Jazz Festivals. Jazz Ensemble membership is open to all students through an audition. Jazz Band membership is open to all students with no audition required. An active Jazz Combo program is also available to all students.

For more information, please contact professor Peter Madsen

Marching Mavs

The Marching Mavs playing with Billy McGuigan at Midtown Crossing

Music - Vocal

Concert Choir

The Concert Choir is UNO’s large auditioned choral ensemble, consisting of 55-60 singers. In addition to campus and local performances, the group has performed at Carnegie Hall and made several international tours. All majors are welcome; open auditions are held each fall.

For more information, please contact Derrick Fox


University Choir

The University Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble open to all UNO students, faculty and staff. The 60+ singers involved in this group perform hallmark choral works such as “Gloria” by Vivaldi and Handel’s “Messiah.” The organization is designed for student singers who wish to continue their choral experience and encourages collaboration with other Omaha arts groups. The choir performs two concerts a semester.

For more information, please contact Derrick Fox

UNO offers both audition and non-auditioned ensembles

Speech Communication

MavForensics

MavForensics
 is UNO’s award-winning competitive speech program. Ranked in the top 10 nationally the past five years, MavForensics competes in tournaments throughout the Midwest and United States. The organization helps members develop research, critical thinking, public speaking and performance skills.

For more information, please contact forensics coach Amanda VonGoodrich


Membership in the American Society of Training and Development

Membership in the American Society of Training and Development
 fosters an understanding of careers in training and development. Students benefit from a network of contacts, including trainers and companies, as they begin their job search.

For more information, please contact faculty member Karen Weber

Theatre

UNO Theatre productions

The mission of UNO Theatre is to let you unleash your creative spirit!

Students audition for roles in a variety of productions which take place during the academic year, and may also gain theatre experience in other related positions.

For more information, visit the UNO Theatre Productions

Writer’s Workshop

13th Floor Magazine

A product of UNO’s Writer’s Workshop, 13th Floor Magazine showcases the best in student prose, poetry, and visuals. Work accepted includes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, micro-fiction, novella, personal essays, comics, drama, painting, photography, transcripts, and epic poems.

For more information, please contact professor Lisa Fay Coutley


The Crop

UNO's student writing organization The Crop hosts open workshops for creative writers of every department and major, and is a valuable networking tool for writers within the university and the community. The organization meets for workshops and readings at local coffee shops, parks, art galleries, and other venues.

13th Floor Magazine accepts submissions created with various kinds of media

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