Student Involvement

Even if you're not a major, our student organizations and opportunities for involvement offer real-world experience, professional development, performance, and the chance to meet like-minded peers.

Below are just some opportunities for students.

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.

For more information, contact Joseph Pankowski jpankowski@unomaha.edu

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. T

he 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 Jodeane Newcomb Brownlee jbrownlee@unomaha.edu

National Broadcasting Society

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

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 in finding internships and jobs, attend 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 Robyn Blakeman rblakeman@unomaha.edu

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, contact Joshua Kearney jskearney@unomaha.edu

The Maverick Machine

The Maverick Machine is the UNO Pep Band that plays for UNO volleyball and basketball games as well as for our nationally ranked hockey team. Auditions take place the week of Labor Day in the fall semester. The Maverick Machine rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 8:00-9:30 PM in the Strauss Music Building room 109. All full members of the Maverick Machine receive a $500 stipend for their efforts.

For more information, contact Joshua Kearney jskearney@unomaha.edu

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, contact Joshua Kearney jskearney@unomaha.edu

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, contact Pete Madsen petermadsen@unomaha.edu

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, contact Richard Carrillo richardcarrillo@unomaha.edu

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, contact Richard Carrillo richardcarrillo@unomaha.edu

UNO offers both audition and non-auditioned ensembles

Speech Communication

MavForensics

MavForensics
 is UNO’s award-winning competitive speech program. Consistently ranked in the top 10 nationally the past several 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, contact Amanda VonGoodrich agoodrich@unomaha.edu

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.

Theatre

UNO Theatre productions

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

Any UNO student can audition for roles in a variety of productions which take place during the academic year, There are also opportunities for students to participate in off-stage positions such as lighting, scenic design or costuming

For more information, visit UNO Theatre Productions

Writer’s Workshop

13th Floor Magazine

A product of UNO’s Writer’s Workshop, 13^th 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, contact Lisa Fay Coutley lcoutley@unomaha.edu

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