College of Public Affairs and Community Service News

Monday, August 10, 2020

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Online Data Dashboard Shows COVID-19 Impact on Local Economy, Workers

The Dashboard, a project of UNO's Center for Public Affairs Research, provides data visualizations and key insights on the state’s economic health through the COVID-19 pandemic and into recovery.

CPACS Introduces Diverse Group of New Faculty

The College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) is proud to announce new faculty hires this fall.

Successful Virtual Space Camp Launched Amid Social Distancing

A new initiative from NASA Nebraska Space Grant + EPSCoR launches in light of social distancing.

Theatre Enthusiast and Division of Continuing Studies Alumna Named Recipient of the CPACS Alumni Award

An impressive Omaha community leader who also doubles as an actor, director, and alumna of the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) was named this year’s recipient of the CPACS Alumni Award.

CPACS Report

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Gains News Coverage in Wake of National Protests

Faculty experts within the UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice have gained national exposure on policing in response to national protests.

Goodrich Scholar, Community Leader Named Recipient of the CPACS Alumni Award

Aileen Warren, Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources at UNO and UNMC, Goodrich Scholar and Omaha community leader has received the 2020 CPACS Alumni Award.

UNO School of Public Administration Announces New Partnership with NextGen Service

The new partnership aims to expand public service learning experiences for undergraduate students.

Extras

2019-2020 CPACS Annual Report Now Live

Catch the highlights from another successful year within the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service.

Two Outstanding Gerontology Alumnae Receive CPACS Alumni Award

Two outstanding alumnae of the Department of Gerontology are recipients of this year’s CPACS Alumni Award: Marcia Adler and Esther Okamkpa.

UNO Aviation’s Lutte Named to FAA Women in Aviation Advisory Board

Becky Lutte, PhD, associate professor within the Aviation Institute at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, is among 30 industry professionals and experts named by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao to the newly formed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB).

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Megan Nelson, CPACS Communications Specialist
megnelson@unomaha.edu • 402.554.2276

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