Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center

Collaboration begins here.

  • K-12 and UNO educators can sign-up to join the growing cohort of experts in service-learning instruction at the 10th Service Learning Seminar, July 9-13. Learn more

  • School wellness is important to ensuring academic outcomes. You're invited to the Partners for Healthy Schools meeting, July 10. Learn more

  • Our rain garden represents the best of community partnerships and campus faculty, staff, and student engagement while creating a beautiful biodiverse habitat for butterflies and people. Learn more

  • Shakespeare on the Green returns for its 32nd season with "Much Ado About Nothing" and "King John;" June 21 - July 8. Learn more

Welcome to the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center!

The Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC) is a one-of-a-kind place, designed to combine great ideas and organizations with the boundless energy of the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) campus. Every day, in our meeting rooms, hallways, and building partner offices, people build mutually beneficial collaborations and find creative ways to make a difference in our community.

Search for Available CEC Meeting Spaces
1. Visit UNO's Calendar
2. Select 'Filter'
3. Select 'Community Engagement Center'
4. Select your dates
5. Complete our reservation request form

 

Jess' Resource Center
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The Union Pacific Atrium is a special place to honor the legacy of Jessica Lutton Bedient, who was best known for her passion for helping others in her community and around the world.

Jess joined the University of Nebraska Foundation in 2008, and in 2010, she lost her life in a car accident.

Read more about Jess' extraordinary life and commitment to the community.