Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center News

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Featured

Curious People: Using the Theory of Synectics to Make Meaningful Connections

Are you curious about making meaningful connections? Find out how LaTrina Hall, Ph.D., uses Synectics to connect with others, Jan. 27.

Nebraska 2020 Critical Issues Forum Series

The Nebraska 2020 Critical Issues Forum Series continues as we explore hard-hitting, real-world issues in our community and state. This article gives you access to all of the series information.

Research and Evaluation Ethics for Social Workers

Learn about and engage with the various ethical concerns that arise in research and evaluation, both in general as well as in the social work research setting; Jan. 29.

Adult Series: Discussion on Aging and IDD

The Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands (DSA) and the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) invite you to learn about housing resources for adults over 21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Jan. 28, 2020.

Extras

Kids Count in Nebraska | 2019 Report Release

Join Voices for Children in Nebraska as we celebrate the release of the 27th edition of the Kids Count in Nebraska Report., Jan. 29, 2020.

Curious People, The Value of Play Across the Lifespan

An expert in the field of play and education, Deb Wisneski, Ph.D., is here to tell us about the importance of play (fun) and its importance throughout life, Feb. 20, 2020.

Islam, Authoritarianism, and Underdevelopment: A Global and Historical Comparison

The UNO Islamic Studies Program and the Schwalb Center for Israel and Jewish Studies welcome Ahmet Kuru, Ph.D. as he leads a discussion on his most recent book “Islam, Authoritarianism, and Underdevelopment: A Global and Historical Comparison,” (Cambridge University Press, 2019), Feb. 13, 2020.

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Contact Us

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Robyn Loos
Special Projects Associate

Email: rloos@unomaha.edu
Phone: 402.554.2173

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