Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center News

Saturday, July 04, 2020

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CEC Operations and Events Updates

The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) is actively monitoring the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and is in a remote teaching and learning mode. Here are some important updates about events in the UNO CEC, and how to connect with staff.

Maverick Philanthropy Initiative, a Service Learning Highlight

Learn how the Maverick Philanthropy Initiative allowed UNO Public Speaking Fundamentals students to participate firsthand in building community capacity through advocacy this spring.

Curious People Special Edition Webinar: COVID-19 and the Year Ahead

Didn't get a chance to attend our special edition Zoom webinar featuring UNO and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.? Check out the recording here.

UNO Libraries Archives & Special Collections Joins Community Effort to Document the Pandemic

Several local museums and libraries, including the Archives and Special Collections in Criss Library at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), are working to document how the pandemic is affecting the lives of Nebraskans.

Extras

Service Learning Showcase, a Service Learning Highlight

Learn how the Service Learning Showcase provided a deeper insight into how service learning has made a difference in people’s learning experience and advanced community-building efforts.

Omaha Redlining Tour: a Service Learning Highlight

Learn how faculty member Stuart Bernstein implemented an innovative online tool to recreate a tour in North Omaha.

Maverick Food Pantry Operations Update

The Maverick Food Pantry remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting the dietary and personal hygiene needs of students, faculty, and staff at UNO and UNMC.

The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) is actively monitoring the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). In response, the UNO CEC is temporarily operating under a locked-door policy. Find more information and updates about the CEC on our website.

Contact Us

If you are sponsoring a special or public event happening in the CEC or would like to share a news tip or story please let us know.

Robyn Loos
Special Projects Associate

Email: rloos@unomaha.edu
Phone: 402.554.2173

Unless otherwise clearly stated, any views or opinions expressed as part of events at the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC) should not be viewed as endorsements by the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and do not reflect the official position of UNO or the University of Nebraska system. Please also be aware, the responsibility for any changes to events held at the CEC, including cancellation, lie solely with the event organizer and not UNO or the CEC.