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Sunday, December 05, 2021

Adrian Dowell Named UNO Vice Chancellor of Athletics

The University of Nebraska at Omaha announced today that Adrian Dowell will serve as its next vice chancellor of athletics.

UNO Chief Diversity Officer Updates

A search committee made up of cross-campus and community representatives are currently reviewing applicants to fill this important role.

COVID-19 Recommendations and FAQ

Upon review of evolving public health realities and recommendations, and in consultation with UNO leaders and health experts, we are providing updated COVID-19 guidance and reminders aimed at keeping our campus safe and healthy as we begin the new academic year.

Help Shape UNO's Future

This November, you will have the opportunity to attend one of several small-group brainstorming sessions where UNO students, faculty, staff, and community partners will provide insights to guide our campus' strategic direction.

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Top Three Things to Know

Get caught up and prepared for the week with these important news items.

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Parking and Transportation Updates: Holiday Updates

Be prepared and informed about permits, shuttle routes, and more as we approach the holiday closedown; Dec. 23 - 31.

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Hanna Wanzenried Solberg Earns Board of Regents KUDOS Award

Wanzenried Solberg, an academic advisor in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, was recognized for her inclusivity, support of students during COVID, and engagement with important campus-wide initiatives.

Upcoming Changes to Library Collections, Services and Resources

Find information regarding changes to the UNO Libraries collections, services, and resources on this page.

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International Travel Restrictions Updated

New travel guidance has been issued for international travel; effective Dec. 6, 2021.

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Campus Listening Sessions with Chancellor Li

UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, wants to hear from you. Make your voice heard during an upcoming campus listening session. The next session takes place on Dec. 9.

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Students across 3 faculty members’ courses participated to help the local organization, TAGG, increase philanthropy in the Omaha community

UNO CBA students collaborate with local businesses and inspire them to partner with TAGG’s platform, empowering the Omaha community to give back. More projects like these can be found in the Community Engagement Partnership Initiative

Mastorakis' research could lead to improvements in processing speed for devices like the Microsoft Hololens, seen in use here by a student and researcher navigating its menus.

New Research Aims to Speed Up Augmented Reality, Data Processing

Next generation devices and technologies can push the limits of data and bandwidth. A researcher at UNO is working to find ways to speed up the process.

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UNO Education Abroad is Hiring Peer Advisors for Spring 2022

Join UNO Education Abroad's dedicated team and help your fellow Mavericks access the world.

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Don't Forget to File Your FAFSA

The 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now live.

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Maverick Musician: Aida Soria

UNO Senior Aida Soria shares her story of success and her dreams as a passionate young music educator through financial hardship with the help of scholarships.

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School of the Arts Faculty Advisors

Anthony Flott

Anthony Flott Named Executive Director of UNO Alumni Association

Flott had served as interim executive director since March 2021.

Sharmila Seyyid, an Artist Protection Fund Fellow, will be working with UNO's English department and Women and Gender Studies program while continuing her writing and international social justice work.

UNO Welcomes Sri Lankan Journalist, Activist Through Artist Protection Fund

A Sri Lankan journalist, poet, and writer under threat of persecution and violence in her home country will continue her passionate work in a safer environment at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO).

Professor Tara Richards

Access the Experts: Tara Richards

In this installment, Richards answers: "Has the Violence Against Women Act worked in protecting women?"

Christine Billings, Director of the DCS; Earl Buford, President of CAEL; Katie Sup Rezac, Assistant Director of Academic Advising in DCS.

DCS Receives 2021 Adult Learner Impact Award

UNO's Division of Continuing Studies has been recognized by the Council of Adult and Experiential Learning for its outstanding program and services for adult and contemporary learners.

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UNO Bookstore Updates: 2022 Textbooks, Fall Buyback and Rental Returns

3-Week January Session and Spring 2022 Textbooks will go on sale Dec. 13. The textbook department will be available for assistance. Buyback and rental returns have returned to traditional operations – be sure to get the best prices on books during Prep and Finals Weeks!

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Upcoming STEM TRAIL Center Events

Learn more about how to participate in Fall 2021 programming hosted by UNO's STEM TRAIL Center.

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Faculty, Staff Appreciation Event: Lauritzen Gardens 'Merry and Bright' Show

UNO faculty and staff, as well as their immediate families, are invited to attend Lauritzen Gardens' "Merry and Bright" showcase at no cost; event runs Dec. 18 - Jan. 3.

Ramón Guerra to Compete in Jeopardy Professors Tournament

Ramón Guerra, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of English, will compete in the Jeopardy Professors Tournament episode airing on December 9, 2021.

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A Month of Thanks: Donating Crisis Leave

Sometimes employees don't have enough paid leave accumulated to use in the event of a crisis. You can support your colleagues through donating any extra time you have to UNO's Crisis Leave Sharing Program.

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H&K Pool Re-Opens, Features Upgrades

Following a months-long renovation project, the Health and Kinesiology (H&K) pool is back open for use.

Extended Hours for Study Days and Finals Week Fall 2021

Criss Library will have extended hours for study days and finals week from Thursday, December 9 through Wednesday, December 15.

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Presidential Graduate Fellowships Awarded to Two Mavericks

University of Nebraska System President Ted Carter has announced the recipients of the 2021-2022 Presidential Graduate Fellowships.

Dr. Derrick Fox Wins 2021 Bryan R. Johnson Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Derrick Fox from the UNO School of Music Vocal Area has been honored with the 2021 Bryan R. Johnson Distinguished Service Award for his work in the fields of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion for the Nebraska Music Educators Association.

Community Organizations Can Now Apply for Space

The CEC's application for collaborative office space is currently closed. For information about future open applications, please visit CEC.UNOMAHA.EDU/contact.

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Auxiliary Services Job Fair

You can sign up to interview with the managers of the UNO Child Care Center or UNO Food Services; Dec. 1 or Dec. 7.

How do U.S. law enforcement agencies screen for insider threats?

NCITE won a $136,000 federal grant to help law enforcement agencies identify insider threats.

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Access the Experts: Brian Ricks

In this installment, Ricks answers the question: "Is there a way to predict how crowds move?"

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Flag Lowering for Clifford Jones

The UNO flag will be lowered on Tuesday, Nov. 23, in memory of Jones, a UNO retiree, who passed away on Saturday, Sep. 25, 2021, at the age of 75.

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Maverick Food Pantry Providing "Boxes for Break"

UNO students, faculty, and staff can request this box of seasonal comfort food; the form is open until Noon on Nov. 22.

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UNO Earns 2021 Heart Association Workplace Award

The campus received a Bronze Award as one of the American Heart Association's healthiest workplaces based on seven different categories of organizational best practices.

Sadie Limback (#10) led the way with 14 kills, 13 digs, and four blocks in UNO's 3-0 sweep over Oral Roberts on Thursday to clinch the Summit League regular season title.

Maverick Volleyball Earns First-Ever Regular Season Conference Title

Following its first regular-season Summit League title, UNO volleyball will be the number one seed at the Summit League Volleyball Championships; Nov. 25-27

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UNO Academic Advising Council Names Katie Larson Advisor of the Month

Larson was nominated by her peers for his dedication to student success.

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NU System and DHS Partner to Grow Nation’s Homeland Security Workforce

This new partnership agreement is aimed at growing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) workforce in key areas related to national security and other pertinent homeland security missions.

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How to Make Use of the UNO Wellness Center

Mavericks have access to a variety of services, and membership options, through UNO Wellness Center, which offers programs and services from Campus Recreation, the Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center, and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).

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Access the Experts: Wei Wang Rowe

In this installment, Rowe answers: "Are banks still a good place to put money?"

Maverick Passport Project recipients pose in front of various international backgrounds holding a cardboard cut out of a passport. In the middle of the photos is a illustration of Durango flying a plane.

UNO Hosts First 'Passport Days' as Part of the Maverick Passport Project

This fall semester, UNO Education Abroad held the first ever Passport Days, supporting 39 of the 73 students receiving their first U.S. Passport through the Maverick Passport Project. Read on to learn more about the event and hear directly from students about their enthusiasm at being selected for the program, and for details on how to apply for the 18 remaining awards.

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STEM TRAIL Center and Service Learning Academy: Writing Workshops Series

Three half-day writing workshops on developing manuscripts focused on showcasing data from service-learning teaching or research to wider audiences; indicate interest by Nov. 30.

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CEHHS Team Joins Forces with Community Members to Launch Omaha Urban Thinkscape Project

A CEHHS team recently joined forces with community members to launch Omaha Urban Thinkscapes, a project that will transform two public spaces into opportunities for learning through scientifically- and artistically-conceived play installations.

Living Library Call for Proposals

UNO Libraries and UNMC's McGoogan Library are looking for new books to fill the Living Library events on Thursday, March 24, and Thursday, April 7.

Adrian Dowell

Adrian Dowell Named UNO Vice Chancellor of Athletics

The University of Nebraska at Omaha announced today that Adrian Dowell will serve as its next vice chancellor of athletics.

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A Month of Thanks: Re-Imagining U

Give yourself the gift of professional development this month. UNO employees can register for courses through Re-Imagining U, a collaborative employee training and development program between UNO and UNMC.

UNO Awarded Gold Seal for Excellent Student Voter Engagement

Students at UNO are being recognized for exceptional political engagement, greatly surpassing college students' national average voting participation rate.

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UNO on Spotify: Cozy Fall Vibes

Enjoy the "Cozy Fall Vibes" playlist curated by UNO student Eva Burklund.

Recounting Black Omaha History through Family Archives: Faculty Family Histories — Antiques Roadshow-Style

Four UNO faculty members discussed Black Omaha history via their family archives as part of a series of virtual events marking the 50th anniversary of the Department of Black Studies at UNO; Nov. 30.

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Stay Protected From Email Scams

The UNO Department of Public Safety and Information Technology Services says to be on alert for potential email-based scams making the rounds.

Allison Johnson celebrates her Employee of the Month award with children from the UNO Child Care Center.

UNO Names Allison Johnson Employee of the Month

Johnson, lead transition teacher for the UNO Child Care Center, was nominated for her communication skills; how she cares for the Center's children and their parents; as well as fostering a safe and nurturing environment.

Blair High School Senior Awarded 'Maverick in the Making' Scholarship

The Maverick in the Making Scholarship recognizes high school seniors like Kolton Hammer who make a difference in their communities, go against the grain, and explore without the fear of failing.

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MOVCENTR E-Newsletter | November 2021

The newsletter features stories from the Junior Investigators, the Pilot Project Awardees, the Research Cores, and COBRE collaborators.

Drew Griess, Mahadevan Subramaniam, Vidya Bommanapally, Parvathi Chundi and Abhishek Parakh

IS&T Faculty, Students Develop Next-Generation Workforce 'Network'

Quantum computing and quantum cryptography are revolutionary technologies with the potential for worldwide impact. The key to unlocking our nation's quantum workforce? It already exists on the UNO campus.

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UNO's SPA Takes 1st Place during Voinovich Public Innovation Challenge

The UNO School of Public Administration and the NextGen Leadership Corps initiative wins this year’s Voinovich Public Innovation Challenge.

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Chancellor Li: Investing in Veterans Means Investing in Nebraska’s Future

As Nebraska’s urban university, it is the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s duty to meet our state’s workforce needs and be an engine for growth. Our military and veteran students at UNO are a vital part of the equation toward a stronger Omaha and a stronger Nebraska.

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International Education Week 2021

Join UNO's International Programs to celebrate International Education Week (IEW) this November. Events throughout the week highlight UNO's global community and ways to experience international education in Omaha. Register for a lecture, visit the Global Marketplace, see faraway places through live virtual tours, and connect locally at Refugee Day.

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Access the Experts: Chris Decker

In this installment, Decker answers: "What are the causes of the great resignation?"

2021 BigIdea! Pitch contest

The Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Franchising (CIEF) wrapped up the 12th annual BigIdea! Pitch Contest on October 12th. The contest had a preliminary and final round that brought together students of various majors from the University of Nebraska Omaha. The students pitched their innovative and original business ideas to receive funding. Students were given 90 seconds to pitch their idea followed by a short Q & A from the panel of judges.

Jim Kamm (left) and Steven Kerrigan (right).

Chancellor Li Announces UNO Business and Finance, Human Resources Updates

Jim Kamm will serve as interim vice chancellor for Business and Finance, and OPPD’s Steven Kerrigan will lead UNO Human Resources.

New Online Graduate Certificate Launched in Teaching Spanish to Heritage/Bilingual Learners

UNO’s Department of Foreign Languages and Literature is excited to announce the launch of our online graduate certificate in Teaching Spanish to Heritage/Bilingual Learners.

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Proposed New Policy: Inclement Weather

A proposed new policy that specifies campus-specific guidance during weather-related impacts to operations is open for review and comment; until Dec. 9.

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UNO's Commitment to Honoring, Supporting Veterans

UNO is a proud supporter of our service members in the armed forces, with a commitment to being one of the nation's best universities for military-affiliated and veteran students.

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Wellness, Safety Tips for Shorter Days, Colder Temps

As shorter days and colder weather arrives, here are some important safety and wellness reminders for the campus community to be aware of. Here are a few tips from UNO Public Safety and UNO Counseling and Psychological Services.

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