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Thursday, April 09, 2020

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQ and Campus Information

Questions about how COVID-19 is impacting campus? You're not alone.

Grant Funds UNO Research into Nebraska’s Missing and Murdered Native Women and Children

Researchers from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) are working alongside law enforcement and the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs to bridge gaps in reporting for missing and murdered Native American women and children in Nebraska.

Alumni Virtual Lunch and Learn

Thank you to those who participated in our first Alumni Virtual Lunch & Learn with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., discussing the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us for the next event on April 14.

World-Renowned Maestro Joins UNO School of Music

Miguel Harth-Bedoya will join the UNO School of Music as Director of Orchestral Studies beginning in August 2020.

Watch and Listen

Special Edition Maverick Minute: Coronavirus Preparedness with Shelly Schwedhelm and Jane Meza

As novel coronavirus (COVID19) continues to spread overseas, UNO and UNMC officials are hard at work keeping both communities healthy and informed at home and abroad.

The Maverick Minute | Community Engagement Credentials

Barbara Pickering, a professor in the School of Communication, discusses designating community engagement on students' transcripts with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

The Maverick Minute | Meet Sacha Kopp

During a social visit to Omaha, incoming Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Sacha Kopp, Ph.D., stopped by the UNO Television studio to record a Maverick Minute with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

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Chancellor Gold Answers Campus-Related COVID-19 Questions

As the UNO and UNMC campuses work to respond to the crisis, Chancellor Jeffrey Gold, M.D., is fielding questions from faculty, staff, and students, as they arise.

Ombuds Services Names New Director

Connie Schaffer, Ed.D., will be succeeding previous Ombuds Director Shereen Bingham, Ph.D., as she is set to retire.

In A Time of Uncertainty, Look to the Arts

Some may find it hard to believe that art, music and writing can improve your mood and clear your mind, but this is where Medical Humanities comes into play.

Parking & Shuttle Bus Schedule | Through May 18

Update: Shuttle services have been suspended until further notice as non-essential employees are asked not to come to campus.

ACDC Offering Career Focused Webinars

Looking for jobs while at home? Have a virtual interview scheduled? ACDC is offering webinars that focus on career topics and tips available while you're home.

MavRadio, Omaha News Earn 11 Eric Sevareid Awards

Each year, awards are presented to the best work done by broadcast news operations and journalists working in small, medium and large markets in our six-state region on radio, television and online.

University of Nebraska: Stay-At-Home Announcement

In an email to faculty and staff on April 7, University of Nebraska President Ted Carter urged employees to help "flatten the curve," and announced changes to campus operations across the system.

A New Way to Show Your #MavSpirit on Facebook

Add the "Maverick Strong" frame to your profile picture to share your #MavSpirit and support fellow Mavericks.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQ and Campus Information

Questions about how COVID-19 is impacting campus? You're not alone.

College Prep and Family Learning, a Service Learning Highlight

Learn how students in College Prep and Family Learning are continuing to build and maintain relationships with families in South Omaha! The UNO Service Learning Academy (SLA) is working with UNO faculty, preschool through 12th grade (P-12) teachers, and community partners to creatively adapt service learning projects to remote learning. Service learning projects will be highlighted throughout the remote learning phase.

Remembering Donald Grandgenett

Grandgenett, a retired professor within the College of Education, has recently passed away.

Remember Rochester Hill

Rochester Hill, a retired supply control clerk in custodial services, has recently passed away.

Maverick Mindfulness: How Thoughts Can Lead to Anxiety

Nate Bock, assistant director of Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), explains how thoughts can lead to anxiety and he gives tips on how to deal with thoughts that are spiraling out of control.

CBA Faculty in the News

Grant Funds UNO Research into Nebraska’s Missing and Murdered Native Women and Children

Alumni Virtual Lunch and Learn

Thank you to those who participated in our first Alumni Virtual Lunch & Learn with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., discussing the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us for the next event on April 14.

CAPS Offering Virtual Support Hours

CAPS invites students to open, virtual support hours for resilience tips and answer questions on managing change and stress during this transition to distance education; April 13.

Katie Hansen Named 2020 Academic Advisor of the Year

Katie's nominators describe her as someone who exudes exceptional service, leadership and accomplishment.

2020-2021 Student Government Election April 8

Want to be a voice for the UNO student body? Vote on April 8.

Alison Raszler, UNO CBA Senior, Wins Collegiate of the Year from Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity

Raszler earned the highest fraternity honor bestowed upon a member of Delta Sigma Pi for her scholastic aptitude, leadership, and involvement.

CANCELED | 2020 Shakespeare on the Green

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, on- and off-campus university sponsored events that involve more than 10 people, or use more than one-third of the venue’s capacity, are postponed or cancelled effective immediately.

World-Renowned Maestro Joins UNO School of Music

Miguel Harth-Bedoya will join the UNO School of Music as Director of Orchestral Studies beginning in August 2020.

Deadline Extended | Buffett Institute Graduate Scholars Program

The program seeks to support high-quality research from a variety of fields, including health, education, social work, music, art, psychology, the neurosciences and others; deadline April 15.

Student Stories: Public Health Advocacy In Action

Undergraduate student Brooklyn Larimore, a nationally-recognized tobacco prevention advocate, explains why vaping and e-cigarette use is a major concern among healthy young adults during this time, "Using any form of tobacco product decreases the likelihood of recovery from Covid-19 because of the damage it does to your lungs and overall health."

Another Record-Breaking Year for Dance Marathon

Though their fundraising was cut short in March, the Maverick family was able to raise $65,739.29, the most the program has ever raised in their four years on campus.

Top 3 Things to Know

How you can prepare as UNO moves into remote teaching and learning mode.

UNO Scott Scholar Students Assist UNMC in Developing COVID-19 Screening App

UNMC, in collaboration with students from UNO, has launched a groundbreaking mobile app to screen large groups of individuals who are concerned that they may have COVID-19.

Staying Well at UNO

To help the UNO student body thrive in challenging times, Vice Chancellor for Student Success Dan Shipp and Dean of Students Cathy Pettid launched “Staying Well at UNO,” a weekly interview series focused on wellness.

Delano Saporu, CBA Alum, Brings Wall Street to Main Street Through Entrepreneurship

Saporu is the founder of New Street Advisors Group, with a mission of making quality financial advising and literacy accessible for everyone.

CBA Junior Makayla Leiting Weaves Success out of Fabric, Tradition, and Family

Leiting founded her sustainable fashion business, Elem by ML, in 2018. Each piece is uniquely hand-woven by women in the Philippines.

Rhetorical Strategies Leaders Can Use to Ease Concerns in Times of Crisis

Sharon Storch, Ph.D., and Whitney Gent, Ph.D., from the School of Communication, and Tammie Kennedy, Ph.D., from the Department of English, offer their best advice during the digital work transition.

Summer General Education Online with CFAM

Campus Notification: Drive-Thru Swab Site for Nebraska Medicine

Beginning next week, UNO’s clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine, will be collecting specimens for COVID-19 testing on the UNO Dodge campus. This drive-thru swab site is open only to those who have been given a testing lab order from a Nebraska Medicine provider.

UNO's Sam Walker Serves as Expert in Chicago Policing Efforts

UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice's Professor Emeritus, Sam Walker, Ph.D., serves as an expert in Chicago's civilian-led policing efforts.

May 2020 Commencement to be Held Through Online Format

Students graduating in May will be recognized through an online streaming ceremony on May 8. These students will also have the opportunity to participate in the December 2020 commencement ceremony at Baxter Arena.

Pedagogical Pursuit

The Center for Faculty Excellence invites you to participate in "Pedagogical Pursuit," a daily trivia game sent right to your inbox.

IS&T Learning @ Home: Dr. Kate Cooper

Dr. Kate Cooper talks about her transition to host her bioinformatics classes online, the tools she's using, and her investment in student success.

New Study Finds Nutrient Concentrations in U.S. Waterways Are Too High

In a new study published in Ecological Applications, UNO professor David Manning, with other researchers, analyzed data to better understand nutrient transport in streams and rivers across the United States.

Revised Credit/No Credit Policy for Spring 2020

There have been changes to the existing policy for how and when students can request a grade of "Credit" or "No Credit" instead of a letter grade. Deadline is April 10.

Protecting Your Zoom Meetings

The University of Nebraska has tips on how your Zoom meetings can be secure and protected.

Make the Most of the Move to Remote Learning

Welcome back from Spring Break. Here is what you need to know.

Tips to Remember During Remote Teaching and Learning

As UNO moves toward digital delivery of all its classes, these reminders can help students, faculty, and staff be prepared to succeed as we finish out the Spring 2020 semester.

Nebraska Medicine-UNO Health Center Transitions to Telehealth Video Visits

For the health and safety of patients and staff, the Nebraska Medicine-UNO Health Center will be closed for in-person appointments and will transition to telehealth video visits for primary care and psychiatry services.

Show Off Your Maverick Spirit With These Zoom Backgrounds

Want a way to spice up those Zoom meetings or classes? Show off your Maverick spirit by using one of the new UNO backgrounds made for Zoom!

An Important Message from Dean Ali

We are facing an unprecedented time, and we greatly appreciate your understanding and flexibility.

Remote Learning: College of Education

COE's response to the coronavirus/remote learning.

UNO Building Access During Remote Learning Mode

Updates on campus building hours and services during the remote-learning-mode.

UNO, UNMC Partner for Public Health Mentors Program

The goal of the program is to strengthen the relationship between UNO and UNMC by providing opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to connect across a diverse set of backgrounds and disciplines.

Remote Learning: College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

Remote Learning: College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media COVID-19 Information

Campus Update to UNO Libraries

Criss Library will be closed beginning April 8 until further notice.

How to Spot COVID-19 Misinformation Online

Learn how to be a better, more mindful consumer of many forms of media long after the virus is out of the headlines.

Campus Update to UNO Libraries

Criss Library is partially open with limited access and services.

Emergency Fund Available to Support Students, Employees Impacted By COVID-19

The University of Nebraska Emergency Assistance Fund was created to support students and employees across the four campuses facing hardship as a result of unexpected crises.

UNO Human Resources Answers COVID-19 Questions

The UNO Department of Human Resources has provided the following list of frequently asked questions from UNO faculty and staff about work-related issues due to the university's COVID-19 response.

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.

Testing Center Update for Spring 2020

All scheduled tests for the Spring 2020 semester at the UNO Testing Center have been cancelled.

Summer Textbooks Now on Sale

Shop online with the UNO Bookstore for great deals on your Summer textbooks and class supplies.

Campus Update On UNO Libraries

During the week of Spring Break, the UNO Libraries are closed. At the moment, the plan is for Criss Library to reopen on Monday, March 30.

Four Ways to Support Local Businesses While Social Distancing

The Nebraska Business Development Center in UNO's College of Business Administration has tips on how you can help small businesses stay afloat while looking after your own health.

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.

Chancellor's March Forum Recap

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., was joined by a panel of leaders from UNO and UNMC in a dual, virtual all-campus forum on Friday, March 20, to provide updates on the spread of Coronavirus and university responses to the pandemic.

NU System Invites Proposals for Inclusive Excellence Development Grants

Four grants of up to $3,000 each will be awarded to initiatives that advance campus climate, student recruitment and retention, and/or faculty and staff recruitment and retention; deadline April 24.

Bryan High School Senior Awarded Maverick in the Making Scholarship

Attending UNO has always been a dream for Yaqueline Cisneros. Thanks to the Maverick in the Making scholarship, that dream is one step closer to becoming a reality.

4 Ways to Keep Your Children Engaged While You Work from Home

UNO early childhood education professor Debora Basler Wisneski, Ph.D., shares her tips for keeping children active while parents work from home.

UNO to Pause Hiring for State-Aided Positions

Effective March 27 and until further notice, the University of Nebraska at Omaha will pause on the hiring of all state-aided positions.

STEM TRAIL Center Hosts 'Camaraderie Hours'

Do you have a question about a research project, a grant proposal, or other subjects? This weekly online meeting will host discussions about research, teaching practices, or just camaraderie.

POSTPONED: Service Learning Academy Seeking Presentation Proposals for 2020 Service Learning Showcase

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, on- and off-campus university-sponsored events that involve more than 20 people, or use more than one-third of the venue’s capacity, are postponed or canceled effective immediately through the end of the Spring 2020 semester. Please contact the UNO Service Learning Academy for any future updates about this event.

UNO Employees Encouraged to Work Remotely if Possible

University of Nebraska System President Ted Carter is reinforcing existing University of Nebraska at Omaha guidance encouraging university employees – including student workers – who are able to work remotely to do so.

Hannagan Named Director of the Office of Military and Veteran Services

Hannagan is a proud Maverick, having earned a Master of Science in Political Science at UNO, as well as a double graduate of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Arts and a Ph.D. in Political Science.

Remote Learning: College of Information Science & Technology

IS&T transitions to remote learning.

Guidance, Resources From CVS on Prescriptions in Response to Coronavirus

The University of Nebraska's pharmacy provider, CVS Caremark®, is taking steps to protect member access to medication.

Maverick Minute: A Message of Support from Chancellor Gold

Chancellor Gold shares a message of support during UNO's ongoing response to COVID-19.

UNO Graduate Programs Ranked Among Best in Field Again

The UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service continues to be the home to nationally ranked graduate school programs, according to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Operational Update from Chancellor Gold

In an email sent Tuesday, March 17, Chancellor Gold provided an operational update to students, faculty and staff.

UNO Benefits 101: COVID-19 and Healthcare

The University of Nebraska has made adjustments to the University's health plan, including mental health, to address issues raised by COVID-19.

Retirement Plan Consultations Move Online

One-on-one consultations for employees, with the retirement advisors from TIAA and Fidelity, have moved to digital delivery.

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