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UNO Researchers Secure Record-High $26.6 Million in Research Funding Over Past Fiscal Year

Researchers at UNO have raised the bar for research funding, securing a record-high $26.6 million in grants from external sources for fiscal year 2020.

I Am the ROI: Craig Hughes

Two-time alumnus Craig Hughes believes that his life and career could be split into two sections: Before and after returning to campus to pursue his Master of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology from UNO.

Parking Permits on Sale for 2020-2021

Information about permits and parking updates for the 2020-2021 academic year.

UNO Choral Director Helping Music Educators Nationwide Keep the Music Alive in the Midst of a Pandemic

What started as a simple social media post about the future of music education during and after a pandemic has transformed into a nationwide effort to keep the music playing.

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The Maverick Minute: Sarah Edwards

Sarah Edwards, UNO Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, joins Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold to discuss how UNO faculty and staff worked with students to achieve academic success through the spring and summer.

The Maverick Minute: Cecil Hicks

Cecil Hicks, UNO’s incoming Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion (DEAI), joins Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., to discuss his new role.

The Maverick Minute: Jaci Lindburg

Director of Digital Learning and IT Academic Technology Jaci Lindburg, joins Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., to discuss the significant work that went into transitioning to remote teaching and learning.

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UNO Researchers Secure Record-High $26.6 Million in Research Funding Over Past Fiscal Year

Researchers at UNO have raised the bar for research funding, securing a record-high $26.6 million in grants from external sources for fiscal year 2020.

Top 3 Things to Know

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

Chancellor Gold Answers Campus-Related COVID-19 Questions

Question: "What is the university recommending related to personal travel this fall?"

I Am the ROI: Craig Hughes

Zoom Making Updates to Default Settings

Beginning this fall, Zoom will begin requiring that all new and existing meetings use either Waiting Rooms or Passcodes.

How Students Can Claim Their UNO Face Masks, Durango Days Welcome Bag

All new and returning UNO students can pick up their Durango Days Welcome Bag from one of several convenient locations across town – from Elkhorn to Bellevue. These bags will include two UNO branded masks, hand sanitizer, a UNO planner, school supplies, and additional welcome goodies.

Going Above and Beyond: Q&A with School Counselor Rachel Catlett

Alumna Rachel Catlett, a school counselor at Westridge Middle School in Grand Island and 2019 Nebraska School Counselor of the Year, shares her experience in the Counseling master's degree program.

Omaha Magical Society Donates Library

The 1,200-volume magic library established by the 99-year old organization joins the unique and specialized collections in Archives and Special Collections.

Dr. Elizabeth Chalecki Wins Prestigious Fellowships to Explore National Security Implications of Climate-altering Technologies

Elizabeth Chalecki will explore the national security implications of applying geoengineering technology through two newly-awarded fellowships: a Woodrow Wilson Center Fellowship, based in Washington D.C. this academic year, and a Fulbright Research Chair in Canada-U.S. Relations, based in Ottawa during the summer of 2021.

Parking Permits on Sale for 2020-2021

Information about permits and parking updates for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Nebraska Leads with Third Highest Census Response Rate in the U.S.

Nebraska residents have bested all states but Minnesota and Wisconsin with a 68.6% response rate in the 2020 Census data collection efforts, according to information released this week shared by UNO's Center for Public Affairs Research.

NCITE Featured on "Leading Nebraska" Podcast

Gina Ligon discusses how her team of expert researchers—both here in Nebraska and across the world—are keeping our country safe.

UNO Names Nikki Hecht Employee of the Month

Hecht was nominated by her peers for her dedication to students and her office.

Parking Policy, Shuttle Bus Updates for 2020-2021

Changes have been made regarding parking guidelines and shuttle service due to the de-densified nature of campus this fall.

Successful Virtual Space Camp Launched Amid Social Distancing

A new initiative from NASA Nebraska Space Grant + EPSCoR launches in light of social distancing.

Theatre Enthusiast and Division of Continuing Studies Alumna Named Recipient of the CPACS Alumni Award

An impressive Omaha community leader who also doubles as an actor, director, and alumna of the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) was named this year’s recipient of the CPACS Alumni Award.

New Information for International Students in F-1 Status

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) issued clarifying questions on July 24 for the Fall 2020 semester. International Programs will continue keep the campus community up to date as any future changes are made.

Human Resources Contact Information Updates

Effective Friday, Aug. 7, the main phone line for the UNO Human Resources office will be disconnected. Employees are encouraged to email or reach out directly to a specific area within Human Resources for assistance.

CPACS Introduces Diverse Group of New Faculty

The College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) is proud to announce new faculty hires this fall.

MACCT Student Applies Classroom Lessons to Role with Nebraska State Patrol

The classes in Master of Arts in Critical Thinking (MACCT) program at UNO has Tyler Schmidt seeing his role with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) with fresh eyes.

Language, Culture, and Power Project, a Service Learning Highlight

UNO faculty member Sandra Rodriguez-Arroyo overcomes obstacles of remote service learning to achieve unprecedented student outcomes.

College Degree Within Reach for Union Pacific Employees

An innovative corporate partnership will allow Union Pacific employees to register for fall courses without out-of-pocket tuition costs, differing from traditional employer reimbursement programs requiring students to pay for classes up-front.

Remembering Gerry Machado

Machado, an adjunct Spanish instructor, recently passed away.

COVID-19 Informational Signs Available to Print, Download

Help spread the word on how to keep campus safe and protected from COVID-19.

I Am the ROI: Matt Dykstra

Students in Matt Dykstra's physical education classes at Ezra Millard Elementary School often get a workout for their minds as well as their bodies, connecting physical activity with concepts they’re learning in other classes.

Remembering Margaret Zion

Zion, an accountant within the Controller’s Office, has recently passed away.

UNO on Spotify: Mavs at the Movies

Whether in the theater or at home, blockbuster movies have a way of sticking with you long after the credits roll, including in the music that makes them memorable.

Apply for UNO's First Equity and Inclusion Certificate and Cohort

This certificate is designed to engage on-going deep reflections, learning, and challenge personal and professional knowledge towards actionable steps for a more inclusive university. Apply by Aug. 14.

Fall Textbooks Available Beginning August 3

Shop online with the UNO Bookstore for great deals on your Fall textbooks and class supplies. Fall textbooks are on sale beginning Aug. 3.

UNO Choral Director Helping Music Educators Nationwide Keep the Music Alive in the Midst of a Pandemic

What started as a simple social media post about the future of music education during and after a pandemic has transformed into a nationwide effort to keep the music playing.

Digital Learning at UNO: Supporting Student Success

More than 15,000 students from across the world are part of the Maverick family with each and every member supported by UNO's faculty and staff as we navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the Fall 2020 semester.

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 these UNO backgrounds! New photos added each month.

Important Dates, Deadlines for Students

From buying books to housing move-in to campus holidays, these are key dates students at UNO should keep in mind as the fall semester approaches.

UNO CBA’s Supply Chain Management Graduate Program Named #30 and “One to Watch” by Gartner

The program has grown to its current level of success over just six years and now ranks among universities considered to be leaders in the field of study.

Chancellor's July Forum Recap

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., and special guest Doug Ewald, M.B.A., UNO's Vice Chancellor for Business, Finance, and Business Development, provided budget process updates and answered questions from the campus community.

STEM TRAIL Center's July Newsletter

Included in this issue is an updated resources list, information about October's Racial Equity Institute Workshop, research and grant support and more.

Virtual Space Camp: Perseverance Style

This virtual camp offers a series of five hands-on space STEM activities for campers, taught by the Nebraska Space Ambassadors.

Taricka Burton Named Office of Multicultural Affairs Director

The UNO Division of Student Success announced that Taricka Burton has been named director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Burton has served as the office’s interim director since July 2019.

Remembering Lucille Brawner

Brawner, a retired employee within the Office of the University Registrar, has recently passed away.

The Completion Imperative

Ensuring each and every student enrolled at UNO achieves their higher education goals.

Call for Submissions | Pandemic, Ecology, and Public Health Panel

Students and faculty are invited to present during the virtual Pandemic, Ecology and Public Health Panel; a 2020 Human Rights Week event. Deadline for submissions is Aug. 1.

How to Get Face Coverings and Other Cleaning Supplies

In preparing to safely resume in-person teaching, learning, and working for the Fall 2020 semester, UNO is making several PPE and supply options available to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Online Data Dashboard Shows COVID-19 Impact on Local Economy, Workers

The Dashboard, a project of UNO's Center for Public Affairs Research, provides data visualizations and key insights on the state’s economic health through the COVID-19 pandemic and into recovery.

CoNDA Center Mock Study Section

The purpose of this program is to increase the likelihood of grant funding success by providing comprehensive, study section-like feedback to applicants on their complete grant application prior to grant submission.

Construction to Impact Access to Arts and Sciences Hall

Arts and Sciences Hall will be closed for construction; July 18.

UNO, NU Respond to Rescinding of SEVP Guidance

A recent policy directive requiring international students to take some in-person classes to remain in the country was rescinded on July 14.

Open Source Community Health Project Expands Private Funding with UNO and MU

Researchers at UNO and the University of Missouri (MU) are collectively receiving over $1.6M in private funding to advance research and practice regarding open source community health and sustainability.

Request for Proposals | Nebraska EPSCoR FIRST Awards

Nebraska EPSCoR has created a competitive FIRST Award grant program to help Nebraska early career faculty members compete successfully for a federal CAREER award; deadline is Aug. 24.

The Maverick Minute: Sarah Edwards

Nicole Cooper Selected to Attend AICPA Leadership Academy

The AICPA Leadership Academy was designed to strengthen and expand the leadership skills of promising young professionals while they network with a peer group of talented and motivated CPAs.

Big Interview Gets New Artificial Intelligence Update

The new A.I. software reviews your vocabulary, eye contact, movements and more to provide you with the best ways to improve your interviewing skills.

ACDC Announces Expanded Virtual Career Fairs

Hundreds of students and employers connect annually at several campus career and internship fairs. This fall those connections will continue through expanded once-a-month virtual career fairs.

NU Connections Announces New Website Launch

The new site features a streamlined, modern design; improved functionality; and easy access to essential information to help business organizations leverage university resources.

National Tattoo Day: How UNO Alumni Make Walking Works of Art

July 17 is National Tattoo Day and, in a recent issue of the UNO Magazine, several UNO graduates who make a living in the world of ink shared their stories and perspectives on this centuries old tradition.

Gretna Graduate Awarded ‘Maverick in the Making’ Scholarship

With a passion for community service and academics, Gretna's Cole Dostal is ready to fly high - literally - as an incoming Aviation student and UNO's latest Maverick in the Making scholarship recipient.

Digital Learning at UNO: Succeeding Through a Continuum of Instruction

Posed with unforeseen challenges due to COVID-19 this spring, faculty at UNO found opportunity and success in leveraging digital learning tools and pedagogies that are ensuring a stable foundation for Fall 2020.

Do You Know UNO? The Mallory Kountze Planetarium

The Mallory Kountze Planetarium has been offering sky gazers a glimpse of the great unknown since 1987.

Student Government Survey on Academic Calendar Changes

UNO Student Government is seeking student feedback regarding the proposed idea of adding a term to the academic calendar. Complete the anonymous survey by July 19.

Get A Head Start on the 2020 General Election With TurboVote

Election day is still months away, but the early voting process has already begun in Nebraska. Learn more about how UNO's partnership with TurboVote can provide the information you need to be civically engaged and make your voice heard.

CEHHS Experts Author New Books on Anti-Racism, Biomechanics

The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is proud to present these recent and forthcoming book projects by our faculty experts

Service Learning Seminar Kicks Off as Virtual Event, a Service Learning Highlight

The UNO Service Learning Academy is kicking off its first ever virtual Service Learning Seminar and Community Partner Fair.

Podcast: Mav Travel Talk

This new weekly podcast from UNO Education Abroad features student hosts and student guests discussing their study abroad experiences.

Leadership Updates in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Meet the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences faculty who have been appointed to new leadership positions for Fall.

A Message from Chancellor Gold: Updates to Budget Process and Timeline

UNO Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., provides details on how and when UNO will approach budget challenges.

CBA Faculty Member Recognized Twice for Efforts in Accounting

Roopa Venkatesh, Ph.D., CMA, was awarded the 2020 R. Lee Brummet Distinguished Award for Educators as well as the 2020 Champion Award from the Institute of Management Accountants.

UNO Libraries Is Filling Physical Interlibrary Loan Requests

The Interlibrary Loan program allows you to obtain items not owned by UNO Libraries, including books, articles, and microfilm.

UNO Building Access Updates

Your guide for current on-campus access to buildings and services.

Remembering William Petrowski

Petrowski, a retired professor within the Department of History, has recently passed away.

STEM TRAIL Center Outreach Programs

The STEM TRAIL Center supports UNO’s broad array of outreach programs for STEM activities.

Do You Know UNO? How Venus Came to Campus

UNO’s Venus de Milo statue is seen every day by students, faculty and staff alike, but where it came from has likely remained a mystery for many.

NBDC Seeks to Lessen the Impact of COVID-19 On Businesses

As the COVID-19 pandemic impacts Nebraska businesses, the Nebraska Business Development Center has been offering assistance.

STEM TRAIL Center's June Newsletter

Included in this issue is information about the 2020 National STEM Education Centers Virtual Meeting, Programmatic Themes for 2020- 2021, upcoming events and more.

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