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Saturday, December 07, 2019

Board of Regents Confirms Walter “Ted” Carter as Eighth University of Nebraska President

The Board of Regents voted Thursday to confirm Walter “Ted” Carter, VADM (Ret.), as the eighth president of the University of Nebraska system.

Private Gift to Fund Second Phase of Strauss Center Renovation

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Strauss Performing Arts Center will undergo a second round of renovation beginning in the summer of 2020. Private funds will cover the entire cost.

Chancellor Gold: "'You are Welcome Here' and That Means Everyone"

"Inclusion is a core value of our university and intimidation has no place on our campus or near it." - Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., Chancellor

Trawick Top Choice for Dean of College of Business Administration

Trawick will assume her new role, pending approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, on Feb. 1, 2020.

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Walter "Ted" Carter, VADM (Ret.) was appointed by the Board of Regents as the eighth president of the University of Nebraska system.

Board of Regents Confirms Walter “Ted” Carter as Eighth University of Nebraska President

The Board of Regents voted Thursday to confirm Walter “Ted” Carter, VADM (Ret.), as the eighth president of the University of Nebraska system.

Students discuss in the kitchen of a Scott Village housing unit.

Campus Housing Rate Changes Announced

The approved rates for 2020-2021 cover University Village, Maverick Village, Scott Court and Scott Village.

Lowell Neuhaus poses with Chancellor Gold and Interim President Susan Fritz

Lowell Neuhaus Earns Board of Regents KUDOS Award

Neuhaus accepted the award at the Board of Regents meeting on Dec. 5.

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Mavs on the Move | Kansas City, MO

Join the UNO Alumni Association at their next "Mavs on the Move" at Manny's in Kansas City, MO; register by Jan. 21.

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.

Pre/Post Game Parties

UNO's Office of Spirit and Tradition hosts awesome Pre/Post Game Parties throughout the year to help Mavericks get excited for upcoming athletic events.

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Governing Website Now Live via CPAR

The UNO Center for Public Affairs Research (CPAR) is working with former Governing Magazine to offer compelling insights from sources you trust.

CPACS Offers Professional Development Opportunities

The UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service offers a wide array of professional development opportunities.

Private Gift to Fund Second Phase of Strauss Center Renovation

Organizers expect work to run from late spring 2020 through mid-year in 2021

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UNO Names Barb Harvey Employee of the Month

Barb was nominated by her peers for adaptability and Maverick Spirit.

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Expanded 'Commit to Complete' Campaign Encourages Timely College Graduation

The joint initiative is led by Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts, higher education institutions across the state and business leaders.

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Honors Students Recognized At National Conference

UNO Honors students were recognized for an award highlighting their student produced newsletter "The Distinction."

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How a Love for Sports Led Emily Buettner to Founding a Tech Start-Up

Emily Buettner, an IT Innovation major, won UNO's BigIdea! competition with her start-up, Plug. Check out how this entrepreneur turned her love of sports into a life-changing technical company.

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Governor, ServeNebraska Recognize UNO Student for Volunteer Efforts During Historic Flooding

Alyssa Spartz, a UNO Emergency Management and Disaster Science and Psychology honor’s student was recognized at this year’s ServeNebraska Step Forward Awards.

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Are Providers Prepared for Genomic Medicine?

The ability to analyze our genetics has become commercial at a rapid pace. Companies like 23andMe give consumers the ability to look into personal DNA and discover everything from ancestry to cancer indicators. Armed with this information, who can patients turn to for next steps once they’ve opened Pandora’s box?

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UNO Benefits 101: Faculty-Employee Assistance Program

Information and resources for benefits-eligible UNO faculty and staff on how to make the most of the full benefits package offered by the University of Nebraska system. Topics will be updated regularly throughout the year.

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Call for Nominations | 2020 CCSGE Awards

Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Gender Equity awards will be presented at the Legendary Leaders Awards Luncheon; deadline for nominations is Jan. 20.

Private Gift to Fund Second Phase of Strauss Center Renovation

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Strauss Performing Arts Center will undergo a second round of renovation beginning in the summer of 2020. Private funds will cover the entire cost.

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Call for Nominations | Chancellor’s Outstanding Student Leadership Award

This award recognizes an undergraduate student who demonstrates leadership campus organizations and community volunteer work, in addition to scholarly achievement; deadline is Jan. 17, 2020.

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University System to Offer Health “Premium Holiday” In December

University of Nebraska employees will not pay medical or dental insurance premiums in December.

Student Ticket Error at Nov. 8 Hockey Game

Due to a ticketing error, some UNO students who had their MavCARD may have been wrongly asked to pay for admission to the Omaha Mavericks hockey game against Wisconsin on Nov. 8. Refunds will be given through Dec. 5, to any students with proper identification and supporting documentation.

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A Thanksgiving Message from Chancellor Gold

Ahead of the holiday weekend, UNO Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., shares his thoughts on the importance of Thanksgiving.

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Call for Proposals for 14th Annual MALT Colloquium

The 2020 Call for Proposals for the 14th Annual Colloquium on Language Teaching sets deadline at January 8, 2020. Proposals from teachers at all levels of instruction and of all world languages and ESL/EFL are welcome; however, first priority will be given to proposals that are accessible to teachers of all languages and levels.

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Inviting Your Feedback | Walter "Ted" Carter, VADM (Ret.)

The feedback survey regarding priority candidate for the next NU President, Walter "Ted" Carter, VADM (ret.) is now closed.

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Call for Nominations | The Mary Ann Lamanna Award for Excellence in Women’s & Gender Studies

This award recognizes extraordinary service to the UNO Women’s & Gender Studies program; deadline is Feb. 21, 2020.

Best-selling Author David Baldacci coming to Omaha

Global best-selling author David Baldacci is coming to Omaha as featured speaker for the fifth anniversary of UNO's Marion Marsh Brown Writers Lecture Series; April 21.

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Curious People Series, Information and Speakers

General information about the Curious People Series events, including an online request form for UNO faculty interested in speaking at future series events.

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Introducing the Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Gender Equity (CCSGE)

The Commission is committed to gender equality on campus and is making intentional efforts to have an intersectional theoretical approach towards the mission of the organization.

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Jillian Poyzer Named Outstanding Accounting Educator

Poyzer, lecturer for the CBA School of Accounting, was recognized for excellence in accounting education by the Nebraska Society of CPAs.

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Online W-2 Enrollment Reminder

By selecting online W-2 forms, employees can ensure safe, convenient and sustainable access to this important tax document.

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Flag Lowering for Elliot Timm

The UNO flag will be lowered for UNO student Elliot Timm, who recently passed away.

Maverick Food Pantry: Culture of Caring Campaign

Help the Maverick Food Pantry provide resources to members of the UNO campus community dealing with food insecurity during the holiday season. Campaign runs Nov. 18 - Dec. 3.

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HR Announcement About Holiday Closedown

Information for UNO employees from UNO Human Resources about the upcoming holiday closedown; Dec. 21-Jan. 1.

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Interim President Fritz Testifies On Value of State Financial Aid

Fritz was among the invited testifiers for a hearing on how the state’s Education Improvement Fund should be allocated to best advance Nebraska’s educational priorities.

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UNO Stresses Support For All

UNO is here to support all of its students, faculty and staff regardless of situation.

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NATO grant opens door for student research with international security implications

Working with the National Strategic Research Institute at the University of Nebraska, Michelle Black, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, was recently awarded a research grant from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. UNO students will assist Dr. Black in her research.

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UNO Faculty, Staff Members Recognized for Community Outreach Efforts

Each year, Civic Nebraska’s ‘Build Up Omaha’ awards recognize Omahans whose work embodies the spirit of a modern, robust democracy.

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Multicultural Affairs Issues Statement On "Supporting Everyone"

We will always give our best efforts to ensure each person feels safe and welcome.

Senior Art Exhibitions

Nine BFA/BASA seniors will showcase their work in the Weber Fine Arts Gallery through Dec. 21.

Chancellor Gold: "'You are Welcome Here' and That Means Everyone"

"Inclusion is a core value of our university and intimidation has no place on our campus or near it." - Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., Chancellor

A UNO aviation aircraft readies for take off from Council Bluffs Municipal Airport during the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region 6 SAFECON 2019 held in October.

Teens Explore Careers in Aviation Through Discovery Flights

High school students considering a future in flight will take to the skies on Saturday morning through the culminating experience of an engaging career exploration program sponsored by UNO's Aviation Institute; Nov. 16.

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Exhibit: Mapping Nebraska: From Nations to Statehood

The exhibit Mapping Nebraska: From Nations to Statehood is on display in the Osborne Family Gallery; Nov. 18 - Dec. 19.

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Trawick Top Choice for Dean of College of Business Administration

Trawick will assume her new role, pending approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, on Feb. 1, 2020.

UNO Student Receives 2019 Marian Ivers Community Service Leadership Award

As a senior at UNO, Madeline St. Clair shows an impeccable devotion to the community through volunteering and leadership.

High school students participate in mock orthopaedic surgeries when the Perry Initiative event was first held on UNO's campus in 2017.

Program Helps High School Students Explore Careers in Medicine, Engineering

Faculty and graduate students from UNO and UNMC welcomed high school students to UNO’s campus to learn about pursuing careers in medicine and engineering.

The Prize Patrol presents Allen Ficke with Employee of the Month

UNO Names Allen Ficke Employee of the Month

Allen was nominated by his peers for knowledge and customer service skills.

Daniel Wildcat talks about the Legacy of Vine Deloria, Jr.

Professor Daniel R. Wildcat (Yuchee Creek) presents the Annual Richard Dean Winchell Lecture on "The Indigenous Human Rights Legacy of the Late Vine Deloria, Jr." Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 6:30 p.m. in the Milo Bail Student Center Ballroom.

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Exhibit: Tangerine Bowl Champions

The exhibit Tangerine Bowl Champions is open on the first floor of Criss Library until March 2020.

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