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Sunday, September 20, 2020

Flu Shots Available for Students, Faculty and Staff

The Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center is offering multiple ways to get a head start on keeping yourself safe and healthy this flu season - all the while helping us crush the COVID curve.

Mask Up, Mavs!

One of the most effective tools we have in the fight against COVID-19 is also one of the most readily available: face masks. All students, faculty, staff, and visitors are required to wear a face covering when on university property.

New $92 Million Contract Will Expand University of Nebraska National Defense Research

University of Nebraska System (NU) President Ted Carter announced that NU's National Strategic Research Institute has been awarded a new five-year, $92 million contract through the U.S. Strategic Command to continue its leading research in national security and defense.

UNO Posts New Highs in Enrollment, Retention

New enrollment data released by UNO show historic highs in key success metrics, including the largest student body in nearly 30 years and the highest year-over-year overall retention rate in university history.

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Register for Virtual Fall 2020 Re-Imagining U Courses

In response to the pandemic, courses will be offered virtually this fall at no cost to faculty and staff.

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Access the Experts: Charmayne Adams

In this installment, Adams answers: “September is National Suicide Prevention Month. What are the signs someone might be thinking of suicide and who should I reach out to if I'm concerned about a friend or family member?”

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Top 3 Things to Know

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

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Flu Shots Available for Students, Faculty and Staff

The Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center is offering multiple ways to get a head start on keeping yourself safe and healthy this flu season - all the while helping us crush the COVID curve.

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Flag Lowering for Barbara Manning

Manning, who passed away on Aug. 9, served for 33 years as a member of the Department of Psychology faculty. The UNO flag will be lowered in her memory; Sept. 18.

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This Week in Service Learning

Read about all of the service learning activities happening across campus.

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Mask Up, Mavs!

One of the most effective tools we have in the fight against COVID-19 is also one of the most readily available: face masks. All students, faculty, staff, and visitors are required to wear a face covering when on university property.

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Flag Lowering for Marilyn Leach

Leach, who worked at UNO for 29 years as the head of the Center for Faculty Excellence, passed away at the age of 85 earlier this month. The UNO flag will be lowered in her memory; Sept. 17.

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Expanding Collaboration During a Pandemic

The collaboration between UNO and community CEC building partners remains strong, even in this virtual world.

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Access the Experts: Chancellor Gold

In this installment, Gold answers: “What are colleges and universities doing to protect students, staff, and faculty from COVID-19?”

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New $92 Million Contract Will Expand University of Nebraska National Defense Research

University of Nebraska System (NU) President Ted Carter announced that NU's National Strategic Research Institute has been awarded a new five-year, $92 million contract through the U.S. Strategic Command to continue its leading research in national security and defense.

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Participate in Microaggression Awareness Program Workshops

Through interactive workshops, the program aims to raise awareness of microaggressions that can occur in the workplace; upcoming workshops on Oct. 5 and Oct. 6.

Barb Harvey Recognized as UNO Employee of the Year

Barb Harvey, administrative coordinator within the Office of Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion (DEAI), has been recognized as UNO's Employee of the Year.

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Afghanistan Peace Talks Begin – But Will the Taliban Hold Up Their End of the Deal?

From The Conversation: Sher Jan Ahmadzai, director of the UNO Center for Afghanistan Studies, offers his insight on the fragile nature of an accord between the United States and the Taliban.

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Watts to Head National Security Innovation Network Partnership at UNO

Wade Watts has been named the inaugural program director at UNO for the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) and began his role at the end of July.

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NU System Declines Participation in Payroll Tax Deferrals

The optional policy would have applied from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, 2020.

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Deadline to Enroll in Two-Factor Authentication is Oct. 5

In an effort to increase the security of your personal identity and data, as well as the university's data, all UNO students, faculty, and staff will be required to use Two-Factor Authentication by Duo; deadline is Oct. 5.

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Faculty Leadership Forum: Social Science Methodology and Methods

The forum will meet on Zoom to discuss qualitative research topics; on Oct. 1, Nov. 5, and Dec. 10-11.

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Access the Experts: Gina Ligon

In this installment, Ligon answers: “We are almost 20 years removed from the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. How much have American intelligence and counter-terrorism efforts changed since then?”

Have you tried the Community Engagement Roadmap?

With so many community engagement opportunities and resources available on our campus, it's hard to know where to start. Here is one way to learn about what they are and how to find them.

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UNO Launches Enhanced Website Search Experience

Stemming from months of website user research and completed case studies, it was determined that UNO website could greatly benefit from the solution provided by Funnelback.

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STEM TRAIL Center's Monthly Newsletter

This month's newsletter includes information about cross campus collaborations, upcoming events, NSF funds new awards, and more.

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Students Against Hunger: 1 Hour Service Saturdays

UNO Students Against Hunger (SAH) is developing an urban farm where fresh produce will be grown to help combat food scarcity in the UNO community. Volunteers are needed on Saturdays.

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UNO Pikes Earn Top Chapter Recognition In North America

At the 2020 Pi Kappa Alpha International Convention, Delta Chi Chapter was recognized as being in the top 10 percent of all Pi Kappa Alpha Chapters across the United States and Canada.

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Remembering Derek Geschwender

Geschwender, an information systems specialist for the College of Business Administration, has passed away.

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Creating Inclusive Learning Experiences with Universal Design

Participants will strategize with colleagues on how they might make small adaptations to meet the diverse needs of students; this fall and next spring.

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Access the Experts: Nancy Edick

In this installment, Edick answers: “What should parents be doing right now to make sure children are supported during a school year with so much uncertainty and change?”

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UNO Staff Advisory Council September Update

Catch up with the UNO Staff Advisory Council regarding events, professional development opportunities, and more.

CPACS Enrollment at an All-Time High

UNO’s College of Public Affairs and Community Service experienced record-breaking enrollment this semester.

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Faculty Career Fair Challenge

Knowing that students value faculty input, ACDC has created a faculty career fair challenge that provides faculty with three easy-to-implement tactics to promote the Fall Career and Internship Fair.

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Writing Accountability Groups Now Forming

Maximize your writing productivity by joining a faculty Writing Accountability Group (WAG); sign up by Sept. 25.

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UNO Posts New Highs in Enrollment, Retention

New enrollment data released by UNO show historic highs in key success metrics, including the largest student body in nearly 30 years and the highest year-over-year overall retention rate in university history.

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New Faculty Highlight: Meet Martina Clarke

Martina Clarke is joining our School of Interdisciplinary Informatics as a bioinformatics instructor.

Fall 2020 Affordable Content Grants: OER@UNO Applications focus on General Education Curriculum

Full and part-time faculty who are interested in converting their general education curriculum courses from traditionally published materials to low or no cost materials are invited to apply; apply by Oct. 12.

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5 Things to Know Before Visiting the Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center

We’ve updated our processes and services to better serve students amidst the pandemic.

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Flag Lowering to Honor Fallen Lincoln Police Officer

Governor Pete Ricketts has ordered flags to fly at half-staff to honor the passing of Lincoln Police Department Investigator Mario Herrera; through Patriot Day on Sept. 11.

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UNO Student Fees, Explained

With new course offerings this semester, you may have questions about what fee changes have occurred in your tuition statement, or what certain fees cover as part of your UNO experience.

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UNO Flag to be Lowered Sept. 23-25

The flag will be lowered from sunrise on Wednesday, Sept. 23, through sunset on Friday, Sept. 25, to recognize members of the Maverick community who passed away between April and August.

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Online Course Development Grants: Application Deadline Extended

Summer 2021 applications will now be accepted through Sept. 18.

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A Message from Chancellor Gold: Stay Safe, Be Smart This Labor Day Weekend

"We all have a role to play in containing the spread of COVID-19, and we cannot relent in what has been a very strong effort to begin this academic year. Our behaviors off-campus as Mavericks, as citizens, as friends, and as family members this weekend will play a crucial role in how the disease will spread in the coming weeks."

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Winners of UNO Parking Contest Selected

Two UNO students were awarded with an annual 2020-2021 parking permit for correctly answering questions about campus parking options, guidelines, and updates.

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Access the Experts: Catherine Lang

In this installment, Lang answers: “The American economy has been hit hard by the pandemic, but small businesses on main street have been hit especially hard. What are some resources small business owners have available to them to navigate these challenging times?”

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An Update on J-Term Discussions

While there are no plans for an additional academic session in 2021, UNO Student Government and UNO Faculty Senate are working together to explore opportunities for future implementation.

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2020 Census Data Collection to End Sept. 30

Have you responded to the Census yet?

Afghan Newspaper Now Available Online Open Access

Over 1,200 issues of the Afghan newspaper Kārawān are now available.

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September is National Recovery Month

Join UNO's Collegiate Recovery Community in celebrating National Recovery Month this September. The month raises awareness of mental and substance abuse disorders and celebrates those in recovery.

The Maverick Minute: Michelle Trawick

Michelle Trawick, Dean of the UNO College of Business Administration, joins Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., to discuss how her early UNO experience illuminated how committed her college was to the success of students.

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Student Government September Updates

Catch up with Student Government.

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Participants Needed for Studies Across Campus

Register to be a participant in a study on campus.

Dawn Cripe Wins Lamanna Award for Excellence

The award honors Mary Ann Lamanna while recognizing other outstanding contributors whose service, teaching, and/or research continually energize and renew the Women’s and Gender Studies program.

CBA-Omaha Rodeo Inc. Capstone Project Spurs MBA Students’ Recommendations

The non-profit Omaha Rodeo Inc. lassoed several innovative ideas for improving its marketing, self-promotion, and organizational practices by taking part in a capstone consulting project with teams of graduating MBA students from the UNO College of Business Administration (CBA).

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You Are Welcome Here

Messages of inclusion, support, and unity from University leaders and members of the Maverick community.

UNO Student Chapter Receives Merit Award from SHRM

Today, SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) awarded a 2019-2020 SUPERIOR MERIT designation to the University of Nebraska at Omaha SHRM student chapter for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student members. This marks the third consecutive year in which the student chapter has earned this recognition!

UNO’s Center for Professional Sales was Accepted as an Associate Member in the University Sales Center Alliance

UNO’s Center for Professional Sales is excited to join the ranks of the USCA member schools. The center will be based in the new Mammel Hall expansion.

UNO Team Awarded NSF Grant to Better Undergraduate STEM Education

A team composed of faculty and administrators at UNO was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support faculty teaching general education science, mathematics, and social science courses.

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Bonnie O'Connell Exhibition

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Flag Lowering for Elaine Hess

The UNO flag will be lowered on Tuesday, Sept. 1, in honor of Hess, whose career at UNO spanned 35 years and numerous roles.

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Nebraska SBDC Announces New BuySide Program

NBDC’s new BuySide program provides credentialed summary business valuation reports at no cost to potential buyers of existing small businesses.

New UNO Organizations to Join CEC

The UNO Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC) welcomes four new UNO organizations as CEC building partners.

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NBDC Announces Transition of Professional and Organizational Development Program

NBDC’s Professional and Organizational Development services to transition to Executive Education at UNO's College of Business Administration

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