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Monday, January 27, 2020

UNO Alumnus Showcases Snowmen in Turner Park

Recent graduate and former UNO sculpture student Alec Paul Johnsen has revived his popular public art project, featuring 53 colorful snowmen.

Dean's, Chancellor's Lists Recognize Students for Academic Excellence in Fall 2019 Semester

Roughly 4,500 students are being recognized for their academic achievements during the Fall 2019 semester at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) with inclusion on the Chancellor's and/or Dean's List.

Winter 2020 UNO Magazine: Animal Tales

The most recent issue of the UNO Magazine, featuring a focus on the ways our alumni, faculty, staff and student work with the animal kingdom, hit homes earlier this month.

Omaha North Senior Awarded 'Maverick in the Making' Scholarship

Desyree’ McGhee plans to pursue a degree that will help her change the conversation around seeking mental health treatment.

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Top 3 Things to Know

Save time. Be informed. Read these three things to keep in mind this week.

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Information Regarding Emerging Coronavirus

Our partners at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine have information and resources related to the recent Coronavirus epidemic

CultureFest 2020

Join hundreds, from both the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) and the larger Omaha community, to celebrate diversity at the UNO Service Learning Academy 10th Annual CultureFest in the Milo Bail Student Center, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020.

UNO Bookstore's Valentines Day Sale

The UNO Bookstore is seeing red during their annual Valentine's Day sale; Feb. 12 - 14.

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UNO Makes History at Nebraska Public Relations Awards Ceremony

Dozens of students, faculty and alumni were recognized among the best in the state for their work in the communications field at the 2020 Nebraska PRSA Paper Anvil Awards.

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Watie White. The 100 People Project

Omaha Artist to exhibit unique community project in the Osborne Family Gallery.

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New University-Wide Travel Agency

Effective Feb. 1, 2020 Fox World Travel Inc. will become the university’s official travel management company.

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Students Overcoming Stress Support Group

Counseling and Psychological Services introduces "Students Overcoming Stress" (SOS) as a way to share and learn how to manage stress, improve communication skills, and increase self-care.

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Staff Advisory Council Updates for January

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

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Candice Batton to Serve as Coordinator for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Faculty

Batton will be supported in this work by a faculty committee, consisting of individuals recommended by the deans.

Alec Paul Johnson creates his "Love Army" of snowmen in Leavenworth Park

UNO Alumnus Showcases Snowmen in Turner Park

Recent graduate and former UNO sculpture student Alec Paul Johnsen has revived his popular public art project, featuring 53 colorful snowmen.

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Staying Healthy in the New Year

Annual exams prevent disease and protect your long term health. Check out these common FAQs from Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center to learn more.

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Staff Advisory Council Election Now Open to Nominees

Those looking to join UNO SAC or nominate someone can do so from now through Feb. 21.

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Student Government January Updates

Catch up with Student Government.

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Assistant Vice Chancellor for Inclusion Search Update

The current search for a single position at both UNO and UNMC is being suspended and searches for individual positions at each campus will move forward instead.

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Volunteers Needed for Midwest Affiliates of College and University Residence Halls Conference

Responsibilities include directing guests around campus, surveilling hospitality rooms, aiding during check-in at the hotel, helping set up meals coming from caterers and more; Feb. 6 - 8.

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President Carter Applauds Proposed Scholarship Program

NU President Ted Carter thanked the governor for making student financial aid a priority in his mid-biennium budget adjustments.

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Weil Named Interim Title IX Coordinator

In the role, Weil will be responsible for leadership, compliance and oversight regarding statutes and regulations related to Title IX and sexual misconduct policies.

Dean's, Chancellor's Lists Recognize Students for Academic Excellence in Fall 2019 Semester

Roughly 4,500 students are being recognized for their academic achievements during the Fall 2019 semester at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) with inclusion on the Chancellor's and/or Dean's List.

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UNO Names Wendy Duerfeldt Schutte Director of Academic Budget

Duerfeldt Schutte holds a master's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in educational administration with emphasis in higher education.

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Evolving Perspectives: Senator Chuck Hagel and Climate Change

A new exhibit, Evolving Perspectives, runs through May 5, 2020, on the lower level of Criss Library.

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UNO, UNMC Faculty Get Global Engagement Grants

The grants are awarded to faculty from across the university who increase global perspectives in their on-campus courses and programs.

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Faculty Career Fair Challenge

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

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BootcampR Workshop

BootcampR will introduce a variety of methods and tools for working with and cleaning data, visualizing and mapping data, and general programming principles

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Proposed New Policy | Student Code of Conduct

A proposed new policy is open for review and comment.

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Call for Proposals | 2nd Annual Symposium on Prison Education

This year’s theme opens doors for a wide range of presentation topics and to a wide range of possible presenters; deadline is Feb. 7.

U.S. News & World Report listed UNO's online bachelor's degree and master's in criminology and criminal justice degree programs in its 2020 rankings.

UNO Online Programs Ranked Among Best in Nation

The latest rankings of online programs by U.S. News & World Report names the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) among the nation’s best.

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Flag Lowering for Russell Palmer

The UNO flag will be lowered for UNO retiree Russell Palmer, who recently passed away.

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UNO Dance Team Earns Double Regional Titles

The team earned a 1st place finish in Division I Pom and a 1st place in Division I Jazz.

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Women Investing in Nebraska - Funding Opportunity Available

University of Nebraska programs and Nebraska nonprofit organizations addressing issues important to the state may now submit funding ideas to Women Investing in Nebraska grant awards program; deadline is Feb. 18.

Michaela Devitt feeds a common marmoset in the Lab in Allwine Hall.

UNO Magazine: More Collaborative Than A Barrel of Monkeys

In its fourth decade, UNO’s Callitrichid Research Center is strengthening research collaborations and exploring new questions about what marmosets can tell us about ourselves.

The cover for the Winter 2020 UNO Magazine, featuring a peacock with different animal tails for feathers.

Winter 2020 UNO Magazine: Animal Tales

The most recent issue of the UNO Magazine, featuring a focus on the ways our alumni, faculty, staff and student work with the animal kingdom, hit homes earlier this month.

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UNO Magazine: Walk This Way

UNO Biomechanics staff turn to squirrels, pigs, cockroaches and other insects and animals for insights that better human mobility and health.

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UNO Magazine: Canine Connections

Is there something happening physiologically between people and pooches that makes this bond so close? In 2014, a team of UNO researchers was one of the first to observe a connection between species.

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UNO Magazine: Heavenly Wind Among Saints and Sinners

UNO Geology Professor George Engelmann discovered a fossilized treasure trove — and a first-of-its-kind relative to the dinosaurs.

Desyree’ McGhee in front of her locker at Omaha North High School.

Omaha North Senior Awarded 'Maverick in the Making' Scholarship

Desyree’ McGhee plans to pursue a degree that will help her change the conversation around seeking mental health treatment.

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UNO Magazine: Taming Wildlife Reservations

A local wildlife rescue organization turned to students from the College of Information Science & Technology at UNO to reign in an out-of-control reservation system. 

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UNO Magazine: Santa Paws Gives Fido and Friends a Holiday to Remember

For 13 years, UNO PRSSA has made it easy for those in the Omaha community to make sure Spot, Rover and Fido are given as much attention as Rudolph, Donner and Blitzen. 

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Flag Lowering for Jean Elkon

The UNO flag will be lowered for UNO retiree Jean Elkon, who recently passed away.

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Flag Lowering for Willa Bruce

The UNO flag will be lowered for UNO retiree Willa Bruce, who recently passed away.

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Maximize Your Student Fees at the UNO Health Center

Students, don’t waste your money by going off campus for health care when you can get many services you need at Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center at no cost.

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UNO Magazine: Furry Fashions

Thanks to the UNO Bookstore, pet owners can put the “O” in Fido. Early in 2019 the bookstore added pet clothing to its expansive list of UNO apparel available on campus and online.

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UNO Magazine: Nuts About Black Squirrels

How are melanistic squirrels, or black squirrels as most call them, expanding westward across the U.S.? Students in James Wilson's class are studying to find out.

Ak-Sar-Ben Race Track looking northeast, 1947.

UNO Magazine: Betting On UNO

If you really want to Know the O, you need to know horses. For what today is a home for Mavericks — Scott Campus — once was a home for ponies — the Ak-Sar-Ben Race Track and Coliseum. 

Student Commencement Stories: CPACS

Our CPACS graduates join the ranks of hundreds of thousands of UNO alumni from the university's 110-year history including educators, professional athletes, four-star generals, senators, actors, business owners and beyond who have continued to break barriers and carve out their own Maverick story.

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Embree Begins Role as Director of Budget and Fiscal Analysis

Embree will be responsible for overseeing, administering and managing UNO's campus-wide university budget and related reporting.

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Re-Imagining U: Spring 2020 Courses Available - Register Now

Your 2020 vision for professional development begins here.

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UNO Names Ana Gavia Employee of the Month

Ana was nominated by her peers for dedication and flexibility.

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Funding Opportunity for COBRE Pilot Project Mechanism

The goal of the Pilot Project mechanism is to enhance the development of the research for a NIH New Investigator by providing support for research, necessary instrumentation, supplies, and other expenses; deadline March 15.

NU President Ted Carter

President’s Op-Ed: An Opportunity For a Statewide Conversation About the University’s Future

As we begin a new semester, hear from University of Nebraska President Ted Carter.

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Message on Avoiding 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.

Chenyu "Victor" Huang, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the UNO Aviation Institute, teaches about unmanned aircraft in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service Building at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

UNO Drone Expert Huang Lends Expertise to Drone Mystery Coverage

As unexplained reports of drone sightings across Nebraska and eastern Colorado continue to garner national attention, a faculty expert in drone usage from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has helped provide perspective and insight into the mystery.

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UNO Launches 'Durango Discounts'

A new program is providing the campus community with access to a variety of products and services from the Omaha community at reduced rates with use of your MavCARD.

Flag lowered outside the Pep Bowl

Flag Lowering for William Campbell

The UNO flag will be lowered for UNO retiree William Campbell, who recently passed away.

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