December 2016 News Release Archive
Semester in Review: P-16 Initiative
December 23, 2016The P-16 Initiative aims at connecting the P-12 and UNO curriculum through the development of collaborative academic service learning experiences.
UNO, UNMC Partner on Startup Support Effort
December 22, 2016New UNeTech institute will provide affordable space for campus-based startups in Omaha.
Faculty Focus: Tammie Kennedy
December 22, 2016This KVNO series provides insight into the interesting research being done by faculty here at UNO and elsewhere
Art Gallery Opens 2017 With Wolsky Exhibit
December 22, 2016The modern artist and illustrator is an Omaha native and UNO alumnus.
Names of December 2016 Graduates Announced
December 21, 2016Celebrating the hard work of more than 1,000 new UNO alumni
Information Technology Services Technology Availability During Holiday Break
December 21, 2016Please review scheduled downtime, holiday hours, and available resources during Holiday Break.
Employee Directory Information Fully Online
December 21, 2016The UNO Employee Directory is now available on UNO's website exclusively. The directory provides the name, office telephone number, work location, and title of any UNO employee.
Processing Year-End Gifts from Donors
December 20, 2016‘Tis the season for year-end gifts! Read about the importance of processing donations in a timely manner.
Apply for a Curriculum Development Grant
December 20, 2016Grants can be used to support significant curricular development activities related to either new course/curriculum creation or course/curriculum revision. The application deadline is February 3, 2017.
Rural Futures Institute Competitive Awards | Request for Proposals
December 19, 2016RFI is looking for the next bold, innovative, and transdisciplinary research and teaching ideas. Apply today!
Durham Museum Winter Camp
December 19, 2016Winter break is just around the corner, which means that The Durham Museum’s Winter Camps are back!
UNO Celebrates December Commencement
December 16, 2016On Friday, Dec. 16, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) celebrated the more than 1,000 expected graduates earning degrees during the 2016 summer and fall semesters.
New Degree Programs Announced for 2017
December 16, 2016Applications are currently being taken for four new degree programs that have been approved to begin in 2017
Underwater Weighing Service Holiday Sale | Offer Ends Jan. 31
December 15, 2016The UNO Exercise Physiology Lab is sponsoring a BOGO sale - buy one underwater weighing service, get the second for half the price!
Teaching and Technology Center (TTC) Closed Dec. 21 - 23
December 15, 2016Please contact ITS Support for assistance during this time.
December Information Security Newsletter
December 15, 2016If you give or receive a device this holiday season, read about several tips for protecting the device and securing personal data.
Avalon Shutdown to Mark End of Web Conversion
December 15, 2016Server that hosted old website to be turned off Tuesday, Dec. 20.
Spanish Creative Writing Contest Crowns Winners
December 14, 2016Students from across Nebraska participated in the competition.
Faculty Focus: Patti Meglich
December 14, 2016Researching dysfunctional workplace behavior
Be Safe this Holiday Season
December 14, 2016A Wellness reminder: December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
Chancellor Christensen Earns Leadership Award
December 13, 2016UNO's Chancellor earned the CASE Chief Executive Leadership Award at its annual Midwest regional conference, which was held in Chicago
Career Tracks Applications | Deadline Jan. 6
December 13, 2016Career Tracks is a professional development training and mentorship program developed in collaboration with the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and Union Pacific.
YMCA of Greater Omaha Archives Marks 150th Anniversary
December 12, 2016The YMCA’s records were donated to UNO Libraries’ Archives & Special Collections in early 2015. Learn more as the YMCA celebrates its 150th year!
Building an Engagement Center Through Love of Place
December 12, 2016UNO’s Weitz CEC featured in Metropolitan Universities Journal
Using Virtual Reality to Train for Catastrophes
December 09, 2016"Private business, private industry desperately needs this."
UNO Joins UNL, UNMC on $13.75 Million Grant
December 09, 2016UNO professor Ann Fruhling is involved in a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve transportation safety in the region
Northbound Lane of 67th Street Closed Dec. 19 - 30
December 09, 2016The northbound lane of 67th Street, between Pine Street and Pacific Street, is temporarily closed.
NARI’s First Contract Helps Healthcare Providers
December 09, 2016"They needed this kind of support, and it’s right here."
Holley Awarded Endowed Professorship
December 09, 2016Lyn Holley is the inaugural recipient of the Dr. Chuck Powell Professorship of Gerontology
Five Months in, NARI Making Connections, Planning for the Future
December 09, 2016Four stories on the Nebraska Applied Research Institute (NARI), a new institute created to meet critical industry and government needs
Faculty Focus: Phillip Smith
December 08, 2016Discussing the importance of infectious disease control both in hospitals and nursing homes
Flag Lowering in Honor of Pearl Harbor Day
December 07, 2016Flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on December 7, 2016.
UNO Flag Lowering for Loree Bykerk
December 06, 2016The UNO flag near the Pep Bowl will be lowered December 6, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of Loree Bykerk.
UNO Dean Earns Fourth Regional Emmy
December 06, 2016College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media Dean Gail F. Baker recently earned an Emmy Award for her work on a new documentary
2016 UNO United Way of the Midlands Campaign Total
December 06, 2016Thank you to this year's donors! Every contribution will go toward making a difference in our community!
TEDxUNO 2017 | Get Tickets
December 05, 2016The theme of this year’s event, “Juxtaposition,” brings together presenters covering a wide range of topics, whether it be terrorism, disease, marriage, communication, activism, or music, from seemingly contradictory or different aspects, but in a way that tells a cohesive and interesting story.
Public Administration PhD Program | Application Deadlines
December 05, 2016Applications for financial need are due February 1. All other applications are due June 1, 2017.
Go Green with a Digital W2
December 05, 2016Did you know you can receive your W2 early?
Employee of the Month | Valerie Lutz
December 05, 2016Valerie Lutz has been named UNO's Employee of the Month for December 2016. Congratulations, and thank you for your service!
Division of Continuing Studies Holds Coffee Drive for Stephen Center
December 05, 2016Division of Continuing Studies is accepting donations of coffee for the Stephen Center. Please bring donations to 207 CPACS by Dec. 20.
UNO Honors Students Battle Extremism through a New Perspective
December 02, 2016Honors students at UNO are launching a social media campaign to combat racism in Omaha and beyond.
Proposed New Policy | Personnel Activity Reporting
December 02, 2016Honors students at UNO are launching a social media campaign to combat racism in Omaha and beyond.
Professor Lisa Sandlin Wins 2016 Hammett Prize
December 02, 2016Sandlin's novel "The Do-Right" was recognized with a prestigious crime writing award
Faculty Focus: Sandra Rodríguez-Arroyo
December 02, 2016The importance of preparing future educators for teaching English language learners
Be Crafty, Not Crazy, With Holiday Travel
November 22, 2016Faculty advice for finding good deals on flights, hotel rooms, and more.
Jazz Dance with the Omaha Jitterbugs
December 09, 2016Come enjoy a night of dancing and support the future of jazz music in Omaha.