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December 2017 News Release Archive

Local Students Officially Commissioned As Air Force Officers

December 27, 2017

Kalvin Krieser and Tyler Reed were officially commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force.

Garcia Receives National Honor From Home Country

December 22, 2017

Washington Garcia, director of the School of Music, was honored in his home country of Ecuador on Tuesday, Dec. 19, with the nation's highest civilian honor

Courtesy Announcement from NU ITS: Publicized Leak Good Reason to Take Security Precautions

December 22, 2017

An unencrypted database holding over 1.4 billion user ids and passwords, was discovered on the internet on Dec. 5.

Planning New Year's Resolutions: From Commitment to Completion

December 21, 2017

Faculty and staff at UNO provide advice on how to stay true to your goals for 2018

Partnership Leverages Theatre Students to Train Future Doctors

December 20, 2017

Since 2010, students from the UNO Department of Theatre have teamed with UNMC educators to train the next generation of doctors

NU Leadership: Allocation Changes Serve Students’ Best Interests

December 20, 2017

The University of Nebraska will begin making adjustments in 2018-19 to the way it allocates state dollars to the four campuses.

December 2017 Monthly BRT Update

December 20, 2017

Regular updates on the work of the Budget Response Teams.

Request for Applications: Biomedical Informatics Big Data Pilot Program

December 19, 2017

The Great Plains IDeA-CTR Network (GP IDeA-CTR) is a collaboration of 8 institutions to provide research funding; deadline Jan. 31.

Students Team With UNMC to Help Omaha Families

December 19, 2017

Each semester, psychology students like Nichole Cordle help provide assistance to children who need to improve their social and educational skills.

Yanneys receive Honorary Degrees at December Commencement

December 18, 2017

Gail Walling Yanney, M.D. and Michael B. Yanney received Honorary Doctor of Humane Letter Degrees from the University of Nebraska Omaha on Dec. 14 at the December 2017 Commencement Ceremony.

UNO Names Deb Derrick Employee of the Month

December 15, 2017

Deb Derrick has been awarded Employee of the Month for the month of December.

The Maverick Minute: Chancellor's Transition Final Report

December 15, 2017

Chancellor Gold, joined by by Thomas Walker and Dr. Laura Grams, discuss his transition advisory process.

Student Commencement Stories: December 2017

December 15, 2017

At the heart of every Maverick is a story that is still being written. These graduates each have a unique story about why UNO will always be a special place to them.

Celebrating December Commencement

December 15, 2017

On Dec. 15, more than 1,000 Mavericks celebrated December Commencement at Baxter Arena.

A Message from Chancellor Gold: Getting to Know the UNO Community

December 15, 2017

An update on the Chancellor Transition process.

Using 'The Force' to Educate Students

December 14, 2017

Instructor Julien Fielding discusses the philosophical and religious themes of the Star Wars franchise ahead of the opening of "The Last Jedi"

Blackboard Downtime Starting Dec. 28, 2017

December 14, 2017

Blackboard will be unavailable starting Dec. 28 - 29.

Information Security Office Newsletter | December

December 13, 2017

Blackboard will be unavailable starting Dec. 28 - 29.

UNO Child Care Center Announces Re-accreditation

December 12, 2017

UNO Child Care Center has been reaccredited for the 27th year.

Timely Warning Bulletin: Convincing Phishing Email

December 12, 2017

A convincing phishing email was sent to many email users at the Omaha, Kearney and Lincoln campuses.

South Weight Room Closed for Updates

December 11, 2017

H&K's South Weight Room will be closed for updates starting Dec. 14.

Faculty Participating in Commencement

December 08, 2017

A message for faculty who are participating in Dec. 2017 Commencement; Dec. 15.

Request for Applications: MS Political Science Program

December 07, 2017

The MS Political Science Program is now accepting applications for Summer and Fall 2018; deadline March 15.

Add 'Class at the Fair' To Your Spring Course Syllabus

December 07, 2017

The Academic & Career Development Center requests your assistance promoting the Spring 2018 Career & Internship Fair; March 1.

Biostatistics Consulting

December 07, 2017

UNO and UNMC are invited to take part in biostatistics consulting.

UNO Research Included in TIME Magazine's 'Person of the Year' Issue

December 06, 2017

A 2001 report from Associate Professor Lisa Scherer (Psychology) and Professor Shereen Bingham (Communication) was featured in the cover story for TIME's annual "Person of the Year" issue

Indonesian Ambassador Visits UNO

December 09, 2017

The campus community is invited to meet the Indonesian Ambassador to the United States on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Heath Mello Named Associate Vice President for University Affairs

December 06, 2017

University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds announced Heath Mello has been appointed NU associate vice president of university affairs and director of state relations.

Flag Lowering for Pearl Harbor

December 06, 2017

All U.S. and Nebraska flags will be flown at half staff in honor of Pearl Harbor Day

Spring Books Now Available at the UNO Bookstore

December 05, 2017

Get ready for the spring semester by getting your books at the UNO Bookstore, in store or online.

Yuriko Doku Earns Board of Regents KUDOS Award

December 05, 2017

The Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS) Project Coordinator accepted the award Dec. 5.

UNO Advisor Wins Regional Award for Academic Advising

December 05, 2017

Lyndsey Rice is honored as the NACADA Region 6 honoree for Excellence in Advising as a Primary Role.

Parking and Shuttle Updates - Spring 2018

December 04, 2017

Parking Services will be making parking and shuttles updates for the Spring 2018 semester.

UNO Recognized For Sustainability Efforts

December 04, 2017

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education has ranked UNO as a top performer in its coordination and planning category.

Student’s Passion: Helping When Disasters Strike

December 04, 2017

Helping with the Hurricane Harvey relief effort is only the latest in a long list of experiences that have inspired Karen Franco to pursue an Emergency Management degree at UNO.

Honors Students Earn Second Place Recognition for Online Newsletter

December 04, 2017

An online newsletter produced by students from the UNO University Honors Program was recently recognized nationally with a second-place prize

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