December 2020 News Release Archive
UNO Academic Advising Council Names Kerry Fina Advisor of the Month
December 22, 2020Fina was nominated by his peers for his dedication to student success.
New Video Chronicles Life of Daniel Jenkins
December 22, 2020On Oct. 1, a life-sized bronze sculpture of Daniel Jenkins was installed outside the Milo Bail Student Center. Jenkins was the first president of what then was Omaha University.
Flag Lowering for David Seilstad
December 22, 2020The UNO flag will be lowered today in memory of Seilstad, a member of the Academic and Career Development Center team, who passed away on Dec. 15, 2020, at the age of 61.
Celebrate the Season with a Virtual Holiday Concert
December 22, 2020As the UNO community prepares for the holiday season, Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., and School of Music Director Washington Garcia invite students, faculty, and staff to enjoy a virtual holiday concert.
NU President Carter, Midwest University Leaders Announce Plans for Academic Alliance Supporting U.S. Space Command
December 21, 2020The effort is a uniquely powerful draw for the Midwest as Nebraska seeks to become U.S. Space Command’s permanent home.
Choral Students Lift Spirits of Retirement Home Residents
December 21, 2020Derrick Fox, D.M.A, Director of Choral Activities at UNO, saw an opportunity for students in choral programs at UNO to bring some smiles and holiday cheer to retirement home residents.
Student Commencement Stories: August, December 2020
December 19, 2020Learn more about these amazing UNO graduates. Once a Maverick, always a Maverick.
OPPD, UNO Announce New Academic Partnership
December 18, 2020The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) launched an innovative partnership that will help bring qualifying full-time employees closer to undergraduate and graduate degrees.
A Pre-Holiday Safety Message From Chancellor Gold and the Office of Health Security
December 16, 2020Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., and Jane Meza, Ph.D., Interim Executive Director of the Office of Health Security, share guidance on how to stay healthy before, during, and after the holidays.
Flag Lowering for Eldon LaVerne Haselwood
December 15, 2020The UNO flag will be lowered today in memory of Haselwood, who passed away on Dec. 1, 2020, at the age of 87.
UNO Recognized With AHA Workplace Health Achievement Award
December 14, 2020The campus received a Silver Award as one of the American Heart Association's healthiest workplaces based on seven different categories of organizational best practices.
UNO Names Savannah Czolgos Employee of the Month
December 14, 2020Czolgos was selected for her willingness to go above and beyond to support the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences this year, serving as a cornerstone during difficult and uncertain times.
Omaha Athletics to Sponsor Men’s Swimming and Diving
December 11, 2020UNO will have the only men's Division I swimming and diving program in the state.
The Maverick Minute: Deborah Smith-Howell
December 11, 2020Deborah Smith-Howell, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies, joined Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., to discuss the significance of items worn at commencements.
UNO-UNMC Emergency Management Director Finalist Presentations
December 10, 2020The campus is invited to virtually hear from the four finalists; remaining presentations will take place Dec. 11, 18
Flag Lowering for Odra Bradley
December 10, 2020The UNO flag will be lowered today in honor of Odra Bradley, who passed away on Nov. 11 at the age of 100.
Campus Introduces Financial Stewardship Policy
December 10, 2020The policy establishes standards of accountability for employees who have a role in handling UNO's financial affairs and assets.
ITS Tagging External Emails
December 09, 2020To help identify potential phishing emails from outside senders, ITS has turned on external email tags for all NU user accounts. External email tags will notify you when an email has been sent from someone outside of the University.
U.S., Nebraska Flags Lowered to Honor Pearl Harbor Anniversary
December 04, 2020The attack on Pearl Harbor, which initiated the United States' entry into World War II, took place on Dec. 7, 1941.
Nebraska Legislative Staffers Make Virtual Campus Visit
December 04, 2020Staff members of Nebraska's state senators were able to hear from UNO students, faculty, and administrators about important research efforts and new public-private partnerships.
Mike Nicola Earns Board of Regents KUDOS Award
December 04, 2020Nicola accepted the award virtually during the Board of Regents meeting on Dec. 4.
'UNO Cares' Launches to Provide Additional Support to Students
December 02, 2020The new effort will provide flexibility and financial assistance to students as the campus community continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.