A Great First Week of the Fall 2021 Semester
Relive all the fun from the first week of Durango Days.
- published: 2021/08/27
- contact: University Communications
- email: unonews@unomaha.edu
Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, high fives UNO Student Body President/Regent Maeve Hemmer as Dr. steps up to the podium to speak during Convocation.
Prior to Convocation at Tal Anderson Field, Mavericks enjoyed fun and games courtesy of MavFEST at Baxter Arena's Lot 26.
Who says you can't come home? UNO alum Alyssa and Mr. West from Power 106.9 entertained Mavericks with live mixing and giveaways.
Mavericks spun the wheel for their shot at great giveaways and prizes from Power 106.9 with Alyssa and Mr. West.
What day is it? Hump Day! At this Maverick Productions event, Mavericks got a chance to pet a camel and other animals from Scatter Joy Acres.
At the Student Involvement Fair, Mavericks connected with student organizations, clubs, and more.
Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, chatted with students, faculty, and staff at "Cup With Jo."
The "Cup With Jo" event allowed all Mavericks a chance to meet UNO’s new Chancellor, enjoy a free beverage, good music, and participate in a lively conversation.
The first week of the Fall 2021 semester is in the books, but the excitement and engagement opportunities around Durango Days roll on.
Festivities kicked off Sunday, Aug. 22, with MavFEST and UNO Convocation at Tal Andersen Field in Maverick Park. More than 1,000 students attended UNO’s student welcome – a record for the event. The first week of Durango Days featured music, live mixing from Power 106.9, a student job fair, the "Cup with Jo" with UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, and more.
For the first time ever, Durango Days will continue for a second week! Students can take part in more activities Aug. 30-Sept. 4 during events that include a petting zoo, a Student Town Hall with Chancellor Li, and a drive-in movie double feature.
Durango Days Highlights: Week One
🤘 MavFEST and Convocation
At MavFEST, students were entertained by a DJ and hung out with student organizations, UNO departments, and community sponsors ahead of Convocation. Convocation served as an opening ceremony of sorts for the Fall 2021 semester. Mavericks celebrated with Chancellor Li, were inspired by keynote speaker and UNO alum Lamarr Womble, and enjoyed a fireworks display.
🎵 Power 106.9 with Alyssa and Mr. West
Mavericks joined Alyssa and Mr. West from Power 106.9 for two afternoons of live mixing, giveaways, and meet and greets in the Pep Bowl. Students had a chance to win prizes including t-shirts, haunted house passes, gift certificates to local coffee shops and restaurants, a UNO Bookstore Swag Basket, and more.
🐪 Hump Day with Maverick Productions
Hosted by Maverick Productions, Mavericks celebarted Hump Day by petting a camel and other animals from Scatter Joy Acres. T-shirts and other goodies were available on a first come first serve basis.
👋 Student Involvement Fair
The annual Student Involvement Fair helped connect students with campus organizations, clubs, volunteer opportunities, and more on campus.
☕ Cup With Jo: Meet Chancellor Joanne Li
Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, invited all students, faculty, and staff to come enjoy a free beverage, good music, and participate in a lively conversation. Dr. Li is in her first year as UNO's Chancellor.
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