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Out of Office With Chancellor Li: The Maverick Food Pantry

In episode three of “Out of Office with Chancellor Li," Li visits the Maverick Food Pantry and creates the "Chancellor's Chili" using only items found in the pantry.

Chancellor Li at the Maverick Food Pantry

Chancellor Li at the Maverick Food Pantry

Inspiration is everywhere at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In a new video series, UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, explores all of the inspiring people, places and things the university has to offer.

In This Episode

The Maverick Food Pantry plays a crucial role in making sure UNO students, faculty, and staff are supported in their professional journeys. Because of their work to fight food insecurity, every Maverick has an opportunity to meet their dietary and personal hygiene needs.

For the third episode of “Out of Office with Chancellor Li,” Li met with food pantry coordinator Madeline St. Clair to cook “Chancellor’s Chili” using only items that can be found in the food pantry, and learn about an app developed by UNO Scott Scholars to make utilizing the food pantry even easier.

Chancellor's Challenge on Twitter

With each new episode, Chancellor Li will post a challenge on her @UNO_Chancellor Twitter account. Be on the lookout for this month’s challenge for an opportunity to win Maverick merchandise from the UNO Bookstore.

Watch Episode 3

"Chancellor's Chili" Recipe

Try your hand at making the Chancellor's Chili!

  • 1 can of black beans
  • 1 can of kidney beans
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 can of tomato sauce
  • Salt, pepper, and cumin to season

About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university, committed to innovating for the public good, advancing social mobility, powering workforce development, and serving as a hub for community engagement. Nearly 15,000 Mavericks choose UNO for its hands-on education experiences, nationally ranked online and graduate programs, military-connected student support, and innovative approaches to supporting lifelong learning. UNO holds the Carnegie Research Activity “R2” designation, securing more than $40 million annually in external research funding and counts its faculty among the world’s most cited scholars. Sixteen Omaha Athletics programs compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Summit League and National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). 

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