Flag Lowering for William Kvasnicka
The UNO flag will be lowered in his honor on Oct. 16
- published: 2026/10/15
- contact: Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
- email: unonews@unomaha.edu
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) flag will be lowered on Oct. 16 in memory of William Kvasnicka, who recently passed away. The thoughts and condolences of the university community are with William's loved ones during this time.
About William
William was the acquisitions supervisor of Criss Library, and helped guide the transition from the library's card catalog to a technology-based record of the library’s collection. He began his career at UNO on Jan. 4, 1988, and retired on Jan. 7, 2011.
He is survived by his wife Mellanee; his brother, Jim (Louise); Rande and Paul McCreight; and his two nieces: Quinn (Harvey) and Caitlyn (McCreight).
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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