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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

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Shizuoka University, UNO Celebrate 39-Year Partnership

On Friday, Sep. 7, Shizuoka University President Kiyoshi Ishii visited UNO and reflected on a 39-year friendship between the two schools

Providing Access to Experiences, Connections

This year, more than 2,100 incoming students had the opportunity to come together, before the start of the semester, to share their experiences of reading Willa Cather's "My Antonia"

NU President Hank Bounds Awards UNO Students With Presidential Graduate Fellowships

NU President Hank Bounds has named Kaitlin Sundberg, who is pursuing a master's degree in history, and Anthony Starke, a doctoral candidate in public administration, as recipients of two 2018-19 Presidential Graduate Fellowships

UNO Professor Discovers Prehistoric Species

Professor George Engelmann discovered a new species of pterosaur, more commonly referred to as pterodactyls, at a dig site in Utah.

Watch and Listen

The Maverick Minute: Barbara Holland and the Metropolitan University Mission

Chancellor Gold interviews Distinguished Professor of Community Engagement and Friendly Maverick, Barbara Holland in the Criss Library.
The Maverick Minute | UNO Sustainability Coordinator Sarah Burke

Chancellor Jeffery Gold sits down with UNO Sustainability Coordinator Sarah Burke to discuss sustainability goals for UNO.
The Maverick Minute | UNO's U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel Archivist Lori Schwartz

Chancellor Jeffrey Gold sits down with UNO Hagel Archivist Lori Schwartz from the Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library to talk about what it's like managing the archives.

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UNO Media Mentions

Mavericks are making headlines and now you can find all the links in one convenient place. Click here for the latest batch of stories referencing UNO, updated by 9 A.M. every weekday.

Walker Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

The American Society of Criminology - Division of Policing has awarded UNO Professor Dr. Samuel Walker with its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Curious People

Are you an inquisitive person? What makes you curious? The Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center announces an inaugural series, Curious People, starting Oct. 17, 2018.

Most Spirited "Lil' Mav" Contest

Bringing MavSPIRIT to our youngest Mavericks; applications due Oct. 5.

Application, Nomination Process Open for UNO Senior Vice Chancellor Position

Applications and nominations are now being accepted for the role of Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at UNO to replace current Senior Vice Chancellor B.J. Reed, who will be retiring on May 31, 2019.

President's Excellence Awards

President Hank Bounds is calling for nominations for the President's Excellence Awards.

Legislative Candidate Winkler Visits UNO

Winkler discussed UNO's vision for sustainability, support of small businesses, and its impact on state economy.

UNO Flag Lowered in Honor of John Patrick Nicholson

The UNO flag will be lowered on Friday, Sept. 14, in memory of John Patrick Nicholson, a student who passed away earlier this month.

UNO Television Dedicates New 4K Studio

The conversion to 4K HDTV was made possible by grants from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association, The Knowledge Network, a coalition of five Omaha-area schools that airs programming on Cox and CenturyLink channels, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

A Message from President Hank Bounds

Results from a survey conducted by Gallup regarding campus climate.

New Faculty Member Has Aviation Institute Buzzing about Drones

The Aviation Institute is pleased to welcome our newest faculty member, Chenyu “Victor” Huang, Ph.D.

Record Attendance at Data Users Conference

The 29th Annual Data Users Conference hosted by the Center for Public Affairs Research on Aug. 15, 2018, was a great success with over 275 participants.

Email Management Update

Access to your personal email digest of the University's email security software will be switched to use single-sign-on through the TrueYou identity management system.

Shizuoka University, UNO Celebrate 39-Year Partnership

On Friday, Sep. 7, Shizuoka University President Kiyoshi Ishii visited UNO and reflected on a 39-year friendship between the two schools

P.E.O. Graduate Scholarships Available

UNO Graduate Studies is reaching out for nominations for two great scholarship opportunities for students.

23rd Annual Jailhouse Scramble – Golfing to Raise Scholarship Dollars

The Jailhouse Scramble, now in its 23rd year, allows golfers of all skill levels to come together to raise scholarship dollars and have fun in the process.

Providing Access to Experiences, Connections

This year, more than 2,100 incoming students had the opportunity to come together, before the start of the semester, to share their experiences of reading Willa Cather's "My Antonia"

Goodricher Johnson Awarded Prestigious Chinese Government Scholarship

Goodrich Scholar Amber Johnson has been awarded a prestigious Chinese Government Scholarship to study abroad at Qingdao University in Qingdao, China. The study abroad opportunity focuses on intensive language learning, and Amber will further develop her skills in Mandarin Chinese.

Communities of Practice

CoPs are cohorts of faculty members from multiple disciplines who investigate teaching innovations, actively research, share feedback, assess student learning and grading techniques, and explore new models of practice; apply by Oct. 1.

Faculty Leadership Forums

Faculty Leadership Forums are intended to connect faculty across campus who serve either in similar leadership roles or are developing similar professional interests that steer toward leadership on campus; apply by Oct. 1.

Alumni Spotlight: Kristine Mahler

In May 2018, Kristine Langley Mahler graduated with a Master of Arts in English and a Certificate in Advanced Writing from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

"The S Word" | Movie Screening

Counseling and Psychological Services presents "The S Word" in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; Sept. 13.

Flag Lowering for JoAnn Carrigan

The UNO flag will be lowered for UNO retiree JoAnn (Jody) Carrigan who recently passed away.

Senior Vice Chancellor Search

Check back for updates regarding UNO's search to fill the position of Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Sioux Indian Center

Oral history interviews from the 1970s with board members of the Sioux Indian Center of Omaha are available from the Omaha Stories project.

Internal Funding Awards Bulletin Available

Each year, UNO faculty and students conduct globally relevant research and creative activity that reflects the metropolitan mission of the university.

STEM Librarian Awarded an American Libraries Association Carnegie-Whitney Grant

Dr. Heidi Blackburn, STEM Librarian, received the American Libraries Association Carnegie Whitney Grant for her project entitled “Women in STEM in Higher Education Bibliography.”

Introducing Affordable Content Grants: OER@UNO

Have you heard about Open Educational Resources or OER for short? This higher education trend has been taking off as textbooks costs continue to skyrocket, greatly exceeding the rate of inflation.

Service Learning 101 Trainings

Are you a UNO Faculty who is interested in using service learning as a method of teaching? The UNO Service Learning Academy invites you to check out this unique series of trainings that introduce service learning, with the first training on September 13, 2018.

Constitution Week | 2018

This year's line up for Constitution Week gives UNO students the chance to register to vote and offers a variety of events that deepen individual awareness of the United States Constitution, starting Sept. 17, 2018.

NU President Hank Bounds Awards UNO Students With Presidential Graduate Fellowships

NU President Hank Bounds has named Kaitlin Sundberg, who is pursuing a master's degree in history, and Anthony Starke, a doctoral candidate in public administration, as recipients of two 2018-19 Presidential Graduate Fellowships

UNO Recognized Nationally for Sustainability Efforts

Two national organizations have identified UNO as one of the nation's top higher education institutions when it comes to sustainable campus efforts

Teaching Analysis by Students (TABS)

The TABS program is designed to assist instructors in identifying and effectively using their teaching strengths, isolating teaching problems, and developing improvement strategies to achieve professional growth; Sept. 24.

UCAT Announces Grant Opportunities

UCAT announces grant opportunities for all full-time faculty members for 18-19 academic year; Deadline is Oct. 5.

UNO Welcomes Another Record Class of First Year Students

UNO has achieved another record-setting incoming first year class for the fourth year running while also recording a slight decline to overall enrollment.

Summer 2018 UNO Magazine Now Available

The issue's theme is "Nebraska" and includes articles on how UNO has impacted Nebraskans across the state and it's continued efforts to reach for the stars.

FEAP Newsletter: September 2018

Every month, UNO's Faculty Employee Assistance Program (FEAP) publishes a newsletter with important information, tips and guidance on wellness

Flag Lowering for Pearl Parsons

The UNO flag will be lowered for former UNO employee Pearl Parsons who recently passed away.

Dominique Morgan

Dominique Morgan interview by Luke Wegener for LGBTQ+ Voices: The Queer Omaha Archives Oral History Project now available in UNO Libraries' Archives and Special Collections.

Shari Baumer

Shari Baumer interview by Luke Wegener for LGBTQ+ Voices: The Queer Omaha Archives Oral History Project now available in UNO Libraries' Archives and Special Collections.

The Lynching of William Brown

UNO Professor Discovers Prehistoric Species

Professor George Engelmann discovered a new species of pterosaur, more commonly referred to as pterodactyls, at a dig site in Utah.

UNO, UNL Awarded $1 Million by National Science Foundation to Expand Work to Utilize Big Data Science in Improving Bridge Health

Funds will be used to improve the health of aging, rural bridges and other infrastructure assets across the country using big data technologies.

Faculty Research Part of National Discussion on Reaction to High-Profile Deaths

A study from Paige Toller, associate professor of communication, highlights the taboo of speaking ill of the dead does not always apply in online forums

Richard Duggin Recognized for Maverick Vision

Earlier this summer, Richard Duggin, whose career at UNO spanned more than 50 years, was honored with a tree planting in Nebraska City as well as a scholarship created in his name

Faculty and Staff Wellness Center Memberships

Want to become a member of the Wellness Center this upcoming semester? UNO has payroll deductions for staff and faculty wanting to become members.

Legislative Candidate Davis Visits UNO

Legislative candidate Davis stopped on campus to discuss UNO's STEM efforts within Omaha as well as public budgeting and financial management.

UNO Ombuds Survey

Are you aware of the resources available to students at UNO?

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Pilot Projects Program

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is accepting applications seeking support for innovative, significant pilot projects in cancer research; deadline is Oct. 1.

UNO Libraries Celebrates LGBTQ History Month with Exhibit in Osborne Gallery

A new exhibit in Criss Library's Osborne Gallery shares the experiences of Nebraskans who attended the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights.

Nebraska Marathon UNO Discount Code

The Nebraska Marathon invites UNO employees to participate in a marathon, half marathon, or 5K race on Oct. 14, 2018.

Open Access Week 2018: Equity, Excellence and Education at UNO

Join UNO Libraries in celebrating Open Access Week October 22-28, 2018. The week culminates with a talk from Kevin L. Smith, Dean of Libraries at the University of Kansas and an expert in open access, on October 26, 2018.

Student Research and Creative Activity Funding Available

There are several programs that present UNO students with many unique research opportunities.

Legislative Candidate Hunt Visits UNO

Hunt discussed the importance of UNO's support of small businesses and the work at UNO that is helping Nebraska edge towards the forefront of the STEM field.

UNO Arts & Sciences Hall 80th Anniversary, 1938-2018

A new exhibit, UNO Arts & Sciences Hall 80th Anniversary, 1938-2018, runs September 19 through December 21, 2018, on the lower level of Criss Library.

Over 200 IS&T Students Celebrated at Annual Scholarship Reception

Over 200 students celebrated at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) College of Information Science and Technology’s (IS&T) annual Scholarship Reception on Friday, August 24th with nearly $600,000 in scholarships was awarded to first-time winners for the 2018-19 school year.

Maverick Venture Fund Looking to Invest

The Maverick Venture Fund is looking for small businesses and startups to invest money in.

UNO Celebrates #BeKind Day

Omaha leaders spoke at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) on Friday, Aug. 24, putting a focus on kindness.

At a Crossroads: The Political Future of Chuck Hagel

A new exhibit, At a Crossroads: The Political Future of Chuck Hagel, opens September 10, 2018 and runs through December 21, 2018, on the lower level of Criss Library.

IS&T Student Project Will Assist Local Nonprofit

Students at UNO experience access to exceptional hands-on learning, like those in this semester’s Information Science and Technology capstone course, who are building a website and social media platform for the local nonprofit FITGirl, Inc.

Flag Lowering for Senator John McCain

All U.S. and state flags will be lowered until Sunday, Sept. 2, in honor of Arizona Senator John McCain, who passed away on Saturday, Aug. 25.

NU Foundation UNO Employee Giving Campaign

This September, UNO employees are being encouraged to support their fellow Mavericks

Student Spotlight: Cassandra Wade An Internship Success Story

Evans to Lead Campus Security, Public Safety

Charlotte Evans has been named interim chief of police/director of campus security and public safety for UNO, UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, effective immediately.

Alumna Living Her Dream As Designer, Entrepreneur

Hannah Nodskov, founder and CEO of Hannah Caroline Couture, is debuting a new line at this year's Omaha Fashion Week.

Nebraska EPSCoR's FIRST Award Program

Nebraska EPSCoR's FIRST Award program is designed to help early career faculty to initiate their research programs and compete more effectively for NSF CAREER grants; deadline is Oct. 1.

August 2018 Monthly BRT Update

Regular updates on the work of the Budget Response Teams.

Employee of the Month Nominations

Know of a colleague who is deserving of Employee of the Month? Fill out a nomination form.

Changes Coming to Mail Service Operations

UNO Mail Services will be adjusting its window hours and moving to centralized points of mail delivery and pick up

The Maverick Minute | Durango Days

Bill Pickett, Director of the Milo Bail Student Center and the Office of Spirit and Tradition, speaks with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold about Durango Days (UNO's welcome week) and the new UNOmaha Mobile App.

Flag Lowering for David Hinton

The UNO flag will be lowered for David Hinton, whose 34-year career included serving as dean for the College of Public Affairs and Community Service and College of Information Science and Technology

Educating the Next Generation of Scientists

Juniors Timothy Rezineck, Andrew Pham and Camille Larson had the unique opportunity this summer to work in science labs alongside experienced researchers

Wounded Knee Occupation

Interviews about the occupation of Wounded Knee are now available from the Omaha Stories: Oral Histories of Omaha, Nebraska project.

ilos is Now "UNO Academic Video", Powered by VidGrid

As ilos was renamed VidGrid, the university saw this as a great opportunity to internally re-brand the product as well.

Quality of Care Focus of New Nebraska Medicine, UNO Collaboration

Nebraska Medicine has assumed management of UNO Health Services in a new collaboration aimed at long-term enhancement of the quality of care available to UNO’s campus community.

The Maverick Minute | Doug Ewald

Doug Ewald, Vice Chancellor for Business, Finance and Business Development for UNO and UNMC, speaks with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold about his new role in this Maverick Minute.

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