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Thursday, May 19, 2022

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Parking and Transit Updates

Be prepared and informed about parking permits and shuttle route adjustments.

Celebrating Our Newest Alumni

For 1,851 students, Friday marked the end of one important journey and the beginning of a new chapter in each of their lives. With family, friends, and thousands of other alumni behind them, it was clear to see that once you're a Maverick, you're always a Maverick.

Our Campus This Summer

Be sure to check out updated hours and a reminder of resources available.

More Than 1,800 Mavericks Graduating in May 2022

The UNO alumni network is growing. More than 1,800 Mavericks are graduating from UNO this May.

Access the Experts

Access the Experts: Adrian Dowell

In this installment, Dowell answers: "What is NIL and how will it impact the future of Division I athletics?"

Access the Experts: Zhigang Feng

In this installment, Feng answers: "Why has there been an increase in the price of gas and other goods in the US economy?"

Access the Experts: William Kramer

In this installment, Kramer answers: "What can teams do now to improve virtual teamwork?"

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Higher Learning Commission Names UNO Chancellor Joanne Li to Board of Trustees

The Higher Learning Commission has named Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, Chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) to its Board of Trustees.

Dr. Phani Tej Adidam Awarded Appointment as a Fulbright Scholar; Prepares to Build Bridges with the World

Adidam will join the Management Center Innsbruck (MCI) in Austria for four months, where he will teach, conduct research, and connect UNO with the global community.

Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and CBA: Featuring Joey Hackler

In recognition of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, UNO CBA is recognizing the stories of students and faculty and paying tribute to the generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans who enrich our country. Today, we're proud to feature Joey Hackler, BSBA student.

Maverick Milestones: Celebrating Years of Service

Congratulations to our 2022 Retirees and Service Award Honorees. Celebrate your colleagues throughout the week of May 16.

Parking and Transit Updates

Be prepared and informed about parking permits and shuttle route adjustments.

Celebrating Our Newest Alumni

Open Enrollment Happening Now

The Summer and Fall 2022 class schedules are available now. Learn more about when you can enroll for classes and what you can do to prepare for enrollment.

Our Campus This Summer

Be sure to check out updated hours and a reminder of resources available.

Flags Lowered to Honor COVID Victims

Governor Pete Ricketts has ordered flags to fly at half-staff, effective immediately, through sunset on Monday, May 16, to honor the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Planes, Trains, and Waterways: Senator Hagel and Transportation in Nebraska Exhibit Opens

An exhibit, "Planes, Trains, and Waterways: Senator Hagel and Transportation in Nebraska", runs through June 13, 2022, on the first floor of Criss Library.

Jaci Lindburg to Serve as Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovative and Learning-Centric Institution

Lindburg, who has been a part of the NU System since 2012 and previously served as UNO's Director of Digital Education, will take on the role in addition to her responsibilities as Associate Vice President for Digital Education at the NU System.

McCook Bee Little Childcare & Preschool Expanding

Amanda and Josh Mullen have grown their business to meet the growing demands for childcare in McCook, Nebraska.

How UNO Communicates Weather-Related Information

It's severe weather season. Make sure you are signed up for text alerts and where your shelter location is during a weather emergency.

Proposed Policy: Personnel Action Documentation

A new policy is available for open review and comments.

National Recognition for UNO Music Education

The UNO NAfME chapter has been recognized with a national award celebrating their excellence and drive in professional development.

Katie Larson Named 2022 Academic Advisor of the Year

Larson's nominators describe her as an advisor that goes the extra mile for her students.

Elkhorn North Senior Awarded 'Maverick in the Making' Scholarship

Senior Rowaida Qulagi was recently named a "Maverick in the Making" for her leadership skills and kindness, which she looks forward to bringing to UNO as she begins courses this fall.

More Than 1,800 Mavericks Graduating in May 2022

The UNO alumni network is growing. More than 1,800 Mavericks are graduating from UNO this May.

Beat the Heat: A Reminder of Campus Resources

Hotter temperatures are making their return. Be sure to stay safe during extreme temperatures with these campus resources.

Service Learning at the Tri-Faith Garden

Students in Dr. Laura Alexander's "Religion and Human Rights" service-learning course explored gardening, inter-religious dialogue, and community nourishment at Tri-Faith.

Former Hawaii Resident Finds ‘Aloha Spirit’ At Work for Nebraska Small Businesses

A fortunate series of connections made through NBDC led to the founding of Elvee Performance Technologies LLC.

Flag Lowering for Barbara Berenson

The UNO flag will be lowered on Wednesday, May 11, in memory of Barbara Berenson, a UNO retiree who passed away on Jan. 2, 2022.

Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and CBA: Featuring Ishani Adidam

UNO Newest Addition to International Coalition of Universities

Joining a select group of 215 other universities, UNO has been selected as a member of the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU) and is just the second to join from Nebraska.

Student Commencement Stories: May 2022

Learn more about these amazing UNO graduates-to-be as they read a letter to their younger self.

Flag Lowering for Phouvong Mychackavane

The UNO flag will be lowered on Monday, May 9, in memory of Phouvong Mychackavane, a UNO retiree who passed away on April 14, 2022, at the age of 64.

Maverick Alumni Return to Compete at Caniglia

Former Mavericks Emir Alihodzic, Hugo Kamatani, and Ed Gordon will lead Omaha's professional soccer club, Union Omaha, as they take on the Northern Colorado Hailstorm in the next round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

National Strategic Research Institute Names 11 UNO Faculty as Fellows

A group of 11 faculty from UNO will join colleagues from across the University of Nebraska System to boost research contributions tied to national security.

Campus Updates to COVID Testing, Contact Tracing

The Office of Health Security will no longer offer COVID-19 testing and contact tracing after May 11 and May 12, respectively. Additional COVID resources are still available on campus and in the community.

Attend Senior Vice Chancellor Listening Sessions

In order to help shape the position prospectus for UNO's next chief academic officer, the campus will be holding listening sessions for faculty, students, staff, and the public; May 9-18.

Collaborative Office Spaces: Apply Now

The CEC's is accepting applications from nonprofit, governmental, and educational organizations for office spaces in the building.

Latino-Owned Businesses in South Omaha Substantially Impacted by Pandemic, UNO Research Finds

A new study conducted by the Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) sheds new light on the impacts of COVID-19 on Latino-owned businesses in South Omaha.

Maverick Venture Fund and Lujota: Featuring Akhil Kanodia

The Maverick Venture Fund invests seed capital into startups, especially those founded by UNO students and alumni. In this feature, Akhil Kanodia, founder of Lujota, shares his perspective as a participant.

Dezhaun Artis, BSBA Student, Propels Himself to Excellence and Full-Ride Scholarships to Law School

Artis leveraged his business education into a top 25% score on the LSAT and scholarships to several prestigious law schools, where he plans to follow in a family member’s footsteps.

The Fighter

UNO’s flexible course offerings allowed Brianne Ramirez to balance school with owning a business and an active lifestyle.

NASA Nebraska Space Grant Fellowship and Mini-Grant Competition

The annual competition for fellowship and mini-grant funding is now open; apply by May 20.

Purchase Parking Permits for Summer 2022

Need a parking permit for the summer semester? Permits will be available for purchase starting May 9.

UNO Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts 2022 Class

The 115-year-old national honor society recently welcomed 66 new UNO students and staff members.

Chancellor Li: Our Campus' Next Steps

Li: "The system-wide climate survey results announced earlier this month showed us that there is much to be proud of, as well as opportunities we can seize to make ourselves a stronger campus community."

Kirchner Named Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance

Carol Kirchner, a UNO alumna and former associate vice chancellor for business and finance, will serve as UNO's new senior business officer beginning Monday, May 16.

Upcoming Seasonal Changes to the Maverick Daily and the Bullseye

Following the conclusion of the spring semester, the Maverick Daily will begin operating on an adjusted schedule and the Bullseye will also see adjustments to its distribution. These changes reflect historical readership trends during the summer and a decrease in the level of campus activity.

UNO Launches Career Connect

More than 40 businesses and non-profits joined representatives from UNO, Omaha, and the State of Nebraska to launch a new program granting unprecedented access to paid internship opportunities for our students.

CBA's Spring 2022 Graduation Celebration

Highlighting some of our Spring 2022 UNO College of Business Administration (CBA) graduates.

Thomas Frey Finds a Path to College With Career Currency and UNO’s Supply Chain Management Program

Frey took advantage of his employer’s Career Currency partnership with UNO to pursue a degree in Supply Chain Management after three kids and 20+ years away from school.

Upcoming Retirement Celebrations

Here's your chance to honor the service, dedication, and Maverick Spirit of retiring colleagues.

Center for Faculty Excellence: New Professional Development Opportunities

The center is providing important professional development resources, events, and funding for both faculty and staff in the month of May.

UNO Alumni Achieve Big Dreams, Impact Through Small Businesses

May 1-7 marks National Small Business Week and we're celebrating those small businesses whose founders, owners, and managers got their start on the UNO campus.

Connect. Take Care. Get Help. A Reminder of Campus Resources

UNO stands ready to assist the Maverick community - at any time - with important resources for students, faculty and staff because we hear you, we see you, and you are welcome here.

Flag Lowering to Honor Sen. Rich Pahls

Governor Pete Ricketts has ordered flags to fly at half-staff through Thursday, April 28, to honor the passing of Nebraska State Senator Rich Pahls.

Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference (MWEC) 2022 Recap

On April 1st, 2022, UNO’s Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Franchising (CIEF) hosted the 9th annual Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference (MWEC). This year’s conference welcomed over 250 community members, entrepreneurs, and students from over 20 universities and 8 states throughout the Midwest.

CPACS Dean's Office Welcomes New Appointments

UNO’s College of Public Affairs and Community Service welcomes two appointments starting August 1, 2022.

Curious People Series: Information and Speakers

General information about the Curious People Series events, including an online request form for UNO faculty interested in speaking at future series events.

Maverick Excellence Shines Internationally With Fulbright Recognitions

Four members of the Maverick family are just the latest to join the ranks of Fulbright Award winners while two recent award recipients from Pakistan are making their impact felt here on campus.

Access the Experts: Adrian Dowell

In this installment, Dowell answers: "What is NIL and how will it impact the future of Division I athletics?"

Kratochvil Welcomed as New Coordinator of Federal Relations

UNO welcomes Chase Kratochvil as the university’s new Coordinator of Federal Relations. Kratochvil joined the university's government relations team on Monday, April 25.

Janet Napolitano, Chuck Hagel Discuss Importance of U.S. Leadership During the Next Stages of International Diplomacy

Napolitano, former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and former Governor of Arizona, discussed Ukraine, cybersecurity, and the impact of disinformation, among other topics, with Hagel, a UNO alumnus, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, and former U.S. Senator from Nebraska.

Join the UNO Faculty/Staff Golf League

The UNO faculty/staff golf league will tee off again this summer. We are looking for additional teams to join.

Chancellor Li: Re-Imagining Academic Advising

In an editorial, Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, supports transforming academic advising to help close the gap in the college degree-to-career pipeline.

Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and CBA: Featuring Thao Nguyen

UNO Names Barbara Alexander Employee of the Month

Alexander was awarded for her ability to effectively respond to and direct questions the UNO Registrar's office received on a daily basis, as well as her expert knowledge of technology and process - making sure students and their parents get the information they need.

Top Three Things to Know

Get caught up and prepared for the week with these important news items.

Maverick Student Employment Award Winners Announced

As part of National Student Employment Week, student workers and campus employers gathered for an awards banquet on April 15.

UNO Bookstore: Textbooks, Buyback, and Rental Returns

Summer session textbooks are available for purchase or rental, in-store and online, beginning April 25. All rented textbooks are due back to the UNO Bookstore by the final day of the semester. Textbook buyback is available year-round.

Flag Lowering to Honor Rep. Brad Ashford

Governor Pete Ricketts has ordered flags to fly at half-staff on Saturday, April 23, to honor the passing of former Rep. Brad Ashford, who was also an instructor in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service.

IT Consulting Classes and NU Connections Link Students, Businesses to Promote Development

In partnership with NBDC's NU Connections and SBDC programs, students in the UNO College of Information Science & Technology get hands-on experience with growing local businesses.

Consider an Increase to Your 401(a) Retirement Contributions

By moving to Tier 2, employees will increase their contributions each pay period and the University's matching contribution will also increase; deadline May 31.

UNO Academic Advising Council Names Michael Gutierrez-Madrigal Advisor of the Month

Gutierrez-Madrigal was nominated by his peers for his dedication to student success.

Participants Needed for Studies Across Campus

The Conflict in Ukraine: Views from Europe and the U.S.

Join us for a panel discussion on the conflict in Ukraine featuring speakers from Pedagogical University in Krakow, Poland, as well as experts from UNO Political Science; April 27.

Sanitize360 LLC Working to Expand Government Contracting Opportunities

Learn how Rudy Perez of Sanitize360 LLC enlisted the help of NBDC's PTAC program to help grow his sanitizing business through government contracting.

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