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Wednesday, December 07, 2022

Thanksgiving Vacation Information

Detailed information for Thanksgiving Vacation. Student holiday, Nov. 23. Closures and adjusted hours, Nov. 24-27.

UNO Strongly Represented Among 2022 “40 Under 40”

Forty leaders making an impact in their organizations and in their community were recently recognized through the Midlands Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” awards—and many of them have ties to the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO).

Ways to Support at December 2022 Commencement

Looking for a way to be involved in December 2022 Commencement? We have some great opportunities for you.

UNO Researchers Explore Future of Space Travel

With the Artemis mission, NASA is once again hoping to send astronauts to the moon. However, not much has changed since Apollo 11 first landed in 1969. This is why Kyle Finley and Dave Pares have been testing new options for interstellar travel with the goal of reducing cost, risk, and impact on the environment.

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PathwayU to Replace Focus 2 Career

After a successful pilot program fall semester, the ACDC Career Services team has decided to move forward with the full implementation of PathwayU, a career assessment platform, starting spring of 2023.

Sher Jan Ahmadzai, director of UNO’s Center for Afghanistan Studies, serves as the principal investigator on this project alongside collaborators from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

UNO Developing the Next Generation of Female Environmentalists in Pakistan

A new grant will help prepare women’s universities in Pakistan to better teach, conduct research, and develop environmental science practitioners.

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Call for Nominations: 2023 CCSGE Awards

The Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Gender Equity (CCSGE) awards will be presented at the Legendary Leaders Awards Luncheon; nominations due on Jan. 6.

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Parking and Transit Updates

Information about parking and shuttle services prior to and during the Holiday Closedown, and the Three-Week January Session.

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Upcoming Seasonal Changes to the Maverick Daily and the Bullseye

Both publications will have adjusted schedules through mid-January. Submit your items for early in 2023.

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Update on Situation at JPII Newman Center

The Omaha Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office are working closely with UNO Public Safety to investigate the threat and provide increased security for the area to promote the safety of Newman Center students and staff. Newman Center and campus are maintaining normal operations.

Officers Andrew Sage and Rebecca Renz were presented a KUDOS Award at the Dec. 2, 2022, Board of Regents meeting in recognition of their efforts to try and save the life of a young woman who was hit by a vehicle nearby campus in September.

Officers Andrew Sage, Rebecca Renz Earn Board of Regents KUDOS Award

The two officers from the UNO/UNMC Department of Public Safety were recognized for their quick thinking, leadership, and calm under pressure in response to a tragic incident that occurred near the UNO campus.

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Collaborative Office Spaces: Apply Now

Are you a community or university organization interested in office space? The CEC's collaborative offices are available through two different application processes. Applications are due July 1, September 1, and November 1 of 2022.

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UNO Names Kimber Harkins Employee of the Month

Harkins was recognized by their colleagues for their commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and empowering their peers to recognize and elevate each other and themselves.

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New Lincoln Business is Writing a Script for Success

Brittany Wren of Stingray Writing is helping businesses find their voice through professional writing services like content marketing, search engine optimization, social media, and more.

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Li & Goins: Investing in Education is an Investment in Ourselves and Our State

In a recent op-ed published by the Omaha World-Herald, UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA and Nebraska Director of Economic Development Tony Goins pointed out the importance of investing in higher education when it comes to the future strength of the state's workforce.

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CUMU Names UNO Chancellor Li to Executive Committee

The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) has added Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) to its 2022-2024 executive committee.

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Instructions for Logging Hours During Holiday Closedown

Learn about how to input time for the holiday closedown; Dec. 23 through Jan. 2.

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Call for Nominations | Chancellor’s Outstanding Student Leadership Award

This award recognizes an undergraduate student who has demonstrated leadership through influential participation in campus organizations and community volunteer work, in addition to scholarly achievement; deadline is Jan. 16.

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Non-Travel Expense Reporting Moving From Concur to Firefly

Travel requests, approvals, and expense reporting planned to migrate to Firefly in early 2023.

UNO Partnership with United Airlines to Provide Career Pathways to the Flight Deck

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and United Airlines announced a new partnership to provide career pathways for aviators through Aviate, United’s industry-leading pilot career development program. As an Aviate university partner, former and current UNO students and instructors who apply and are successful in the Aviate selection process will join the program and benefit from the defined path to a lifelong career at United.

2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting Recognition

UNO Earns 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting

UNO is thrilled to be recognized in the 2022 ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. A challenge that recognizes campuses for student voter turnout.

Fried Holocaust and Genocide Academy Partners on Major Grant

The Sam and Frances Fried Holocaust and Genocide Academy is a partner on a major grant that was recently awarded to study visual storytelling and graphic art in genocide and human rights education.

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International Dialogue is Available on DigitalCommons@UNO

The most recent volume of International Dialogue is now available on DigitalCommons@UNO

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Extended Hours for Prep Week and Finals Week

Starting Sunday, December 4, Criss Library will be open extended hours for prep week through the end of finals week, Wednesday, December 14.

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Flag Lowering for Harold Payne

The UNO flag will be lowered on Monday, November 28, in memory of Payne, a UNO retiree who passed away on Oct. 11, 2022.

Volunteers make Valentine's Day cards for veterans during the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in Omaha, Nebraska at the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center.

UNO's Signature Service Days

Each year, UNO students and community partners participate in UNO's Signature Service Days. 2023 is the first year that UNO's Office of Engagement Volunteer and Civic Engagement Programs will take the lead. Learn how to participate as a community partner site or as a UNO/community volunteer.

Resources Available for Energizing Your Classroom

Faculty and staff are invited to apply for funding via the University Committee for the Advancement in Teaching (UCAT)'s Student Engagement Project Initiative by Dec. 9, and register for the Sarah Rose Cavanagh event in February.

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Thanksgiving Vacation Information

Detailed information for Thanksgiving Vacation. Student holiday, Nov. 23. Closures and adjusted hours, Nov. 24-27.

UNO Recognized with Human Resource Association of the Midlands IDEAL Award

UNO was recognized for excellence in initial work to implement diversity and inclusion policy.

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Empower Diversity Small Group Application

Apply to join Inclusive Communities and Urban Abbey this spring in building community and connection with other influential young leaders while exploring and developing your own capacity in inclusive leadership. This group is open to college students and young adults under 30.

UNO Puts Focus on Students, Social Mobility, and Workforce Development as Part of University of Nebraska’s “Only in Nebraska” Campaign

The "Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future" campaign will create additional scholarships to help make education affordable, attract more students and keep them in Nebraska. It also will invest in programs such as learning communities which help retain students, provide mentorship and guidance and ensure their timely degree completion.

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UNO Strongly Represented Among 2022 “40 Under 40”

Forty leaders making an impact in their organizations and in their community were recently recognized through the Midlands Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” awards—and many of them have ties to the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO).

UNO Puts Focus on Students, Social Mobility, and Workforce Development as Part of University of Nebraska’s “Only in Nebraska” Campaign

University of Nebraska System President Ted Carter, joined by the chancellors of the four University of Nebraska campuses, announced the public launch of Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future. While the campaign has three priorities, the top priority is students.

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UNO Hires Coordinator for Volunteering and Civic Engagement Programs

The Office of Engagement officially welcomes Toni Monette as the new coordinator for Volunteer and Civic Engagement Programs at UNO.

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This Month in Service Learning

Read about all of the service learning activities happening across campus each month.

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UNO Academic Advising Council Names Chris Scott Advisor of the Month

Scott was nominated by his peers for his dedication to student success.

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UNO Alumni Association Maverick Cookie Cutter Giveaway

Grab the holidays by their horns this year and participate in the UNO Alumni Association's Maverick Cookie Cutter giveaway.

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Former Math Teacher Explains Why Some Students are ‘Good’ at Math, Others Lag Behind

UNO Teacher Education faculty member Fran Anderson explains how all students need to see themselves as mathematicians so they develop personal connection to mathematics learning.

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Ways to Support at December 2022 Commencement

Looking for a way to be involved in December 2022 Commencement? We have some great opportunities for you.

Len Dickinson and Jule Goeller, founders of Sand Creek Post & Beam

SourceLink Nebraska’s First Year Brings Hundreds of Businesses, Resources Together

It's the first anniversary of SourceLink Nebraska. In that time, the program has made a tremendous impact, connecting businesses to the resources they need.

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All About Textbooks

Discover when textbooks are available for purchase or rental for the upcoming semester. Textbook buyback is available year-round.

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UNO Researchers Explore Future of Space Travel

With the Artemis mission, NASA is once again hoping to send astronauts to the moon. However, not much has changed since Apollo 11 first landed in 1969. This is why Kyle Finley and Dave Pares have been testing new options for interstellar travel with the goal of reducing cost, risk, and impact on the environment.

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Get in the Game: Maverick Athletics Ticketing Information

With 16 Division-I sports teams, the Omaha Mavericks are hitting the ice, the court, the field, the pitch, the track, the pool, and the green throughout the year. Learn how you can cheer on the Mavs in person this season!

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NCITE Releases Year 2 Annual Report

In its first two years, NCITE kept a stable portfolio involving over 50 researchers from 19 universities in the U.S. and United Kingdom. Together, our consortium exposed over 500 students to the DHS mission and counterterrorism and targeted violence issues.

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New Year, New Business Series Announced

The Nebraska Business Development Center, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration and GROW Nebraska Women's Business Center, is conducting a series of trainings in the new year to help startup businesses learn the skills they need to be successful.

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Commercial Real-Estate Usage Has Not Declined as a Result of COVID-19, Survey Finds

The survey, conducted by the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, examined commercial real estate usage and attitudes toward remote work.

The ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating UNO's new partnership with United Airlines.

UNO Partnership with United Airlines to Provide Career Pathways to the Flight Deck

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and United Airlines announced a new partnership to provide career pathways for aviators through Aviate, United’s industry-leading pilot career development program.

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Watermark Course Evaluations and Surveys Implementation

UNO will be implementing a new course evaluation system, Watermark: Course Evaluations and Surveys, for regular 15 week fall 2022 classes. Classes with evaluations will start after Thanksgiving

When Opportunity Knocks, We Need to Say Thank You

The Flying Mavs, had a unique opportunity when fourteen team members got to fly a Boeing 747-200 Level D Simulator. The device is run by CymSTAR, a contractor for the military that provides training to U.S. Air Force pilots who fly the Boeing E4B.

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Campus Donation Drives

Looking for ways to give back? Check out these campus donation drives.

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UNO Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization Wins Global Chapter of the Year

The Mavericks took home the top prize at this year's annual conference.

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Wellness, Safety Tips for Shorter Days, Colder Temps

As shorter days and colder weather arrives, here are some important safety and wellness reminders for the campus community to be aware of from UNO Public Safety and UNO Counseling and Psychological Services.

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Women's Soccer Draws No. 1 Notre Dame in NCAA First Round

The Omaha women's soccer team will head to South Bend, Indiana to take on the Fighting Irish in the opening round of the 2022 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament; Nov. 12.

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