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Thursday, January 27, 2022

COVID-19 Updates: Events and Gathering Guidance Extended

In a message to students, faculty, and staff on Monday, Jan. 24, UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, welcomed all Mavericks to the Spring 2022 Semester and reminded the campus community about recent updates to COVID-19 guidance.

Flu Shots Available for Students, Faculty, and Staff

The Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center wants to help keep you safe and healthy this flu season.

New Semester Guide

A resource for all Mavericks ahead of the Spring 2022 semester; begins Jan. 24.

Rich Klein to Lead Division of Strategic Institution and Student Success

The new Division of Strategic Institution and Student Success is an innovative restructuring that aligns institutional data, student performance metrics, and thoughtful financial strategy to foster student success and performance.

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Chancellor's Office Announces Position Updates

Three current staff members are taking on new roles within the Chancellor's Office to support the strategic direction of the university in across a variety of areas including of research expansion, student completion rates, degree completion, recruitment opportunities, and retention efforts.

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Access the Experts: Roni Reiter-Palmon

In this installment, Reiter-Palmon answers: "Can everyone be creative or is creativity limited to a few people?"

New National Rankings Highlight UNO’s Leadership in Online Programs

Online programs at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) are receiving national recognition, including notable jumps in rankings from U.S. News & World Report.

Through Firefly, employees can better understand their total compensation statement, which highlights the value of the many different programs UNO provides to its employees.

Understanding Your Benefits: 2021 Compensation Statement

UNO Human Resources would like to remind all eligible employees to stay informed, take advantage and get support regarding their benefits.

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Affordable Content Grants: OER@UNO

UNO Libraries is excited to announce the next round of Affordable Content Grants @ UNO.

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Flag Lowering for Patricia Dargantes

The UNO flag will be lowered on Wednesday, Jan. 26, in memory of Dargantes, a UNO retiree who passed away on Jan. 6 at the age of 78.

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#NUforNE: Creating Momentum In the Science of Movement

UNO is home to the first center in the world dedicated exclusively to researching human movement. Led by Nick Stergiou, faculty and student researchers are making a significant economic impact in Nebraska through groundbreaking innovations in medical products—and creating momentum when it comes to the science of movement.

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COVID-19 Updates: Events and Gathering Guidance Extended

In a message to students, faculty, and staff on Monday, Jan. 24, UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, welcomed all Mavericks to the Spring 2022 Semester and reminded the campus community about recent updates to COVID-19 guidance.

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Commit to Fit

Name your goal and commit to an action for 30 days and give yourself the best chance to reach your goals. The challenge continues through Feb. 22.

Change to Saturday Hours

UNO Libraries is trialing new Saturday hours beginning on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

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StrengthsFinder for UNO Staff

UNO's Center for Faculty Excellence and Staff Advisory Council are offering a unique opportunity for staff to learn more about their strengths using the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment; first session is Feb. 7.

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Top Three Things to Know

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

Arts and Sciences Dean Boocker to Step Down

After 14 years leading UNO's oldest and largest college, Dean David Boocker, Ph.D., will be stepping down at the end of the Spring 2022 semester.

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Flag Lowering for Ruth Manning

The UNO flag will be lowered on Monday, Jan. 24, in memory of Manning, a UNO retiree who passed away on Jan. 7 at the age of 83.

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Vanessa Chavez Jurado Completes Internship at Stand For Schools

The Elementary Education student and campus leader recently completed an internship at Stand For Schools, a Nebraska nonprofit dedicated to defending and advancing public education.

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Re-Imagining U Registration Begins for Spring

Virtual Re-Imagining U (RIU) will be offered this Spring for all UNO and UNMC employees.

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Charting our Path: UNO Libraries' Traveling Exhibits and Panels

Humanities Nebraska grant awarded to UNO Libraries to support history of Black Studies programming.

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UNO Dance Team Wins Second National Championship Title

The UNO Dance Team showed their Maverick Spirit this weekend at the Universal Dance Association (UDA) College Nationals, where they won their second national championship title.

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UNO Joins the National Student Exchange

UNO is now a member of the National Student Exchange, a consortium of over 170 universities in the United States and Canada. Mavericks will be able to spend a semester or academic year studying on exchange at institutions throughout the US while paying their regular UNO tuition.

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Collaboration in Action: UNO and Girl Scouts

Two of Nebraska's strongest institutions, the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, have a long history of supporting each other with connections you might not quite expect.

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Winter 2021 UNO Magazine Now Available

With the theme "Big," and a focus on the big impacts UNO and its alumni are making across the state, be sure to read these larger-than-life stories.

MOVCENTR E-Newsletter | January 2022

The newsletter features stories from the Junior Investigators, the Pilot Project Awardees, the Research Cores, and COBRE collaborators.

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Flag Lowering for Angela Valle

The UNO flag will be lowered on Thursday, Jan. 20, in memory of Valle, a retired faculty member, who passed away on Dec. 25, 2021, at the age of 85.

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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 January.

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Flu Shots Available for Students, Faculty, and Staff

The Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center wants to help keep you safe and healthy this flu season.

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UNO Collegiate Recovery Community Provides Support to Mavericks

The UNO Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) builds a common and safe space for students in or seeking recovery from addiction and recovery allies to gather, socialize, support one another, and achieve academic success.

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2021 W-2s Now Available in Firefly

The 2021 W-2 Wage and Tax Statement is now available within Firefly. Login to your account to access this important tax document.

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New Semester Guide

A resource for all Mavericks ahead of the Spring 2022 semester; begins Jan. 24.

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UNO Magazine: Big Trip

After moving back to their hometown of Wahoo, Neb., at the start of the pandemic, UNO students Seth Varner and Austin Schneider decided to go on the biggest road trip ever by visiting each of Nebraska's 531 cities, towns, and hamlets.

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UNO Magazine: Big Future for Tiny Homes

In the latest issue of the UNO Alumni Association's UNO Magazine, Bing Chen, Ph.D., a UNL professor of electrical and computer engineering based out of Omaha's Peter Kiewit Institute, explores a future filled with tiny, environmentally friendly houses.

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NCITE Researchers Explore Potential Dark Side of Metaverse in Nationally-Published Article

New technologies and innovations often bring excitement and new opportunities, but they can also bring new risks as explained by researchers within UNO’s National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education (NCITE) Center.

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UNO Economist Offers Takeaways on Latest BLS Jobs Report

Christopher Decker, Ph.D., professor of economics within UNO’s College of Business Administration, provided his analysis of the first jobs report of 2022 in an article published by The Conversation.

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Flag Lowering for Kerry Beldin

The UNO flag will be lowered on Tuesday, Jan. 18, in memory of Beldin, an associate professor emeritus from the Grace Abbott School of Social Work, who passed away on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at the age of 48.

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Students Encouraged to Apply for Resident Assistant Positions

Housing and Residence Life is excited to accept applications for the 2022-2023 Resident Assistant (RA) team! Applications are open now through Feb. 2.

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Announcing the CBA Prep Academy

As part of UNO’s efforts in Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion, the CBA Prep Academy is a strategic investment in both the college and Omaha community.

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UNO Magazine: Big Bet

Investing in cryptocurrency can be a gamble. UNO associate professor Olivier Maisondieu Laforge, Ph.D., shares his insights in the latest issue of the UNO Alumni Association's UNO Magazine.

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Enrollment Ends Soon for CFM Understanding the Nonprofit Sector

Enrollment ends Jan. 24 for the Certificate in Fundraising Management (CFM) Understanding the Nonprofit Sector Course. Enroll today!

Spring 2022 Writer's Workshop Reading Series

The Writer’s Workshop Spring 2022 Reading Series brings opportunities to learn from four inspiring writers from across the country.

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UNO Launches Military-Connected Resource Center

Formerly known as the Office of Military and Veteran Services, the Military-Connected Resource Center (MCRC) will provide expanded and more responsive resources for UNO's military-engaged community on campus, online, or overseas.

Fried Academy to Partner on Summer 2022 Study Abroad Opportunity

The Sam & Frances Fried Holocaust & Genocide Academy is proud to partner with Yahad-In Unum to offer a joint study abroad course in the summer of 2022.

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NCITE Annual Report - Year 1

NCITE releases its first annual report, covering research projects in the project year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, with updates beyond that.

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Use 'Durango Discounts' to Save Money

Durango Discounts provides access to a variety of products and services from the Omaha community at reduced rates with use of your MavCARD or through the UNOmaha App.

Rich Klein to Lead Division of Strategic Institution and Student Success

The new Division of Strategic Institution and Student Success is an innovative restructuring that aligns institutional data, student performance metrics, and thoughtful financial strategy to foster student success and performance.

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UNO Launches Lifelong Learning Program for Seniors, Adult Learners

Mini-courses specifically designed and instructed for non-degree-seeking adult and senior learners will be offered as part of the new program and be taught at the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center.

CEC Operations and Events Updates

Review this website page to get the most up-to-date information about the CEC's operations.

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Digital Learning Spring 2022 Offerings

Each semester, the Office of Digital Learning holds a series of monthly workshops that focus on pedagogical and technological strategies that you can incorporate into your course.

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Call for Nominations: 2022 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 by Feb. 1.

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2021 NCJR Annual Report Now Live

The 2021 Nebraska Center for Justice Research annual report is now live.

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Access the Experts: Julie Dieberger

In this installment, Dierberger answers: "What factors can improve a student's ability to graduate from college?"

Report Proposes Solutions for Low Entrepreneurship Rates in Nebraska

The report provides data on the status of entrepreneurship in the state, key challenges for growth, and action steps for improvement.

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Featuring Rebecca Atkins: Prep Academy Director, 40 Under 40 Winner, and Change-Maker

Atkins is poised to fulfill the Prep Academy’s mission of “[helping] historically excluded students by increasing their exposure to business and college.”

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The 2021 Capstone Cup: A Key Differentiator for CBA Graduates

Students in their final semester make business connections, apply their knowledge to real-world problems, and impact the Omaha business community.

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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.

Sign Up for a University Gatekeeper Program Training Session

Counseling and Psychological services (CAPS) is launching a free on-campus suicide prevention intervention training known as University Gatekeeper Program (UGP); monthly sessions begin Jan. 25.

Remembering Dr. Ángela Valle

Valle, an emeritus professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, recently passed away.

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Chancellor Li: Omaha is at the Crossroads of History; UNO Has Solutions

The following message from Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, appeared on the Omaha World-Herald’s editorial page on Sunday, Jan. 2.

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Open Enrollment Happening Now

Stay on track by enrolling for the Spring 2022 semester.

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