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UNO News

Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Holding Dandelions

How DérNecia Phillips’ philosophy of holding on to the important things supported her journey to earning a doctorate in educational leadership.

The Semester Guide

A resource for all Mavericks taking classes during the Summer 2023 Semester.

Celebrating Our Newest Alumni

On Friday, 1,657 students graduated earned degrees from UNO and began the next stages in their professional journey. Family, friends, and the Maverick family cheered them on as they crossed the stage and welcomed them as UNO’s newest alumni.

Felipe Blanco Finds his Voice and Empowerment through Research at UNO

Felipe Blanco, Ph.D. came to UNO to study the social dynamics at the heart of public problems and solutions and found a community that supported his passion to better understand issues around equity, identity, and representation.

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?"

Recent News Releases

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UNO Names Howard Williams Employee of the Month, May 2023

Williams was recognized by his colleagues for his proactive and engaged approach to ensuring the everyday events, gatherings, and meetings at the Milo Bail Student Center go smoothly.

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Inspired at Sea: UNO a Smart Investment for Navy Vet

If you don’t think that one book can make a difference in a person’s life, then you haven’t heard Jake Hermann’s story.

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Governor Approves 2023-25 University Funding

NU System President Ted Carter thanked the governor for supporting the funding levels approved by the Appropriations Committee and full Legislature.

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New Health Benefits Providers Coming in 2024

Pending approval by the Board of Regents, the University of Nebraska (NU) System will move to new health benefits providers beginning Jan. 1, 2024.

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Board of Regents to Hold Special Meeting May 31

University of Nebraska Board of Regents Chairman Tim Clare announced that he is calling a special meeting of the Board on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

UNO Flying Mavs Place Seventh In National Contest

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Flying Mavs finished in 7th place at the 2023 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) which was held the week of May 8, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

DérNecia Phillips

Holding Dandelions

How DérNecia Phillips’ philosophy of holding on to the important things supported her journey to earning a doctorate in educational leadership.

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Spring and Summer Construction Projects to Impact Building Access

Multiple spring and summer construction projects will impact access to campus buildings, including the Eppley Administration Building (closed) and the Milo Bail Student Center.

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Parking and Transit Updates

Recent updates from UNO Parking and Transit Services.

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The Semester Guide

A resource for all Mavericks taking classes during the Summer 2023 Semester.

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Celebrating Our Newest Alumni

On Friday, 1,657 students graduated earned degrees from UNO and began the next stages in their professional journey. Family, friends, and the Maverick family cheered them on as they crossed the stage and welcomed them as UNO’s newest alumni.

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Faculty and Staff Discounts Available for Omaha Athletics Summer Camps

The Mavericks are providing an exclusive faculty and staff discount for their summer youth camps.

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Express Your Interest: 2024 Global Courses

Faculty interested in teaching a 2024 Global Course with domestic or international travel should fill out the initial interest form for UNO Education Abroad by Friday, June 19th.

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Faculty Wellness Coaching Now Available

Faculty wellness coaching is a program for current full-time faculty members for up to five sessions per academic semester, including over the summer.

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NCITE announces upcoming move to Scott Technology Center

The move will allow NCITE’s interdisciplinary mix of faculty, students, and staff — currently split between two other on-campus buildings — to work under one roof.

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Legislature Gives Final Approval to State Budget

The two-year package now moves to Gov. Jim Pillen for consideration.

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UNO Academic Advising Council Names Heather Ford Advisor of the Month

Ford was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.

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UNO Students Graduate as Community Engaged Scholars

Students who earn and receive this designation connect their academic endeavors with our community.

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Maverick Milestones: Celebrating Years of Service

Congratulations to our 2023 Retirees and Service Award Honorees!

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Curious People Lecture Series: Information and Speakers

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

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Our Campus This Summer

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

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Staff Advisory Council (SAC) Welcomes New Members

SAC members are the official elected representatives of UNO’s staff community who to advocate for staff, serve as a liaison to campus leadership, and inform staff on campus issues.

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Iraqi Refugee Finds Her Calling in Business at UNO

From escaping hardship and loss in northern Iraq to starting a new life in Nebraska, this Maverick's remarkable journey led her to achieve new heights and discover a passion for a future in business.

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success Sammi Kaiser, Ph.D., accepted the award

Partnership 4 Kids Recognizes UNO as Advocate of the Year

UNO was recognized for its volunteerism and support for the 3,000 students in the organization’s network.

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Flag Lowering for Charles "C.J." Brown

The UNO flag will be lowered on Thursday, May 18, in memory of retiree Charles "C.J." Brown.

UNO's newest alumni celebrate at the university's December 2023 commencement ceremonies held at Baxter Arena.

More Than 1,800 Mavericks Graduating in Spring 2023

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) alumni network is growing. More than 1,800 Mavericks will graduate this spring.

Celebrating Outstanding CAS Students

The College of Arts and Sciences congratulates graduating students on their achievements.

Abigail Faris

UNO Student Named 2023 Newman Civic Fellow

Abigail Faris was selected as one of 154 students for the 2023 Newman Civic Fellowship.

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Textbook Mavericks Honorees 2023: Greg Morin, Angelika Stout, and the lecturers of Marketing 3200: Business Communications

UNO Libraries is pleased to announce the third cohort of Textbook Mavericks honorees. Textbook Mavericks spotlights UNO faculty, staff, students, and donors who take significant actions to advocate for textbook affordability.

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"Creative Community Conservation" exhibit opens at Criss Library

This exhibit features 17 environmentally conscious Nebraska artists and is on view through August 24.

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UNO Hosts the Spring 2023 Strategic Planning Forum

A panel of UNO leaders provided an update on strategic planning and receive feedback from the campus community.

Maysaa Kalei will earn her bachelor's degree in business administration with concentrations in economics and international business.

Iraqi Refugee Finds Her Calling in Business at UNO

Growing up in northern Iraq, Maysaa Kalei never expected to graduate from college despite her strong academic performance. Now she finds herself preparing to earn her degree in business administration with concentrations in economics and international business from the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s (UNO) College of Business Administration (CBA).

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Felipe Blanco Finds his Voice and Empowerment through Research at UNO

Felipe Blanco, Ph.D. came to UNO to study the social dynamics at the heart of public problems and solutions and found a community that supported his passion to better understand issues around equity, identity, and representation.

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Call for Presenters: DEAI Symposium at UNO

Mavericks passionate about diversity, equity, access, and inclusion (DEAI) will present information that allows students, faculty, staff, and community members to engage in conversations that propel DEAI forward.

Graduates celebrate as streamers soar through the air at UNO's Fall 2022 commencement ceremonies held in December.

Over 1,800 to Receive Degrees from UNO in Spring 2023

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) will celebrate its newest alumni as graduates receive their degrees at the May 2023 commencement ceremonies to be held on Friday, May 19 at UNO's Baxter Arena.

School of Communication Audio Program Ranked 5th In Nation

The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) has ranked the School of Communication Audio Program 5th in the nation based on the creative achievement of their students.

Juan Casas, Dean for Graduate Studies

Juan Casas, Ph.D., Appointed Dean for Graduate Studies

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Juan Casas, Interim Dean for Graduate Studies as the permanent Dean for Graduate Studies starting July 1, 2023, pending Board of Regents approval.

Omaha Softball Summit League Champions

Omaha Softball Captures Program's First Summit League Title to Advance to NCAA Tournament

The Mavericks have been selected for the Baton Rouge Regional hosted by LSU, and will open NCAA Tournament play against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns on Friday, May 19.

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Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO Student Ticket Information

UNO has a limited number of student tickets available. In August, students will get access to a form to request tickets on a first come first serve basis. Students will receive an e-mail in the fall with instructions.

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Flag Lowering for Rodney Lloyd Oberle

The UNO flag will be lowered on Friday, May 12, in memory of retiree Rodney Lloyd Oberle.

Omaha Mavericks Recognized for Outstanding Community Service

Four Omaha Athletics teams earned recognition for going above and beyond in their community service efforts.

Jonathan Camacho and Luis Franco

Asistentes de Posgrado Reducen Barreras del Idioma Para Los Aspirantes a Nuevos Negocios

Ayudar a los empresarios latinos del estado y a los nuevos aspirantes de negocios a superar las barreras lingüísticas es una recompensa profesional y personal para los asistentes de Posgrado (GAs) de habla hispana del Centro de Desarrollo de Negocios de Nebraska (NBDC, por sus siglas en inglés).

Jonathan Camacho and Luis Franco

Spanish-Speaking Graduate Assistants Ease Language Barriers for New Business Hopefuls

Helping the state’s Latino entrepreneurs and new business hopefuls overcome language barriers is professionally and personally rewarding for the Spanish-speaking Graduate Assistants (GAs) at the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC).

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Online Course Development Grants Available

These grants have been established to support the development of quality online courses and programs that align with UNO's strategic goals; apply by Feb. 1.

Preserving Our Wildlife Photos Donated by UNO Alumnus

Wildlife photographs donated by CAS alumnus Dr. Larry Boersma now grace two UNO campus buildings, Allwine Hall and Mammel Hall.

Cindy Reid, CEO of 2Evolve Technologies

2Evolve Technologies Eyes the Future of IT

Omaha-based 2Evolve Technologies helps businesses around the globe access the technology services they need to be successful.

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Commencement Photo Opportunities

Looking for places to take your graduation photos? Take advantage of these great locations!

The Office of Graduate Studies Relocates to CPACS for Summer 2023

As part of the Eppley Administration Building interior corridor construction project, the UNO Office of Graduate Studies will temporarily relocate to CPACS Room 121, beginning Mon., May 22, 2023.

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Scheduled Outage Planned for Dodge Campus Centralized Steam Distribution System

The outage is scheduled for May 20 and 21.

New Graduate Student Welcome 

Congratulations and welcome!

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Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards

The UNO College of Business Administration will honor four esteemed alumni on May 11, 2023.

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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.

Chuck Beck is sworn in as the Region 7 Director for the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC).

NBDC APEX Accelerator Consultant Chuck Beck Elected to Leadership Post in National Association

NBDC's Chuck Beck was elected to serve as the Region 7 Director for the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC).

Summer 2023 Graduate Studies Thesis & Dissertation Formatting Workshop

Graduate students are invited to participate in a free virtual workshop to help format your thesis or dissertation.

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Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center Announces Inaugural Exhibit Extension

The "In the Beginning: The Artist Samuel Bak" exhibition has been extended through July 16, 2023.

Donald Neal, Jr.

Donald Neal, Jr. to Serve as Financial Strategy Officer for Auxiliary Operations

Neal will work with campus units to develop budget plans and financial strategies.

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Hakim Lotoro Sworn in as New Student Body President/Regent

On May 4, President Hakim Lotoro, Vice President Nate Ostdiek, and Chief of Staff Alessandra Garofalo were sworn into office.

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Shillingstad Receives Honors Faculty Award

The UNO University Honors Program features faculty from every college on campus. These faculty members teach Honors-only sections of general education courses and unique Honors colloquia offerings each semester, striving for excellence in and out of the classroom.

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Better to be Loved by Some? What New UNO CBA Research Shows

Is it better to court the love of some groups of people and worth the risk of being disliked (or worse?) by others? That is what UNO CBA Management Professor Erin Bass, and her co-authors try to answer in their new paper recently published by the journal Academy of Management Review.

SCCJ Juvenile Justice Certificate Program Graduates First Cohort

University of Nebraska at Omaha’s (UNO) School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) and The Juvenile Justice Institute (JJI) recognized participants completing the inaugural Juvenile Justice Certificate Program on May 3, at the Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association Conference in Kearney, Nebraska.

George Grispos, Ph.D., assistant professor of cyber security at UNO

Grispos Appointed NSRI Fellow

George Grispos, Ph.D., brings forward NebraskaCYBR’s cyber operations and cyber defense accredited teaching and research capabilities. Throughout the next decade his primary concern is securing agricultural systems and equipment to avoid such technologies being used in criminal and terrorist activities.

Benefits of a Campus Visit as a Graduate Student

Explore university grounds, tour facilities, meet with faculty, and learn about student life and resources during a campus visit.

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President Carter Releases NU System Sustainability Measures

University of Nebraska (NU) System President Ted Carter has released a new set of sustainability measures for the system, drawn from input and ideas from an 80-member team of faculty, staff and students from across the campuses.

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Chancellor Li Among Six AAPI Leaders Recognized by Congressman Don Bacon

Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon honored the achievements and contributions of local Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) leaders within the Omaha community at UNO’s Thompson Alumni Center.

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Remembering Lou Ann Weber

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Maverick community is mourning the loss of Lou Ann Weber, who passed away on April 26th at the age of 91.

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Meet Jorge Comas: NCITE’s new DHS board member

Jorge Comas, a newe member of NCITE’s DHS board, answers questions about his job and gives advice for students looking to get into government service.

Sammi Kaiser, Ph.D.; Jessica Swisher; and Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA.

Jessica Swisher Named 2023 Academic Advisor of the Year

Swisher's nominators describe her as an advisor that is an amazing problem-solver and fierce student advocate.

UNOTheatre begins second season of the Summer Musical Theatre Academy

The academy invites all high school musical theatre performers and theatre tech students to audition and apply for cast and crew positions.


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