Student Government September Updates
Catch up with Student Government.
- published: 2019/09/02
- contact: Student Government
- email: sguno@unomaha.edu
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Welcome Home Mavericks!
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the Maverick family. Whether you are a first year or a returning student, we hope you had a great first week full of energy. The first week of the semester is a great way to meet people, network, and explore. We had the pleasure of meeting some of you during move-in day!
About Us
SG-UNO is comprised of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branch. Together, we carry out the day-to-day operations to create, adopt, and approve legislation that is in the best interest of the student body. Reach out to sguno@unomaha.edu for more information!
Our Mission
Student Government at The University of Nebraska At Omaha (Sg-Uno) exists to advance the student experience. As the official voice of the student body we represent, empower, and serve students. To this end we advocate for student interests to the administration, faculty, staff, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, and the Omaha community. SG-UNO continually strives to create a welcoming environment and provide impactful contributions for the student body.Ways to Get Involved
WE WANT YOU! We are currently looking for graduate and undecided students to fill our senator positions for Graduate Studies and University Division. Contact sgspeaker@unomaha.edu for more details!Did You Know?
Did you know Student Government provides free newspapers to all students? AND free bus rides? Student Government funds the Mavreadership and Mavrideship programs to provide educational access and transportation services to all UNO students, faculty, and staff.Updates
We kicked off the school year with our pregame event for the Men’s Soccer game against UCLA. We enjoyed co-sponsoring the event with the office of Spirit and Tradition to provide yard games, music, free food, and MavSwag! Thank you to the 500+ students that attended our event!
Join our student regent Sept. 4 from Noon - 1 P.M. in CPACS for student listening session to share your input on the search for the next president of the University of Nebraska. Feedback will help refine the criteria by which the Presidential Search Advisory Committee screens and evaluates candidates.
Lastly, students are invited to celebrate our Chancellor for his investiture ceremony on Sept. 5 at 2:30 P.M. in Strauss Performing Arts Center.
Student Government is ready to implement projects on campus to better improve the student experience and answer students’ concerns. We highly encourage you to stay connected with your representatives. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please reach out to us at sguno@unomaha.edu
About the University of Nebraska at Omaha
Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study, UNO is recognized nationally for its online education, graduate education, military friendliness and community engagement efforts. Founded in 1908, UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to another century of excellence both in the classroom and in the community.
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