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Service Learning Seminar 2020

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July 13-17, 2020 | CEC

The Service Learning Seminar is a week-long professional development opportunity for P-12, after school, and UNO teachers and administrators to learn about service learning as a method of instruction.

The goal of the Service Learning Seminar is to partner UNO faculty, P-12 educators, after-school program facilitators, and community partners to develop service learning projects. Participants receive compensation for attending as well as future project support including an assigned graduate assistant and resources. The seminar addresses the following learning outcomes:

  • Increase awareness of the Omaha community, and community partner needs, assets, and opportunities.
  • Understand the P-12 Service Learning Standards for Quality Practice.
  • Understand the benefits of service learning and its connection to other key frameworks.
  • Building collaborative relationships and begin project planning.
  • Create a quality service learning experience.

Typically the SLA hosts the seminar at the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center on UNO's campus as a 4.5 day professional development experience; however, this year’s seminar will be modified due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Service Learning Seminar will be condensed to a virtual format during the week of July 13-17, 2020-that will allow participants an opportunity to collaborate in an interactive environment on the fundamentals of service learning.

If you are interested in attending, please register online.

For questions and more information about the seminar experience, please visit the SLA website, or contact them directly at unosla@unomaha.edu or 402.554.6019. 

Seminar Schedule:

Monday, July 13, 2 P.M. to 3 P.M.
Kick-Off

Tuesday, July 14, 9 A.M. to 11:45 A.M.
Introduction to SL, Meaningful Service, Link to Curriculum

Wednesday, July 15, 9 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Asset-Based Community Engagement, Duration and Intensity, Student Voice, Reflection, and Celebration.

Thursday, July 16, 9 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Unpacking Bias and Diversity, Understanding Partnership, and SL in a Virtual World, Virtual Community Partner Fair.

Friday, July 17, 9 A.M. to 9:50 A.M.
Wrap up

 

 

Service Learning Showcase: Student Achievement and Completion Imperative

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Spring 2021 | 12 P.M. - 6 P.M. | Thompson Alumni Center

The Service Learning Showcase is an opportunity to learn more about service learning, share scholarship on service learning, and meet other people interested in service learning, all while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Whether you are brand new to service learning or you have a long-running project, we are excited to see you at Showcase. 

If you are interested in sharing scholarship or some of your experiences with service learning, you can sign up to have a poster presentation. The theme of this year's Showcase is focused on the evolution of service learning at UNO and how the Service Learning Academy has grown and developed over the years to the exciting future that lies ahead.

 

 

CultureFest 2021

 culturefest 2019

Details to be determined

Join us in celebrating the rich diversity in our community through cultural performances and exhibits at the ninth annual CultureFest.

CultureFest is open to the public and parking is free. See attached map for parking information.