Speech Center Staff
Casey Riesberg
Pacific Campus Speech Center Director
Instructor of Communication
clriesberg@unomaha.edu
Mammel Hall 213b
Dr. William Cooney
Dodge Campus Speech Center Director
Instructor of Communication
wcooney@unomaha.edu
Arts & Sciences 185
Consultant: Diana Mwikisa
Graduate Assistants: Steven Buer, Paige Wergin
Peer Tutors: Thomas Bowers, Jazz DeBondt, Eva Ellefson, Mike Kult
You Speak to Us.
Our staff consists of undergraduate consultants/peer tutors and graduate assistants, who all undergo extensive training to work in the speech center.
This training prepares our consultants to help those presenting in whatever format, improve their skills and confidence in all types of speaking occasions from the outline process to giving the presentation, to visual aid creation, and even communication apprehension relief techniques. Our staff and directors can assist with any subject matter at any stage of the presentation process for undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and staff clients.
Interested in joining our staff? Contact unospeechcenter@unomaha.edu
Speech Center Locations
The Speech Center at UNO has two locations: Arts and Science Hall 183 and Mammel 213b. ASH 183 allows for walk-in appointments and hosts a 18 computer lab where students can work independently, along side a tutor, and/or print. Next door is a student lounge and a private consultation room in 185. Clients (Faculty, Staff, and Students) are encouraged to make an appointment if they would like one-on-one assistance or coaching with a tutor. Appointments are first-come-first serve and take priority.
Mammel Hall 213b requires an appointment. Clients (Faculty, Staff, and Students) are encouraged to come in and ask questions about scheduling an appointment if need be.
Appointments can be made here: UNO Speech Consulting Center (office365.com)
Arts & Sciences ASH 183 Fall 2024 Semester Open Hours:
Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Thu: 8:00am - 11:00am & 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 10:00am & 11:00am - 5:00pm
Mammel Hall 213b Fall 2024 Semester Open Hours:
Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am-4:00pm
Wed: 8:00am - 7:30pm
Thu: 9:00am-7:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Both locations closed Saturdays, Sundays, and all University recognized holidays and breaks
Type of Appointments
Clients can make the following type of appointments:
- Speech Consultation (Arts and Science Hall 183, Mammel Hall 213b, or Zoom)
- Class/Department Training (Provided by Speech Center Directors)
- Faculty/Staff Consultation (Provided by Speech Center Directors)
- Communication Apprehension Relief-Private; One-on-one appointments
- In-classroom Speech Orientation
Appointments can be made at UNO Speech Consulting Center (office365.com)
Open Presentation Lab Hours
Location: 183 ASH
Open Wed: 8:00 - 11:00am
The Basic Course Room is open to all students enrolled in CMST 1110 Public Speaking.
Consulting Room
Location: 185 ASH
The Speech Consulting Room is available for appointments in-person and over Zoom to all students, faculty, and staff.
Sessions are by appointment only and can be booked online: Consulting Room Appointment Bookings.