December 2015 News Release Archive
YMCA of Greater Omaha Archives Marks 150th Anniversary
December 08, 2016The “YMCA of Greater Omaha: 150 Years of Providing First” exhibit will be at the Durham Museum through January 8, 2017.
HPER Closed Dec. 28
December 27, 2015Due to the impending winter weather, HPER will be closed on Monday, December 28.
HPER Access for Service Members on Leave
December 23, 2015Providing wellness opportunities for those who have served our country
UNO Announces Alumni, Foundation Integration
December 23, 2015Alumni staff to join foundation staff in integrated advancement model
Use Main Entrance for Hockey Exhibition Game
December 22, 2015Due to the low number of expected attendance, the student entrance will not be open for the hockey exhibition game January 2.
UNO Releases Names of December Graduates
December 21, 2015More than 1,100 become Maverick alumni
Students Awarded National Study Abroad Scholarship
December 21, 2015Three UNO students have been awarded a prestigious State Department scholarship
New York Times Faculty Resources
December 19, 2015Faculty members are eligible for a free home delivery of the New York Times.
New JOLLAS Issue Online
December 18, 2015The Journal of Latino/Latin American Studies (JOLLAS) has recently published an issue online that focuses on the experiences of Latino college students in the U.S.
Best of 2015: Research Making an Impact
December 17, 2015Innovative new ideas from faculty and students
Best of 2015: A Globally Engaged Campus
December 17, 2015UNO's impact stretches across the globe
Robots from "Star Wars" Are Close to Becoming Reality
December 15, 2015UNO professor Raj Dasgupta talks about technologies depicted in the classic sci-fi series.
New UNO Report on Omaha's Latino Population
December 15, 2015New study provides insight into changing face of the metro area
Letterpress Exhibits to Open Art Gallery’s 2016 Calendar
December 15, 2015Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Harry Duncan’s birth – a nationally recognized letterpress printer who taught at UNO
David Richards Hired as Library Dean
December 14, 2015Join in welcoming David to UNO!
TTC Closed Dec. 21-23
December 12, 2015The Teaching and Technology Center (TTC) will be closed Dec. 21-23.
Score a Free Weekend Road Trip
December 12, 2015Now through Dec. 31, win a free road trip with Zipcar!
UNO Expands Metro Ridership Program
December 11, 2015Your MavCARD is your bus pass
UNO Holds First Graduation at Baxter
December 11, 2015Celebrating the newest Maverick alumni
Teaching with Technology Sessions for Faculty | Spring 2016
December 11, 2015This spring, the Academic Partnership for Instruction is offering a series of development opportunities for faculty and staff.
UNO, OPS Students to Unveil North Omaha Mural
December 09, 2015Providing support to the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties
Five Earn Certification from UNO
December 09, 2015Educating those who to serve the state of Nebraska
Best of 2015: Our Metropolitan Mission
December 08, 2015Leadership in engagement and outreach
Students Celebrate Aksarben History
December 07, 2015An Honors Program poster presentation will detail the final projects of a special service-learning project
TEDxUNO 2016 is Sold Out!
December 06, 2015Tickets for TEDxUNO 2016 are now sold out. Stay tuned for updates about TEDxUNO 2017.
Best of 2015: Student Groups Celebrate Success
December 01, 2015These Mavericks earned national recognition
Best of 2015: Maverick Entrepreneurs
December 01, 2015The next generation of business leaders
Best of 2015: Baxter Arena
December 01, 2015A new home for Maverick Athletics
Best of 2015: #KnowtheO
December 01, 2015Engaging Mavericks from the past, present, and future
Best of 2015: UNO Best for Vets
November 30, 2015Recognized for outstanding support of all our military-affiliated students
Best of 2015: TEDxUNO
November 30, 2015In February, ten creative minds came to campus for the inaugural TEDxUNO
Military/Veteran Services Lead Earns National Fellowship
November 02, 2015Contributing to national security policies
“Santa Paws” to Raise Money for Animal Shelter
November 02, 2015All proceeds will go to Hearts United for Animals
Using the Life Cycle Assessment at the End of a Semester
November 02, 2015A Life Cycle Assessment is measuring a product’s energy use, materials used, consumer use, and disposal.
UNO Takes Home Awards from PRSA and AIGA
November 02, 2015Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and AIGA recently presented the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) with a number of awards.
UNO Student Works On Documentary Film Crew
November 02, 2015Nick Beaulieu's 1,500 mile journey to Los Angeles paid off in a big way.
UNO Names Arcides Cabrera December's Employee of the Month
November 02, 2015The University of Nebraska at Omaha recently selected Arcides Cabrera as Employee of the Month for December. A Custodian in Facilities Management, Arcides was nominated for his friendliness and strong work ethic.
UNO Grad Student Receives Award for Outstanding Master's Thesis
November 02, 2015UNO Graduate Student Scott Wike recently made UNO history, becoming the first Maverick to receive the Award for Outstanding Master's Thesis (Qualitative-Rhetorical Methodology) from the Master’s Education Division of the National Communication Association.
UNO Flag Lowering for Joseph LaVoie
November 02, 2015The UNO flag will be lowered Thursday, December 10, 2015, for Joseph LaVoie, a former Professor in the Psychology Department.
UNO Flag Lowering for James Mims
November 02, 2015On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, the University of Nebraska at Omaha will celebrate the life of a former employee by lowering the university flag in his honor.
UNO First in Region to Offer Holocaust & Genocide Studies Minor
November 02, 2015An interdisciplinary exploration of historical and current events
UNO Faculty, Staff Invited to LGBTQIA+ Social | Dec. 9
November 02, 2015Come and enjoy the merriment, camaraderie, and games.
UNO Excellence in Teaching Nominations Now Being Accepted
November 02, 2015The campuswide Excellence in Teaching award committee is now accepting nominations for 2016.
UNO Embraces Season of Giving
November 02, 2015Students, staff, and faculty are paying it forward this December
UNO Bookstore Holiday Sale
November 02, 2015The Holiday Sale in the UNO Bookstore is here! Now through Dec. 23, enjoy 25 percent off regular priced apparel.
Turn off Computers Over Holiday Break
November 02, 2015Shutting off your computer each night when you leave work could save as much as $90 per year.
Submit Camp Information for 2016
November 02, 2015Hosting a spring or summer camp at UNO in 2016? Send us the information!
Students to Host Second Virtual Art Show
November 02, 2015The online event is set for Thursday, Dec. 10
Spring 2016 Grants Deadlines Announced
November 02, 2015The Office of Research and Creative Activity reminds students of these important spring 2016 application deadlines.
Regent to be Inducted into NIAAA Hall of Fame
November 02, 2015The honor celebrates NU Regent and UNO alumnus Bob Whitehouse's lifetime of achievements
Prints Sale in the WFAB | Dec. 7-8
November 02, 2015Prints range from $5-$15, based on size.
Parking and Shuttle Service Announcements
November 02, 2015Please take a moment to read these important announcements about parking and shuttle service in the coming weeks.
Parking Advisory: Lots 5 and 6 to Become “All Valid Permit Lots”
November 02, 2015Beginning January 11, 2016, Pacific Campus Lots 5 and 6 will be changed to “all valid permit lots.”
Never Buy Without It: Sustainable Purchasing Toolkit
November 02, 2015Sustainable purchasing is making the choice to buy products that are environmentally friendly and healthier.
MBSC Renovation Project Updates
November 02, 2015Interested in learning more about the status of the renovation project? Stop by the MBSC Nebraska/Aksarben Room January 20, 2016, for an update!
MavGrants Training Continues | Nov. 1
November 02, 2015MavGrants is a secure electronic research administration system developed for the Office of Research and Creative Activity to help UNO faculty, staff, and administrators manage research projects.
Listen to "Central Park Five" Presentation
November 02, 2015Yusef Salaam was a teenager when he was wrongfully convicted in a high profile case
International Student Excels in the Classroom and as UNO Mascot
November 02, 2015Durango, the UNO Mavericks mascot, has become quite the presence at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) and in the Omaha community.
Important Information about 2015 W-2s
November 02, 2015If you do not consent to receive your W-2 statement online, you will be provided with a paper statement and you will not have access to the statement online.
Holiday Offer at The Durham Museum
November 02, 2015Now through January 3, 2016, you will receive a free 12 oz. box of Baxer's Chocolate Meltaways if you purchase a membership at The Durham Museum.
Gift of Art Highlights Omaha-Africa Bond
November 02, 2015Four African masks and one sculpture are on display in the Department of Black Studies
Biomechanics Research Building Annual Report
November 02, 2015We have had a very exciting year with the formation of the Center for Research in Human Movement Variability and the addition of a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomechanics among many other wonderful things.
Best of 2015: New Degree Options
November 02, 2015New and exciting educational opportunities for students
Best of 2015: Mavericks Make History
November 02, 2015The year was a success for student athletes competitively and academically
Best of 2015: A Sustainable Campus
November 02, 2015Environmentally friendly and socially responsible
Best of 2015: A New Student Center
November 02, 2015A commitment to improving the student experience