November 2017 News Release Archive
Bragg Honored for Fire Ecology Efforts
November 30, 2017Thomas Bragg, professor of biology and director of UNO's Nature Preserves, recently received a lifetime achievement award from the Association for Fire Ecology
Professor to Present Research at Holocaust Museum
November 29, 2017Mark Celinscak, Louis and Frances Blumkin Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, will participate in the inaugural Higher Education Leadership Summit from Thursday, Dec. 7, through Saturday, Dec. 9.
Service Learning Academy Survey
November 28, 2017The UNO Service Learning Academy is asking for input as they prepare for strategic planning.
CPAR Report Details Nebraska Population Change, Patterns by County
November 28, 2017The new report highlights high levels of outmigration from rural counties into urban centers, resulting in changing demographics
UNO Singers Win at Singing Competition
November 27, 2017UNO singers named winners at West Central Regional NATS Competition.
Friendsgiving: A New Cultural Phenomenon
November 23, 2017Millennials are rewriting the Thanksgiving playbook.
UNO Names Bryson Barth Employee of the Month
November 22, 2017Bryson Barth has been named November's Employee of the Month.
UNO Recognized For Military Friendliness
November 21, 2017Military Times Magazine ranked UNO in its top ten "Best for Vets" rankings for the sixth consecutive year.
UNO Excellence in Teaching Nominations Now Being Accepted
November 21, 2017The Excellence in Teaching (EIT) Award Committee is now accepting nominations for 2018.
SGUNO Encourages Suggestions
November 21, 2017Student Government encourages ideas, comments and suggestions via their suggestion box.
Monthly BRT Update
November 20, 2017Regular updates on the work of the Budget Response Teams.
8th Annual Spanish Creative Writing Contest Announces Winners
November 20, 2017The Winners of the 8th Annual Creative Writing Contest in Spanish have been announced. The contest was open to all students attending grades 5-12 in the State of Nebraska and asked all students to submit a short story between 250 and 600 words.
UNO LGBTQIA+ State Ranking
November 17, 2017Using data collected from Campus Pride, UNO has been named the best college to attend as an LGBTQIA+ person.
Men's Soccer Finishes Historic Run
November 16, 2017The UNO Men's Soccer team finishes the season (10-6-3).
UNO Residence Hall Association Wins Two Regional Awards
November 15, 2017UNO RHA received awards for sustainability and professional service.
Grant Will Fund UNO Effort to Improve Business Education in Afghanistan
November 15, 2017Thanks to a nearly $1 million grant from the Department of State, representatives from UNO will be working with university faculty from Afghanistan to develop an internationally competitive business school in Kabul.
UNO Student Adds U.S. Olympic Curling Trials To Photography Portfolio
November 14, 2017UNO student Bradley Collett shared his experience as a professional photographer at the U.S. Olympic Curling Trials.
Office of Research External Awards Bulletin Available
November 14, 2017The bi-annual Office of Research and Creative Activity External Awards bulletin is available to view.
Milo Bail Student Center Hours During Thanksgiving Break
November 14, 2017Milo Bail Student Center announces hours during Thanksgiving Break; Nov. 23 - 24.
Lot M Closed Friday, Nov. 17
November 14, 2017Lot M, just south of Criss Library, will be closed on Friday, Nov. 17.
Gateway's Holiday Book Drive
November 14, 2017The Gateway Student Newspaper is hosting a holiday children's book drive for Jackson Elementary Students.
Campus Compact for the Great Plains Launches at UNO
November 13, 2017Campus Compact is ready to make an impact on the UNO community.
Biomechanics Research Building Will Host Workshop for High Schoolers
November 13, 2017UNO and UNMC are partnering to host the workshop as part of a national effort called the Perry Initiative
University Research Serving Those Who Serve Us
November 10, 2017A message released on Veterans Day from University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds.
UNO Food Services Welcomes New Catering Manager
November 07, 2017UNO Food Services is excited to announce Luigi Di Ruocco as the new Catering Manager.
UNO Receives Awards from the American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association
November 06, 2017UNO was awarded the 'Workplace Health Achievement' Bronze award and the "Workplace Health Solution Award" at the WELLCOM luncheon, Nov. 7.
Flags Lowered to Honor Victims of Texas Shooting
November 06, 2017All U.S. and Nebraska flags will fly at half staff until sundown on Thursday, Nov. 9, in honor of the victims of the mass shooting at Sutherland Springs, Texas.
Career Tracks: Now Accepting Student Applications
November 06, 2017Career Tracks is a professional development training and coaching program developed in collaboration with the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Union Pacific.
Apply for 2018-2019 On-Campus Housing
November 06, 2017On-campus housing options fill up fast; complete the 2018-2019 housing application today.
Volunteer Camera Operators Needed for Curling Trials Live Stream
November 03, 2017Volunteers needed to operate cameras on the ice during the US Olympic Curling Trials.
UNO Intramural Teams and Officials Traveling to Lincoln
November 03, 2017UNO Intramural Sports sends two officials and champion teams to compete in NIRSA Regional Championship at Lincoln; Nov. 10-12.
Service Learning Award Nominations Being Accepted
November 03, 2017The Service Learning Academy is seeking 2018 nominations for the Outstanding Faculty and Student Service Learning Awards.
Parking Enforcement to Increase in Elmwood Park
November 03, 2017The City of Omaha will soon be increasing parking enforcement in Elmwood Park.
UNO Researchers To Study Correctional Officers' Stress, Mental Health
November 02, 2017Benjamin Steiner and Joseph Schwartz of the UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice will lead a study funded by the National Institute of Justice.
The Maverick Minute: Biomechanics with Dr. Nick
November 02, 2017Chancellor Gold welcomes Dr. Nick Stergiou to discuss biomechanics and the upcoming expansion efforts.
Shipp Honored for Leadership, Innovation
November 01, 2017NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education has named Vice Chancellor for Student Success Dan Shipp the 2017 recipient of its regional Outstanding Dean award.
Participants Needed for Biomechanics Study
November 01, 2017Participants over 65 years of age sought for “Variability of Movement on an Altered Inertial Dynamics Task” study at the Biomechanics Research Building.