Projects Report
This report shows the various collaborative projects between UNO and the community.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 3
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Mikkeli is in the heart of Lakeland Finland, a popular outdoor destination and the ‘holiday capital’ of Finland. Lovers of the outdoors will feel at home here. Aalto University and Mikkeli are host to numerous international students from around the world. From its quirky capital to its expansive forests, Finland is sure to hold delights for every student, and it is well-connected to the rest of Europe for the keen traveler. It was also named as one of the top ten countries in the world to visit in 2017. Aalto University School of Business is the largest and leading business school in Finland, with Triple Crown status and an active startup community. Aalto University is a bilateral exchange partner of UNO. Students can study business in the heart of lakeland Finland for the cost of UNO tuition in the summer, semester, or academic year. In addition to Aalto and UNO’s student exchange, faculty from the College of Business Administration travel to Mikkeli each year to teach courses as part of Aalto’s unique three-week module academic calendar.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 9
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Dijon is the capital city of the Burgundy region of eastern France with a rich cultural heritage and is home to many historical sites. Burgundy School of Business (BSB) is located just a short, ten minute walk from the city center and has business courses in both English and French. From its Mediterranean beaches and mountains, to one of the largest cities in the world, to quaint medieval towns, France has something for everyone. BSB offers business courses in either French or English, so students can spend up to a year studying in their preferred language. Both undergraduate and MBA students have taken advantage of BSB’s semester and short-term program offerings since UNO and BSB became partner institutions in 2015. UNO has also welcomed BSB students to campus, and the successful relationship was renewed for the future in 2021.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 51
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Besançon is located in eastern France in the Franche-Comté region near Switzerland. It is a medium-sized and foreigner-friendly city with good public transportation and many pedestrian walking areas, and has access by short train journeys to neighboring cities. UNO students can spend a summer, semester, year, or more studying in French at the University of Franche-Comté (UFC) and its language center, the Centre de Linguistique Appliquée, or CLA. The university partnership is with the University of Franche-Comté, but students will typically take classes in French language and culture at the CLA. Students who intend to go on exchange at UFC generally spend at least a semester at the CLA first. Every other summer, UNO’s French Department sends a UNO faculty leader with a class of students to spend 4 weeks studying French at the Centre de Linguistique Appliquée.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 2
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Besançon is located in eastern France in the Franche-Comté region near Switzerland. It is a medium-sized and foreigner-friendly city with good public transportation and many pedestrian walking areas, and has access by short train journeys to neighboring cities. UNO students can spend a summer, semester, year, or more studying in French at the University of Franche-Comté (UFC) and its language center, the Centre de Linguistique Appliquée, or CLA. The university partnership is with the University of Franche-Comté, but students will typically take classes in French language and culture at the CLA. Students who intend to go on exchange at UFC generally spend at least a semester at the CLA first. Every other summer, UNO’s French Department sends a UNO faculty leader with a class of students to spend 4 weeks studying French at the Centre de Linguistique Appliquée.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 4
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Osnabrück is a mid-sized town in northwestern Germany. It is easy to get around by foot or bike, and students can easily access the rest of Germany and Europe due to the excellent transportation system. It is a great environment to work on German language skills and meet other international students. There is a relatively low cost of living compared to other German cities. In either German or English, UNO students can spend a semester or year studying at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Osnabrück). This university appeals to business, design, and STEM students, or anyone with an interest in learning in German. With numerous business classes taught in English and opportunities to intern or do research projects, Osnabrück has been a hands on partner for UNO since 2013.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 19
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Braunschweig, Germany is one of Omaha's sister cities, and is home to one of UNO’s longest standing international partners, Technische Universität Braunschweig. Since 1990, UNO has been partnered with 'TU Braunschweig,' and students have the opportunity to spend a summer, semester, or year at Germany's oldest technical university. TU Braunschweig offers courses in some STEM fields, an intensive German language semester, and the summer language course is a continued favorite. The UNO College of Information Science & Technology offers a dual degree program with TU Braunschweig for graduate students, and many students have travelled from Germany to UNO for a semester or longer during this decades long partnership.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 63
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Shizuoka is Omaha’s oldest sister city, and the two have a longstanding relationship of cultural exchange. Shizuoka is in the center of Japan, surrounded by a variety of natural landscapes, and offers the ideal setting for culture and language immersion. Public transportation in Japan is among the best in the world, and the country is safe, clean, and welcoming. Shizuoka University is UNO's longest running bilateral exchange partner, with over 4 decades of friendship. The exchange at Shizuoka University is available for a full year and is ideal for students who have completed at least one year of Japanese, preferably two years by the time of departure. UNO students are expected to use Japanese for the duration of their stay. In addition to decades of year-long student exchange, UNO and Shizuoka University have offered one another special summer tours to send and receive students for shorter periods of immersion.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 24
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Experience the epicenter of Japanese fashion, cuisine, technology, business and more - there is nowhere in the world quite like Tokyo. Head to Japan for stunning temples and shrines, beautiful and varied landscapes, the largest city in the world, amazing food, and a rich culture. Meiji University is in Japan’s capital of Tokyo, a truly city-based university. UNO students study at one of Japan’s best universities and immerse themselves in the world’s largest city. In addition to offering Japanese as a second language at all levels, students can take content courses taught in Japanese or select courses from the school of Business Administration or the school of Global Japanese Studies taught in English. The UNO - Meiji University partnership is one of UNO’s most active on both sides, with a consistent stream of students coming from Japan to Omaha and from Omaha to Japan each year.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 20
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : KGU is located between Osaka and Kobe, so there's plenty to keep students interested, and with the public transportation in Japan, travel is convenient. UNO students stay on campus or increase their immersion by living with a host family within commutable distance to the cities. Kyoto, Japan's former medieval capital city, is just a train ride away. Students can participate in the Contemporary Japan Program (CJP) while on exchange at Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU), choosing either the Japanese Language track to focus on language acquisition or the Modern Japan track to focus on international studies or other coursework offered in English. Language courses and content courses can also be taken in the summer. UNO has welcomed many students from KGU and sent many students to KGU since becoming exchange partners in 2015.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 10
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Šiauliai is one of Omaha’s sister cities, and the two have an extensive shared history of exchange, particularly in the field of music. The small city is located in Northern Lithuania and near the geographical center of Europe. There is a low cost of living, making this an affordable option for students on exchange. Students benefit from the smaller, more intimate environment. Šiauliai University offers many courses in English, especially for undergraduates. Šiauliai University became a part of the larger Vilnius University in 2021.