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Description : This nonprofit panel included community organizations that also reside in the CEC. About the program: BOLD (BIH Omladinski Lideri, Bosnia and Herzegovina Young Leaders) Institute is an international exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Bosnia & Herzegovina, which brings the best and bright young professionals from BiH region to the U.S. The BOLD Fellowship consists of an academic residency hosted by UNO. This five-week intensive academic residency program takes place on the UNO campus, and introduces participants to a range of diverse cultures and opportunities within the context of U.S. civic engagement. Through the BOLD Institute on Civic Engagement at UNO, BOLD fellows will learn about the principles of democracy, diversity, and community service. Through experiential learning opportunities, fellows will develop leadership, communication, and team-building skills that will be used to enhance civic engagement in their communities, deepen bonds among ASEAN member-states, and reinforce ties between the U.S. and ASEAN. BOLD fellows will also have opportunities to interact with civic leaders from across the state and academic leaders from UNO. Fellows will also connect with UNO students from the U.S. and other countries through civic and cultural events. In addition, fellows will have time to explore the local area, participate in U.S. holidays and celebrations, and travel to historical sites throughout the Midwest. Fellows will also develop an Action Plan to implement in their home countries, and upon completion of the Action Plan, be eligible for funding opportunities through the BOLD alumni network (see the below information about the Action Plans). This panel is part of multiple activities and events that happen throughout omaha with specialty interest meetings.

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Description : Omaha Sister Cities works with Lauritzen Gardens and UNO's student organization Friends of Japan in an annual fall event. Friends of Japan UNO students volunteer for two days to support the event and provide cultural experience for the community. The Fall 2021 collaboration displayed lanterns in the fall chrysanthemum display at Lauritzen Gardens. They are part of a collection of 24 stone lanterns that were formerly displayed in several gardens in the sister city, Shizuoka, Japan. Some are more than 75 years old and were gifted to the people of Omaha. Lanterns became part of Japanese architectural ornamentation about 1,400 years ago, where they first associated with Buddhist templates and pagodas. Cultural activities were also part of the festival including calligraphy, origami, samurai helmet making, chopstick game, traditional games and toys, tea tasting, Kyudo archery demonstrations, paper arts workshops, Japanese music and drummers, martial arts, and more.

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Description : In this course, students will attend lectures at UNO to learn about the natural history of the plants and animals in Costa Rica, the importance of biodiversity and what threatens it, and the conservation efforts succeeding in Costa Rica. During the trip through Costa Rica, some of the exciting places we will visit include: Tirimbina Biological Reserve and Research Station; EARTH University banana farm; Los Lagos Hot Springs by Arenal Volcano; Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve; Children’s Eternal Rainforest; Selvatura Park (zip lining and canopy bridge tours); local coffee farm (tour); and Esterillos Beach.

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Description : UNO students traveled to Spain to participate in a faculty-led program during the Summer 2017 to study the literature.

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Description : The research goal in terms of adapting deterrence to emerging security challenges is the examination of deterrence in a complex spectrum incorporating state and non-state actors and development of a tested and validated assessment methodology. This broad-spectrum assessment methodology facilitated systemic and rigorous identification and analysis of adversaries and their courses of action (what an adversary may do, why, and how to confirm/deny), deterrence profile, options, and influence points (what works and what to avoid). Pre-selected students were expected to perform all duties assigned and by their deadlines.

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Description : This collaborative program through the University of Nebraska - Lincoln allows UNO students to join the Architectural Engineering program in Italy. Students connected historical perspectives and past engineering to their current (and future) field by visiting all of the major architectural areas in Italy. Students analyzed and interpreted historical drawings (artistic and/or of machines and buildings) or building designs; learned about historical construction methods, famous artists, scientists, and engineers in history (DaVinci, Galileo, etc.) and their major contributions; and developed an understanding and appreciation for the Italian culture and gained skills as a future global leader.

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Description : With its leading role in the world economy, reputation for excellence in innovation across technical sectors, and commitment to Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), Germany is leading the transition to the future digital, service-based economy. An estimated 99% of the German economy is based on SMEs and is also home to some of the world’s most innovative companies such as Bayer, SAP, Bosch, and Volkswagen. This experiential study abroad program was designed to allow students to look under the hood of the drivers of the modern German economy: startups and data-intensive service firms. Starting in Berlin, this two-week trip engaged students in expert discussions and lectures and site visits across Germany, including visits to Stuttgart and Karlsruhe.

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Description : Students participated in UNO Theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the largest international theatre festival in the world. The program to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, was an experiential learning opportunity to explore different theatre styles from around the globe. Students experienced the entrepreneurial side of the arts as they negotiated the many options of promoting their production alongside nearly ten thousand performers, the challenge of creating great theatre on a shoestring budget, and had the opportunity to perform in front of thousands of visitors that attended the Fringe Festival each year. Students enjoyed the Scottish countryside including Stirling Castle, the William Wallace memorial, Holyrood Palace, Loch Lamond, Edinburgh Castle and witnessed one of the largest military tattoos in the world.

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Description : UNO students joined the Centro Internacional Antonio Machado (CIAM), to experience the city of Soria, Spain during the summer 2019 Spanish Language Immersion program. Students had the opportunity to improve their Spanish language skills through course work, homestays, tutoring, volunteer opportunities and other cultural activities. With the diverse, historical landscape of this northern Spanish city, students had the perfect setting to practice Spanish on a daily basis in Soria while earning UNO credit.

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Description : Students joined the Schwalb Center to explore three of the world’s major religions and how they have coexisted peacefully in Morocco. Students traveled through Rabat, Fes, Marrakech, and Casablanca to discover the role of each religion within the local community. The diverse nature of Morocco’s people was highlighted with visits to Roman ruins, medieval cities, cathedrals, mosques, synagogues, a UNESCO World Heritage site, NGOs, an exotic garden, and more. Students enjoyed the flavors of Moroccan cuisine at local restaurants, including a replica from the famous film Casablanca. Before students departed, they received an in-depth overview of each religion’s importance in Morocco and how they’ve formed a peaceful coexistence.