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: 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.
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 : The medieval canal city of Delft may be best known as the birthplace of painter Johannes Vermeer or for its iconic blue and white Dutch porcelain, but it is also a thriving modern city that supports a wide variety of residents, including many international students. The Netherlands is known for being friendly to English speakers, and it has some of the highest social equality in the world. It is centrally located within Western Europe and is well-connected for students who want to travel elsewhere with ease. Students of all origins will feel welcome in this multicultural country. Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is an excellent choice for STEM students to study in English, with our partnership based in the Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science department and the Technology, Policy, and Management department. TU Delft is in the top 100 for both the QS and THE world university rankings.
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 : Groningen is a vibrant student city. Its population has the lowest average age in the Netherlands; one in four inhabitants is a student. Students can be seen everywhere: studying in the Noorderplantsoen park, enjoying the nightlife and working various part-time jobs. Groningen is also a safe and green city to live in, with the quiet countryside a short bike-ride away. The University of Groningen is a highly regarded public research institution with a wide variety of courses in English and a good student support system. The exchange is facilitated by the Faculty of Spatial Sciences at the University of Groningen, so - alongside their major courses - all exchange students take a portion of their courses in spatial sciences, including a collaborative and interactive "Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies (SPSP)" course surveying urban planning in the Netherlands.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 69
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 : Norway, "The World's Happiest Country," is a wonderful location for nature lovers. Mountains, glaciers, forests, and coastal fjords make Norway a beautiful country to explore. In addition to its natural wonders Norway boasts many urban centers and historic sites that share its Viking past. Students who only speak English will find Norway a comfortable destination where they can easily communicate with locals and navigate daily life. Kristiansand is a medium sized city along the southern tip of Norway. It is a beautiful city set among the Norwegian fjords with a robust cultural and social scene, and is particularly well known for being family oriented. The University of Agder (or UiA) is a longstanding partner of UNO, offering semester exchanges, the European Integration Summer School for graduate students, and online programming in collaboration with the College of Information Science and Technology.
Engagement Type:
Board Memberships
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Summer
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Summer
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2022-23
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Education, Raise Awareness, International Support Awarenes, Music/Dance
Description : Miguel Harth-Bedoya serves on the board of directors as the artistic and managing director for Caminos del Inka, inc. This non-profit's mission is to raise awareness, educate, and disseminate the music of Americas through research, composition, performance, and outreach.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 6
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 : Lulea is the largest city in the Swedish Lapland, with unique historical sites to explore. Located on the coast, 1000+ islands with beaches, cottages, and seals are just offshore in the Bay of Bothnia. Luleå is the home of Luleå Technical University (LTU). LTU is a major center for research and education, and it supports the students who are drawn to it from around the world with international student groups, activities, and a wide range of courses in English. UNO students can study business, engineering, IT, or music. The university conducts research collaboratively with several large companies and leading international universities, and has a strong focus on sustainability.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 5
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 : The University of Fribourg is inextricably part of the city of Fribourg, a primarily French-speaking medieval city and student city. German is also widely spoken in Fribourg, making it a truly bilingual place to live. It is also a comparatively inexpensive Swiss city. UNO students get to know Switzerland's unique history, from its historical 'neutral' status to the United Nations office in Geneva to it’s natural beauty, from Lake Maggiore to Dufourspitze, the highest peak in the Swiss alps. Students can spend a semester or year on exchange in Switzerland studying in either German or French at the University of Fribourg. The relationship between UNO’s English Department and University of Fribourg’s English Department is strong, and those studying linguistics and English literature can take numerous interesting courses at Fribourg.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 8
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 : As the capital of Turkey, Ankara is a large transportation hub in the center of the country. It is a modern city with a rich and storied history in the Anatolian heartland. Bilkent University is a short twenty minute bus ride to the center of the city, and the language of instruction is English. The 1200+ acre campus is home to housing, dining, sports facilities, and students from 73 different countries. The university provides free housing for all their incoming exchange students. UNO students can spend a semester or year in Ankara, and Bilkent University students can do the same in Omaha.