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: 2017-18
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 : Portsmouth is a lively island city on the south coast of England. It is a city with many identities: the historic sits comfortably with the modern, offering the best of both worlds. Just 90 minutes by direct train from the center of London, Portsmouth is also within easy reach of Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton Airports. As a busy ferry port, it is a gateway to the continent with regular sailings to France and Spain. UNO students study political science and international studies at the University of Portsmouth alongside both local and foreign students, as some of the university's 4000+ international students. The University of Portsmouth is ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world and reports high student satisfaction. The relationship between UNO and the University of Portsmouth is tied to UNO’s Political Science Department and UP’s School of Area Studies, History, Politics, and Literature.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 45
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2021-22
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Yeungnam University (YU) is UNO’s University Partnership in South Korea. YU is located in Gyeongsan, neighboring the metropolitan city of Daegu and just two hours by train from South Korea’s capital, Seoul. YU offers a large number of courses in English, beginning Korean language classes, a thriving international student population, and is one of the most affordable exchange programs. UNO students have the opportunity to be an English conversation tutor for 4 hours per week in the Language Partner Program at YU, and receive a monthly stipend for their time. This is a wonderful way for students to help cover their expenses while in Korea and to meet local students. Internships are another hands on experience YU can support, and they are able to help qualified exchange students obtain a local internship. As of the 2020/2021 academic year, 41 UNO students have studied at YU and 27 YU students have studied at UNO. YU students have also come to UNO for short-term intensive English programs at ILUNO as part of this partnership.
Engagement Type:
Volunteering
Activity Type:
Volunteerism
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 16
Start Academic Year: 2017-18
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:
Inter/Trans-culture
Description : During the month of October, our center celebrates Day of the Dead, which is an annual Spanish Cultural event for the community. the center need to be decorated for the occasion. Our event is on October 27th.
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 19
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 380
End Semester:
None
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Inter/Trans-culture, Literacy
Description : Traditional ART1210 Communication, Fine Arts, and Media Found: Color and Vis Literacy
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 18
Start Academic Year: 2017-18
UNO Student Hours: 198
End Semester:
None
Total K-12 Students: 8
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 8
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Food and Water Security, Inter/Trans-culture
Description : UNO professor Dr. Johnathan Benjamin Alvarado partnered with UNO adjunct professor and South High Magnet School faculty Mr. Gutierrez to assist the Heartland Worker’s Center in their “I Vote for My Family” campaign that worked to increase voter turnout of South Omaha residents for the midterm election. Students learned about issues that affect Latino voters and barriers the Latino population face in America’s political system while they worked alongside the staff at the Heartland Worker’s Center (HWC) canvassing, phone banking, and knocking doors. The students, faculty, HWC staff, and community members celebrated their diligence at the Heartland Worker’s Center while sharing pupusas and pan dulce.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 0
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 : Called the “Capital of Delight,” Graz features a variety of events and culinary highlights to the benefit of its large student population. It is considered one of the best preserved cities in Europe, with a cultural heritage of Slovene and German. It is located in the south of Austria, not far from Slovenia, and hiking and skiing opportunities abound for the outdoor enthusiast in this lush region. University of Nebraska at Omaha students have the opportunity to spend their semester alongside other international and Austrian students at the University of Graz. UNO sends and receives students from the University of Graz through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 0
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 : Antwerp is Belgium’s second largest city, and has a lively modern cultural and social scene set against the backdrop of its medieval architecture and cobbled streets. Live music, art museums, expansive parks, and well-connected public transportation serve the city's nearly 45,000 students. Antwerp is the largest city in the Flanders region of Belgium, a Dutch-speaking region in the northern part of Belgium. English options are widely available at the University of Antwerp, though in some disciplines are limited to graduate courses. Language courses are also available and all exchange students receive a Dutch ‘survival’ course - the official language of Flanders. UNO sends and receives students from the University of Antwerp through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 0
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 city of Brno has over one thousand years of history and is located in the southeastern part of the Czech Republic. It is a University city with over 90,000 students in attendance during the academic year. Local culture is a passion of the residents of Brno and much time and money is spent every year on cultural activities, including Moravian folklore, which is of special importance. The Czech Republic (or Czechia as it is now called) is located within central Europe and is aptly placed for travel through the continent. Masaryk University offers a large choice of courses in English as well as Czech language courses. UNO sends and receives students from Masaryk University through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 0
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 : Aarhus is the happiest city in one of the happiest countries in the world. It is Denmark’s second largest city, located on the coast of the country’s main peninsula, with a long history and Viking origins. Denmark is a country with a high quality of living and social equality and an appreciation for the little things that make life sweet - the untranslatable Danish "hygge." It is known as one of the world's most livable countries and the least corrupt country in the world. Aarhus University (AU) is a top 100 university in world rankings with over sixty complete degrees in English at undergraduate and graduate levels, while Denmark overall is friendly to English speakers. The study environment of AU is concentrated around an attractive campus in the center of the city. The wide range of on campus facilities for students as well as the abundance of social and academic activities contributes to the unique study environment at AU. UNO sends and receives students from Aarhus University through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 0
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 : Tartu is the country’s second largest city after Tallinn, with a wealth of museums and art events to serve its young, creative population. It is also characterized by very affordable living costs. Part of the former Soviet Union, Estonia offers an interesting historical mix of cultural influences, from architecture to language. UNO students study in the heart of the Baltics at the University of Tartu (UT). The university is a world-leading research center and ranks among the top 2% of universities worldwide. UT plays host to a large body of international students and offers many courses in English, with lots of opportunities for exchange students to get involved in student life. UNO sends and receives students from the University of Tartu through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution.