Projects Report
This report shows the various collaborative projects between UNO and the community.
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 26
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 780
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : UNO students will provide marketing support to local non-profit for the semester. The Spring 2023 nonprofit students are working with is called Freedomtainment. Traditional MKT 3310.820
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 17
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 391
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Students enrolled in SOWK 1500 are working with a variety of non-profits in the area. In doing this work, students are able to learn about the needs of diverse populations throughout the Omaha area. They are serving at a food pantry, working with children in an after school program, and supporting adults with disabilities in their various roles. P-16 SOWK 1500.001
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 13
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 299
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Students enrolled in SOWK 1500 are working with a variety of non-profits in the area. In doing this work, students are able to learn about the needs of diverse populations throughout the Omaha area. They are preparing food packages for distribution, doing neighborhood clean-up and revitalization and working with children with disabilities in their various settings. P-16 SOWK 1500.002
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 10
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 370
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : UNO Students enrolled in TED 2050: Intro to Teaching ESL classes will participate in a service learning project in collaboration with the Learning Community Center of South Omaha (LCC) for six weeks. UNO students will engage with LCC families weekly to explore topics of educational support, parent resources, and overall wellness to better support their children’s learning careers. UNO students will travel to the LCC for the first session. UNO students will host LCC families on UNO’s Dodge Campus and Scott Campus for tours, educational sessions and a final celebration. P-16 TED 2050.002
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 22
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 220
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Lead (a neurotoxin) can be found in household spices. In coordination with the Douglas County Health Department (DCHD), spices were collected from staff and students at Westview HS. The samples will then be tested during lab time to determine the presence of lead. The results of the lead testing will be shared back with the high school and the students. No identifiable information about the spices was collected, therefore we will not be reporting to families or DCDH if the spices tested positive for lead. P-16 CHEM 1144.001
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 24
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 240
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Lead (a neurotoxin) can be found in household spices. In coordination with the Douglas County Health Department (DCHD), spices were collected from staff and students at Westview HS. The samples will then be tested during lab time to determine the presence of lead. The results of the lead testing will be shared back with the high school and the students. No identifiable information about the spices was collected, therefore we will not be reporting to families or DCDH if the spices tested positive for lead. P-16 CHEM 1144.002
Engagement Type:
Volunteering
Activity Type:
Volunteerism
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 10
Start Academic Year: 2023-24
UNO Student Hours: 30
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2023-24
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : UNO Students and Student Organizations are invited to participate in United Way's Holiday Helpers volunteer service month to give back to the local Omaha community during the holiday season. Students will be able to sign up to volunteer at the Siena Francis House which prevents barriers to access for those in our community including the Indigenous Communities as November is Native American Heritage Month
Engagement Type:
Volunteering
Activity Type:
Volunteerism
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 22
Start Academic Year: 2023-24
UNO Student Hours: 22
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2023-24
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : UNO students are invited to volunteer during November's 60 Minutes of Service event which will serve an organization that impacts the Native American community during Native American Heritage Month. This event is in collaboration with the UNO Intertribal Student Council
Engagement Type:
Knowledge and Resource Sharing
Activity Type:
Access to Higher Education
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 57
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2022-23
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Youth Programming
Description : P4K students toured campus with admissions.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2021-22
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:
Capacity Building
Description : Attended and presented at Career Day in Global Environmental Politics.