Projects Report
This report shows the various collaborative projects between UNO and the community.
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Summer
Total UNO Students: 8
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 160
End Semester:
None
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Wildlife/Animal Welfare, Health Awareness
Description : Traditional PSYC 4024 Arts and Science Laboratory in Psyc: Learning
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 4
Start Academic Year: 2017-18
UNO Student Hours: 148
End Semester:
None
Total K-12 Students: 20
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : The Hope Center for Kids provides a safe after-school and summer program where children and youth can take a part in academic support, youth development, employment training and receive a hot meal. UNO students from Jeff Knapp's Social Work and Civic Engagement course will be working with the Hope Center's Employability Program which serves approximately 25-30 youth in 10th-12th grade. The UNO students will develop a presentation around college readiness for the junior and senior high school students at the Hope Center.
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 18
Start Academic Year: 2017-18
UNO Student Hours: 360
End Semester:
None
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Gerontology
Description : Honors only Intro to Gerontology: GERO-2000 18 students – interview elders: Social Science data collection- interview, walk-about and phenomenological observation creation of a brief life story include exploration and analysis of the context (neighborhood) and how it has been shaped by them and shaped them assess for livability.
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 16
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 320
End Semester:
None
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Refugees
Description : Traditional ENGL2160 Arts and Sciences Honors Composition II
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 18
Start Academic Year: 2017-18
UNO Student Hours: 315
End Semester:
None
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
History
Description : Students researched various buildings around Omaha to submit to the City of Omaha so that the buildings can be designated historic. They learned about the history of North Omaha through this project.
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 9
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 180
End Semester:
None
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description :
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 16
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 320
End Semester:
None
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
History
Description :
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 8
Start Academic Year: 2017-18
UNO Student Hours: 29
End Semester:
None
Total K-12 Students: 15
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 78
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Inter/Trans-culture, History
Description : Students from Maria Arbalaez’ History class, Democratization in Latin American History at UNO, and students Melissa Hoialmen's 8th grade International Business class at Beveridge will work together to provide a service to El Museo. Through this project, students will connect with community resources, will gain an understanding of democratization and the economy of Latin America, will develop a real world understanding of economic terms, and will understand consumer awareness and their buying power. UNO students will connect with the Beveridge students to provide representation and mentorship, and will help to create a path to the university.
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 4
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 80
End Semester:
None
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Wildlife/Animal Welfare
Description :
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 25
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 275
End Semester:
None
Total K-12 Students: 14
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 147
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Wildlife/Animal Welfare
Description : UNO Biology students and AP Environmental Science Burke High School students worked together to test the water quality at Heron Haven. The two student groups worked together all semester to visit Heron Haven, learn about water quality, draw water samples and ultimately test the water quality at Heron Haven. The end result was to create a poster for Heron Haven identifing the quailty