Projects Report
This report shows the various collaborative projects between UNO and the community.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Field Study or Practicum
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 1
Start Academic Year: 2019-20
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2019-20
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Medical Services, Capacity Building, Health Awareness
Description : UNO geography student worked with nonprofit to create mapping of all health systems and linkages to community benefit plans.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 4
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Spring
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2019-20
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Capacity Building, Art
Description : Between 2015 to 2019, Nebraska Writers Collective accessed 4 undergraduate students through the UNO Fine Arts program.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Summer
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2017-18
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Summer
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2017-18
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Backpack through Europe like you've always wanted to while getting an in-depth study of the history of Europe. This month-long, active program will take students through parts Europe selected for each summer program. Watch a mix of large cities and small towns come alive as you walk through and witness the charm of the region. Students will get the opportunity to dive into the history of the architecture, politics, military, arts, trade, and more!
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Summer
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2017-18
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Summer
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2017-18
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : UNO students traveled to Spain to participate in a faculty-led program during the Summer 2017 to study and improve Spanish language skills.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Summer
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2018-19
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Summer
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2018-19
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Be immersed in classes at the Centre de Linguistique Appliquée, or CLA, to improve your French language skills. You’ll meet other UNO students and students from countries around the world in your classes, and join them for cultural activities around town. As a CLA student you have free admission to Besançon museums and can enjoy weekly field trips. Celebrate Bastille day with fireworks and dancing, go to free concerts and plays, and even learn to tango.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2017-18
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Spring
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2017-18
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : The course and trip focus on contemporary British Politics with a special focus on Brexit, Britain's relationship with the EU, modern political and security challenges, and the urban politics of London. Students will have the opportunity to study the ramifications of England leaving the EU as it unfolds.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2017-18
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Spring
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2017-18
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : UNO students traveled to Belgium to participate in a faculty-led program during the Summer 2017 to study the history of the country.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Spring
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2016-17
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : This course introduced participants to the study of bilingualism and bilingual education in the US and Peru. Students had the opportunity to visit bilingual classrooms in Omaha and Peru, take classes in Quechua, and explore exciting locations such as Machu Picchu, and historic Cusco. Students studied theoretical issues in bilingual and second language acquisition within a sociocultural environment, bilingual and heritage language education in Peru, and field experiences in Omaha and Peru. The theoretical component of the course were topics on the history of Spanish and language policy in Latin America with a focus on Peru, monolingual vs. bilingual acquisition, first vs. second language acquisition, incomplete acquisition and attrition, and heritage languages. The educational component focused on bilingual education history and policy, bilingual education program models, dual-language programs in Omaha, competencies of bilingual education teachers, best practices for bilingual educators and the future of bilingual education.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Internship/Externship
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 1
Start Academic Year: 2019-20
UNO Student Hours: 81
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2019-20
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Wildlife/Animal Welfare
Description : The intern supported zookeepers with feeding and enrichment activities for giraffes and rhinos. The intern also observed training sessions.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Internship/Externship
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 1
Start Academic Year: 2018-19
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2018-19
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Disadvantaged Populations, Social Justice Awareness
Description : The intern researched best practices for re-entry, participated in team meetings, and presented at a RISE Graduation at the Omaha Correctional Center.