Projects Report
This report shows the various collaborative projects between UNO and the community.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Internship/Externship
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 13
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:
Capacity Building, Health Awareness
Description : From 2014 to 2019, WELLCOM (now The Wellbeing Partners) has had a total of 13 UNO student interns. Each student received credit toward their degree and the nature of the internship was distributed between administrative, programmatic, and research. UNO student interns worked side by side with the professional staff learning the fundamentals of worksite wellness, as well as completed a unique semester-long project that provided benefit to the student and the organization.
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: 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 : Drastically improve your French by immersing yourself in the unique, vibrant culture of Quebec City while studying and living on campus at Laval University. During this five-week intensive language program, students will learn more about Quebec civilization, cinema, literature and more! Students will have the opportunity to speak French on a daily basis in conversation tables, attend festivals, and engage in many more cultural activities. Be ready to return feeling confident in your French language skills and your cultural knowledge.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Other
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 18
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:
21
Topics:
Inter/Trans-culture, Capacity Building
Description : 18 UNO students interviewed 18 leaders of this unique Omaha organization in an effort to understand their motivations to start and continue to support the Tri-Faith Initiative. Students' presentations will reveal what they learned through research and attendees can learn more about the Tri-Faith Initiative. The Tri-Faith Initiative is made up of a group of Jews, Christians, and Muslims, who have come together as neighbors on one campus, committed to practicing respect, acceptance, and trust. A student project that was part of Dr. Ramazan Kilinc's honors colloquia class titled, HONR 3000 Sacred and Violent.
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 : Kingston upon Hull, usually just called 'Hull,' is the UK City of Culture of 2017. This is due in no small part to the numerous museums and historical sites found around the city. English is the main language of the United Kingdom, making it an easy transition for English-speakers. The port city of Kingston upon Hull is home to the University of Hull, an excellent institution whose course catalog is offered entirely in English. UNO sends and receives students from the University of Hull 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 : Utrecht School of the Arts (HKU) is a specialized art school located in Utrecht, Netherlands, with fine arts tracks in painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, intermedia, and digital media. This exchange is extremely competitive and therefore UNO applicants have a strong academic background and clear motivation behind their plan study abroad plans. UNO sends and receives students from HKU 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: 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 : While in India, students visit businesses including start-ups, non-profit companies, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Students receive lectures from one of the best business schools in India, the Institute of Management Technology (IMT), and live in the executive dorms offered through IMT. Some of the travel highlights consist of, visiting the Taj Mahal, temples and other sites, and authentic shopping in Delhi while indulging in Indian cuisine.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Internship/Externship
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 1
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:
Civic and Political Engagement, Capacity Building
Description : A UNO student intern who is placed with a CEC building partner to provide program support. This student is paid through a UNO CEC grant/stipend.
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 : Bergen, Norway’s former capital, is a lively city surrounded by hills and fjords and populated by a large number of students that give it an active social scene. Bergen has everything you'd want from a city, yet sits on the doorway to unspoiled natural landscapes. It also connects to Oslo by train; one of the prettiest train rides in Europe. Students who only speak English will find Norway a comfortable destination where they can easily communicate with locals and navigate daily life. The University of Bergen (UiB) is an internationally recognized leading research university. UiB offers a very wide selection of courses in English, including many STEM fields, and is an internationally leading research university. If accepted for exchange at the University of Bergen, UNO students may also apply to study Arctic Biology, Arctic Geology, Arctic Geophysics, and/or Arctic Technology at UNIS Svalbard in Longyearbyen. UNO sends and receives students from the University of Bergen through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Other
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 0
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:
Gardens/Plantlife, Develop./Physical Disability, Theatre and Cinema
Description : The premiere of “Our Secret Garden” featuring actors from UNO Theatre and the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Transitions Program was held Nov. 18 at the Weber Fine Arts Theatre. The event was the first collaboration between UNO Theatre, WhyArts, the Autism Society and the UNO Transitions Program. Earlier this fall, WhyArts artist Stephanie Anderson advised UNO director Lucas Perez-Leahy on developing a performance for Transitions Program participants inspired by “The Secret Garden,” which kicked off UNO Theatre’s 2018-19 fall season. The Transitions Program provides opportunities for young adults ages 18 to 25 who identify on the autism spectrum to practice and enhance social competencies. “UNO’s School of the Arts is squarely focused on strengthening our sense of community by developing the powers of perception and empathy,” said Jack Zerbe, director of the School of the Arts at UNO. “Collaborating with WhyArts, the Autism Society and UNO Transitions is a shining example of how UNO’s arts programs bring people together to foster understanding and make connections. I am pleased to have provided increased access to the arts but even more delighted that our students got to work so closely with our special new partners and friends.” “Our Secret Garden” was immediately followed by the final performance of UNO Theatre’s “A Secret Garden.” Below, Jack Zerbe and Carolyn Anderson, director of WhyArts, address the audience before the premiere.