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: Spring
Total UNO Students: 1
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:
Literacy, Capacity Building, Poetry
Description : UNO student interning for organizations annual Louder Than a Bomb project. This student internship was during the spring of 2018 and the internship included programmatic and administrative support.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Internship/Externship
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 1
Start Academic Year: 2019-20
UNO Student Hours: 86
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:
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
Description : The intern supported various research projects related to DEAI in higher education, prepared training slides, and assisted with the DEAI audit.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Internship/Externship
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 1
Start Academic Year: 2019-20
UNO Student Hours: 60
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:
Disadvantaged Populations, Medical Services, Other
Description : The intern created a database that detailed refugee societies and services within the Omaha Metro. The intern also created a database detailing other nonprofit organizations that provide refugee services in the Omaha Metro. Lastly, the intern assisted with the development of a refugee education program between CDHC and Heartland Family Service.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Internship/Externship
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 1
Start Academic Year: 2019-20
UNO Student Hours: 108
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:
Disadvantaged Populations, Economic Sufficiency Awareness
Description : The intern identified immigrant communities and contacts, created a resource matrix, and identified areas for collaboration between the Nebraska Enterprise Fund and other communities. The intern also provided support to micro-businesses.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Internship/Externship
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 1
Start Academic Year: 2019-20
UNO Student Hours: 70
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:
Other
Description : The intern researched best practices for teaching and tutoring that can be integrated into Learning for All’s programs, orientations, and trainings. The researched focused on practices pertaining to adult education.
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:
Mental Health, Medical Services
Description : The intern participated in different group offerings, going with clients on outings to museums and thrift shops. The intern also taught three sessions of a group called Food for Thoughts, where the intern talked about how food can affect our mental health and physical health. When there was time, the intern called former clients to follow-up on their care. Lastly, the itnern shadowed the nurses at their in-house clinic.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Other
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:
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
Description : Cultural Appropriation is the adoption of certain elements from another culture without the consent of people who belong to that culture. Genuine interest in other cultures is not to be discounted. The sharing of ideas, traditions, and material items is what makes life interesting and helps diversify the world. It is the intention that remains most important and something everyone can remain conscious of as we learn from others.
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:
Early Childhood Education, Gender Equality
Description : The intern created and implemented a communications plan for Omaha Girl's Rock in order to send consistent messages to target audiences using multiple platforms. To accomplish this, the intern researched marketing techniques, tips, and ideas.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Internship/Externship
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 1
Start Academic Year: 2019-20
UNO Student Hours: 76
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:
Disadvantaged Populations, Other
Description : The intern worked with weekly volunteers to help collect, move, and set up household items in homes for new refugees. Additionally, the intern collected, organized, and updated data.
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:
Medical Services, Health Awareness
Description : The intern worked with the STD, epidemiology, and emergency planning departments. The intern also participated in Douglas County meetings and exhibitor events.