Projects Report
This report shows the various collaborative projects between UNO and the community.
Engagement Type:
Knowledge and Resource Sharing
Activity Type:
Workshop
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:
70
Topics:
Inter/Trans-culture, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
Description : Each year the Islamic Studies Program along with Sustained Dialogue at University of Nebraska-Omaha holds two community conversations facilitated by leading scholars in the field of Islamic Studies. These events are intended to stimulate dialogue between local Muslims and broader Omaha metropolitan community. The project not only educates audiences about the Muslim experience in the United States but also builds bridges between Muslims and the broader community through providing meaningful interactions among diverse groups in the Omaha metropolitan community.
Engagement Type:
Knowledge and Resource Sharing
Activity Type:
Workshop
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:
Education, Economic Sufficiency Awareness, Youth Programming
Description : For this project, Jamie Wagner conducted a workshop to train OPS instructors to teach economics in their classrooms.
Engagement Type:
Knowledge and Resource Sharing
Activity Type:
Community-oriented lecture/event
Start Semester: Summer
Total UNO Students: 7
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:
Health Awareness
Description : None
Engagement Type:
Knowledge and Resource Sharing
Activity Type:
Community-oriented lecture/event
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:
72
Topics:
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
Description : Community dialogue during lunch that explores how race and class intersect for unique experiences in the Omaha Metro.
Engagement Type:
Knowledge and Resource Sharing
Activity Type:
Community-oriented lecture/event
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:
Education, Economic Sufficiency Awareness, Youth Programming
Description : For this project, students participated in activities to increase their career preparedness including job interviews, resume building, and other career prep skills.
Engagement Type:
Knowledge and Resource Sharing
Activity Type:
Workshop
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 15
Start Academic Year: 2019-20
UNO Student Hours: 30
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:
Employment and Workforce
Description : LinkedIn professionals came to the UNO campus to help college students improve their LinkedIn Profile. One-on-one coaching was provided by experts at LinkedIn and feedback was received to create impactful profiles for the job searches.
Engagement Type:
Knowledge and Resource Sharing
Activity Type:
Mentoring
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2019-20
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 140
End Academic Year:
2019-20
K-12 Student Hours: 700
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Youth Programming
Description : Striving for Success Youth Summit for 8th-9th grade African-American Males exposed 8th and 9th grade African American males to educational, career, and life choices through a comprehensive day of facilitators and events.
Engagement Type:
Knowledge and Resource Sharing
Activity Type:
Mentoring
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2019-20
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Spring
Total K-12 Students: 53
End Academic Year:
2019-20
K-12 Student Hours: 318
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Youth Programming
Description : The project involved having middle school and high school students from the metro area participate in learning about employment training, college planning, financial literacy and student peer panel facilitation.
Engagement Type:
Knowledge and Resource Sharing
Activity Type:
Community-oriented lecture/event
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2018-19
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Spring
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2018-19
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Education, Economic Sufficiency Awareness, Youth Programming
Description : For this project, Jamie Wagner organized an event to recognize student-tellers in the Omaha area's high schools.
Engagement Type:
Knowledge and Resource Sharing
Activity Type:
Community-oriented lecture/event
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:
Education, Raise Awareness, Youth Programming, Leadership and Mentoring
Description : For this project, Destynie Sewell presented to area high school students regarding the importance of public service.