This report shows the various collaborative projects between UNO and the community. Various filters are provided to gain a better understanding of how different UNO units collaborate with the community.
| Project | Project Focus Areas | Community Partners | Campus Partners | Engagement Type: | Activity Type: | Other Activity Type: | Start Semester: | Start Academic Year: | End Semester: | End Academic Year: | Total UNO Students: | UNO Students Hours: | UNO Faculty/Staff Hours: | Total K-12 Students: | K-12 Student Hours: | Total Number of Other Participants: | Topics: | Other Topics: | Description: | Subtags: |
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| Stephenson-Harrington Internship (SHI) - Imani (Fall 2018): 2018-19 (1264) | Health and Wellness | Douglas County Health Department | Goodrich Scholarship Program, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Community-Based Learning | Internship/Externship | None | Fall | 2018-19 | Fall | 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Medical Services, Health Awareness | The intern worked with the STD, epidemiology, and emergency planning departments. The intern also participated in Douglas County meetings and exhibitor events. | ||
| JMC 4450 Capstone Course: 2019-20 (2438) | Educational Support, Health and Wellness | Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands, Center for Holistic Development, Douglas County Health Department, Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging, Epilepsy Foundation Nebraska, Generation Diamond, Little Giants Foundation, The 712 Initiative, Victory Riding Academy | Communication | Community-Based Learning | Capstone | None | Fall | 2019-20 | Spring | 2021-22 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Wellness, Aging, Business, Education, Raise Awareness, Capacity Building | Rather than operating as a traditional class, the PR & Advertising course is run as a part-time student agency named Capstone Communication serving campus and Omaha clients. | ||
| Lead (Pb) in Spice-001: 2022-23 (3065) | Health and Wellness | Douglas County Health Department | Chemistry, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | None | None | Spring | 2022-23 | None | 22 | 220 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Lead (a neurotoxin) can be found in household spices. In coordination with the Douglas County Health Department (DCHD), spices were collected from staff and students at Westview HS. The samples will then be tested during lab time to determine the presence of lead. The results of the lead testing will be shared back with the high school and the students. No identifiable information about the spices was collected, therefore we will not be reporting to families or DCDH if the spices tested positive for lead. P-16 CHEM 1144.001 | ||||
| Pb (Lead) in Spice-002: 2022-23 (3066) | Health and Wellness | Douglas County Health Department | Chemistry, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | None | None | Spring | 2022-23 | None | 24 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Lead (a neurotoxin) can be found in household spices. In coordination with the Douglas County Health Department (DCHD), spices were collected from staff and students at Westview HS. The samples will then be tested during lab time to determine the presence of lead. The results of the lead testing will be shared back with the high school and the students. No identifiable information about the spices was collected, therefore we will not be reporting to families or DCDH if the spices tested positive for lead. P-16 CHEM 1144.002 | ||||
| 2017 ASPA: 2016-17 (712) | Economic Impact, Educational Support, Health and Wellness | Douglas County Administration, Douglas County Health Department, Food Bank for the Heartland, Health Center Association of Nebraska (HCAN), The Wellbeing Partners, Veterans Administration Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System, Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Public Administration | Knowledge and Resource Sharing | Workshop | None | Spring | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Holistic Wellness, Medical Services, Veteran Support, Raise Awareness, Grief, Develop./Physical Disability | ASPA-Nebraska Invites You to Collaborate on Friday, April 14, 2017 Join us for the American Society of Public Administration (ASPA) Nebraska Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony at the UNO Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, Room 201/205. This year’s conference will highlight Bold Public Service, with panels focusing on service in communities and healthcare. Conference registration is free to attendees. The agenda and panel details are outlined below: The Service in Healthcare Panel | 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Will Ackerman, Public Affairs Officer, Veterans Administration Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System Sherri Nared, HIV/STD Prevention Specialist, Douglas County Health Department Keshia Bradford, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Health Center Association of Nebraska Kris Stapp, Vice-President of Health Services, Visiting Nurses Association Sarah Sjolie, Executive Director, The Wellbeing Partners The Service in Communities Panel | 10:45 A.M. – 12 P.M. John Ewing, Douglas County Treasure Silas Clarke, City Administrator of Hickman, Nebraska Sara Woods, Executive Director, Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, University of Nebraska at Omaha Greg Adams, Executive Director, Nebraska Community College Association and former Speaker of the Nebraska Unicameral Susan Ogborn, Executive Director of Food Bank for the Heartland Anne Meysenburg, Director of Community Investment, Omaha Community Foundation | |||
| World AIDS Day of Service - 12/2/17: 2017-18 (14) | Health and Wellness | Douglas County Health Department | Student Service and Leadership Collaborative (The Collaborative) | Volunteering | Volunteerism | None | Fall | 2017-18 | None | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | This year we will have students put together condom packets for STD Control. We use these condom packets in our clinic and our outreach sites. Each condom packet will have a variety of condoms, lube, education, and clinic information. | ||||
| Social Media Measurement & Management(Fall 2022): 2022-23 (3308) | Educational Support | Douglas County Health Department | Fine Arts | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2022-23 | None | 15 | 244 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Students propose comprehensive social media planning and create sample content for clients. JMC 4040.820 TRADITIONAL |