Projects Report

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:
NAMI Nebraska UNO Faculty Vice President - Social Work: 2020-21 (1519) Educational Support, Health and Wellness NAMI Nebraska Social Work Board Memberships None None Fall 2020-21 Fall 2022-23 0 0 1 0 0 1 Mental Health, Capacity Building UNO faculty in social work serving as vice president for NAMI Nebraska. The position is a 2-year service position ending in October 2022.
NAMI Mental Health Awareness (Spring 2022): 2021-22 (2708) Health and Wellness NAMI Nebraska Service Learning Academy (SLA), Social Work Service Learning Course None Spring 2021-22 Spring 2021-22 5 100 0 0 0 0 UNO Social Work and Civic Engagement students collaborate with NAMI to write and collect letters that advocate for mental health importance and policy. Students also assist NAMI with their social media presence. Traditional project. SOWK 1500.001
Judy Monoghan Intern (Spring 2023): 2022-23 (3077) Community-Based Learning Internship/Externship None Spring 2022-23 Spring 2022-23 1 0 0 0 0 0 Intern is working with UNO and NAMI to develop an understanding of what mental health programs are currently available to students faculty and staff and then to determine which programs from NAMI would align with the UNO offered options. The student works 10 hours per week with the nonprofit through the paid internship.
SOWK 1500-Social Work And Civic Engagement(Spring 2023)t: 2022-23 (3078) Educational Support Completely Kids, NAMI Nebraska, Ollie Webb Center Service Learning Academy (SLA), Social Work Service Learning None None Spring 2022-23 None 28 840 0 0 0 0 Students enrolled in SOWK 1500 are working with a variety of non-profits in the area. In doing this work, students are able to learn about the needs of diverse populations throughout the Omaha area. They are serving at a food pantry, working with children in an after school program, and supporting adults with disabilities in their various roles. P-16 / SOWK 1500.850
Maverick Community Connection (Fall 2021, 8603): 2021-22 (2076) Educational Support, Social Justice College Possible, Felius Cat Cafe and Rescue, NAMI Nebraska, New Visions Homeless Services, Restored Wings Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) Service Learning Course None Fall 2021-22 None 24 84 0 0 0 0 Capacity Building UNO Students from CMST 1110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking courses will engage in the student philanthropy model of service learning, where course content and student learning is linked to charitable giving. Students select and research a community agency of their own interest, then develop and present a persuasive speech and call to action on behalf of the organization. This is a student led initiative, giving students a $1,000 grant to distribute to one community agency - the persuasive speech presentation with the best call to action.
Maverick Community Connection (Fall 2021, 007): 2021-22 (2081) Educational Support, Social Justice American Foundation of Suicide Prevention-Nebraska Chapter, Child Saving Institute, College Possible, Girls Inc., Heartland Family Services, Hot Shops, Little White Dog Rescue, Live On Nebraska, NAMI Nebraska, Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, Omaha Area Youth Orchestra, Open Door Mission, Opera Omaha, Restored Wings, UNMC Munroe Meyer Institute Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) Service Learning Course None Fall 2021-22 None None 24 84 0 0 0 0 Capacity Building UNO Students from Casey Reisber's course CMST 1110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking courses will engage in the student philanthropy model of service learning, where course content and student learning is linked to charitable giving. Students select and research a community agency of their own interest, then develop and present a persuasive speech and call to action on behalf of the organization. This is a student led initiative, giving students a $1,000 grant to distribute to one community agency - the persuasive speech presentation with the best call to action.
Maverick Community Connection (Fall 2021, 8601): 2021-22 (2084) Educational Support, Social Justice American Foundation of Suicide Prevention-Nebraska Chapter, A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation, Autism Society of NE, Bluebird Cultural Initiative, College Possible, Conservation Fusion, Girls Inc., Heart Ministry Center, International Council for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc, Leona's Dance Company, Little White Dog Rescue, NAMI Nebraska, Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, New Visions Homeless Services, Omaha Area Youth Orchestra, Open Door Mission, Restored Wings, Team Jack Foundation, UNMC Munroe Meyer Institute, Voice of Hope, Wisdom House Collaborative Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) Service Learning Course None Fall 2021-22 None None 24 84 0 0 0 0 Capacity Building UNO Students from Casey Reisberg's CMST 1110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking courses will engage in the student philanthropy model of service learning, where course content and student learning is linked to charitable giving. Students select and research a community agency of their own interest, then develop and present a persuasive speech and call to action on behalf of the organization. This is a student led initiative, giving students a $1,000 grant to distribute to one community agency - the persuasive speech presentation with the best call to action.
Maverick Community Connection (Fall 2021, 008): 2021-22 (2082) Educational Support, Social Justice A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation, Autism Society of NE, Bluebird Cultural Initiative, Brighten Our Future Early Learning Center, College Possible, Conservation Fusion, Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands, Heartland Family Services, International Council for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc, Little White Dog Rescue, NAMI Nebraska, Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, Open Door Mission, Prairie STEM, SAC Museum, Team Jack Foundation, UNMC Munroe Meyer Institute, Voice of Hope Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) Service Learning Course None Fall 2021-22 None None 24 84 0 0 0 0 Capacity Building UNO Students from Casey Reisberg's course CMST 1110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking courses will engage in the student philanthropy model of service learning, where course content and student learning is linked to charitable giving. Students select and research a community agency of their own interest, then develop and present a persuasive speech and call to action on behalf of the organization. This is a student led initiative, giving students a $1,000 grant to distribute to one community agency - the persuasive speech presentation with the best call to action.
Collaborative Interns NAMI Nebraska: 2021-22 (2653) Health and Wellness NAMI Nebraska Student Service and Leadership Collaborative (The Collaborative) Community-Based Learning Internship/Externship None Spring 2019-20 None None 2 540 0 0 0 0 Capacity Building UNO students hired as Collaborative interns are matched with community organizations, working 10 hours a week for that organization in the community. Students are paid through the grant-funded program. Nonprofits coordinate meaningful work for interns to benefit the student experience in different ways. Students typically intern during the fall and spring semesters and may serve the same organization for more than one academic year. Each unique student that works as a Collaborative intern with this specific community partner is identified within this project.
Maverick Community Connection (Fall 2021, 8602): 2021-22 (2086) Educational Support, Social Justice AIM Institute, American Foundation of Suicide Prevention-Nebraska Chapter, A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation, Autism Society of NE, Bluebird Cultural Initiative, Child Saving Institute, College Possible, D2 Center, Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Eat 'N' Talk Africa, English Language Network, Go Beyond, Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA), Heart Ministry Center, Hillcrest Foundation for Enhancing Lives, International Council for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc, Little White Dog Rescue, NAMI Nebraska, Omaha Summer Arts Festival, Open Door Mission, Project Hope, Restored Wings, SAC Museum, Team Jack Foundation, UNMC Munroe Meyer Institute, Voice of Hope Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) Service Learning Course None Fall 2021-22 None None 25 87 0 0 0 0 Capacity Building UNO Students from Casey Reisberg's CMST 1110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking courses will engage in the student philanthropy model of service learning, where course content and student learning is linked to charitable giving. Students select and research a community agency of their own interest, then develop and present a persuasive speech and call to action on behalf of the organization. This is a student led initiative, giving students a $1,000 grant to distribute to one community agency - the persuasive speech presentation with the best call to action.
Principles of PR (Fall 2021): 2021-22 (2119) Educational Support Bluebird Cultural Initiative, Budget To Success, Elevate Omaha Inc, Entre Memory, Habitat for Humanity: Council Bluffs, Legal Aid of Nebraska, Mode Shift Omaha, My Sister's Keeper, NAMI Nebraska, Nebraska Right to Counsel Coalition, Omaha Fire Department, Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Restored Wings, Saving Grace, Sheltering Tree Inc, Society of St. Vincent de Paul Omaha, Wisdom House Collaborative, Wonderfully Made Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) Service Learning Course None Fall 2021-22 None 0 0 0 0 0 0 Capacity Building Students enrolled in Roma Subramanian's course JMC 3230: Principles of PR will pick a community partner with whom they'll work throughout the semester. They will meet a minimum of three times over Zoom or in-person, if the community partner and the student agree on. Students will work individually to create a PR strategy that meets the community partner's needs. The PR Strategy will be presented by the student and the video will be shared to the community partner by the end of the semester.
Durango Days (Fall 2022): 2022-23 (2732) Educational Support, Social Justice Coalition Rx, Elevate Omaha Inc, Inclusive Communities, Learning for ALL, NAMI Nebraska, The Wellbeing Partners, WhyArts Maverick Food Pantry, Student Service and Leadership Collaborative (The Collaborative) Knowledge and Resource Sharing Other None Fall 2022-23 Fall 2022-23 0 0 0 0 0 0 Capacity Building CEC Building Partner Organizations interacted with hundreds of UNO students, allowing them to learn more about volunteer opportunities and needs in the community. Organizations were able to share their missions and activities in order for students to think about how they can get involved. Organizations reported that students took the information, and many see opportunities for follow-up engagement.
Maverick Community Connection (Fall 2021, 001): 2021-22 (2078) Educational Support, Social Justice AIM Institute, American Foundation of Suicide Prevention-Nebraska Chapter, A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation, Autism Society of NE, Bluebird Cultural Initiative, Child Saving Institute, College Possible, Combined Health Agencies Drive, Kaneko, League of Women Voters, Leona's Dance Company, Little White Dog Rescue, Mystery Code Society, NAMI Nebraska, Nebraska Enterprise Fund, Prairie STEM, Restored Wings, Sheltering Tree Inc, Team Jack Foundation Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) Service Learning Course None Fall 2021-22 None 23 80 0 0 0 0 Capacity Building UNO Students from Casey Reisberg's course CMST 1110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking courses will engage in the student philanthropy model of service learning, where course content and student learning is linked to charitable giving. Students select and research a community agency of their own interest, then develop and present a persuasive speech and call to action on behalf of the organization. This is a student led initiative, giving students a $1,000 grant to distribute to one community agency - the persuasive speech presentation with the best call to action.
Maverick Community Connection (Fall 2021, 006): 2021-22 (2080) Educational Support, Social Justice American Foundation of Suicide Prevention-Nebraska Chapter, A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation, Big Muddy Urban Farm, Bluebird Cultural Initiative, Child Saving Institute, College Possible, Easter Seals Nebraska, Hot Shops, International Council for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc, Josie Harper Hospice House, Language and Culture School of Omaha, Little White Dog Rescue, NAMI Nebraska, Omaha Summer Arts Festival, Open Door Mission, Restored Wings, Team Jack Foundation, UNMC Munroe Meyer Institute, Voice of Hope, WhyArts Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) Service Learning Course None Fall 2021-22 None None 24 84 0 0 0 0 Capacity Building UNO Students from Casey Reisberg's course CMST 1110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking courses will engage in the student philanthropy model of service learning, where course content and student learning is linked to charitable giving. Students select and research a community agency of their own interest, then develop and present a persuasive speech and call to action on behalf of the organization. This is a student led initiative, giving students a $1,000 grant to distribute to one community agency - the persuasive speech presentation with the best call to action.
NAMI Mental Health Advocacy (Fall 2021): 2021-22 (2099) Educational Support, Health and Wellness NAMI Nebraska, Papillion High School, South High Magnet, Omaha Public Schools Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Service Learning Academy (SLA), Social Work Service Learning Course None Fall 2021-22 None 15 308 0 29 101 0 Capacity Building UNO students enrolled in Kersten Borer's SOWK 1500-002: Social Work and Civic Engagement, will facilitate discussions at Dr. Musil's 10th grade English class to help his students understand the importance of mental health. Additionally, NAMI-Nebraska brings their Ending the Silence presentation to Papillion La-Vista South HS for HS students there that the UNO students also attend. The students create a collaborative project collecting letters for NAMI Nebraska and The Pony Express for Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2022. These letters are shared with the Nebraska governor and elected officials to bring awareness around mental health.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Board Membership: 2016-17 (1840) Educational Support, Health and Wellness NAMI Nebraska Social Work Board Memberships None None Fall 2016-17 None 0 0 0 0 0 0 Education, Mental Health, Leadership and Mentoring, Health Awareness, Other Emergency Mangement Nancy Kelley serves on the board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (Nebraska Chapter) starting in 2011.
NAMI Website Support and Technology Expertise from UNO Students: 2021-22 (2710) Educational Support NAMI Nebraska Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Computer Science Volunteering None None Spring 2021-22 Spring 2021-22 2 0 0 0 0 0 UNO students at the CEC welome desk provided support and expertise regarding the NAMI website. Students weremaster students in the College of IS&T and met NAMI via the CEC as the welcome desk OSS staff.
Nami ON Campus Chalk Walk and Ending The Silence Presentation (Fall 2021 to Spring 2022)): 2021-22 (2709) Health and Wellness NAMI Nebraska Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Nami ON Campus Volunteering Volunteerism None Fall 2021-22 Spring 2021-22 18 0 0 0 0 0 Social work leader of NAMI on Campus Club worked with students throughout the year who participated in the September chalk the walk programming and Ending the Silence Presentation to create awareness and education about mental health. The students also participated in Durango Days in collaboration with NAMI Nebraska.
NAMI OnCampus ETS Presentation (Fall 2022): 2022-23 (2828) Health and Wellness NAMI Nebraska Nami ON Campus Knowledge and Resource Sharing None None Fall 2022-23 Fall 2022-23 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mental Health Helped students gain a better understanding of mental health and begin conversations about mental health. The conversation led to additional support for students experiencing mental health.
Student Government Mental Health Panel (Fall 2022): 2022-23 (2829) Knowledge and Resource Sharing None None Fall 2022-23 Fall 2022-23 0 0 0 0 0 0 NAMI shared information about programs available to UNO students. This was part of DeStress Fest event that provided a space for discussion about mental health, self-care, and how to get help.
NAMI Nebraska UNO Student Life and Wellbeing Staff Board Member (Fall 2022): 2022-23 (2834) Board Memberships None None Fall 2022-23 None 0 0 0 0 0 0 Leadership from UNO Student Life and Wellbeing serves on the NAMI Nebraska Board.
Judy Monoghan Intern (Fall 2022): 2022-23 (2827) Health and Wellness NAMI Nebraska Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC) Community-Based Learning Internship/Externship None Fall 2022-23 None 1 0 0 0 0 0 Capacity Building Intern is working with UNO and NAMI to develop an understanding of what mental health programs are currently available to students faculty and staff and then to determine which programs from NAMI would align with the UNO offered options. The student works 10 hours per week with the nonprofit through the paid internship.
2023 7 Days of Service: 2022-23 (3032) Social Justice Abide Omaha, American Red Cross, Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, Girls Inc., inCOMMON Community Development, Intercultural Senior Center, Keep Omaha Beautiful, League of Women Voters, Mlikweed Matters, NAMI Nebraska, Salvation Army Volunteer and Civic Engagement Programs Volunteering Volunteerism None Spring 2022-23 Spring 2022-23 25 350 0 0 0 0 The UNO community (students, faculty, and staff) and community members/organizations are invited to participate in serving the Omaha community in the areas of Health, International Service, Environment, Education, and Social Justice during 7 Days of Service! There will be various volunteer opportunities on-site at the organization, remotely, and on campus.
Foundations of Public Speaking (Fall 2022 Section 023): 2022-23 (2793) Educational Support Civic Nebraska, Omaha Street School, Stand for Schools, The Wellbeing Partners Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) Service Learning Course None Fall 2022-23 Fall 2022-23 25 525 0 0 0 4 Education Students will be required to give two speeches for this course - an informative speech, and a persuasive speech. In the informative speech, the students will talk about their research on the different areas of improvement within the community. Following this speech, the students will each choose a nonprofit of their choice and give a persuasive speech as to how the nonprofit is contributing to the area of focus they chose for the informative speech. At the end of the semester, the students will vote for one organization to recieve the $1000 grant. MPI service learning project CMST 1110.023 Foundations of Public Speaking (Fall 2022 Section 023)
Maverick Community Connection (Spring 2022 ALL Sections): 2021-22 (2724) Social Justice AIM Institute, All Care Health Center, American Cancer Society: Hope Lodge, Autism Society of NE, Benson First Fridays (BFF), Center for Holistic Development, Child Saving Institute, City Sprouts, Collective for Hope/Grief's Journey, College Possible, Community Alliance, Credit Advisors Foundation, Eat 'N' Talk Africa, Financial Beginnings, Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Girls Inc., Heartland B-cycle, Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA), Heartland Family Service-Homeless Program, Heartland Hope Mission, Inclusive Communities, Kaneko, Kim Foundation, Learning for ALL, Legal Aid of Nebraska, Lifestyle Health Alliance, Little White Dog Rescue, NAMI Nebraska, No More Empty Pots, Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty, Omaha Home for Boys, Partnership 4 Kids, RESPECT, SAC Museum, Siena Francis House, Spielbound Board Game Cafe, Take Flight Farms, Tri-City Food Pantry, Tri-Faith Initiative, Visiting Nurses Association (VNA), Wisdom House Collaborative, Women's Center for Advancement, Youth Emergency Services Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) Service Learning Course None Spring 2021-22 Spring 2021-22 61 366 0 0 0 0 UNO Students from CMST 1110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking courses will engage in the student philanthropy model of service learning, where course content and student learning is linked to charitable giving. Students select and research a community agency of their own interest, then develop and present a persuasive speech and call to action on behalf of the organization. This is a student led initiative, giving students a $1,000 grant to distribute to one community agency - the persuasive speech presentation with the best call to action. MPI Traditional Project. CMST 1110.028 CMST 1110.8601 CMST 1110.8602
Comm, Health and Disparities (Spring 2024): 2023-24 (3256) Educational Support Hillcrest Health, My Sister's Keeper, NAMI Nebraska, No More Empty Pots, The Wellbeing Partners Communication Service Learning None None Spring 2023-24 None 25 185 0 0 0 0 This service learning course requires students to identify an organization that focuses on health disparities, and provide a service based on the organization's needs. At the end of the semester, students will vote for one organization to receive a $1000 grant. COMM 8220.001 MPI
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