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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| Global Course – Documenting Social Change in China: 2016-17 (1630) | International Service | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Summer | 2016-17 | Summer | 2016-17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Study social change in China using photography as a tool of social research. China is an ancient civilization that only recently pursued "modernization" and change. China's 4,000-year old dynastic system ended in 1911 and since then has undergone profound transformation. China today is the world's second largest and fastest growing economy - making it a unique setting to study asocial change. In this course, students will learn about social change in China from a comparative, historical, and social work perspective. The goal is to gain social welfare insights using photography as a tool of social research and change. | ||||
| Civic Nebraska Student Project: 2016-17 (973) | Educational Support | Civic Nebraska | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Public Administration | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2016-17 | Spring | 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Julia Parker – Masters of Science and Urban Studies. | |||
| MPA Graduate Student Fundraising and PR Proposal: 2017-18 (957) | Health and Wellness | Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Public Administration | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2017-18 | Spring | 2017-18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | UNO MPA Student completed a Fundraising & PR Proposal for DSM. Student was also a graduate assistant in the UNO Service Learning Academy (not related to a UNO SLA project). | |||
| Media Plan and Tactics Capstone Class Learning For All Part 2 (Fall 2022): 2022-23 (2821) | Educational Support | Learning for ALL | Communication | Community-Based Learning | Capstone | None | Fall | 2022-23 | Fall | 2022-23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Raise Awareness | A UNO student in the Media Plan and Tactics Capstone Class worked with Learning For All on a rebranding project. | ||
| Learning For All MSW Evaluation of Programs (Fall 2022): 2022-23 (2822) | Educational Support | Learning for ALL | Social Work | Community-Based Learning | Field Study or Practicum | None | Fall | 2022-23 | Fall | 2022-23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Learning For All received evaluation services from graduate social work students through the UNO Grace Abbott School of Social Work MSW Evaluation of Social Programs. | |||
| Media Plan and Tactics Capstone Class Learning For All Part 1 (Fall 2022): 2022-23 (2824) | Educational Support | Learning for ALL | Communication | Community-Based Learning | None | None | Spring | 2022-23 | Spring | 2022-23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Raise Awareness | LFA worked with a Media Plan and Tactics Capstone Class in spring 2022 that included 4 students. Students worked on media, PR, social media, and fundraising tactics. Students were divided into teams and assigned a local nonprofit client and created a media relations plan and individual tactics. They wrote a media relations plan with specific goals, strategies, objectives, tactics, and deadlines. The plan also included an evaluation component. | ||
| Stephenson-Harrington Internship Learning For All (Fall 2022): 2021-22 (2826) | Educational Support | Learning for ALL | Goodrich Scholarship Program, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Community-Based Learning | Internship/Externship | None | Spring | 2021-22 | Fall | 2022-23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Learning For ALL was one of several other community organizations to be selected to participate in the Stephenson-Harrington Internship (SHI). LFA's SHI scholar/intern was trained and coached by LFA staff and assigned to tutor and teach each week with one of our LFA instructors through the end of her internship. He produced a promotional video for LFA and recorded videos of LFA classes and LFA student success stories. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Conservation NE Internship with UNO Student (Fall 2022): 2022-23 (2835) | Environmental Stewardship | Conservation Nebraska | Geography & Geology | Community-Based Learning | Internship/Externship | None | Fall | 2022-23 | Fall | 2022-23 | 1 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Climate and Sustainability | Hosted and supervised a UNO student for a Fall internship. The student worked on research around soil in the city of Omaha. The student also conducted GIS work for the organization to map various aspects of our projects, events, and outreach. The student provided valuable time, outputs, and research for the organization. The UNO student who participated gained valuable skills for the career he is hoping to pursue post-graduation. | ||
| WhyArts Logo and Branding Redesign (Fall 2022): 2022-23 (2830) | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2022-23 | Fall | 2022-23 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Whyarts worked with the student run firm, MavPR, and its advisor, to do a redesign of their logo and branding. This was a contract for a fee to the UNO student organization. The new logo in and branding was implemented and in use. | ||||||
| Sustainable Materials Management Workshop: 2017-18 (879) | Environmental Stewardship | Environmental Finance Center, SCS ENGINEERS, The ENDEAVOR Project, Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc. (CSD), Wichita State University | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Center for Urban Sustainability | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2017-18 | Fall | 2017-18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | Waste, Climate and Sustainability | Sustainability | The Sustainable Materials Management ENDEAVOR Workshop gives attendees the opportunity to take their community or business to the next level of wise waste management, and expand existing business or organizational values of environmental ethics. | |
| MaverickPR and CoalitionRx PR Project: 2018-19 (933) | Educational Support | Coalition Rx | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Communication | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Spring | 2018-19 | Summer | 2018-19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | MaverickPR students redesigned Coalition Rx's brochure, as well as created and designed two fact cards and shot and produced a commercial for their Strengthening Families Program. Five students were part of the project and two staff members from Coalition Rx were involved. | |||
| Citizen Science Field Trip: 2016-17 (976) | Educational Support, Environmental Stewardship | Black Police Officers Association, Civic Nebraska, Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, Sherman Elementary | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Nebraska Watershed Network (NWN) | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2016-17 | Fall | 2016-17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | STEM/STEM Education, Clean Water/Water Management, Youth Programming | It started out as a simple field trip for 40 Girl Scouts from Sherman Elementary in northeast Omaha, and grew into an inspiring experience that all those involved would never forget. Becky Haddix, outreach specialist for Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, was organizing an after-school public service project at an area park for a group of Girl Scouts. But after talking with the Nebraska Watershed Network, Nebraskans for Civic Reform, and the Black Police Officers Association, the project became educational and social. Levi Carter Park, with its lake, was a built-in ecosystem and the perfect place for the Nebraska Watershed Network to give the girls an onsite science lesson. And with the Black Police Officers Association providing supplies for s’mores to break the ice, the event had the makings of a promising field trip. The girls learned things like water conservation, and were introduced to terms like the watershed, quality indexing, agrichemical runoff, and coliform. Partnering with the Black Police Officers Association provided an opportunity for the girls to form positive relationships with the officers. | ||
| Diversity in Action: 2016-17 (980) | Educational Support, Social Justice | Norris Middle School, Omaha Public Schools, South Omaha Branch, Omaha Public Library | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Foreign Languages | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2016-17 | Spring | 2016-17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, Raise Awareness | Diversity in Action: The Spanish for Heritage Speakers (SPAN 3010) class and students from Norris Middle School collaborated with the OPL South Branch to plan a special event for El Dia del Nino. the Mexican holiday celebration of children. Students worked at the library creating stations to tie in the cultural/heritage piece of the event. Students researched their assigned region to display information. crafts. and treats representing each region. This project was also an opportunity for students to practice their Spanish skills with other students and the South Omaha community. | ||
| Partnership 4 Kids Social Work Practicum Student 3: 2016-17 (928) | Educational Support | Partnership 4 Kids | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Social Work | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2016-17 | Spring | 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Capacity Building | 3 of 3 UNO student social work practica (credit received). | ||
| Partnership 4 Kids Public Health Intern 2: 2016-17 (930) | Health and Wellness | Partnership 4 Kids | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Health and Kinesiology | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2016-17 | Spring | 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Holistic Wellness | 2 of 2 UNO students in public health as interns (credit received). | ||
| Coalition Rx UNO Class Project: 2018-19 (941) | Health and Wellness | Coalition Rx | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC) | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Spring | 2018-19 | Spring | 2018-19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | A group of UNO students in a Social Work and Civic Engagement class reached out to Coalition Rx in spring 2019 and completed a small project that doubled as a class project. | |||
| Partnership 4 Kids Social Work Practicum Student 2: 2016-17 (927) | Educational Support | Partnership 4 Kids | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Social Work | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2016-17 | Spring | 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Capacity Building | 2 of 3 UNO student social work practica (credit received). | ||
| Operation Youth Success UNO Student Administrative Intern: 2017-18 (944) | Educational Support, Social Justice | Operation Youth Success | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC) | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2017-18 | Spring | 2017-18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Capacity Building, Juvenile/Adult Justice System | None | ||
| Partnership 4 Kids Coding Workshop: 2018-19 (939) | Educational Support | Partnership 4 Kids | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Computer Science | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2018-19 | Summer | 2018-19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 0 | STEM/STEM Education | UNO faculty partnered with P4K to provide a coding workshop to approximately 40 P4K high school students at UNO to expose them to careers and hands-on learning opportunities in the field of IT/coding. | ||
| Omaha Public Library UNO Music Intern: 2016-17 (943) | Educational Support | Omaha Public Library, W. Clarke Swanson Branch, Omaha Public Library | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC) | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Spring | 2016-17 | Fall | 2017-18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Literacy, Music/Dance, Theatre and Cinema | A music intern in 2017 worked for two semesters in the Genealogy department of the W. Dale Clark Library. The student intern curated and cataloged hundreds of old theater programs left behind in long-forgotten theaters in Omaha. 6 total credits received. | ||
| Partnership 4 Kids Summer Programming Intern: 2016-17 (932) | Educational Support | Partnership 4 Kids | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC) | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2016-17 | Spring | 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Capacity Building | 2 of 2 UNO students as summer programming interns (non-credit). | ||
| Coalition Rx UNO Student Art Intern: 2016-17 (940) | Health and Wellness | Coalition Rx | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Fine Arts | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2016-17 | Spring | 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | In 2016, Coalition Rx hosted a UNO intern from the art department. Their project was to improve and update the coalition website and she received academic credit for her work with our coalition. | |||
| Partnership 4 Kids Summer Programming Intern: 2016-17 (931) | Educational Support | Partnership 4 Kids | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC) | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2016-17 | Spring | 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Capacity Building | 1 of 2 UNO students as summer programming interns (non-credit). | ||
| Connecting Urban Students to Glacier Creek Nature Preserve: 2017-18 (978) | Environmental Stewardship | Civic Nebraska | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Biology | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2017-18 | Spring | 2017-18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Gardens/Plantlife | Partnered with Dr. Tom Bragg bringing student groups to the Glacier Creek Preserve to help his department raise awareness and get urban students into the natural environments. | ||
| CEC Rain Garden: 2017-18 (907) | Environmental Stewardship | Papio-Missouri River NRD, Wells Fargo Foundation-Nebraska Region | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Biology, Center for Urban Sustainability, Landscape Services, Sustained Dialogue | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Spring | 2016-17 | Spring | 2017-18 | 9 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | Gardens/Plantlife | Students in Rodie’s Introduction to Sustainable Design Lab and Biology Independent Research classes completed concept designs in 2016 and 2017. Grant funding was successfully obtained soon after, and UNO Landscape Services prepared the area and relocated existing plants. Kinghorn Gardens, a local landscape and contracting company, helped finalize the design and installed the garden in April 2018, and the Wells Fargo Green Team has donated money for garden signage as well as time to help with planting. | ||
| MaverickPR and Urban Bird and Nature Alliance Project: 2018-19 (951) | Educational Support, Environmental Stewardship | Urban Bird and Nature Alliance | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Communication | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2018-19 | Spring | 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Capacity Building | |||
| Capstone Project Business Assessment Plan for EAB Management: 2018-19 (950) | Educational Support, Environmental Stewardship | Urban Bird and Nature Alliance | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Business | Community-Based Learning | Capstone | None | Fall | 2018-19 | Spring | 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Gardens/Plantlife, Capacity Building | The UB&NA worked with Assistant Dean of Business, Lynn Harland and a Masters degree level student who completed his Capstone Project by providing a Business Assessment plan for EAB Management. He created a model for measuring cost-effectiveness for EAB as related to Ash trees. Jim Grener presented us with a business assessment financial analysis templet model for cost for EAB ash tree management. This templet served as a financial analysis that would be used to help donors understand the cost of replacement and what their funds would pay for. Our organization evaluated 13 presentations and served on the panel to assess student performance and outcome. This was a large part of the final student grade. | ||
| Partnership 4 Kids Public Health Intern 1: 2016-17 (929) | Health and Wellness | Partnership 4 Kids | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Health and Kinesiology | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2016-17 | Spring | 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Holistic Wellness | 1 of 2 UNO students in public health as interns (credit received). | ||
| Applied Piano Course: 2017-18 (2175) | Arts, Culture and Humanities, Educational Support | Omaha Public Schools | Music | Community-Based Learning | Other | ['Student Community Outreach'] | Spring | 2017-18 | Spring | 2021-22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Education, Capacity Building, Music/Dance, Art | For this project Kristin Taylor taught an Applied Piano course in which her students performed music from their own heritage. Students also recorded vidoes speaking about what the piece meant fro them in relation to their background. Enrollees in the course also answered student questions after their performances. | ||
| Marketing Management Course: 2020-21 (2200) | Economic Impact, Health and Wellness | Nebraska Warriors | Business | Community-Based Learning | Internship/Externship | None | Fall | 2020-21 | Spring | 2020-21 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Wellness, Aging, Business, Veteran Support, Health Awareness | In this course UNO students developed and carried out a marketing campaign for Nebraska Warriors, a local non-profit providing aid for veterans' mental and physical struggles. The marketing campaign included Facebook and Instagram ads. | ||
| JMC 4450 Capstone: 2020-21 (2407) | Educational Support | International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training | Business, Communication, Criminology and Criminal Justice | Community-Based Learning | Capstone | None | Fall | 2020-21 | Spring | 2020-21 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Education, Leadership and Mentoring, Capacity Building | This course combines broadcasting skills from radio, television, news writing, reporting, news video, and editing. The course also emphasizes fieldwork and prepares students for life in the newsroom and creative environments. | ||
| Concert Choir Course: 2016-17 (2386) | Arts, Culture and Humanities, Educational Support, Social Justice | Bellevue Public Schools, Creighton Preparatory School, Lincoln Public Schools, Omaha Public Schools, Vesper Concerts Omaha | Music | Community-Based Learning | Engaged Teaching | None | Spring | 2016-17 | Spring | 2020-21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Education, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, Capacity Building, Music/Dance | This course, taught by Derrick Fox is performance based and a part of the community outreach in the school of music. Its focus is on the strategic goals of diversity as part of the overall university's mission | ||
| Strings, Winds, Precision, and Tech - Course: 2016-17 (2391) | Arts, Culture and Humanities, Educational Support | Elkhorn Public Schools, Gross Catholic High School, Omaha Girls Rock, Opera Omaha | Music | Community-Based Learning | Engaged Teaching | None | Fall | 2016-17 | Fall | 2016-17 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Education, Youth Programming, Capacity Building, Music/Dance | In this course students worked with local area high schools and non-profits, assisting with their musical productions. | ||
| The Set Me Free Project - Field Trip: 2021-22 (2624) | Educational Support, Social Justice | The Set Me Free Project | English | Community-Based Learning | Engaged Teaching | None | Fall | 2021-22 | Fall | 2021-22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Education, Human Rights & Trafficking, Leadership and Mentoring, Social Justice Awareness | Fall semester students of Kay Siebler's ENGL4730 course went on a field trip to a non-profit which fights sex trafficking as well as to Lincoln to engage with an author. | ||
| English Language Learners and Autobiography: 2021-22 (2614) | Educational Support, Social Justice | International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training | English | Community-Based Learning | Engaged Teaching | None | Fall | 2021-22 | Fall | 2021-22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Education, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, Literacy, Capacity Building | For this project students in Kay Siebler's ENGL1150 course worked with immigrants at the border in Texas to increase their English skills. | ||
| Internships: 2019-20 (1406) | Economic Impact, Health and Wellness, Social Justice | Douglas County Juvenile Assessment Center, Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, Omaha-Douglas County Victim Assistance Program, Omaha Police Department, United States Marshals Service | Criminology and Criminal Justice | Community-Based Learning | Internship/Externship | None | Spring | 2019-20 | Spring | 2019-20 | 15 | 2,400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Employment and Workforce, Social Justice Awareness, Other | Robbery CIT Training Mental Health | Student interns assigned community agencies for experiential learning. | |
| High School Summer Scholars Program - Teacher: 2016-17 (2631) | Educational Support | International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training, Millard Public Schools, Omaha Public Schools | English | Community-Based Learning | Engaged Teaching | None | Summer | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | Education, Youth Programming, Leadership and Mentoring, Capacity Building | For this project Kimberly Schwab serves as a teacher for the UNO High School Summer Scholars program. The program mainly focuses on short stories and autobiographies and is available to area high school students between their junior and senior years. | |||
| Professional Selling Course: 2018-19 (1812) | Economic Impact, Educational Support | Applied Underwriters, Cintas, Eli Lilly, Federated Insurance, IAMS, Mutual of Omaha, Northwestern Mutual, Orion, Pacific Life, Premier Roofing, Sherwin-Williams, TD Ameritrade, Together a Greater Good, Union Pacific, Werner Enterprises | Marketing and Entrepreneurship | Community-Based Learning | None | None | Fall | 2018-19 | None | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Education, Economic Sufficiency Awareness, Leadership and Mentoring | In this course (MKT 3100), professionals provided training and feedback to students in order to sharpen their selling skills. Several companies were brought in to enhance networking and employment opportunities for students as well. | |||
| Consumer Behavior Course: 2018-19 (1808) | Economic Impact, Educational Support | 23andMe, Hawaiian Airlines, UC Health | Marketing and Entrepreneurship | Community-Based Learning | Engaged Teaching | None | Fall | 2018-19 | Fall | 2019-20 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Education, Economic Sufficiency Awareness | In this course (MKT 3320), students learned the concepts of consumer behavior and inferred the strategies by analyzing advertising. | ||
| Entrepreneurship 4790 Course: 2018-19 (1946) | Economic Impact, Educational Support | AKSARBEN Foundation, Nebraska Tech Collaborative | Marketing and Entrepreneurship | Community-Based Learning | Engaged Teaching | None | Fall | 2018-19 | Fall | 2021-22 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Education, Employment and Workforce, Economic Sufficiency Awareness, Capacity Building | In this entrepreneurship-based course, students are given $2,500 with which they choose a local startup to invest in. | ||
| Business Forecasting Course: 2018-19 (1818) | Economic Impact, Educational Support | Werner Enterprises | Economics | Community-Based Learning | Engaged Teaching | None | Fall | 2018-19 | Fall | 2019-20 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Education, Employment and Workforce, Economic Sufficiency Awareness | In this course (BSAD 8080), students were tasked with identifying patterns in employee turnover. | ||
| Corporate and Business Strategy, Capstone Cup Course: 2016-17 (1820) | Economic Impact, Educational Support | Farm Credit Services of America, Fiserv, JetLinx, National Indemnity Company, Pacific Life, TD Ameritrade, Union Pacific, Valmont Industries Inc. | Management | Community-Based Learning | Capstone | None | Fall | 2016-17 | Fall | 2019-20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Education, Economic Sufficiency Awareness, Leadership and Mentoring | In this course, students are placed in the role of a consulting firm and asked to analyze and develop recommendations to a complex business problem. Working under pressure, student teams have 10 days to digest complex business decisions, develop a creative and practical solution, and build a presentation that incorporates their analyses and recommendations. | ||
| Business Forecasting Course: 2017-18 (1819) | Economic Impact, Educational Support | Werner Enterprises | Economics | Community-Based Learning | Engaged Teaching | None | Fall | 2017-18 | Fall | 2019-20 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Education, Employment and Workforce, Economic Sufficiency Awareness | In this course (BSAD 8310), students were tasked with helping identify patterns in employee turnover in conjunction with Werner Enterprises. | ||
| Music 2730 - Chamber Orchestra Course: 2019-20 (1958) | Arts, Culture and Humanities, Health and Wellness | Sound Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center | Music | Community-Based Learning | Engaged Teaching | None | Spring | 2019-20 | Spring | 2019-20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Health Awareness, Music/Dance, Art | In this course, students performed off-campus at the UNMC Buffett Cancer Center. | ||
| Negotiation Strategies Course - BSAD 8456: 2019-20 (1948) | Economic Impact, Educational Support | Charles Schwab, CIT Group, Green Fox Tattoo, Green Plains, LinkedIn, Scheels, Think Whole Person Healthcare, University of Iowa | Management | Community-Based Learning | Engaged Teaching | None | Fall | 2019-20 | Fall | 2019-20 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Education, Employment and Workforce, Economic Sufficiency Awareness, Capacity Building | In this course, projects were designed to enhance leadership development of students and provide strategic insights for community partners. | ||
| Music 8160 - Performing Ensembles: 2019-20 (1959) | Arts, Culture and Humanities, Educational Support | Anne Frank House, University of South Carolina | Music | Community-Based Learning | Engaged Teaching | None | Spring | 2019-20 | Spring | 2019-20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Global Engagement, Education, Raise Awareness, Music/Dance | In this course, graduate students performed a concert honoring victims of the Holocaust. | ||
| Music 4130 Course - University Orchestra: 2019-20 (1978) | Arts, Culture and Humanities, Educational Support | Anne Frank House, University of South Carolina | Music | Community-Based Learning | Engaged Teaching | None | Spring | 2019-20 | Spring | 2019-20 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Global Engagement, Education, Raise Awareness, Music/Dance | In this course, undergraduate students performed a concert to honor victims of the Holocaust. | ||
| Global Course – Art History to Italy: 2017-18 (1666) | International Service | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Summer | 2017-18 | Summer | 2017-18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | UNO, in partnership with CIS, is coordinating a faculty-led program beginning in Omaha to explore Italian Art and Art History. The UNO course will begin on the Omaha campus in SP18 and will culminate with an intensive two weeks in Italian cities Rome, Orvieto, Florence, and Venice. The program takes an in-depth study of Italian Art from the Ancients through to the present. Take what you've learned in the class to the real world by viewing historical architectural sights like the Colosseum, visit Art exhibits at galleries and museums like the Accademia and Uffizi galleries, and experience the Italian lifestyle firsthand. | ||||
| Global Course – Athletic Training: 2017-18 (1668) | International Service | Universidad Americana | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Spring | 2017-18 | Spring | 2017-18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | The School of Health and Kinesiology offered a study abroad program in Nicaragua, with a multi-disciplinary focus including Athletic Training and Public Health. The program provided multiple learning opportunities for University of Nebraska students at the Universidad Americana - UAM: Managua. Students had the opportunity to engage with local sports coaches and their student-athletes. Students interacted closely with students from UAM in an environment designed to promote skill transfer and cross-cultural learning. Students provided didactic and laboratory instruction to Nicaraguan sports coaches and their student-athletes, learn local culture and customs, and participate in weekend excursions in which they will experience Nicaragua outside of the capital city. | |||
| Global Course – Peaceful Coexistence: Jews, Christians,: 2018-19 (1671) | International Service | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Summer | 2018-19 | Summer | 2018-19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Students joined the Schwalb Center to explore three of the world’s major religions and how they have coexisted peacefully in Morocco. Students traveled through Rabat, Fes, Marrakech, and Casablanca to discover the role of each religion within the local community. The diverse nature of Morocco’s people was highlighted with visits to Roman ruins, medieval cities, cathedrals, mosques, synagogues, a UNESCO World Heritage site, NGOs, an exotic garden, and more. Students enjoyed the flavors of Moroccan cuisine at local restaurants, including a replica from the famous film Casablanca. Before students departed, they received an in-depth overview of each religion’s importance in Morocco and how they’ve formed a peaceful coexistence. | ||||
| Global Course – Biodiversity in Costa Rica: 2017-18 (1678) | International Service | Earth University | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Summer | 2017-18 | Summer | 2017-18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | In this course, students will attend lectures at UNO to learn about the natural history of the plants and animals in Costa Rica, the importance of biodiversity and what threatens it, and the conservation efforts succeeding in Costa Rica. During the trip through Costa Rica, some of the exciting places we will visit include: Tirimbina Biological Reserve and Research Station; EARTH University banana farm; Los Lagos Hot Springs by Arenal Volcano; Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve; Children’s Eternal Rainforest; Selvatura Park (zip lining and canopy bridge tours); local coffee farm (tour); and Esterillos Beach. | |||
| Global Course – Art History in the United Kingdom: 2016-17 (1622) | International Service | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | None | None | Spring | 2016-17 | Spring | 2016-17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Students travel to London, UK to examine the stylistic qualities of artworks created in different time periods as well as the political and religious factors that shaped them. Along with visiting destination objects in world-class museums, such as the British Museum, London National Gallery and Tate Modern, students will also encounter quirky, eccentric collections, including the Sir John Soane Museum. Through visits to important monuments such as Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Cheswick House, and Strawberry Hill, students will become knowledgeable about different architectural styles and how they reflect their time period. | ||||
| Global Course – Irish Literature and History: 2017-18 (1635) | International Service | International Studies | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Summer | 2017-18 | Summer | 2017-18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | UNO Irish Literature and History program will take students and community members to Ireland. There, you engage with the cultural, historical, and geographical landscape to better contextualize the land’s history and how that has been communicated through literature, art, and politics. | ||||
| Global Course – Geography in London, the United Kingdom: 2016-17 (1645) | International Service | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Spring | 2016-17 | Spring | 2016-17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | This two-week field experience explores London, core to sprawling periphery, examining the development of London from its Roman origins to its current dynamic form. Discover heaths as well as shores, picturesque villages and rapid redevelopment in areas like the Docklands. Highlights include visits to classic London sites like the Tower of London and the Greenwich Observatory, walking exploration of neighborhoods like Fleet Street and Camden, and a day trip to Brighton Beach on the English Channel. | ||||
| Global Course – NU in Colombia: 2017-18 (1660) | International Service | Universidad del Norte | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Summer | 2017-18 | Summer | 2017-18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Join students from all four campuses of the University of Nebraska for an innovative program that combines intensive Spanish language training with hands-on experience in programs to promote public health, social justice, equity, and international partnerships. In addition to improving Spanish language skills, students walk away from this experience with new skills, global experience, and a new way of viewing the world. | |||
| Global Learning at Ruhr University: 2016-17 (1463) | International Service | Ruhr University | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Bochum is a smaller town not far from cities such as Dortmund, Dusseldorf, and Cologne, and it is near to the Dutch and Belgian borders, making it ideal for travel while also providing an intimate community in which to develop German language skills. Ruhr University offers a range of courses in German, and a small selection of German language courses and offerings in English (Law and American studies). UNO students can put their German skills to use at Ruhr University and postgraduate students have more options available in English. UNO sends and receives students from Ruhr University through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. | ||||
| Global Learning at University of Strasbourg: 2016-17 (1462) | International Service | University of Strasbourg | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Strasbourg is located on the German border, resulting in a unique blend of French and German influence. It is the seat of the Council of Europe, European Court of Human Rights, and one of the sites of the European Parliament. Students with a strong grasp of the French language and with an interest in politics, language, and international studies are perfectly poised to take advantage of its location. The University of Strasbourg is one of several universities in this student friendly city. Courses may be taken in French at the undergraduate level, and there are some options in English at the graduate level. UNO sends and receives students from the University of Strasbourg through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. | ||||
| Global Learning at University of Franche-Comte: 2016-17 (1428) | International Service | University of Franche-Comte | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Besançon is located in eastern France in the Franche-Comté region near Switzerland. It is a medium-sized and foreigner-friendly city with good public transportation and many pedestrian walking areas, and has access by short train journeys to neighboring cities. UNO students can spend a summer, semester, year, or more studying in French at the University of Franche-Comté (UFC) and its language center, the Centre de Linguistique Appliquée, or CLA. The university partnership is with the University of Franche-Comté, but students will typically take classes in French language and culture at the CLA. Students who intend to go on exchange at UFC generally spend at least a semester at the CLA first. Every other summer, UNO’s French Department sends a UNO faculty leader with a class of students to spend 4 weeks studying French at the Centre de Linguistique Appliquée. | ||||
| Global Learning at Laval University: 2016-17 (1424) | International Service | Laval University | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Canada offers a high quality of living, unique multiculturalism, and vast natural wonders. Québec City is the heart of French-speaking Canada, a UNESCO world heritage city ranking as Canada’s top visitor destination, with a distinctly European feel to it. French is widely spoken in our neighboring country to the north, where it is an official language. Québec has a significant French cultural influence. Laval University offers over 400 academic programs, all taught in French. Students must have a B2 French level on the Common European Framework Reference scale. It is also possible to study French as a Foreign Language (FLE) at Laval University. UNO and Laval University first became affiliated in 2007. Every other summer, UNO’s French Department sends a UNO faculty leader with a class of students to spend 5 weeks studying French at Laval University. | ||||
| Global Course – NU in Colombia: 2017-18 (1659) | International Service | Universidad del Norte | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Summer | 2017-18 | Summer | 2017-18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Join students from all four campuses of the University of Nebraska for an innovative program that combines intensive Spanish language training with hands-on experience in programs to promote public health, social justice, equity, and international partnerships. In addition to improving Spanish language skills, students walk away from this experience with new skills, global experience, and a new way of viewing the world. | |||
| Dual-Degree Program with Guangzhou College of Commerce: 2019-20 (1579) | International Service | Guangzhou College of Commerce | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | None | None | Fall | 2019-20 | None | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | This dual-degree program provides the opportunity to Guangzhou College of Commerce (GCC) undergraduate students, to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). The first cohort of the GCC students arrived at UNO campus in Fall 2019 and were welcomed by the College of Business Administration (CBA) and International Programs (INPR). Students take UNO courses to make academic progress and then return to GCC with UNO course credits for a bachelor's degree. | ||||
| Global Learning at Osnabruck University of Applied Science: 2016-17 (1429) | International Service | Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Osnabrück is a mid-sized town in northwestern Germany. It is easy to get around by foot or bike, and students can easily access the rest of Germany and Europe due to the excellent transportation system. It is a great environment to work on German language skills and meet other international students. There is a relatively low cost of living compared to other German cities. In either German or English, UNO students can spend a semester or year studying at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Osnabrück). This university appeals to business, design, and STEM students, or anyone with an interest in learning in German. With numerous business classes taught in English and opportunities to intern or do research projects, Osnabrück has been a hands on partner for UNO since 2013. | ||||
| Global Learning at Aalto University School Business: 2016-17 (1425) | International Service | Aalto University School of Business | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mikkeli is in the heart of Lakeland Finland, a popular outdoor destination and the ‘holiday capital’ of Finland. Lovers of the outdoors will feel at home here. Aalto University and Mikkeli are host to numerous international students from around the world. From its quirky capital to its expansive forests, Finland is sure to hold delights for every student, and it is well-connected to the rest of Europe for the keen traveler. It was also named as one of the top ten countries in the world to visit in 2017. Aalto University School of Business is the largest and leading business school in Finland, with Triple Crown status and an active startup community. Aalto University is a bilateral exchange partner of UNO. Students can study business in the heart of lakeland Finland for the cost of UNO tuition in the summer, semester, or academic year. In addition to Aalto and UNO’s student exchange, faculty from the College of Business Administration travel to Mikkeli each year to teach courses as part of Aalto’s unique three-week module academic calendar. | ||||
| Global Learning at Yeungnam University: 2016-17 (1438) | International Service | Yeungnam University | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | Fall | 2021-22 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Yeungnam University (YU) is UNO’s University Partnership in South Korea. YU is located in Gyeongsan, neighboring the metropolitan city of Daegu and just two hours by train from South Korea’s capital, Seoul. YU offers a large number of courses in English, beginning Korean language classes, a thriving international student population, and is one of the most affordable exchange programs. UNO students have the opportunity to be an English conversation tutor for 4 hours per week in the Language Partner Program at YU, and receive a monthly stipend for their time. This is a wonderful way for students to help cover their expenses while in Korea and to meet local students. Internships are another hands on experience YU can support, and they are able to help qualified exchange students obtain a local internship. As of the 2020/2021 academic year, 41 UNO students have studied at YU and 27 YU students have studied at UNO. YU students have also come to UNO for short-term intensive English programs at ILUNO as part of this partnership. | |||
| Global Course – Anubhav: 2017-18 (1667) | International Service | Bennett University | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Spring | 2017-18 | Spring | 2017-18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | The experience includes academic workshops at IS&T partner Bennett University and students receive several opportunities to experience facets of Indian culture, history, NGOs, and businesses. Students had the opportunity to visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Lotus Temple, as well as the Hawa Mahal in Agra, Delhi and Jaipur. UNO students will be paired with Bennett University students encouraging friendships and bonds to be built with Indian students. | |||
| Global Learning at Ghent University: 2016-17 (1324) | International Service | Ghent University | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | 2019-20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | UNO students can live in the historic and friendly city of Ghent, dubbed one of the most 'authentic' places to visit by National Geographic. The main thoroughfare through the city is for bicycles only, and students can join them with a semester-long bicycle rental from the university. With multiple universities in its center, thousands of students call Ghent home each year. Ghent University is a top 100 university in global rankings and one of the major universities in Belgium, with a wide range of courses in English across the academic spectrum. UNO students must primarily take their courses from one of 3 faculties: Economics & Business Administration, Arts & Philosophy, or Political & Social Sciences. In addition to semester exchange and joint Erasmus funding applications, Ghent University and the College of Business Administration at UNO offer a dual degree program for graduate students. | ||||
| Global Learning at Jagiellonian University: 2016-17 (1473) | International Service | Jagiellonian University | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Kraków is one of Poland’s must-sees, and on exchange students have the opportunity to live in this historic and affordable city. Poland is not many students' first thought when thinking of Europe, but its location, low cost of living, busy urban centers, fascinating history, and natural landscapes make it a wonderful option for UNO students. Jagiellonian University in Kraków offers a range of courses in English at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. International students will feel welcome in this multicultural city with a low cost of living and connections to neighboring European cities. UNO sends and receives students from Jagiellonian University through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. | ||||
| Global Learning at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki: 2016-17 (1465) | International Service | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Experience the laid back lifestyle of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second city. It has a large student population, many of whom are international. Situated on the Aegean sea, Thessaloniki is a perfect combination of sea and mountains. It's a contemporary European city with a multicultural character and is affordable. Students of classics or ancient history will find interests in Greece to keep their hearts content well beyond the length of their study abroad program. The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is the largest university in Greece and provides free meals to it’s students, local and international. UNO sends and receives students from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. | ||||
| Global Learning at Meiji University: 2016-17 (1432) | International Service | Meiji University | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Spring | 2016-17 | None | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Experience the epicenter of Japanese fashion, cuisine, technology, business and more - there is nowhere in the world quite like Tokyo. Head to Japan for stunning temples and shrines, beautiful and varied landscapes, the largest city in the world, amazing food, and a rich culture. Meiji University is in Japan’s capital of Tokyo, a truly city-based university. UNO students study at one of Japan’s best universities and immerse themselves in the world’s largest city. In addition to offering Japanese as a second language at all levels, students can take content courses taught in Japanese or select courses from the school of Business Administration or the school of Global Japanese Studies taught in English. The UNO - Meiji University partnership is one of UNO’s most active on both sides, with a consistent stream of students coming from Japan to Omaha and from Omaha to Japan each year. | ||||
| Global Learning at University of Valencia: 2016-17 (1479) | International Service | University of Valencia | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Valencia is the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona. It is known as the City of Arts and Sciences, and with museums, the cathedral quarter, Silk Exchange, Old Town, nature parks, and Mediterranean beaches, residents have plenty to do. Spain remains a favorite for study abroad, with Spanish being the leading language. Spain's unique medieval history, Mediterranean weather, lively cultural events, and delicious food and drink make it all the more appealing. UNO students study in Spanish (select courses in English) at the University of Valencia, one of the oldest universities in the western world and one of the top universities in Spain. UNO sends and receives students from University of Valencia through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. | ||||
| Global Learning at Centre de Linguistique Appliquee: 2016-17 (1427) | International Service | Centre de Linguistique Appliquée | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Besançon is located in eastern France in the Franche-Comté region near Switzerland. It is a medium-sized and foreigner-friendly city with good public transportation and many pedestrian walking areas, and has access by short train journeys to neighboring cities. UNO students can spend a summer, semester, year, or more studying in French at the University of Franche-Comté (UFC) and its language center, the Centre de Linguistique Appliquée, or CLA. The university partnership is with the University of Franche-Comté, but students will typically take classes in French language and culture at the CLA. Students who intend to go on exchange at UFC generally spend at least a semester at the CLA first. Every other summer, UNO’s French Department sends a UNO faculty leader with a class of students to spend 4 weeks studying French at the Centre de Linguistique Appliquée. | ||||
| Global Course – Doing Business in China: 2017-18 (1652) | International Service | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Spring | 2017-18 | Spring | 2017-18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | In this course, students explore the extraordinary rise of China as a production base and consequently, also as a market for multinational firms, including those from the US. Students visit China to get a firsthand understanding of its business landscape and the various environments, particularly the culture. Students begin to understand the importance of China in the context of the world economy and the US economy, including current trade war implications. Students have the opportunity to explore the threats and opportunities posed by China for US-based firms. | ||||
| Global Learning at University of Latvia: 2016-17 (1477) | International Service | University of Latvia | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and lies on the coast of Latvia. Its location and size mean it is well connected to neighboring areas and has a lively cultural scene. With the natural beauty of the coast and woodlands accessible from the city and a low cost of living, Riga is a unique and attractive place to study on exchange. The University of Latvia has a large student body including many international students. It offers a wide range of courses in English at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and students can also study Latvian or Russian as a second language. UNO sends and receives students from the University of Latvia through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. | ||||
| Global Learning at University of Comenius: 2016-17 (1476) | International Service | University of Comenius | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Slovakia’s capital lies on the western border of Slovakia, essentially at the center of Slovakia and surrounding countries - the Czech Republic to the north, Austria to the west, and Hungary to the south. Slovakia is home to stunning medieval castles and lush mountain ranges all while having a generally low cost of living and remaining a bit further away from the busy congestion of tourism. In the Slovakian capital of Bratislava, you will find the University of Comenius, where students from Slovakia, Europe, and around the world come to experience the city's thriving culture, low cost of living, and high-rated academics. UNO students will be particularly drawn in by the University of Comenius's wide selection of courses taught in English. UNO sends and receives students from the University of Comenius through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. | ||||
| Global Learning at Siauliai University: 2016-17 (1434) | International Service | Siauliai University | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Šiauliai is one of Omaha’s sister cities, and the two have an extensive shared history of exchange, particularly in the field of music. The small city is located in Northern Lithuania and near the geographical center of Europe. There is a low cost of living, making this an affordable option for students on exchange. Students benefit from the smaller, more intimate environment. Šiauliai University offers many courses in English, especially for undergraduates. Šiauliai University became a part of the larger Vilnius University in 2021. | ||||
| Global Learning at Anahuac University: 2020-21 (1576) | International Service | Anahuac University | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2020-21 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Xalapa is the capital city of the coastal state of Veracruz, and home to Anáhuac University, Xalapa Campus. Anáhuac features numerous high tech laboratories, first class sports facilities, courses offered in English and Spanish, and community connections to help students find internships. Anáhuac University is ranked among the top 2% best universities around the world, and in the top 3 private universities in Mexico. The MOU and student exchange agreement between UNO and AU-Xalapa was signed in 2019, and the partnership continues to build on it’s successful collaboration. | ||||
| Global Course – Documenting Social Change in China: 2018-19 (1632) | International Service | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Summer | 2018-19 | Summer | 2018-19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Study social change in China using photography as a tool of social research. China is an ancient civilization that only recently pursued "modernization" and change. China's 4,000-year old dynastic system ended in 1911 and since then has undergone profound transformation. China today is the world's second largest and fastest growing economy - making it a unique setting to study asocial change. In this course, students will learn about social change in China from a comparative, historical, and social work perspective. The goal is to gain social welfare insights using photography as a tool of social research and change. | ||||
| Global Course – Documenting Social Change in China: 2017-18 (1631) | International Service | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Summer | 2017-18 | Summer | 2017-18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Study social change in China using photography as a tool of social research. China is an ancient civilization that only recently pursued "modernization" and change. China's 4,000-year old dynastic system ended in 1911 and since then has undergone profound transformation. China today is the world's second largest and fastest growing economy - making it a unique setting to study asocial change. In this course, students will learn about social change in China from a comparative, historical, and social work perspective. The goal is to gain social welfare insights using photography as a tool of social research and change. | ||||
| Global Course – UNO in Sydney, Australia: 2018-19 (1655) | International Service | The University of Sydney | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Summer | 2018-19 | Summer | 2018-19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Students spend four to six weeks in Sydney, Australia through a partnership between the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the University of Sydney. Highlights of the program include a wide range of courses, an internship option, guaranteed accommodation, and a vibrant student life. Students take a comparative approach by recognizing the similarities and differences between the community environment in Sydney versus that of Omaha. This program runs every other year. | |||
| Global Learning at Burgundy School of Business: 2016-17 (1426) | International Service | Burgundy School of Business | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Dijon is the capital city of the Burgundy region of eastern France with a rich cultural heritage and is home to many historical sites. Burgundy School of Business (BSB) is located just a short, ten minute walk from the city center and has business courses in both English and French. From its Mediterranean beaches and mountains, to one of the largest cities in the world, to quaint medieval towns, France has something for everyone. BSB offers business courses in either French or English, so students can spend up to a year studying in their preferred language. Both undergraduate and MBA students have taken advantage of BSB’s semester and short-term program offerings since UNO and BSB became partner institutions in 2015. UNO has also welcomed BSB students to campus, and the successful relationship was renewed for the future in 2021. | ||||
| Global Learning at University of Innsbruck: 2016-17 (1423) | International Service | University of Innsbruck | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Innsbruck is the capital of the western state of Tyrol, just two hours from Salzburg and Munich. A small section of sturdy medieval houses painted in a variety of pastels marks Innsbruck's Old Town. In addition to the mix of historic and modern sites in the city, Innsbruck is the perfect location for hikers, winter sport enthusiasts, and anyone who loves being near the mountains. Along with Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), the University of Innsbruck makes Innsbruck a student oriented city with stunning views of the Alps and easy treks to neighboring European cities. University of Innsbruck offers a full range of courses in German for students seeking an immersive semester or year abroad. English courses are available at the graduate level. University of Innsbruck and UNO became bilateral exchange partners in 2014. | ||||
| Global Learning at Kwansei Gakuin University: 2016-17 (1433) | International Service | Kwansei Gakuin University | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | KGU is located between Osaka and Kobe, so there's plenty to keep students interested, and with the public transportation in Japan, travel is convenient. UNO students stay on campus or increase their immersion by living with a host family within commutable distance to the cities. Kyoto, Japan's former medieval capital city, is just a train ride away. Students can participate in the Contemporary Japan Program (CJP) while on exchange at Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU), choosing either the Japanese Language track to focus on language acquisition or the Modern Japan track to focus on international studies or other coursework offered in English. Language courses and content courses can also be taken in the summer. UNO has welcomed many students from KGU and sent many students to KGU since becoming exchange partners in 2015. | ||||
| Global Learning at Bilkent University: 2016-17 (1441) | International Service | Bilkent University | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Spring | 2016-17 | None | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | As the capital of Turkey, Ankara is a large transportation hub in the center of the country. It is a modern city with a rich and storied history in the Anatolian heartland. Bilkent University is a short twenty minute bus ride to the center of the city, and the language of instruction is English. The 1200+ acre campus is home to housing, dining, sports facilities, and students from 73 different countries. The university provides free housing for all their incoming exchange students. UNO students can spend a semester or year in Ankara, and Bilkent University students can do the same in Omaha. | ||||
| Global Learning at University of Utrecht: 2016-17 (1470) | International Service | University of Utrecht | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Utrecht is a bustling city with a young student population in the heart of the Netherlands. As such, it is perfectly situated for travel to other Dutch cities such as Rotterdam, the Hague, and Amsterdam. UNO students study with local and international students in the Netherlands at one of the world's leading research universities with particular strengths in STEM fields. University of Utrecht offers over 200 courses in English and suits both undergraduate and graduate students. UNO sends and receives students from the University of Utrecht through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. | ||||
| Global Learning at Vilnius University: 2016-17 (1468) | International Service | Vilnius University | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Vilnius is Lithuania’s capital city, the largest in Lithuania but relatively small in regards to other European capitals. As a city, it is a beautiful example of baroque architecture and contains one of the largest surviving medieval quarters in Europe. UNO students can spend a semester or year studying alongside local students in Lithuania at Vilnius University. Studies are available in English in a major capital city, with a low cost of living and connections to nearby countries. UNO sends and receives students from Vilnius University through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. | ||||
| Global Learning at University of Bologna: 2016-17 (1467) | International Service | University of Bologna | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Italy is consistently one of the top destinations for study abroad students. History. Culture. Weather. Unspoilt Italian countryside. Mediterranean beaches. Soccer. Art, architecture, and fashion. Pizza, pasta, wine, and gelato. Public transportation. Top rated international universities. Established in 1088, the University of Bologna is the oldest university in the western world. UNO students study at this historic university in the medieval city of Bologna in the northern part of Italy, or one of its newer campuses in Italy. Courses are available in Italian and there is a selection of courses in English as well, including postgraduate programs. Both students and faculty have travelled to Italy through this partnership. UNO sends and receives students from University of Bologna through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. | ||||
| Global Learning at University of Ljubljana: 2016-17 (1478) | International Service | University of Ljubljana | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Ljubljana offers it all - it is a lively and eventful capital city with a low cost of living and public transportation connections to neighboring cities and breathtaking natural landscapes. It is one of Europe's greenest and most livable cities, not to mention being a hub of culture and a major center of student life in Slovenia. With a thriving international student body, the amenities of a large city, and a low cost of living, the University of Ljubljana is the perfect match for students looking to go off the beaten path. A UNO professor has taught courses at the University of Ljubljana in recent years, in addition to student mobility in both directions. UNO sends and receives students from the University of Ljubljana through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. | ||||
| Global Learning at Delft University of Technology: 2016-17 (1435) | International Service | Delft University of Technology | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | The medieval canal city of Delft may be best known as the birthplace of painter Johannes Vermeer or for its iconic blue and white Dutch porcelain, but it is also a thriving modern city that supports a wide variety of residents, including many international students. The Netherlands is known for being friendly to English speakers, and it has some of the highest social equality in the world. It is centrally located within Western Europe and is well-connected for students who want to travel elsewhere with ease. Students of all origins will feel welcome in this multicultural country. Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is an excellent choice for STEM students to study in English, with our partnership based in the Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science department and the Technology, Policy, and Management department. TU Delft is in the top 100 for both the QS and THE world university rankings. | ||||
| Global Learning at Masaryk University: 2016-17 (1458) | International Service | Masaryk University | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | The city of Brno has over one thousand years of history and is located in the southeastern part of the Czech Republic. It is a University city with over 90,000 students in attendance during the academic year. Local culture is a passion of the residents of Brno and much time and money is spent every year on cultural activities, including Moravian folklore, which is of special importance. The Czech Republic (or Czechia as it is now called) is located within central Europe and is aptly placed for travel through the continent. Masaryk University offers a large choice of courses in English as well as Czech language courses. UNO sends and receives students from Masaryk University through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. | ||||
| Global Learning at University of Graz: 2016-17 (1456) | International Service | University of Graz | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Called the “Capital of Delight,” Graz features a variety of events and culinary highlights to the benefit of its large student population. It is considered one of the best preserved cities in Europe, with a cultural heritage of Slovene and German. It is located in the south of Austria, not far from Slovenia, and hiking and skiing opportunities abound for the outdoor enthusiast in this lush region. University of Nebraska at Omaha students have the opportunity to spend their semester alongside other international and Austrian students at the University of Graz. UNO sends and receives students from the University of Graz through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. | ||||
| Global Learning at University of Leipzig: 2016-17 (1464) | International Service | University of Leipzig | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Leipzig is the largest city in Saxony and a student hot spot, which manages to successfully mix modern and historical. It has been a European cultural center for hundreds of years and continues to be one today. Leipzig University is one of the oldest universities in Germany and offers a large range of academic subjects, including German language courses and a selection of courses in English, particularly at the postgraduate level. UNO sends and receives students from the University of Leipzig through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. | ||||
| Global Learning at Shizuoka University: 2016-17 (1431) | International Service | Shizuoka University | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Shizuoka is Omaha’s oldest sister city, and the two have a longstanding relationship of cultural exchange. Shizuoka is in the center of Japan, surrounded by a variety of natural landscapes, and offers the ideal setting for culture and language immersion. Public transportation in Japan is among the best in the world, and the country is safe, clean, and welcoming. Shizuoka University is UNO's longest running bilateral exchange partner, with over 4 decades of friendship. The exchange at Shizuoka University is available for a full year and is ideal for students who have completed at least one year of Japanese, preferably two years by the time of departure. UNO students are expected to use Japanese for the duration of their stay. In addition to decades of year-long student exchange, UNO and Shizuoka University have offered one another special summer tours to send and receive students for shorter periods of immersion. | ||||
| Global Learning at University of Antwerp: 2016-17 (1457) | International Service | University of Antwerp | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Antwerp is Belgium’s second largest city, and has a lively modern cultural and social scene set against the backdrop of its medieval architecture and cobbled streets. Live music, art museums, expansive parks, and well-connected public transportation serve the city's nearly 45,000 students. Antwerp is the largest city in the Flanders region of Belgium, a Dutch-speaking region in the northern part of Belgium. English options are widely available at the University of Antwerp, though in some disciplines are limited to graduate courses. Language courses are also available and all exchange students receive a Dutch ‘survival’ course - the official language of Flanders. UNO sends and receives students from the University of Antwerp through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. | ||||
| Global Learning at Management Center Innsbruck.: 2016-17 (1422) | International Service | Management Center Innsbruck | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Innsbruck is nestled in the Alps, Austria and is a favorite for skiing and hiking no matter the time of year. The alpine city is beautiful in both the summer and winter, providing seasonal activities, festivals, and concerts. Austria is also an excellent country from which to see more of Europe, with its centralized location making it a good home base. Management Center Innsbruck (MCI) is one of two major universities in the city, testifying to its student friendly atmosphere. MCI has quickly developed into one of the top business schools in Austria and is rated the highest in student satisfaction. MCI has particular strengths in its wide range of English courses and the ability to find internships alongside coursework. UNO and MCI have an extensive partnership including summer and semester exchange, faculty cooperation, and two dual degree programs with the College of Information Science and Technology and the College of Business Administration. | ||||
| Global Learning at University of Lille: 2016-17 (1461) | International Service | The University of Lille | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | France is a large, multicultural country with a variety of natural landscapes, historical sites, and cosmopolitan cities. Lille is among the largest cities in France. It is located in French Flanders near the Belgian border, making it well-situated for travel to some of Europe’s iconic capitals - Brussels, Paris, and London. The city is student centered and boasts a large percentage of international students. Students can study a wide range of courses in French at the University of Sciences and Technologies Lille. At the graduate level, there are many options in English, so this exchange particularly appeals to graduate students. UNO sends and receives students from the University of Sciences & Technologies Lille through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. | ||||
| Global Learning at University of Agder: 2016-17 (1437) | International Service | University of Agder | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Spring | 2016-17 | None | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Norway, "The World's Happiest Country," is a wonderful location for nature lovers. Mountains, glaciers, forests, and coastal fjords make Norway a beautiful country to explore. In addition to its natural wonders Norway boasts many urban centers and historic sites that share its Viking past. Students who only speak English will find Norway a comfortable destination where they can easily communicate with locals and navigate daily life. Kristiansand is a medium sized city along the southern tip of Norway. It is a beautiful city set among the Norwegian fjords with a robust cultural and social scene, and is particularly well known for being family oriented. The University of Agder (or UiA) is a longstanding partner of UNO, offering semester exchanges, the European Integration Summer School for graduate students, and online programming in collaboration with the College of Information Science and Technology. | ||||
| Global Learning at University of Tartu: 2016-17 (1460) | International Service | University of Tartu | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Tartu is the country’s second largest city after Tallinn, with a wealth of museums and art events to serve its young, creative population. It is also characterized by very affordable living costs. Part of the former Soviet Union, Estonia offers an interesting historical mix of cultural influences, from architecture to language. UNO students study in the heart of the Baltics at the University of Tartu (UT). The university is a world-leading research center and ranks among the top 2% of universities worldwide. UT plays host to a large body of international students and offers many courses in English, with lots of opportunities for exchange students to get involved in student life. UNO sends and receives students from the University of Tartu through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. | ||||
| Global Course - UNO in Sydney: 2016-17 (1499) | International Service | The University of Sydney | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Summer | 2016-17 | Summer | 2016-17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Students spend four to six weeks in Sydney, Australia through a partnership between the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the University of Sydney. Highlights of the program include a wide range of courses, an internship option, guaranteed accommodation, and a vibrant student life. Students take a comparative approach by recognizing the similarities and differences between the community environment in Sydney versus that of Omaha. This program runs every other year. | |||
| Global Learning at Alexandru loan Cuza University: 2016-17 (1475) | International Service | Alexandru Ioan Cuza University | International Programs | Community-Based Learning | Study Abroad | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Iași is in the north east of Romania, on the east of Moldova. It is the second largest city and the second largest university center in Romania, and was the historic capital of the Moldavia region that now spreads across Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine. Romania's mountains and castles give it allure. Those with an interest in East Europe will be drawn here, as will those looking to get off the beaten path. International students from around the world head to Iași, Romania for their education, taking advantage of its young, cosmopolitan atmosphere and low cost of living. Residents can expect to be surrounded by multiculturalism and hear a variety of languages spoken in the streets. Alexandru Ioan Cuza University is one of five universities that serve the area and it offers a selection of courses in English, with a particular strength in foreign languages and translation. UNO sends and receives students from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University through the MAUI-Utrecht Consortium, which was established in 1998 with UNO as a member institution. |