UNO Office of Engagement

06/02/2026

SERVICE LEARNING SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Students in GERO 2000 connected with older adults at the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC) for a Valentine’s-themed intergenerational event. Together, participants built relationships, shared conversations, and created 83 Valentine’s cards while fostering meaningful connections across generations 💌

The event also helped students identify potential participants for their Life Lessons project, creating a welcoming foundation for future interviews and learning experiences.

Learn how you can help your students make a difference. Register for our Service Learning Seminar: https://loom.ly/U2emQAg

06/01/2026

Our team had the opportunity to check out the Future Lab as part of We Make Omaha and engage in the conversations driving the City of Omaha's future. Built on input from more than 7,000 community members, Future Lab explores four possible growth scenarios and the opportunities and tradeoffs each presents.

05/30/2026

SERVICE LEARNING SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Students in MKT 3370 visited the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum as part of their upcoming social media project. During the visit, they captured photos and videos, explored exhibits throughout the museum, and met with staff to discuss project ideas and gather insights ✈️

Hands-on experiences like this help students develop professional skills while supporting community partners through meaningful projects.

Create opportunities like this for your students. Register for our Service Learning Seminar to learn more: https://loom.ly/U2emQAg

05/26/2026

Did you know that a single blood donation can save up to three lives? Make a life-saving impact in our community by donating blood at any of our upcoming blood drives! P.S. come in TOMORROW, because if you donate between May 18 and 31, you get a Red Cross beach towel (limited by quantity)! 🩸

Register here to make an appointment: https://loom.ly/awYowko or just come on in!

Find the nearest Red Cross blood, platelet or plasma donation center. Make a difference in someone's life, give the gift of life.

05/25/2026

SERVICE LEARNING SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Students in MKT 3400 / BSAD 8435 kicked off their semester project with a visit to Eileen's Colossal Cookies. During the on-site meeting, they connected with their community partner, reviewed project goals and deliverables, and established team roles for the semester ahead. 🤝🍪

Experiences like this help students apply classroom learning while working directly with local organizations.

Haven't signed up for our Service Learning Seminar? Register now: https://loom.ly/U2emQAg

05/22/2026

Did you know that a single blood donation can save up to three lives? Make a life-saving impact in our community by donating blood at any of our upcoming blood drives! P.S. If you donate between May 18 and 31, you get a Red Cross beach towel (limited by quantity)! 🩸

Register here to make an appointment: https://loom.ly/awYowko or just come on in!

Find the nearest Red Cross blood, platelet or plasma donation center. Make a difference in someone's life, give the gift of life.

05/21/2026

During Spring Semester, Dr. Madina Djuraeva hosted a service-learning event for our UNO future teachers, who gained real-world experience accompanying multilingual high schoolers as they explored career paths and refined resumes with professionals from the Omaha community. 👏

05/21/2026

Tomorrow! 🗽Let's celebrate America 250! Show your Maverick pride and help unfurl one of the world’s largest American flags at Memorial Park.

📍 Meet at 5:30 PM at the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center
🕕 Flag unfurling at 6 PM
🎶 Live music + food from 6–9 PM

05/19/2026

SERVICE LEARNING SPOTLIGHT 🌟

At the CMST 1110 Nonprofit Mixer hosted through the Maverick Philanthropy Initiative (MPI), students connected with local nonprofit leaders through rotating small-group conversations focused on community impact and advocacy. These discussions helped students learn about real community issues while gathering ideas and inspiration for their persuasive speeches. 🤝

Participating organizations included MOMentum, Foster Heart + Hope, SkateFest Omaha, Project Hope, Inc., Child Saving Institute , 100 Black Men of Omaha , Completely KIDS , and Civil Air Patrol Nebraska Wing.

Create opportunities like this for your students. Register for our Service Learning Seminar: https://loom.ly/U2emQAg

05/14/2026

SERVICE LEARNING SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Setting the Table for Success 🍽️ This student-led event brought together students, Avenue Scholars, and community partners to learn dining etiquette with Jodie Beach while building confidence and meaningful professional connections. Organized through the CMST Capstone Seminar, students took the lead on every detail—from planning to execution—making the experience both impactful and collaborative.

Want to learn more about service learning? Register for seminar here: https://loom.ly/U2emQAg