Projects Report

This report shows the various collaborative projects between UNO and the community.

Engagement Type: Volunteering
Activity Type: Volunteerism
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 15
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 82
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year: None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants: 1
Topics: Food and Water Security

Description : Packed food bags and organized donations
Engagement Type: Knowledge and Resource Sharing
Activity Type: Workshop
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year: None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants: 35
Topics: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Holistic Wellness, Medical Services, Veteran Support, Raise Awareness, Grief, Develop./Physical Disability

Description : ASPA-Nebraska Invites You to Collaborate on Friday, April 14, 2017 Join us for the American Society of Public Administration (ASPA) Nebraska Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony at the UNO Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, Room 201/205. This year’s conference will highlight Bold Public Service, with panels focusing on service in communities and healthcare. Conference registration is free to attendees. The agenda and panel details are outlined below: The Service in Healthcare Panel | 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Will Ackerman, Public Affairs Officer, Veterans Administration Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System Sherri Nared, HIV/STD Prevention Specialist, Douglas County Health Department Keshia Bradford, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Health Center Association of Nebraska Kris Stapp, Vice-President of Health Services, Visiting Nurses Association Sarah Sjolie, Executive Director, The Wellbeing Partners The Service in Communities Panel | 10:45 A.M. – 12 P.M. John Ewing, Douglas County Treasure Silas Clarke, City Administrator of Hickman, Nebraska Sara Woods, Executive Director, Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, University of Nebraska at Omaha Greg Adams, Executive Director, Nebraska Community College Association and former Speaker of the Nebraska Unicameral Susan Ogborn, Executive Director of Food Bank for the Heartland Anne Meysenburg, Director of Community Investment, Omaha Community Foundation
Engagement Type: Service Learning
Activity Type: Course
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 5
Start Academic Year: 2018-19
UNO Student Hours: 125
End Semester: Spring
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year: 2018-19
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants: 0
Topics: Health Awareness

Description :
Engagement Type: Service Learning
Activity Type: Course
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 2
Start Academic Year: 2018-19
UNO Student Hours: 76
End Semester: Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year: 2018-19
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants: 0
Topics: Food and Water Security

Description : SOWK 1500-001 Social Work and Civic Engagement TR 10:00-11:15
Engagement Type: Service Learning
Activity Type: Course
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 25
Start Academic Year: 2020-21
UNO Student Hours: 200
End Semester: Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year: 2020-21
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants: 0
Topics: Food and Water Security

Description : Students are interviewing partners that work with the Food Bank for the Heartland. They are then using these interviews to better understand how those organizations are serving their communities and operating under current circumstances. The final product will be shared with the Food Bank for the Heartland and Together Inc.
Engagement Type: Volunteering
Activity Type: Volunteerism
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 24
Start Academic Year: 2017-18
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year: None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants: 0
Topics: Food and Water Security

Description : Volunteers will assemble projects for Backpack and Pantry Box programs which provide emergency weekend food for children and general pantry food for families in need and not able to access an emergency pantry.
Engagement Type: Volunteering
Activity Type: Volunteerism
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 2
Start Academic Year: 2017-18
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 47
End Academic Year: None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants: 0
Topics: Food and Water Security

Description : Volunteers will be assembling food backpacks.
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