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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| Tell All the Truth Project (2023-2024): 2023-24 (3357) | Social Justice | Mellon Foundation(Andew W. Mellon Foundation | Arts and Sciences | Volunteering | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Tell All the Truth Project (2023-2024) -Congrant | ||||
| MLK Day of Service 2024: 2023-24 (3119) | Social Justice | Hope Center For Kids, Open Door Mission, Youth Emergency Services | Volunteer and Civic Engagement Programs | Volunteering | Volunteerism | None | Spring | 2023-24 | Spring | 2023-24 | 13 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | UNO students, staff, faculty, and community members are invited to participate in the day of service which will included a place based redlining experience, service at an Omaha non profit organization and a panel luncheon. | |||
| Social Work Service Learning Hours(Fall 2024): 2023-24 (3372) | Social Justice | Completely Kids, Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands, inCOMMON Community Development, Sheltering Tree Inc | Service Learning Academy (SLA), Social Work | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Students in SOWK 1500 will complete 20 hours of service learning with a local community organization, engaging in meaningful work with a variety of non-profits in the Omaha area. This experience will allow students to explore and review the services provided by these organizations, deepening their understanding of diverse community needs, such as food insecurity and support for individuals with cognitive differences. The project will culminate in a professional group presentation, where students will share their experiences, strengthen their referral skills, and enhance their presentation abilities, all of which are essential in the field of social work. SOWK 1500.001 Traditional/Direct | ||||
| Exploratory Studies Together Garden Project -002(Fall 2024): 2023-24 (3376) | Social Justice | Together Omaha | Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Students will grow fall produce and cover crops while learning about food insecurity and the importance of healthy soil for sustained food production. They will also explore various career paths associated with running non-profit organizations that meet community needs. EXPL 1010.007 Traditional/Direct | ||||
| Tell All Truth Project -001(Fall 2024): 2023-24 (3394) | Social Justice | City Sprouts, Malcolm X Memorial Foundation | Environmental Studies, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 21 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | This project acknowledges the significance of local knowledge, community-based work, and diverse life experiences and aims to cultivate conversations beyond traditional academic discourses and typical scholarly spaces. By welcoming the insights of Omaha-based community partners as well as inputs from the general public, ENVN 4390.001 Traditional/Indirect | ||||
| 2023 September 60 Minutes: 2023-24 (3121) | Social Justice | Civic Nebraska | Volunteer and Civic Engagement Programs | Volunteering | Volunteerism | None | Fall | 2023-24 | Fall | 2023-24 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Students can volunteer for one hour for a civic engagement oriented non-profit on campus. Lunch provided. We are partnered with Civic Nebraska for this project. | |||
| 2023 3 Days of Service: 2023-24 (3138) | Social Justice | Abide Omaha | Volunteer and Civic Engagement Programs | Volunteering | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | Fall | 2023-24 | 25 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 Days of Service provides an extended opportunity for the UNO campus to give back to the community. Food donation boxes will be around campus from October 1st through the 16th. On October 17th, you can participate in the North Omaha Legacy Tour to see and learn about your community. Finally, on October 18th, 60 Minutes of Service will be packing the collected food drive items. | |||
| Collaborative Intern - Emerging Ladies Academy: 2023-24 (3130) | Social Justice | Emerging Ladies Academy | Student Service and Leadership Collaborative (The Collaborative) | Community-Based Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 1 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | UNO students hired as Collaborative interns are matched with community organizations, 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. | ||||
| 2023 National Voter Registration Day: 2023-24 (3136) | Social Justice | League of Women Voters, Nebraska Writers Collective, Skatefest Omaha | Volunteer and Civic Engagement Programs | Knowledge and Resource Sharing | Other | ['Voting and Civic Engagement'] | Fall | 2023-24 | Fall | 2023-24 | 272 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Students, the campus, and the community will have a chance to celebrate National Voter Registration Day with food, music, and art. Voter registration will be available from the League of Women Voters at Milo Bail and at the Criss Library. | |||
| 2024 7 Days of Service: 2023-24 (3118) | Social Justice | Black Police Officers Association, Conservation Fusion, Gotta Be Me, Inc, League of Women Voters | Volunteer and Civic Engagement Programs | Volunteering | Volunteerism | None | Spring | 2023-24 | Spring | 2023-24 | 40 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | UNO and the community are invited to make a difference in our community during the annual UNO 7 Days of Service. You'll get to explore the Omaha Community with a History Walk downtown, volunteer with nonprofit organizations, and participate in a community dialogue at the Samuel Bak Museum. | |||
| 2023 November 60 Minutes of Service: 2023-24 (3071) | Social Justice | Omaha Public Schools | Volunteer and Civic Engagement Programs | Volunteering | Volunteerism | None | Fall | 2023-24 | Fall | 2023-24 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | UNO students are invited to volunteer during November's 60 Minutes of Service event which will serve an organization that impacts the Native American community during Native American Heritage Month. This event is in collaboration with the UNO Intertribal Student Council | |||
| 2023 Holiday Helpers: 2023-24 (3067) | Social Justice | Siena Francis House | Volunteer and Civic Engagement Programs | Volunteering | Volunteerism | None | Fall | 2023-24 | Fall | 2023-24 | 10 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | UNO Students and Student Organizations are invited to participate in United Way's Holiday Helpers volunteer service month to give back to the local Omaha community during the holiday season. Students will be able to sign up to volunteer at the Siena Francis House which prevents barriers to access for those in our community including the Indigenous Communities as November is Native American Heritage Month | |||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking(Fall 2023): 2023-24 (3150) | Social Justice | American Heart Association, CHI Health Lakeside, Food Bank for the Heartland, Lungs 4 Life Foundation, Open Door Mission, YMCA of Greater Omaha, Youth Emergency Services | Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 12 | 276 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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. CMST 1110.009 | ||||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking(Fall 2023)-001: 2023-24 (3151) | Social Justice | Benson First Fridays (BFF), freedomtainment, Heart Ministry Center, Immigrant Legal Center, Refugee Empowerment Center | Art and Art History, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 12 | 264 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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. CMST 1110.024 | ||||
| Equity in Nonprofit Organizations & Management (Fall 2023): 2023-24 (3196) | Social Justice | Coalition Rx | Public Administration, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Engaged Research | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 10 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | As a collective group, students will work with a nonprofit partner to conduct an equity audit, evaluation, or strategic plan based on the organization's needs related to equity. They will engage with practitioners' experiences and knowledge throughout the semester. PA 3500.001 Traditional | ||||
| Tell All the Truth Project (Fall 2023): 2023-24 (3199) | Social Justice | Bluebird Cultural Initiative, Women's Center for Advancement | Art and Art History | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 20 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | This project involves social justice component which raises awareness about the missing and mudered indigenous women in North America and across globe with partnering with community partners having people who have faced such challenges. Students show thier voices in form of posters and audio/video visuals. HIST 4400.001 Traditional | ||||
| HIST OF NAT AM PEOPLES(Fall 2023): 2023-24 (3200) | Social Justice | Bluebird Cultural Initiative, Women's Center for Advancement | History | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 20 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | This project involves social justice component which raises awareness about the missing and mudered indigenous women in North America and across globe with partnering with community partners having people who have faced such challenges. Students show thier voices in form of posters and audio/video visuals. HIST 4400.001 | ||||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking(Fall 2023)-002: 2023-24 (3152) | Social Justice | Mosaic, YouTurn Omaha | Communication, Maverick Food Pantry, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 12 | 288 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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. CMST 1110.037 | ||||
| Exploratory Studies Together Garden Project (Fall 2024): 2023-24 (3374) | Social Justice | Together Omaha | Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Students will grow fall produce and cover crops while learning about food insecurity and the importance of healthy soil for sustained food production. They will also explore various career paths associated with running non-profit organizations that meet community needs. EXPL 1010.003 Traditional/Direct | ||||
| Social Work Service Learning Hours-001(Fall 2024): 2023-24 (3373) | Social Justice | inCOMMON Community Development, Ollie Webb Center, Whispering Roots | Maverick Food Pantry, Service Learning Academy (SLA), Social Work | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Students in SOWK 1500 will complete 20 hours of service learning with a local community organization, engaging in meaningful work with a variety of non-profits in the Omaha area. This experience will allow students to explore and review the services provided by these organizations, deepening their understanding of diverse community needs, such as food insecurity and support for individuals with cognitive differences. The project will culminate in a professional group presentation, where students will share their experiences, strengthen their referral skills, and enhance their presentation abilities, all of which are essential in the field of social work. SOWK 1500.003 Traditional/Direct | ||||
| Exploratory Studies Together Garden Project-001(Fall 2024): 2023-24 (3375) | Social Justice | Together Omaha | Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Students will grow fall produce and cover crops while learning about food insecurity and the importance of healthy soil for sustained food production. They will also explore various career paths associated with running non-profit organizations that meet community needs. EXPL 1010.004 Traditional/Direct | ||||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking (Fall 2024): 2023-24 (3389) | Social Justice | Childrens Hospital and Medical Center, EPIC For Girls, Food Bank for the Heartland, Habitat for Humanity: Council Bluffs, Immigrant Legal Center, Partnership 4 Kids, Stephen Center, Susan G. Komen Great Plains, TeamMates Mentoring | Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 24 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Students are required to give two speeches for this course - an informative speech, and a persuasive speech. In the informative speech, the students talk about their research on the different areas of improvement within the community. Following this speech, the students 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. To get a better sense of the type of work nonprofits do, the students are visiting multiple nonprofits. At the end of the semester, the students vote for one organization to receive the $1000 grant. CMST 1110.024 MPI | ||||
| Race, Crime, and Injustice(Fall 2023): 2023-24 (3153) | Social Justice | inCOMMON Community Development, Mental Health Association of Nebraska, Youth Emergency Services | Criminology and Criminal Justice, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 26 | 338 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Students will work in groups (or independently) and partner with a local nonprofit organization to learn about their efforts to combat the effects of racism (i.e., redlining, mass incarceration, food deserts, inequitable public education, predatory lending, maternal mortality, and voter suppression) or any other “ism” covered in class. Students will research and inform fellow groups on the nonprofit organization’s history, significance, goals/mission statement, rationale, stakeholders and targeted groups, events, program activities, planned outcomes, clients, staffing, management plan, financial support/budget, and their personal experience volunteering at the organization. Each student is expected to volunteer at least five hours of community service to the selected organization from the list provided. Lastly, students will vote on which local nonprofit organization presented could most benefit from UNO’s $1,000 MPI course grant based on the course project findings. CRCJ 8120.001 |