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April 2011 | Vol. 2, No. 3

The Thompson Center
Have a wedding or some other social event on the way? Perhaps a business meeting or conference? Check out the Thompson Center, one of Omaha's popular event facilities. Explore the Thompson Center today.

MAY 6: IDENTITY THEFT
UNO's Michael Johnson from the School of Criminology discusses identity theft prevention at the next Golden Circle Lunch Bunch.

See more in our Events Calendar.

See why a contribution to the UNO Annual Fund could be good for your health!

From This Day in UNO History

April 13, 1962
Indira Gandhi, daughter of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru visits campus speaking on "Security Through Peace."

April 22, 1952
Classes canceled as 1,000 OU students contribute 60,000 man hours to fighting flooding along the Missouri River.

April 27, 1939
Classes canceled so students can perform in and attend parades and exhibits for Golden Spike Days marking 70th anniversary of the first transcontinental railroad's completion.

Is longterm care insurance right for you? The UNO Alumni Insurance program is an excellent resource for quality health, life, auto, home and renter's insurance products — for new grads and established alumni. See more.

Join us for "The Legendary Danube" trip Sept. 17-28, 2011. See more at Alumni Travel.

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UNIVERSITY NEWS
Tribute to the Fallen
The UNO College Democrats hosted its sixth annual Tribue to the Fallen, a nonpartisan outdoor display honoring U.S. servicemen who have died fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. The event included the planting of flags to represent each deceased serviceman and a reading of each serviceman's name, rank, age and branch of service. Read more.

More University News
KVNO wins regional honors
Graduate works on display in UNO Art Gallery
Mammel Hall to host Berkshire investor Conference Apil 28-29

UNO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Association honors nine faculty
with Oustanding Teaching Award
The UNO Alumni Assocation celebrated the 15th year of its Alumni Oustanding Teaching Awards program when it presented the honor to nine faculty members during the UNO Faculty Honors Convocation breakfast April 7. With the awards the Associaiton now has issued $131,000 in AOTAs since 1997. Read more.

Association launches partnership with CapitalOne
The UNO Alumni Assocation is pleased to announce a partnership with CapitalOne® and the introduction of three great credit cards to fit the individual needs of UNO graduates.

That includes a rewards card that provides:
• 1.25 miles for every $1 you spend
• Rewards redeemable for travel, merchandise, gift cards or cash
• Award-winning customer service.

Learn more about the partnership at www.unoalumni.org/card

UNO ATHLETICS
Athletics introduces new logos
UNO Athletics has undergone a makeover. The department on March 31 introduced three new logos — an "O," a new bullhead and a combination of the "O" and text. Read more.

26th Women's Walk
slated for April 29-30
The UNO Diet Pepsi Women’s Walk Festival will host its 26th annual event on Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30. The Mavericks will host a variety of vendors and seminars in the Sapp Fieldhouse. Special guests include Carly Patterson, a US Olympic Gold Medalist in Gymnastics. Read more.

More UNO Athletics News
WRESTLING: Denney named InterMat Coach of the Year

HOCKEY: Blais named coach of 2012 U.S. Junior Team

BASEBALL: Holtmeyer becomes UNO career strikeout king

Get the latest team news and scores at these links:

BASEBALL | SOFTBALL | WOMEN'S TENNIS

MEN'S TENNIS | WOMEN'S GOLF | WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD