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March 2001   |   Vol. 2, No. 2


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.


APRIL 1: Dr. Angela Eikenberry talks about giving circles — the "New Philanthropy" — 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!


Connect with former classmates — Log on to the UNO Alumni Directory, or Register to do so today!


From This Day in UNO History

March 3, 1928
Omaha University's first home, Redick Hall, burns to ashes on a lake island in Minnesota.

March 23, 1944
Owen Lattimore, political advisor to Chiang Kai-Sheck and Far East authority, speaks on campus.

March 28, 1923

Benefactor Sarah Joslyn donates $30,000 to university.



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
UNO takes aim at Division I;
Mavs to drop football, wrestling


The Omaha World-Herald on Sunday, March 13, reported that UNO is planning a move to Division I athletics as part of the Summit league for basketball and other sports.

The proposal — pending approval by the NU Board of Regents — include plans to drop UNO's longtime football and wrestling programs. 

Read more:
Omaha World-Herald article
UNO Athletic Department FAQ page
OW'S Tom Shatel column


UNO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Association announces CapitalOne® partnership

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

More Alumni Association News
Read the UNO Magazine Spring 2011 Issue


UNIVERSITY NEWS
Students to form large volunteer bloc
for annual Seven Days of Service


One of Omaha's largest volunteer forces — UNO students — will be working at 12 project sites for 20 local nonprofits, renovating homes and landscaping during the ninth annual Seven Days of Service March 19 and March 21-26. Read more.

More University News
UNO welcomes singer, actor Jason Drulo April 6
Jazz album covers on display in Library
Low, Lithuanian pianist to conduct April 10 recital
University team sponsoring Relay for Life event April 8-9

 

UNO ATHLETICS
Three Mavs claim individual titles, spur
Mavs to third stration national crown


Seniors Mario Morgan (left), Ryan Pankoke and Aaron Denson all win individual titles, sparking UNO to a third straight NCAA Division II national wrestling championship in Kearney.

The championship was UNO's seventh in school history and sixth in the last eight years. Read more.

More UNO Athletics News
HOCKEY: Beavers sweep in Omaha; Mavs await word on NCAA bid
TRACK: Domike earns triple jump title, Mavs finish fifth at nationals
SWIMMING: UNO finishes 23rd at NCAA Division II championships
SOFTBALL: Mavs sweep weekend doubleheaders, improve to 14-4
BASEBALL: Hohl, Splichal spark Mavs to series split with Gorillas

 

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