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OCTOBER 2011   |   Vol. 2, No. 9




Receive 50% off Thompson Center holiday party rental!

Make for happy holidays — host your company or personal holiday party at the elegant and affordable Thompson Center! Mention this email & receive 50% off room rental with no catering minimums and complimentary A/V!! Explore the Thompson Center today.


 


NOV. 4: GOLDEN CIRCLE LUNCH BUNCH — UNO Chancellor John Christensen provides an update on the university.

DEC. 14: ALUMNI NIGHT AT 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL' — Join us for the third annual UNO Alumni Night at "A Christmas Carol" at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

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

Oct. 8, 1908
University of Omaha founded.


Oct. 24, 1936
OU football team plays DePaul at Wrigley Field.


Oct. 31, 1936
OU Regents vote to move university to 30-acre site west of Dodge Street entrance to Elmwood Park.



GradMed short-term medical insurance provides protection from major expenses associated with an accident or illness — an ideal product for new grads and alumni between jobs. UNO graduates are offered that and other insurance protection — See more.



Join us April 21-29, 2012, for "Tulip Time," a trip to Holland during the World Horticultural Expo. See more at Alumni Travel.



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Don't be a Scrooge ... join us Dec. 14 for
UNO Alumni Night at 'A Christmas Carol'

Join us for the third annual UNO Alumni Night at “A Christmas Carol” Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Omaha Community Playhouse. Relive the enduring story of Ebenezer Scrooge with Omaha’s No. 1 Christmas theatre tradition — back for its 36th showing. The evening includes an exclusive Intermission Reception with desserts and cash bar for UNO alumni and guests. Sign up today

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Find a Friend
Find former classmates in the UNO Alumni Directory, available only to UNO graduates.  Log In or Register

Get married at the Thompson Center
Do you have a wedding at the horizon? The Thompson Center is Omaha's premier location for outdoor weddings and fantastic receptions. See all the Thompson Center offers — including discounts for grads!  See more.



Goldstein lecturer to address Syria,
'The Black Swan of the Middle East'

Sarah Leah Whitson, executive director of the Middle East and North Africa Division of Human Rights Watch, will present the 2011 Goldstein Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Thompson Center. Get details.

Grant expands UNO's international partnerships
UNO has received a $293,500 grant to strengthen and expand its international partnerships in countries including India, China, Germany and Norway. Read more

Through the Lens: Roskens Hall Dedication
Get a good look at scenes from the Sept. 23 dedication ceremony for the College of Education's Roskens Hall. Look through the Lens


More University News
Stergiou named fellow of National Academy of Kinesiology

National Chamber Choir of Ireland to perform Oct. 21

Professorship, Roskens Hall entrance to honor Langan

Art Professor Ewing receives $10,000 grant




Mavs ranked, 14th, 15th in polls
entering road trip to Alaska

The UNO Hockey team is ranked 15th and 16th in two hockey polls entering its return to action this weekend in the Brice Alaska Goal Rush with games against Alaska Anchorage and Alaska Fairbanks. See more.


More Maverick News

MEN'S GOLF: Shukis nets landmark win in Kearney

WOMEN'S GOLF: Christianson leads host Mavs in 18-team tourney

CROSS COUNTRY: Vorthman leads UNO to sixth at Briar Cliff

WOMEN'S SOCCER: UNO loses 3-2 in Colorado

VOLLEYBALL: Ebke nets another double-double, but UNO falls to USD

MEN'S SOCCER: Memphis drops UNO 5-0

SWIMMING: Mavs open season in non-scored meet

SOFTBALL: Trio of Mavs earn scholar-athlete awards

Get the latest team news and scores at Omavs.com.

 

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