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FOR FOREVER MAVERICKS AND RETIRED UNO FACULTY AND STAFF AGE 65+

The UNO Golden Circle is comprised of alumni, retired faculty and staff age 65+. The group was formed at a reunion in 1984 honoring the class of 1934.

Today, members meet monthly, ten months of the year, for Golden Circle Lunch Bunches at the Thompson Alumni Center.

Golden Circle Lunch Bunches

Join us for these upcoming opportunities to learn about university advancements and socialize with fellow Maverick graduates and former UNO faculty and staff! Golden Circle Lunch Bunches are open to UNO alumni, retired UNO faculty and staff and guests.

Spring 2026 Golden Circle Lunch Bunches

MAY 1

Bill Pickett, Director, Spirit, Tradition, and Signature Events

Pickett oversees major campus events such as Durango Days, Homecoming, De-Stress Fest and student spirit trips. He partners with Omaha Athletics to create engagement opportunities for students while increasing awareness of the Maverick Maniacs and boosting attendance at athletic events. Join us to learn how Bill is strengthening school spirit and fostering tradition on campus.

Register by April 17

JUNE 5

Paul W. Denton, Ph.D., Biology, Associate Professor

Dr. Denton joined UNO in 2019, bringing research expertise focused on immunotherapy. He will discuss his work, the hands-on research opportunities he provides to students in his lab, and the healthcare talent pipeline UNO is building.

Registration Open April 20May 22, 2026

Cancellations: To receive a refund, attendees must cancel before Monday the week of the event. Cancellations on or after Monday can transfer their registration to the next Golden Circle Lunch Bunch.

NOTE: There will not be a January 2026 Golden Circle Lunch Bunch. Golden Circle Lunch Bunches will resume in February.

Golden Circle Field Trips

Golden Circle Field Trips are opportunities to visit and tour different areas of campus to learn more about university advancements. Golden Circle Field Trips are open to UNO alumni, retired UNO faculty and staff and guests.

MAY 15

Milo Bail Student Center Tour

1:003:00 p.m.

Built in 1960, MBSC is the central student union and hub of campus life on UNO’s Dodge Campus. It serves as the campus “living room,” offering dining options, student services, meeting and event spaces, and the official university bookstore.
 
The building is ADA‑compliant and includes elevator access. Parking is approximately 0.1 miles from the entrance. The tour will involve extended standing and walking.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected].