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WELCOME YOUNG ALUMNI ACADEMY, CLASS OF 2020!

The 10th class of the UNO Young Alumni Academy convened for the first time in October, beginning eight months in the award-winning professional development program.

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ALUMNI INVITED TO NOV. 10 VETERAN'S DAY CELEBRATION

The UNO Military Alumni Group invites alumni to a Veteran's Day celebration at Kros Strain on Nov. 10 from 4 to 7 PM. Food, beverages and raffle prizes will be provided — as well as military stories. For more details, email whiskey.tango@unomilitaryalumnigroup.org or visit the UNO Military Alumni Group Facebook page. 

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HAVE A HANDS-ON HALLOWEEN — & SHOW THE O

Download our free "O" pumpkin-carving stencil to give your porch some Maverick spirit this Halloween. Carve your jack-o-lantern with the O then upload a pic of it to social media with #unoalumni or email photo to unoalumni@unoalumni.org

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KANSAS CITY ALUMNI — SAVE THE DATE, JAN. 28

Attention Kansas City Alumni: Save the date of Tuesday, Jan. 28, for a Mavs on the Move alumni outreach for you and other graduates in the K.C. area! Stay tuned for details; email Elizabeth Kraemer at ekraemer@unoalumni.org for more information.

YOU'RE INVITED: GRIDIRON MEMORIES NOV. 9

Join UNO Libraries Saturday, Nov. 9, to remember the history of OU and UNO football. Guests can view displays of photographs, memorabilia and game film from the program’s 1911-2011 history, including the 65th anniversary of the undefeated 1954 team’s Tangerine Bowl victory.

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GET A FREE O FLAG, SHOW THE O

Be like the Baxleys — mother and daughter UNO graduates Kate (BS '09, MS '13) and Nicole (BS '09): Get a FREE O flag, then Show the O wherever you go, like the Baxley trip to see New York City's Rockefeller Center.

GET A FREE O FLAG

CURIOUS PEOPLE — IDENTIFYING FALLEN U.S. SOLDIERS

Attend the next Curious People series talk Tuesday, Oct. 29, and hear how UNO Professor Sachin Pawaskar is using technology to help the U.S. Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identify the commingled remains of U.S. soldiers who died overseas.

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FREE FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES OPEN TO ALUMNI

UNO's College of Business has opened its FREE Financial Literacy program to alumni! Known as KEES — Knowledge, Engagement, Empowerment, Sustainability — the program features financial seminars on topics such as investing, retirement planning, insurance and more. Classes are free, but require an RSVP. If you do not have an @unomaha.edu email used to register, contact Laura Beal at lbeal@unomaha.edu

RSVP for KEES Financial Literacy

LIFT OFF WITH UNO

Feeling strong? Of course you are — you're a Maverick. Put that strength to the test Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Mav Lift Off powerlifting meet, sponsored by UNO Campus Recreation Strength & Fitness Programs. The meet is open to all alumni of all abilities.

Register today

GET JAZZED WITH UNO JAZZ OCT. 30

The UNO Jazz Ensemble will perform at The Jewell in downtown Omaha on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 6:30 P.M. with guests Xiaolu Zhang and Xiongguan Zhang from The Shanghai Conservatory of Music. The evening of fine dining and music will be directed by UNO's Coordinator of Jazz Studies Pete Madsen. General admission tickets are $10.

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DON'T MISS IT: GOLDEN CIRCLE LUNCH BUNCH NOV. 1

Join us at the next Golden Circle Lunch Bunch, Friday, Nov. 1, and hear Makayla McMorris, executive director of University Communications, share how her team uses strategic storytelling to increase enrollment, retention and perception of UNO. RSVP by Oct. 24.

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HELP STUDENTS WITH A GIFT TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Because of amazing UNO alumni, dozens of Maverick students are receiving scholarships to complete their degrees this fall. As the 2019-20 year gets started, will you join them in providing access to exceptional education?

Make a gift today to help students

SAVE WITH MAVERICK DISCOUNT PROGRAM

The UNO Alumni Association has partnered with Access to launch the FREE Maverick Discount Program, which offers savings of up to 50% on top brands, retailers, restaurants, entertainment, travel and more — where you live and across the country! All at no cost to alumni whatsoever. As an added bonus, we start each UNO alum who registers with a $100 travel voucher credit for free.

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GET THAT MAVERICK NEWBORN AN "O, BABY!" SHIRT
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HOST YOUR BUSINESS MEETING AT THE THOMPSON ALUMNI CENTER
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JOIN FELLOW ALUMNI ON THE CRUISE OF A LIFETIME

Check out the great discounted prices we're able to offer alumni on four trips through our travel partner Go Next! Pick from among 2020 cruises in Amsterdam, Alaska and the Mediterranean!

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GET CONNECTED, GET SAVINGS — GET THE ALUMNI APP

Get the free UNO Alumni app and have the power of everything Maverick right on your phone — an alumni directory, a virtual Alumni Card, social media streams and more. That includes discounts and savings of up to 50 percent at local, national and online vendors — restaurants, hotels and more.

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