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Congratulations, UNO Class of 2020!
May commencement took place virtually, adding more than 1,600 graduates to the worldwide UNO Alumni network. The Class of 2020 was welcomed to the network with heartfelt messages from fellow alumni. To watch it, please click the image above or link below.
WATCH CLASS OF 2020 VIDEO
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VIRTUAL LUNCH & LEARN: UNMC & A COVID-19 VACCINE
Please join our next Alumni Virtual Lunch & Learn Tuesday, May 26, from 12:30-1 p.m (CDT) with the presentation “UNMC and the search for a COVID-19 Vaccine.” The live discussion will be led by Dr. Andre Kalil, professor in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine and director of Transplant Infectious Diseases. He will discuss UNMC's role in the search for a COVID-19 vaccine.
SEE MORE ABOUT THIS LUNCH AND LEARN
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OMAHA GIVES — HELP THE MAVERICK FOOD PANTRY MAY 20
Demand on the Maverick Food Pantry has increased dramatically during the pandemic. If you’re looking for ways to help, please consider supporting the pantry during the Omaha Gives campaign Wednesday, May 20.
SUPPORT THE UNO FOOD PANTRY
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GARCIA TO PERFORM VIA LIVE STREAM JUNE 3
Listen to a performance by UNO School of Music Director Washington Garcia Wednesday, June 3, at 12 p.m. (CDT) during Live on the Stream hosted by the Omaha Performing Arts. The Ecuadorian-American pianist can be heard live online via Facebook or YouTube.
SEE HOW TO LISTEN TO WASHINGTON GARCIA
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FIVE COST-SAVING PROGRAMS REVEALED FOR STUDENTS
UNO on May 4 announced a series of new programs that will keep new and returning Mavericks on the fast track toward their future academic and professional goals. The five new, limited time and enduring UNO Incentives programs make available millions of additional dollars in potential cost-savings for students. They include merit-based academic tuition assistance, vouchers for residents, incentives for new graduate students, reduced costs for online courses, and a unique package supporting healthcare workers and their families.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SAVINGS FOR STUDENTS
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NU ANNOUNCES TUITION FREEZE, FREE TUITION FOR SOME
University of Nebraska President Ted Carter recently announced two programs to help students financially during the pandemic:
The Nebraska Promise, which covers undergraduate tuition at the university's four campuses and its two-year technical college for students who meet academic qualifications and have a family income of $60,000 or less (Adjusted Gross Income/AGI) or are Pell Grant-eligible.
A two-year tuition freeze across the NU system for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years. It is the first back-to-back, across-the-board freeze in recent history at the university and applies to undergraduate, graduate and professional students; resident and nonresident students; and those attending in-person and online.
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MEETING VIRTUALLY? TRY A UNO ZOOM BACKGROUND
Bring some Maverick flair to your conference calls, presentations, or online classes with these Zoom backgrounds!
GET A UNO ZOOM BACKGROUND
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UNO CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES
The coronavirus has caused unprecedented change throughout our country and the world. UNO maintains a list of resources and advice helpful to alumni everywhere.
SEE UNO'S CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES
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GET A FREE "O BABY!" SHIRT
How about an "O Baby!" shout out to (left) Aida Ruth Hedges, daughter of Aaron & Val (Loseke, '11) Hedges of Omaha; and, Bridger Carson Frickel, son of Mark & Megan (Ring, '07) Frickel of Wellfleet, Nebraska.
GET AN 'O BABY!' SHIRT
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