JOIN WEAR BLACK, GIVE BACK — OCT. 28-29

Wear Black, Give Back: UNO Giving Day 2020 is almost here! During this first-ever 24-hour day of giving for UNO, Mavericks from across the nation will join together to support UNO students striving to achieve their goals and dreams.

Joining the fun is easy — on Oct. 28-29, simply:

* Wear Black and show it on social media using #WearBlackGiveBack
* Give Back with a gift of $5 or more during this 24-hour period

See the many scholarships, programs, colleges and student organizations you can support — or schedule your gift now — at givingday.unomaha.edu.

Beanie Bonus
Every UNO supporter who gives $60 or more through Wear Black, Give Back receives a complimentary knit UNO beanie. To see details or get yours, click here

SEE MORE AT GIVINGDAY.UNOMAHA.EDU

MAKE IT A MERRY MAV-O-WEEN WITH THESE CONTESTS

No matter where you live, show your spooky #MavSpirit by taking part in our fun, at-home Halloween activities — Pumpkin and Door-Decorating Contests. Participants will be entered in a random drawing for a Maverick Swag Bag awarded.

GET DETAILS AT UNOALUMNI.ORG/MAVOWEEN

ENTER OUR FIRST-GENERATION MEDALLION DRAWING

Are YOU a first-generation Maverick? Among UNO’s 15,000+ students, about 4 of 10 are just that, meaning their parents did not graduate from a four-year institution. Nearly 500 UNO grads who received degrees in May were first-gens.

Recognizing this, UNO in 2019 established the First Generation Guild for undergrad students, providing support, resources and guidance to help them reach their academic goals. UNO also began issuing special medallions to first-generation graduates. Learn more here.

The UNO Alumni Association has medallions that it will give to 10 first-generation grads via a random drawing. Enter by Oct. 22.

When you enter, tell us what it means to you to be a First-Generation Maverick and we might share your story on social media!

ENTER FIRST-GENERATION MAVERICK MEDALLION DRAWING 

FOOD DRIVE FOR MAVERICK FOOD PANTRY — OCT. 28

Due in large measure to the pandemic, there is an urgent need for supplies at the Maverick Food Pantry, which serves UNO and UNMC students.

YOU can help. The University of Nebraska Foundation Omaha office is hosting a food drive for the pantry Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 1-3 p.m. Donations of food and personal care items (see suggested items) can be dropped off at the office, located at 2285 So. 67th St. The drop-off point is on the east side of the building near the parking garage. Masked and gloved volunteers will be on hand to gather donations from your vehicle, which we ask are placed in a box or bags and stowed in the back seat or trunk of your vehicle.

Donations to the Maverick Food Pantry Excellence Fund also are being accepted at https://bit.ly/unomavpantry

SUPPORT MAVERICK FOOD PANTRY

NINE FACULTY TO RECEIVE ALUMNI TEACHING AWARD

The UNO Alumni Association celebrates the 24th year of its Alumni Outstanding Teaching Award when it presents the honor to nine faculty members during the UNO Faculty Honors Convocation Oct. 15. 

SEE ALUMNI OUTSTANDING TEACHING AWARD RECIPIENTS

GO FAR ... WITH A FREE SHOW THE O FLAG

Mavericks have taken our Show the O flags all over the world ... but not everywhere. Find a place where YOU can take the flag and we'll post it to this sweet page at showtheo.com

GET A FREE SHOW THE O FLAG NOW

SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT — FREE "O BABY!" SHIRTS

Put a smile on your Future Alum as big as the one beaming from Graham Stocking, son of grads Jordan (Wagner, '12) and Theodore ('16) Stocking of Omaha. Get an "O Baby!" shirt for YOUR future Maverick today!

GET A FREE 'O BABY!' SHIRT 

STATUE OF FOUNDING PRESIDENT JENKINS INSTALLED

Thanks to the generosity of graduates Al (1957) and Beverly (1958) Thomsen, a life-sized bronze sculpture of Daniel Jenkins recently was installed outside UNO's Milo Bail Student Center. Jenkins was UNO's first president, serving from 1909 until 1927 when the university was located at 24th and Pratt Streets.

SEE MORE ABOUT THE DANIEL JENKINS STATUE

WATCH THE NEXT CURIOUS PEOPLE SERIES OCT. 29

Join UNO virtually on Thursday, Oct. 29, for the first Fall 2020 Curious People Series. Professor Ann Fruhling of the College of Information Science & Technology will discuss a new, innovative and interactive technology designed to enhance patient experiences. The series begins at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Online registration is required.

REGISTER FOR OCT. 29 CURIOUS PEOPLE

RECORD UPDATE
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MAVERICK DISCOUNT PROGRAM
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ALUMNI APP
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Coverage for car, life, home etc. Check out our Alumni Insurance Program 

CAREER HELP
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