Graduates celebrated at 2nd Alumni Night of Honor

The UNO Alumni Association hosted the second Alumni Night of Honor Wednesday, Nov. 4., at the Thompson Alumni Center.

Sponsored by First Data Resources, Alumni Night of Honor highlighted achievements by members of the worldwide UNO alumni network. Among the individuals honored were 2015 UNO Athletics Hall of Fame inductees J.D. Naig (wrestling), Pinar Saka (track & field) and Jenni Upenieks (softball). Saka, who lives in Turkey, was unable to attend the induction ceremony.

Also at the event, Kenny McMorris and Leslie Fischer received Young Alumni Achievement Awards while Andrew Rikli and Thomas Gouttierre received Outstanding Service Awards.

See more information about all recipients at unoalumni.org/nightofhonor.

Pictured, from left, Jenni Upenieks, Andy Rikli, Tom Gouttierre, Leslie Fischer, Kenny McMorris and J.D. Naig.