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PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR UNO STUDENTS

Life After UNO is a professional and personal development program for students designed to help Mavericks excel as official UNO alumni. Whether you are a freshman preparing in advance or a senior applying for your first job, Life After UNO can help you successfully navigate your next steps.  

Sessions are open to all UNO students and are FREE to attend.

MEAL ETIQUETTE

October 15, 2024 
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 
Milo Bail Student Center Ballroom 

Does a formal business dinner intimidate you? Do you know which fork to use or which way to pass the salt and pepper? Etiquette Consultant Melanie Krings will lead this immersive experience, teaching you skills for interacting with professionals at dinner interviews and business meetings.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Melanie Krings has expertise in a broad range of etiquette topics including dining, networking, professional communication, personal brand, etc. She facilitates business etiquette presentations and dinners for higher-education and corporate clients including the UNO MBA Program, CBA Career Center, Peter Kiewit/Scott Scholars, NU’s Complete Engineer Conference, Mercy High School, Mutual of Omaha Insurance, ConAgra, The Steier Group, Northwestern Mutual and Creighton University. Krings is Chief Marketing and Growth Officer at Dvorak Law Group, LLC and a member of the UNO Alumni Association Board of Directors. She holds an MBA, a BS in Marketing and Management and a BS in Journalism from UNO.

FREE to attend. Lunch is included. 
RSVP is required as space is limited. 

FINANCIAL LITERACY

November 12, 2024 
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 
Milo Bail Student Center Ballroom 

Gain essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complex world of personal finance. From budgeting and saving to investing and managing debt, this session led by Mitchell Hockenbury, a Certified Financial Planner, equips you with accessible tools to make smart financial decisions to safely and wisely become wealthy.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Mitchell (Mitch) Hockenbury, Director of Planning for Triad Wealth Partners, is committed to delivering comprehensive financial planning advice and strategies to Triad Wealth’s firms and their clients. He works with the planning team to craft bespoke financial roadmaps designed to save clients’ money on taxes, mitigate risk and achieve their unique goals. Hockenbury earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance and Banking from UNO. He also holds an MBA from Naval Postgraduate School and multiple certifications and designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™️ practitioner, Retirement Income Certified Professional®️; and Registered Social Security Analyst®️. 

FREE to attend. Lunch is included.
RSVP is required as space is limited. 

To suggest future session topics or to volunteer to be a featured speaker, contact Nathan Hankenson, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, at 402-502-3330 or [email protected].