FEBRUARY 2022 ISSUE
MAVERICK FAMILY NEWSLETTER
IN THIS ISSUE NEW SEMESTER UPDATES 5 CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH 7 POINT OF PRIDE 9 CAMPUS HEALTH GUIDANCE 11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 13
WELLNESS RESOURCES
STUDENT LIFE
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides short-term counseling, group counseling, emergency services, and more to assist students with challenges.
Maverick Student Employment connects students to on-campus jobs–there’s something for everyone!
Campus Recreation offers countless ways to get active and relieve stress. Students can make an on-campus or telehealth appointment at The Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center for a variety of healthcare services.
There are opportunities to branch out with Student Organizations or Student Government. OFFICE OF MILITARY AND VETERAN SERVICES OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS GENDER AND SEXUALITY RESOURCE CENTER
LISTEN TO CAMPUS REC’S CURATED WORKOUT PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY
IT’S A NEW SEMESTER!
ACADEMIC SUPPORT The Academic and Career Development Center offers major and career exploration, academic advising for exploring students, and support with job and internship searches. SPEECH CENTER
Classes resumed January 24 and Mavericks are finding the groove of the Spring Semester. As your student settles in, direct them to UNO’s on-campus resources and support services listed here and even more online in the New Semester Guide.
WRITING CENTER MATH-SCIENCE LEARNING CENTER CRISS LIBRARY
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CELEBRATE
BLACK HISTORY MONTH UNO’s Office of Multicultural Affairs is celebrating the achievements by African Americans with Black History Month throughout the month of February. This annual celebration recognizes the central role of Blacks in U.S. history with a variety of events and opportunities for students. VIEW THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT SCHEDULE Students should mark their calendars for this year’s events (hint: music, free food, a movie, and more) and participate in the Maverick Basketball Ticket Giveaway!
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Point of Pride Coach Jerrard: “College Hockey is a safe, welcoming environment for everyone.” Paul Jerrard, UNO Mavericks assistant men’s hockey coach, is using his position to promote diversity and inclusion initiatives in the sport. As one of the few Black coaches in college hockey, Jerrard thought it was important to support a cause that worked towards making hockey a more diverse sport for future players. That’s why he started getting involved in an initiative called College Hockey for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (or #CollegeHockey4DEI), which is dedicated to creating positive cultural change across their sport through communication, education, allyship, and advocacy. “College Hockey 4DEI is a group of players, coaches, and administrators from all across US College hockey. We are a group that is committed to making college hockey a safe place that respects the individual differences of everyone,” Jerrard said. Jerrard’s role with College 4DEI is as a representative for UNO and the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) to help spread the word. To help today’s youth, and the players he interacts with he helps educate them on topics surrounding diversity, equity, and equality. “My hope is that they will take what they have learned and become better humans once they leave our program,” Jerrard said. “We have adopted a ‘cooperate and compete’ motto, which simply states that we respect individual differences and cooperate regardless of them, in our competitive environment,” Jerrard said. “I have also had several side conversations with players talking about the adversity players of color have had to battle through,” Jerrard said. “I also share many stories about the adversity I had growing up in a predominantly white sport.”
READ MORE ABOUT COACH JERRARD’S WORK WITH COLLEGE HOCKEY 4DEI ONLINE!
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M AV ER IC K C A MP US GUIDA NC E To better protect our campus and Omaha communities and preserve in-person teaching, working, and learning, the following COVID-19 safety measures were announced in January. Masks are required for all individuals regardless of vaccination status in all indoor settings on the UNO campus, including at the H&K Building until further notice. COVID Testing Required for Every Campus Housing Resident: All UNO campus housing residents – vaccinated and non-vaccinated – will be required to take a COVID-19 test every two weeks. Students who have tested positive for COVID-19 within the last three months or have received a booster shot are exempt from testing. Questions? unohousing@unomaha.edu VIEW THE LATEST CAMPUS GUIDANCE
REMINDERS • Get your vaccine and booster shots. • Mobile Vaccination Clinics Returning to Campus: The UNO Office of Health Security has collaborated with the Douglas County Health Department to bring mobile clinics back to UNO’s campus for vaccine and booster doses. ∘ Tuesday, Feb. 8, 12-3 P.M., Milo Bail Student Center (MBSC) Ballroom ∘ Tuesday, Feb. 22, 12-3 P.M., Milo Bail Student Center (MBSC) Ballroom • The Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center is offering Pfizer vaccinations and booster doses, which can be scheduled by calling 402.554.2374. • Wear a mask indoors to protect yourself and others. • Get tested if you’ve been exposed or are displaying symptoms. Find testing options here. • Get support if you test positive: Please report positive results to our Office of Health Security using the UNO COVID-19 Reporting Form. Someone from the office will then contact you to provide next steps and support.
MAVERICK COVID RESPONSE WEBSITE
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DATES, DEADLINES & REMINDERS
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UNO Women’s Tennis at Creighton University
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Mobile Vaccination Clinic
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UNO Swimming & Diving at The Summit League Championship
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CPACS Alumni Awards Celebration
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Mobile Vaccination Clinic
UNO Baseball at UCLA Spring Tuition and Fees Due / Last day to sign up for Maverick Payment Plan
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UNO Hockey vs St. Cloud State
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UNO Track & Field at The Summit League Championships
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View the Academic Calendar for more information on deadlines for dropping, adding and withdrawing from courses.
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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA NEW STUDENT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS MAVERICK LANDING Email: nsfp@unomaha.edu
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is an AA/ EEO/ADA institution. For questions, accommodations, or assistance please call/contact the Title IX/ADA/504 Coordinator (phone: 402.554.3490 or TTY 402.554.2978 or the Accessibility Services Center (phone: 402.554.2872). UCTEMP0718