December 2021 Maverick Family Newsletter

DECEMBER 2021 ISSUE

MAVERICK FAMILY NEWSLETTER

IN THIS ISSUE FALL SEMESTER WRAP UP 4-5 DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT 6-7 MEET ADRIAN DOWELL 8-9 NEW ATHLETIC TICKETING PROCESS 10 STUDENT EMPLOYMENT 11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 12-13

FALL SEMESTER WRAP-UP

CONNECT. TAKE CARE. GET HELP.

As the Fall 2021 semester comes to a close, Mavs are prepping for Finals Week, December 13-16. UNO supports students through their final projects and exams with Prep Week the last week of the Fall semester and designated Study Days December 9-10.

The UNO community is here to rally around your student as they finish the semester.

Encourage your student to check the final exam schedule as testing times may vary from regular class schedules.

UNO’s Office of Student Life brings students De-Stress Fest, a week of fun and relaxing events and opportunities where they can unwind and manage the end-of-semester stress. View the full schedule online.

DE-STRESS FEST | DECEMBER 6-10

CAMPUS HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCES

Study Days give students uninterrupted time to hit the books before Finals Week. Organized classes will not meet and no new content can be assigned by professors.

Help your student connect with the resources below.

• Counseling and Psychological Services • Virtual Support Hour • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) • Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center • On-Campus Support Groups • How to Help a Friend

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Congrats Mavericks!

DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT UNO is excited to celebrate December 2021 graduates with in-person ceremonies at Baxter Arena, while prioritizing the health and safety of the UNO community. Head to the commencement website for day-of-event tips, schedules, and information for grads. Plus, check out graduate profiles and recaps posted there following the ceremonies.

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DOORS OPEN

December 17, 2021

9 A.M.

CAS, ENG, CEHHS, IS&T

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December 17, 2021

1 P.M.

CBA, CPACS, CFAM

12 P.M.

CONNECT WITH COMMENCEMENT See the commencement website for ways that family and friends can engage with commencement and cheer on their favorite graduates!

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MEET ADRIAN DOWELL “Greatness is the collective goal at UNO and I believe there is a strong foundation in place that we can build on together to achieve that goal.

I couldn’t be more excited to get started.” - Adrian Dowell The University of Nebraska at Omaha announced that Adrian Dowell will serve as its next vice chancellor of athletics. Dowell will begin his duties effective Dec. 1, 2021. Dowell, who currently serves as the assistant vice president and associate athletic director for Creighton University athletics, was selected following a national search.

“Adrian Dowell is a true Maverick,” Chancellor Joanne Li said. “He is a dynamic individual who inspires a winning attitude in others and has proven to be an transformational presence in Division I athletics. I am thrilled for our Omaha community to get to know Adrian and I look forward to celebrating the success our student-athletes will achieve a result of his leadership.”

Dowell joined Creighton’s staff in 2014 as the Assistant Athletic Director and Senior Director for Development when he was tasked with the initial build and implementation of the Athletic Development Office. Since the development of the office, the Athletic Department has raised over $98 million in gift revenue supporting various strategic priorities.

He previously served on the Mountaineer Athletic Club staff at West Virginia University.

Dowell holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Health & Human Performance—Sport Management from Roanoke College, where he was captain on the men’s basketball team, and earned a Master’s in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Sport Administration from West Virginia University in 2011.

He is married to 2010 UNO Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Stephanie (Kirby) Dowell, and has three children: Lauren Grace, Paige, and Adrian III.

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WATCH: ADRIAN DOWELL SPEAKS AT THE NEWS CONFERENCE

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STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

CHEER ON THE MAVS: NEW ATHLETIC TICKETING PROCESS Attention all Mavericks: It’s time to get in the game! UNO students can attend Maverick Athletic events at no cost and bring a guest at a reduced ticket price. A new way for Mavericks to secure tickets to support UNO Athletic teams in person was recently rolled out – learn more below.

STUDENTS

STUDENT COMPANION

• UNO students will need a MyMav Student Ticket Account or the Omaha Maverick Athletics App.

• Students can purchase one companion ticket for a guest to sit in the student section with them.

• Use your UNO email address and then once your account is created, you will have the option to select “Student Tickets” to claim and have access later for admission to the game.

• To retrieve a companion ticket, students will need to go to the Baxter Arena Box Office window no earlier than one hour prior to game time and show their MavCARD to request a student companion ticket.

• Student tickets can be claimed 72 hours (three days) before the scheduled event.

• Check out this step-by-step guide on how to claim and manage tickets.

Through Maverick Student Employment, students are engaged in the critical work that helps keep our colleges, divisions, and departments operating at UNO! With jobs popping up all over campus for the Spring 2022 semester, there are numerous options for students interested in flexible scheduling, building connections, and developing new skills that will prepare them for their career.

HOW TO APPLY

• Companion tickets are $10 for Hockey and $5 for Volleyball and Men’s and Women’s Basketball.

Students can find the right fit via Handshake, a career platform for browsing and applying for on-campus jobs. The student newsletter, the Bullseye, features information on student employment job fairs.

It’s not too early to line up a Summer 2022 job. Your student can get ahead of the game by applying to be an Orientation Leader. In this fun and active role, they’ll welcome future Mavs and their families to the university and gain valuable experience.

Search “Orientation Leader” on Handshake to find the job posting. Email questions to orientation@unomaha.edu.

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MAVERICK COVID RESPONSE

DATES, DEADLINES & REMINDERS

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Santa Paws Donation Drive

COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Distribution

View UNO’s Fall Wellness Tips online

Study Days

Flu shots available Call 402.554.2374

LOOKING AHEAD January 1-17, 2021

3-Week January Session classes begin

January 24, 2021

Spring 2022 Semester classes begin

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Finals Week December 2021 Commencement at Baxter Arena

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Open Enrollment for the Spring 2022 semester and the 3-Week January Session is happening now. Encourage your student to stay on track by meeting with their advisor and enrolling in classes.

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UNO MEN’S BASKETBALL V. TEXAS A&M

Last day of Fall semester classes

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UNO MEN’S BASKETBALL V. ST. THOMAS

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UNO WOMEN’S BASKETBALL AT WESTERN ILLINOIS

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View the Academic Calendar for more important dates and deadlines.

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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA NEW STUDENT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS MAVERICK LANDING Email: nsfp@unomaha.edu

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