December 2023 Maverick Family Newsletter

DECEMBER 2023 ISSUE

MAVERICKFAMILY NEWSLETTER

IN THIS ISSUE SEMESTER WRAP-UP

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DE-STRESS FEST & WELLNESS

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WEAR BLACK, GIVE BACK UPDATE

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HOLIDAY CLOSURE

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CALENDAR

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SEMESTER WRAP-UP Theendof Fall Semester isgettingcloser!

AsMaverickspreparefor their final exams andfinishout their projects, stayinformed about important datesandsupport available for your student.

Academic support isaccessiblefor studentsof anymajor! For alittleextrafinalspreparation, your student canget personalized helpinsubjectslikemath, science, writing, andspeech.

Prep Week isDecember 4th-9thandisthelast weekof regularly scheduledclasses. Nomajor examworthmorethan20% of astudent'sgradeisgivenduringthistime, whichallows studentstofocusonstudyingfor examsandfinal projects.

Finals Week isDecember 10th-15th. Encourageyour student tocheckout thefinal examscheduleasit maydiffer fromtheir regular classmeetingtime.

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EXTENDEDLIBRARYHOURS Starting on Monday, December 4th, the Criss Library will be open for extended hours for Prep Week through the end of Finals Week, Wednesday, December 13th.

Because of the varying hours the library is open, encourage your student to check out their extended hours on this website.

J-SESSIONCOURSES The three-week January session takes place between January 2nd and January 19th. Taking a course during this session isn't required, but allows students to catch up on credits or get ahead.

Your student's spring financial aid may be used to take a class during this time. View available courses here.

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12 DAYS OF GOODIES November 29 - December 14 Throughout Prep and Finals Weeks, UNO's Office of Spirit, Tradition, & Signature Events is giving away freebies to help keep energy levels up and spirits high!

HOURS & LOCATIONS

11am - 12pm --- Milo Bail Student Center Office 113 12pm - 1pm --- PKI Atrium 1pm - 2pm --- Mammel Hall Atrium (NOT available Dec. 1 & 8)

DE-STRESS FEST December 6 - December 13 A week of fun is in store for Mavericks as they prepare for finals! During De-Stress Fest, students can take a much needed break, relax, and enjoy free food, yoga, cute animals, ice skating, and more! View the full schedule.

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PRIORITIZING STUDENT WELLNESS DURING FINALS As finals week looms, student self-care often takes a backseat as studying, papers, and projects become top priorities.

Jen Papproth, Executive Director of Accessibility and Healthy Living at UNO, says prioritizing self-care during finals is vital.

Building in time to exercise, meditate, or do yoga can be helpful. Additionally, engaging with support systems, planning ahead, and breaking up tasks may decrease overwhelming feelings for students. ?This is a timeframe when we often overextend ourselves and experience high levels of stress.

When we are not taking care of our basic needs, we are not typically our best selves,? said Papproth.

TIPS FOR TALKING TO YOUR STUDENT ABOUT GRADES -

Establish expectations about discussing grades before the semester begins to make it a natural part of ongoing communication.

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Approach conversations about grades with a helpful tone, emphasizing support and understanding rather than passing judgment.

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Set aside dedicated time for a thorough discussion about grades to foster meaningful communication.

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Keep in mind that first-semester grades for new students may differ from high school grades and should be viewed in the context of a significant transitional period.

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Acknowledge and congratulate good grades while encouraging an honest evaluation of poor grades to identify lessons learned and strategies for improvement.

UNO offers various wellness resources that students are encouraged to take advantage of.

Papproth says parents can help encourage students as their academic journey intensifies. ?Reminding students of taking breaks and offering to give them a healthy snack will promote subtle and encouraging reminders to practice self-care.?

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WEARBLACK, GIVEBACK BREAKSRECORDS! Inaremarkabledisplayof Maverick pride, supportersof UNOshattered recordsduringtheWear Black, Give Backevent onNovember 8th-9th.

Astaggering$761,285wasdonated duringthis24-hour dayof giving, surpassingtheinitial goal of 4,000 giftswith4,967contributions.

Thegenerousoutpouringof support providesneededresourcesfor various facetsof UNO,includingcollegesand programs, OmahaAthletics, theCriss Library, theMaverickFoodPantry, student scholarships, andmore.

Donorspledgedmorethan$460,000 inchallengeandmatchingfundsto encourageotherstogive.

Thesuccessof Wear Black, GiveBack wasnot onlymeasuredfinancially, but alsobyenthusiasticparticipation fromtheUNOcommunity.

Theevent hadmorethan700 faculty/staff participantsand morethan500student participants.

Ofthetotal fundsraised, student groupscollectivelyreceivedover $55,000, highlightingthediverse impact of thegivingday. ?Thankyou, fromthebottomof my heart, for beingapart of thefuture successof our metropolitan university," saidUNOChancellor JoanneLi.

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Happy Holidays!

We hope your holidays are filled with warmth and cheer!

UNO's holiday closure begins December 22nd.

The campus will reopen on Jaunary 2nd.

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Students can scan the QR code to apply.

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