Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Maverickland has moved . . .

. . . welcome to 2008.

The new home of Maverickland is at maverickland.unomaha.edu.

All new posts will be at the new address. Thank you for visiting and your continued support.

Go Mavs!


Tim Kaldahl, the UNO PR guy

Friday, December 14, 2007

Grab bag Friday

Great story in the holiday issue of the Gateway on the chancellor. Scott Stewart did the interview. Check it out --

Christensen: 'I couldn't be happier' about past, future of UNO campus


Lots of holiday stories in the latest Gateway, too -- everything from food to music and back again.

 



Cowbell Info from the Bullpen!


 


From student Jon Green to the members of the Bullpen Feacebook group --
"We have around 140 cowbells. They'll be available first come, first serve to Bullpen members.

Wear your Bullpen T-shirt and come over to the table (it should be fairly obvious what table it is... it'll be on the side you enter) to pick up your cowbell. We should also have the T-shirts there in case you need to pick yours up still. We might not be giving out T-shirts and cowbells during the game, but for sure before the women's game and in between games."

Basketball starts at 6 p.m. tonight.

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Jazz in the Student Center Today, Friday

Join the UNO Vocal Jazz Ensembles for two free "Brown Bag Jazz Concerts" at noon Thursday, Dec. 13, and Friday, Dec. 14, in the Milo Bail Student Center Nebraska Room.Concertgoers are invited to bring their lunch and enjoy an hour of live jazz.

For more information, contact Peter Madsen, coordinator of jazz studies, at 554.2297.

And here's a repost from the Bullpen's Facebook event page


I was on Jon Green's radio show this AM on MavRadio. (Thanks Jon!)

Plans are in place for Friday's games against Northwest Missouri State. The Bullpen wants a big student turn out starting at 6 p.m. on the South side of the Fieldhouse.

Here's the info on time and place --
Date: Friday, December 14, 2007
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Sapp Fieldhouse

Jon tells me there's a possibility of--I dread to write it--cowbells for many, many people.

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

UNO OPEN AT NOON TODAY

That's the announcement. Keep watching the local media and checking the various UNO messaging systems (web, e2campus, etc.) for updates. Thanks.

Update at 12:15 p.m. --


The e2campus messaging system worked for me this morning (bright and early.) Hope it worked for everyone. In fact, post a comment here to let everyone know. Drive safe, stay warm.

Monday, December 10, 2007

Session on Information System Set

President/Regent-Elect Lucas Seiler created a facebook invite for this. Thought I'd pass it along. It's an important one --

"The University of Nebraska's (UNO, UNL, UNK, and UNMC) Informational System is out of date and needs to be relaced. Collegiate Project Services is hosting an informational town meeting to inform students of the change and get any student input on the matter."

Start time: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 10:30am

Location: Milo Bail Student Center - Dodge Room



Basketball on Friday this week


Women's Basketball
Northwest Missouri State
Friday, Dec 14
Sapp Fieldhouse
6:00 p.m.

Men's Basketball
Northwest Missouri State
Friday, Dec 14
Sapp Fieldhouse
8:00 p.m.

Nothing like a nice video tribute . . . way to go Coach Behrns



Library Web site Redesign (Please Vote!)

The Criss Library is currently in the process of redesigning its online presence. The UNO community is invited to participate in a survey to help the library determine what features and services are most desirable through the web. The survey is available at xander.unomaha.edu/uxSurvey.html.

“We’d like everyone possible to take this survey,” states Dean Steve Shorb. “This will give us a better idea on how our patrons interact with the Library web site, how we can make improvements, and better serve our public.”

Participation in the survey is strictly anonymous, is greatly appreciated, and should only take about ten minutes to complete. Questions may be directed to Nicholas Hansen, x3122, or email at nhansen@mail.unomaha.edu

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Student Senate Cancels Meeting

From President/Regent Alex Williams --

The Executive Council of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Student Government Association announced at Noon that the December 6, 2007 Student Senate Session will be canceled. All business and appointments will be carried over to the next regularly scheduled meeting on January 24, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Dodge Room of the Milo Bail Student Center.

Executive Treasurer Gubbels commented that “this [the cancelation] will enable our students to attend vigils this evening for those who were lost in yesterday’s events.” CAO Sanden expressed concern for the stress level of the students considering the events at the Westroads Shopping Mall coupled with today’s weather and the stress of final examinations and holiday pressures. The council voted unanimously to cancel the meeting. The Student Government Association will be in recess beginning today until January 14, 2008.

Questions or comments should be directed to President/Regent Williams by phone 402-554-3578 or email at awilliams@mail.unomaha.edu.

Snowy, sad Thursday in Omaha

I posted the information late last night, but I'll post it again. Marti Rosen-Atherton in the Counseling Center spoke with reporters from two TV stations last night about what UNO is providing to the community. She's smart and cares about what is going on with people in our city.

UNO Counseling Services Available to Public
In response to the tragedy at the Westroads Mall, the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Counseling Center is available to the metropolitan community for counseling services or referral into the community.
The number for the UNO Counseling Center is 554-2409. The Center is located on the first floor on UNO’s Eppley Administration Building and is open at 8 a.m.