by Scott Stewart in News
Holding a tissue in her hand, the mother of a slain UNO student took the stand on Wednesday in the trial of the man accused of murdering her daughter.
Sumilia Gunter, the mother of Brittany Williams, recounted the final hours of her daughter's life.
"Sunday was usually her day to be at home," Gunter said.
by Kirby Kaufman in News
Last Friday evening, UNO student Justin J. Reese was hit by a pickup truck while driving in his red Ford Escort going north on 84th and H streets, said the Nebraska State Patrol.
Around 7:45 p.m. on Sept. 12, shortly after the crash, Trooper C.J. Alberico drove upon the accident.
by Mark Reagan in News
The word 'amethyst' has a specific history. Its root is from the Greek word 'amethystos.' 'A' means 'not' in Greek, while 'methyskein' means 'make drunk' and 'methys' means 'wine.'
The Greeks believed an amethyst, a purple gemstone, would prevent drunkenness and instill moderation when drinking.
by Jamie Bell in News
A mid-afternoon stroll through the Milo Bail Student Center will demonstrate one well-known fact: UNO students enjoy their Facebook.
With the popular social networking tool reaching a total user population of over 100 million, the Web site has gained unprecedented popularity - and unprecedented attacks.
by Karen Collins in News
UNO is helping bring the first zero net energy home to the Nebraska.
Students from the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction - which is housed at the Peter Kiewit Institute - along with USGBC Flatwater Chapter, the Green Omaha Coalition and local vendors are bringing the first LEED Platinum certified project to Nebraska.
by Liz E. Rogers in News
Last Thursday on the anniversary of 9/11, Thomas Gouttierre, dean of the UNO International Studies Department, gave a talk about terrorism at Creighton University.
Gouttierre's lecture, titled "Afghanistan at a Crossroads: Between Terror and Democracy," brought up such issues as Afghanistan's cultural heritage, the current security problems in the country's provinces and the complex composition of the Middle Eastern countries of Iraq, Iran, Israel, Palestine and Pakistan.
by Mark Reagan in News
Ombudspersons are neutral officials who investigate and receive complaints. They are present on a large scale in America. Corporations have them, academic institutions have them and so do many other organizations.
UNO has three: Tracie Anderson, assistant director of New Student Orientation; Mark Scherer, associate professor of history; and Ronda Sheibal-Carver, staff assistant in Public Administration.
by Kirby Kaufman in News
Microsoft is offering college students a great deal on software.
The company is bringing back their "Ultimate Steal" program to college campuses across the United States. The program consists of giving students a bargain price of $59.95 for Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007.
by Aaron Schurevich in News
The place was Philadelphia, Pa. The date was Sept. 17, 1787. The Constitutional Convention convened all 55 members to birth the Constitution of The United States of America.
In 2002, President Bush proclaimed the week of Sept. 17 "Constitution Week" in an effort to commemorate the signing of the foundational document of the United States.
