Third Annual Sustainable Wildlife Research Program Symposium
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On March 20th, UNO and the Audubon Nature Institute held their third annual Sustainable Wildlife Research Program Symposium. Dr. Steve Johnson, Dean of the College of Sciences and Dr. Kyle Burk, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Audubon Nature Institute, provided opening remarks. The event featured talks from UNO endowed chairs and graduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences, as well as scientists from the Audubon Nature Institute. The symposium was possible through the generous support of Paulette and Frank B. Stewart Jr.
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| Chemistry Department Hosts Local High School Students
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Faculty and graduate students in the Department of Chemistry welcomed students from Saint Charles Catholic High School on March 22, 2023. More than 42 high school students participated in the visit which included a tour of the Advanced Materials Research Institute, research talks and demonstrations and in-depth tours of the chemistry teaching and research labs. The day ended with lunch and a walk through of the University Center and Recreation Center. Thank you to the Department of Chemistry for showing these students what majoring in sciences at UNO looks like.
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| Dr. Stacey Lomenzo and graduate student Danielle Allen show an "elephant toothpaste" demonstration.
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On April 14th, Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) hosted a Health Fair for UNO students interested in pursuing a career in health sciences. Attendees were able to talk to admissions faculty, staff, and students from professional schools in Louisiana, participate in a blood drive, access free health screenings, learn about related student organizations at UNO, and win prizes. Over one hundred students attended the event. Based in the Department of Biological Sciences, AED is a student organization targeted to pre-professional health students. Thank you to AED executive board members for their hard work in organizing this amazing event!
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CERF Hosts Activities for High School Students with
TRiO Upward Bound
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Dinah Maygarden, Coastal Education Program Director for the Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences, has been busy at UNO’s Shea Penland Coastal Education and Research Facility (CERF). In partnership with UNO Birding and UNO TRiO Upward Bound, Maygarden recently led activities for local high school students over three weekends.
On March 4th, students were introduced to various native trees and plants that bird species utilize for food and shelter. In addition, students participated in activities related to water flow and salinity measures. On April 1, students canoed in the Bayou Sauvage estuary, learning about the unique geography of the area, its plant life, and the salinity of the estuary. On April 15, students learned about the migration and life cycle of Purple Martins and assisted in constructing gourd nesting at the CERF facility.
These activities are part of a grant through the US Fish and Wildlife Service Urban Bird Treaty Program. The Principal Investigator’s on the grant, UNO staff Liz (Uzee) Sigler (Biological Sciences alumna 1987) and John Bishop, helped lead activities at CERF and provided students with information on bird species encountered on their visits.
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| College of Sciences Celebrates Earth Day
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Thank you to College of Sciences faculty, staff, and students who participated in UNO’s Earth Day event on April 19th. With nearly 30 exhibitors along the Earl K Long Library breezeway, there was something for everyone to learn, see and do. Special thanks to members of Dr. Erin Cox’s lab who provided information on marine biology research, the Biology Graduate Student Association who offered a plant sale and staff from the College of Sciences who helped run a Scavenger Hunt to find locations of sustainability initiatives on campus. Learn more about sustainable activities and resources at UNO here.
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Help New UNO STEM Students Get Ahead
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The UNO STEM Scholars Camp is a crucial 5-day intensive transition or "boot camp" for incoming freshmen students in late July. The camp allows incoming STEM students a chance to attend lectures, meet people and get a jump start on their coursework, all in a relaxed and safe environment. Your support will help make this program accessible to all incoming STEM freshmen.
CLICK HERE to support the UNO Stem Scholars Camp or text UNOSTEM to 71777 for more information.
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Dr. William Simmons, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, was honored with the 2022 Carnegie Mineralogical Award by the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. The award honors outstanding contributions in mineralogical preservation, conservation, and education. Simmons taught mineralogy at the University of New Orleans for more than 42 years, where he formed the Mineralogy, Petrology, Pegmatology (MP2) research group. Following his retirement from UNO, Simmons relocated the MP2 research group and laboratory to the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum, where he currently serves as the research director.
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On April 2, 2023, College of Sciences’ students were recognized at our 48th Annual Honors Day Ceremony. With 67 award categories across the College, 154 undergraduate and graduate students were recognized for their academic achievement, leadership and service in their programs in the 2022-2023 academic year. Dr. Steven Johnson, Dean of the College of Sciences, served as Master of Ceremonies and Dr. John Nicklow, UNO President, gave the Welcome Address. Thank you to all the alumni, family, and organizations who provided financial awards and scholarships that were presented at this event. Your support of our students is deeply appreciated.
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Congratulations to Victoria Sanchez, a senior in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, who was awarded the 2023 LaSPACE Guided Pathways in STEM (GPS) Scholarship by the Louisiana Space Grant Consortium.
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UNO Alumna Joins Ochsner Baton Rouge
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Dr. Ericka Flood '00 practices family medicine at Ochsner Health Center-Gonzales. After undergraduate studies at the University of New Orleans, she earned a medical degree in the United Kingdom.
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| Theatre UNO: Closer to Heaven
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April 28 - May 6 | 7:30 - 9 p.m.
at Robert E. Nims Theatre
2000 Lakeshore Drive | New Orleans, LA
$15 General Admission | $10 Alumni - GET TICKETS
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| | Musical Excursions: Lott Quartet
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Artist in residence The Lott String Quartet will perform their Spring Concert
May 10 | 7:30 - 9 p.m.
at UNO Performing Arts Center - Recital Hall
Milneburg Road | New Orleans, LA
$15 General Admission | $10 Alumni - GET TICKETS
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The UNO Film Fest is the largest student-run film festival in the state of Louisiana. The festival showcases student and emerging voices from around the country that reflect the values we hold as students at the University of New Orleans. We value films that enrich our lives through diverse stories representative of our culturally vibrant city and nation.
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SAVE THE DATES!
2023 Homecoming Week, November 6-11
Distinguished Alumni Gala, 50th and 25th Class Reunions,
Homecoming Game with Tailgate and much more! Information to come.
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