Friday, Could 13, will mark the tip of a profitable journey for greater than 1,800 Mavericks as they make the transition from UNO pupil to UNO alumni in the course of the Could 2022 Graduation Ceremonies.
Every of our members of the Class of 2022 is a real Maverick in their very own manner. From the metro space to places all over the world, from certificates applications to terminal levels, or from first-generation to multi-generation, our college students carved their very own path to succeed in their academic targets. But, all of them have one factor in widespread: they’re all Mavericks, and as soon as a Maverick, all the time a Maverick.
About This 12 months’s Pupil Graduation Tales
Every story under options one of many Could 2022 Graduation Pupil Marshals studying a letter to their youthful self as they method commencement.
Gustavo Angel Servin-Maciel
School of Arts and Sciences
All About Gustavo
Study extra about Gustavo Angel Servin-Maciel, graduating from the UNO School of Arts and Sciences.
The place have been you born?
I used to be born and raised in Omaha.
What was your earlier faculty earlier than coming to UNO?
I attended Ashland Park-Robbins Elementary, Bryan Center College, and Omaha Bryan Excessive College earlier than attending UNO.
What’s one assist service/workplace you used whereas at UNO?
One assist service/workplace that I used whereas at UNO was the Workplace of Multicultural Affairs. They have been the primary UNO workplace I used to be launched to and have been extraordinarily useful to my success on the establishment. Their superior workers and pupil associations helped make my expertise way more pleasing and helped me really feel extra related to the UNO group.
What’s one occasion you attended or participated in that stands proud to you out of your time at UNO?
An occasion that stands proud to me from my time at UNO was a sequence of occasions referred to as Fiesta on the Plaza. They have been annual occasions held throughout Hispanic Heritage Month the place that they had free meals and performed superior music within the Milo Bail Plaza in celebration of the Hispanic Heritage. Throughout my freshman 12 months, the Fiesta on the Plaza was the primary time I actually felt like I belonged in school. Feeling the power and seeing the appreciation of my tradition made me imagine that UNO was the fitting establishment for me.
What’s one factor that you just love about UNO?
One factor that I really like about UNO is the variety of various communities and alternatives to fulfill individuals from numerous backgrounds and identities. UNO has a big and distinctive pupil physique and listening to individuals’s tales all through my time right here has helped encourage me to be taught extra about our world and the people who inhabit it.
Now that you’re graduating, what’s subsequent? What’s your dream job?
It’s arduous for me to say what’s subsequent as a result of by no means did I think about to be within the place I’m at this time previously, so I can’t predict what comes subsequent in my life. I’m an individual who enjoys the present second and takes any constructive threat that presents itself. What I can say is that I plan on interning for an environmental place, in search of alternatives in sustainability and/or environmental regulation. My dream job could be to work for the Nationwide Park Service as an environmental safety specialist.
Madison Tabor
School of Enterprise Administration
All About Madison
Study extra about Madison Tabor, graduating from the UNO School of Enterprise Administration.
The place have been you born?
I used to be born and raised within the Lincoln space.
What was your earlier faculty earlier than coming to UNO?
I graduated from Waverly Excessive College earlier than attending UNO.
What’s one assist service/workplace you used whereas at UNO?
Whereas at UNO, I used the CBA Profession Heart as a useful resource for making ready for my future profession. I ended up working there for a short while earlier than getting an internship, and I went again for extra recommendation too.
What’s one occasion you attended or participated in that stands proud to you out of your time at UNO?
I went to Glow at UNO throughout Durango Days my first two years of school. This occasion included a DJ and glow at nighttime paint that was sprayed out into the gang. It’s totally different than anything I’ve ever actually accomplished. It made it even higher that I went with a roommate I had every time. It was an effective way to have some enjoyable collectively, which made residing collectively even higher. Sadly, as a consequence of worldly occasions, Glow at UNO was not choice to go to [the last two years]. Nevertheless, if it did happen, I’d have positively been there.
What’s one factor that you just love about UNO?
One among my favourite issues about UNO could be the professors. All through school I had most likely round 30 professors (some a number of instances). As a generalization, they have been all supportive, clearly clever on their topic, and genuinely cared concerning the college students studying the subject. I even have so as to add that almost all of them are fairly humorous—one thing I recognize to maintain the classroom extra full of life. After all, there are going to be assignments that make rather less sense or topics that don’t click on as nicely, however general, I really feel very fortunate to have had the expertise that I’ve had. I actually couldn’t ask for a lot better.
Now that you’re graduating, what’s subsequent? What’s your dream job?
After commencement, I shall be shifting again to Lincoln and shall be getting married this summer time! My plan is to discover a Human Useful resource place within the Lincoln space the place I can make the most of the data I’ve gained by means of real-world expertise. I believe it might be very nice to begin in a generalist-type place that will get to see and be taught numerous areas of HR. After that, I ought to have a style for what I like finest and see how a lot I can find out about that space. My aim is to assist individuals by making seemingly sophisticated issues not so complicated. To me, that may be a main function of HR professionals. Everybody is aware of somebody (or is that somebody) who curses the HR division at their work. Whereas HR departments must do some powerful issues, I need to be part of the change in notion that HR is there to assist, not simply self-discipline.
Ana Bellinghausen
School of Communication, Effective Arts and Media
All About Ana
Study extra about Ana Bellinghausen, graduating from the UNO School of Communication, Effective Arts and Media.
The place have been you born?
Omaha
What was your earlier faculty earlier than coming to UNO?
Elkhorn South Excessive College.
What’s one assist service/workplace you used whereas at UNO?
One workplace that is been big for me is the Monetary Help Help workplace. I have been fortunate sufficient to obtain scholarships and grants which have funded most of my schooling. It is taken plenty of stress off my course of as a pupil and allowed me to proceed in my profession path additional.
I’ve additionally leaned on the educational advising places of work. Dr. (Andrea) Weare has been so useful in piecing collectively my schedule for my previous couple of semesters and answering each query I could have. She made the method really easy.
What’s one occasion you attended or participated in that stands proud to you out of your time at UNO?
The 2022 U.S. Curling Trials at Baxter Enviornment actually stands out to me as a result of it was a full circle second. My first skilled reporting stint was with USA Curling my freshman 12 months in December 2018 on the Curling World Cup, after which I labored with USA Curling once more for the 2022 U.S. Olympic Curling Trials as a senior. There’s nothing like sending off athletes to satisfy their Olympic goals, and to be part of that proper on campus was a particular feeling. It was additionally the second Olympic Trials I lined in a single 12 months, with swimming in June 2021. It was a landmark second for me.
What’s one factor that you just love about UNO?
I really like that UNO permits for thus many alternatives. I am not often advised “No” to an concept; regardless of how huge that concept could also be. The professors actually care concerning the college students and need to see them thrive. The campus and enrollment are the right measurement so you may slot in, but in addition stand out amongst your friends. UNO to me represents limitless prospects for development and success. It is a spot the place you may get out of your consolation zone and discover your ardour.
Now that you’re graduating, what’s subsequent? What’s your dream job?
I’ll proceed sideline reporting for Nebraska Public Media and the Massive Ten Community. I am additionally able to tackle any gig which will come my manner within the freelance world.
My dream job is to be the subsequent Erin Andrews; she’s such a job mannequin for me and somebody I look as much as. My aim is to be overlaying the largest sporting occasions on the sidelines for ESPN, FOX Sports activities, and so on… Extra importantly, I need to be part of change for ladies within the sports activities trade and proceed to indicate the world why girls belong within the sales space, on the sideline, in entrance places of work and in all places else.
Sidney Hanel
School of Schooling, Well being, and Human Sciences
All About Sidney
Study extra about Sidney Hanel, graduating from the UNO School of Schooling, Well being, and Human Sciences.
The place have been you born?
Omaha
What was your earlier faculty earlier than coming to UNO?
Omaha Central Excessive College
What’s one assist service/workplace you used whereas at UNO?
One assist service that I used whereas at UNO is Well being Companies. It was extraordinarily handy to have a UNMC affiliated workplace on campus. I utilized this service once I would get sick, and I acquired wonderful care! It was additionally good to not fear about having to pay a co-pay once I would go to because it was lined below my pupil charges.
What’s one occasion you attended or participated in that stands proud to you out of your time at UNO?
One occasion that I attended was the Open Skate on the Holland Ice Rink. Once I lived on campus, my roommates and I’d go to the late-night skating nearly each week earlier than COVID. We beloved it!
What’s one factor that you just love about UNO?
I really like that UNO is such a welcoming campus and it has a bit one thing for everybody. I acquired immense assist from college and professors throughout my time on campus. I switched my main midway by means of my school expertise and everybody was extraordinarily encouraging, they usually assisted me by means of the method. I used to be additionally capable of finding a gaggle of people that had related pursuits to me on campus and I’ve made some great associates.
Now that you’re graduating, what’s subsequent? What’s your dream job?
I’ve accepted a job educating Excessive College Science at Bellevue East for the 2022-23 faculty 12 months. I may even be educating summer time faculty at Bellevue East this 12 months. I begin my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction at Peru State in June.
Lavanya Uppala
School of Info Science and Know-how
All About Lavanya
Study extra about Lavanya, graduating from the UNO School of Info Science & Know-how.
The place have been you born?
I used to be born in Geneva, Switzerland.
What was your earlier faculty earlier than coming to UNO?
As an Omaha native, I got here to UNO after graduating from Millard North Excessive College.
What’s one assist service/workplace you used whereas at UNO?
The Laptop Science Studying Heart was an unbelievable assist throughout my freshman 12 months at UNO. I realized how to have a look at issues from totally different angles, and the Heart made me recognize the tutors that have been capable of clarify the issues in order that I might higher perceive the content material.
What’s one occasion you attended or participated in that stands proud to you out of your time at UNO?
I beloved attending the assorted pupil involvement festivals and even had the chance to assist run a sales space for a pupil group that I’m part of, Mavericks for Change. It was terrific to fulfill so many various college students, in addition to to be taught concerning the many attention-grabbing issues which might be all the time occurring on campus.
What’s one factor that you just love about UNO?
I really like the unbelievable group that UNO fosters; I’ve been profitable solely because of the implausible assist of my mentors and friends. With all of the connections that the college hyperlinks you to in Omaha, there is no such thing as a scarcity of discovering alternatives to benefit from that each curiosity you and show you how to grow to be a frontrunner and international citizen.
Now that you’re graduating, what’s subsequent? What’s your dream job?
My dream is to in the future grow to be a health care provider! I’ll be taking one step nearer to realizing this aim by attending Creighton College College of Drugs within the fall to earn my MD.
David (Jake) Wohlers
School of Public Affairs and Group Service
All About Jake
Study extra about Jake Wohlers, graduating from the UNO School of Public Affairs and Group Service.
The place have been you born?
On a farm in Beebeetown, Iowa.
What was your earlier faculty earlier than coming to UNO?
Tri-Heart Excessive College.
What’s one assist service/workplace you used whereas at UNO?
The Writing Heart within the Arts and Sciences Corridor (ASH).
What’s one occasion you attended or participated in that stands proud to you out of your time at UNO?
Memorable occasion I Attended: UNO males’s soccer’s penalty shootout win vs. Denver within the Summit League Championship to advance to the NCAA match. Memorable occasion I participated in: the Flight Group nationwide competitors in Madison, Wisconsin.
What’s one factor that you just love about UNO?
The alternatives to fulfill new individuals from all around the nation and the world, which I largely did by means of enjoying soccer on campus and collaborating within the membership soccer workforce.
Now that you’re graduating, what’s subsequent? What’s your dream job?
I’ve a job working as a Fleet Optimization Specialist at Jet Linx Aviation right here in Omaha. I do not actually have a dream job, however I want to in the future write or implement new insurance policies inside the aviation trade.
Tomohiro Ide
Graduate School and the School of Schooling, Well being, and Human Sciences
All About Tomohiro
Study extra about Tomohiro Ide, graduating from the UNO Graduate School and the School of Schooling, Well being, and Human Sciences.
The place have been you born?
Nagano, Japan
What was your earlier faculty earlier than coming to UNO?
Niigata College, Japan
What’s one assist service/workplace you used whereas at UNO?
UNO’s Worldwide Packages workplace, the Monetary Assist and Scholarships, and IPC.
What’s one occasion you attended or participated in that stands proud to you out of your time at UNO?
As an athletic coaching pupil, I had alternatives to work with the Omaha Girls’s Basketball, Girls’s Soccer, Baseball, Softball, and Swimming & Diving groups. I actually loved supporting them.
What’s one factor that you just love about UNO?
What I really like about UNO is the individuals who I’ve met: Pals, professors, coaches, and athletes. All of them are so type and enthusiastic, and I’ve been influenced by them and have actually matured over the previous two years due to them.
Now that you’re graduating, what’s subsequent? What’s your dream job?
I shall be in search of a Ph.D. in Biomechanics after commencement. I’m undecided about my final aim but, however I need to be an athletic coach who can combine proof and supply the very best healthcare with data and abilities of athletic coaching and biomechanics to sufferers/athletes.
Josephine Hazelton-Boyle
Graduate School and the School of Public Affairs and Group Service
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All About Josephine
Study extra about Josephine Hazelton-Boyle, graduating from the UNO Graduate School and the UNO School of Public Affairs and Group Service.
The place have been you born?
I used to be born and raised in Turlock, California
What was your earlier faculty earlier than coming to UNO?
I acquired my BA in Political Science and Grasp of Public Administration from California State College, Stanislaus.
What’s one assist service/workplace you used whereas at UNO?
The library was important to my success at UNO. I’m grateful for the numerous librarians who shared their experience with me.
What’s one occasion you attended or participated in that stands proud to you out of your time at UNO?
The UNO Heart for Public Affairs Analysis places on a number of superior occasions yearly and I loved collaborating in a number of of them.
What’s one factor that you just love about UNO?
I really like how nicely UNO is built-in inside the Omaha group.
Now that you’re graduating, what’s subsequent? What’s your dream job?
My dream job is to arrange future public servants to be leaders in our democratic society and to proceed conducting analysis on social fairness in public administration. I will be beginning as an Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Coverage on the College of Montana this summer time the place I am going to get to do exactly that!
Makayla Thompson
UNL School of Engineering
All About Makayla Thompson
Study extra about Makayla Thompson, graduating from the UNL School of Engineering.
The place have been you born?
Pella, Iowa
What was your earlier faculty earlier than coming to UNO?
Pella Excessive College
What’s one assist service/workplace you used whereas at UNO?
Throughout my freshman 12 months, I utilized the Math & Science Studying Heart (MSLC) in Durham for all my chem and calc questions.
What’s one occasion you attended or participated in that stands proud to you out of your time at UNO?
The Durham College Profession Truthful stands out to me from my time at UNO. It’s one thing that I’ve attended all 4 years, and it has been a spot the place I’ve discovered many distinctive alternatives for employment. Greater than that, I’ve additionally loved my interactions with employers there due to the connections I had already shaped with trade by means of AE and Durham College mentorships and occasions.
What’s one factor that you just love about UNO?
UNO has allowed me to seek out pockets of group, whether or not that was within the engineering pupil organizations, school bible research with Salt Firm, or dorm life inside the Scott Scholar group.
Now that you’re graduating, what’s subsequent? What’s your dream job?
I’ll proceed my schooling and full my diploma for Grasp of Architectural Engineering by means of UNL, at UNO, in Could 2023. I’ll intern this summer time at HDR in Omaha, and following my commencement subsequent 12 months, I intend to proceed my profession in designing electrical and lighting techniques in buildings at an engineering design agency with plans to grow to be a P.E.
