University of Nebraska at Omaha
Student Organizations and Leadership Programs
Student Organizations and Leadership Programs invites you to get involved at UNO!
The University of Nebraska at Omaha has over 100 recognized clubs and organizations in which students may become involved. Fraternities, sororities, Student Government, service agencies, honor societies, professional organizations, the student newspaper, the Student Programming Organization, and special interest groups are all available on campus.
The Student Organizations and Leadership Programs office, located in the Milo Bail Student Center, is the key to co-curricular activities and leadership development opportunities on campus. The University recognizes the value of a well-rounded program for student development and encourages students to participate in campus activities. Involvement develops leadership and organizational skills, initiates new friendships, and assists in the transition to college life. Check with the Student Organizations and Leadership Programs office at any time for an updated list of organizations. Also, if you have a special interest in something that is not already available and would like to start your own club, contact the Student Organizations and Leadership Programs office for additional information. Starting a new club is easy to accomplish.
If you have any questions, and/or would like to get involved in any of UNO's clubs and organizations, stop by our office on the first floor of the Student Center, call 554-2711 or visit our website: http://studentorgs.unomaha.edu/. Click the "Clubs & Organizations tab for a listing of recognized clubs and organizations.
Greek Life
The fraternities and sororities at UNO are for you... get involved, meet new people, and make lasting friendships. Join a fraternity or sorority, and you'll find that there is more to college life than classes and books.
Friendship is the foundation of fraternity and sorority life, but Greek membership teaches you to work with others on activities, to excel, to accept responsibility, and to refine your values. The fraternities and sororities are all actively involved in philanthropy projects, social activities, intramural sports, leadership, scholarship, and activities with their alumni.
There are currently 8 active national sororities and 7 active national fraternities at UNO.
Membership is open to all students.
Call 554-2711 for information.
Student Government
Issues and student concerns abound on UNO's campus. The Senate is the representative's body for and the official voice of the students on campus.
The Student Government is composed of 32 representatives elected by the student body based on college and class. Any student with a 2.0 grade point average is eligible to run for the Senate.
Besides the Senate, the Student Government is made up of Executive and Judicial Branches.
There are also four Student Government Agencies, catering to the special needs of different
students on campus; the Network for disabled Students, American Multicultural Students,
International Student Services, and the Women's Resource Center.
Call 554-2620 for information.
Student Programming
Student Programming Organization (SPO) is a student-run, student-funded organization that provides activities and entertainment for the UNO campus and community.
The SPO Board is made up of a Director, Assistant Director, and eight committee chairpersons.
Each committee is responsible for the planning, promotion, production, and evaluation of
activities within their respective areas. SPO's eight committees include: Rising Star,
Diversity, Issues and Ideas, Recreation, Festivals, Performing Arts, Comedy and Special Events.
Broaden your horizons and enhance your education.
Call 554-2623 for more information.
Cultural Programs
Cultural Programs promotes the education and awareness of Latino, African American, Native American and Asian American issues and heritage. The Cultural Awareness Programming Committee is composed of students, faculty and staff that represent various backgrounds whose goal is to design and implement programs that broaden the cultural awareness and appreciation of diversity on the UNO campus. CAP stimulates opportunities to engage in intercultural dialogues, as well as address issues of cultural identity.