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Creighton to Host Lecture on Laudato Si’ Encyclical

Published by admin on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 12:00am

Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’s encyclical on ecology, is the topic of an upcoming lecture at Creighton University.

The free public talk, marking the fourth anniversary of Laudato Si’, will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 27 in the Skutt Student Center Ballroom. It will open the inaugural gathering of “Laudato Si’ and the U.S. Catholic Church: A Conference Series on Our Common Home” sponsored by Creighton University and Catholic Climate Covenant.

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June is PTSD Awareness Month

Published by admin on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln – Still reeling from the historic flooding in Nebraska this spring? You’re not alone. In fact, your risk is higher than normal for developing PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, a mental health condition that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.

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Creighton Hosts FTC: Consumer Protection Antitrust Laws Focus of Federal Hearing

Published by admin on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 12:00am

Issues of consumer privacy, data security and corporate transparency weigh heavily on the minds of many Americans in today’s Big Tech economy. Perhaps none more than those tasked with enforcing the nation’s laws.

On June 12, the Creighton University School of Law hosted representatives from the Federal Trade Commission and the attorney general offices of more than a dozen states as they discussed these topics and more during the final session of the FTC’s Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century.

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Midwest AGs Gather in Omaha to Examine Health Care Costs

Published by admin on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 12:00am

The National Association of Attorneys General Midwestern Region held a one-and-a-half day meeting in Omaha last week.

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson, chair of the NAAG Midwestern Region, hosted the meeting, which focused on the state’s role in combating rising health care costs while also ensuring quality care.

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UNO College of Business Selects an Interim Dean

Published by admin on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 12:00am

The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Business Administration has a new interim dean, UNO announced last week.

Lynn Harland, associate dean and professor of management at the college, will serve as interim dean when Dean Louis Pol steps down after 17 years in August. She will serve on the search committee to find a permanent replacement for Pol.

“Supporting generations of future business leaders and watching our students, faculty, and staff grow were some of the greatest privileges of my life,” Pol said.

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Children’s Disability Review Due Dates Extended in FEMA Disaster Areas to Provide Some Relief

Published by admin on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln – Natural disasters this spring have caused considerable hardships for many Nebraskans.

In order to provide some relief during this difficult time, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is extending deadlines for children’s disability redetermination in affected parts of the state.

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Mello Named University of Nebraska Interim VP

Published by admin on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln – University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds appointed Heath Mello, associate vice president and director of state relations, as interim vice president for university affairs.

Mello, a former state senator and public policy strategist who joined the university in December 2017, will assume his new role on July 1, pending approval by the Board of Regents.

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‘Nebraska Strong’ Counseling Program Launched to Assist Victims of March Flooding

Published by admin on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln – Nebraskans have been slowly cleaning up the damage since historic flooding rolled across areas of the state in March. Recovery has been a slog and, in some cases, has drained emotional and mental reserves.

Mental health professionals and psychological first aid experts from the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center are addressing flood-related mental health needs through the recently launched Nebraska Strong Recovery Project.

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Hazard Mitigation Grant Seeks Notices of Interest

Published by admin on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln – On March 21, Federal Disaster Declaration DR-4420-NE was signed for a severe winter storm, straight-line winds, and ongoing flooding. This declaration opens up funding under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) at a 75% federal share.

Property acquisitions or relocations in flood prone areas have been identified as the State of Nebraska’s top priority. Therefore an expedited HMGP process has been established to get homeowners back into homes as quickly as possible.

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Pass to Class Hits 1.5M Riders

Published by admin on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 12:00am

In parternship with Metro transit, Metropolitan Community College’s Pass to Class has surpassed 1.5 million bus rides.

The milestone comes at a time when the college is extending the program to students in English as a Second Language noncredit classes, according to an MCC news release.

Pass to Class encourages ridership by offering a free bus pass for travel to and from MCC locations or for other education-related purposes.

Sally Hopley, coordinator of Sustainable Practices at MCC, said the program addresses issues of access and affordability.