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May 8, 2018
Reserve Officer Training Corps Commissions 25 Officers
Twenty-five cadets and midshipmen in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions in ceremonies on May 4th & 5th.
Full story: news.unl.edu
Thirteen cadets in Air Force ROTC were commissioned second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force on May 4; four midshipmen in Navy ROTC received commissions May 5, three as ensigns in the U.S. Navy and one as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps; and eight cadets in Army ROTC were commissioned second lieutenants in the U.S. Army May 5.
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May 8, 2018
National Veterans Tribute Network
Connecting Servicepersons to the Classroom
Full story: mailchi.mp
Students can learn first hand the realities of war and serving our country in the classroom from a visiting veteran or person currently serving in the military.
Omaha Public Schools has now joined the National Veterans Tribute Network in this effort.
https://natlvtn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/NVTN-Flyer-Classroom-Program-vs3d.pdf
https://natlvtn.org/
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May 3, 2018
Huskers host Maryland for Military Appreciation Weekend: 4-6 May
Your Huskers look to stay hot after last weekend's sweep of Nevada as they get back to B1G play against the Maryland Terrapins!
Full story: vetsuccess.unl.edu
All weekend, current and former military personnel with a valid military ID can receive one free general admission by showing their ID at the gate! Arrive early for patriotic themed t-shirts on Friday and camo sunglasses on Saturday!
Friday, May 4
First Pitch: 6:35 p.m.
Gates Open: 5:05 p.m.
Giveaway: Patriotic themed tshirts for the first 1,500 fans courtesy of adidas!
Military Appreciation Weekend: One (1) free general admission with valid military ID!
Saturday, May 5
First Pitch: 2:05 p.m.
Gates Open: 12:35 p.m.
Giveaway: Camo sunglasses for the first 750 fans!
Military Appreciation Weekend: One (1) free general admission with valid military ID!
Sunday, May 6
First Pitch: 1:05 p.m.
Gates Open: 11:35 p.m.
Military Appreciation Weekend: One (1) free general admission with valid military ID!
Family Funday: Face painting and balloon twisting stations pre-game for families to enjoy! Kids are invited to run the bases following the conclusion of the game.
Order your tickets for the weekend online at Huskers.com/tickets or by calling Nebraska Athletics Development & Ticketing at 402-472-3111 or 800-8-BIGRED (M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). -
April 24, 2018
Stress-reducing activities offered ahead of finals week
To help students better manage demands of end-of-the-semester assignments, projects and tests, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is expanding study space hours and offering a series of stress-reducing events.
Full story: news.unl.edu
End-of-the-semester activities
•OASIS Late Night Lounge — De-stress Fest, April 23-26, 5:30 p.m. OASIS Student Lounge, Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center: Free dinner followed by a fun, stress-reducing activity.
•Art and Soul — April 25, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., First Nebraskans Room, Gaughan Multicultural Center: Art activity designed for self-care, mindfulness and reflection. No art experience or supplies needed.
•Fuel Your Finals — April 25, 5 to 6 p.m., Atrium, Campus Recreation Center: Create make and take snacks that provide fuel for final exams.
•Study at Sheldon — April 26, 5 to 8 p.m., Sheldon Museum of Art: Find inspiration by studying in Sheldon galleries, free snacks available.
•Free Group Fitness Classes — April 28 to May 4, Campus Recreation: All group fitness classes during the final week of the semester are free to students and Campus Rec members. A full schedule is available online.
Extended study hours
•Adele Coryell Hall Learning Commons — Open 24/7 through May 5. Learn more online.
•Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center — Open until midnight May 29 to May 3.
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April 19, 2018
JP Morgan Virtual Military Job Fair - Monday, 23 April 12-2pm
JPMC Virtual Military Job Fair-Technology
Full story: applytracking.com
For Veterans, transitioning Military - April 23, 2018 12-2 PM CDT
JPMorgan Chase & Co.(NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.6 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small business, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co., serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands.
We are hiring experienced technologists with skills in the following areas:
•Infrastructure Engineer
•Infrastructure Developer
•Infrastructure Service Support
•Software Engineering
•Database Management
•Applications Support Engineer
•Business Analyst
•IT Project Managers
•Quality Assurance
•Technology Operations
•Cybersecurity
•IT Architecture
Locations: New York City, Jersey City-NJ, Wilmington& Newark-DE, Columbus-OH, Tampa-FL, Plano-TX, Houston-TX, Chicago-IL
We want to meet you:
This event is by invitation only. Recruiters and hiring managers will be on site to talk about these career opportunities.
Please register at http://adtrk.tw/tp/rj6-C7zu-z-K
For detailed job descriptions or additional information:
• Please visit jpmorganchase.com/veterans for more information
• Contact us by email at military.recruiting@jpmchase.com. Please type Tech Jobs in the subject line of your email.
To explore other opportunities please visit
jpmorganchase.com/careers
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April 13, 2018
First Data: Hiring Student Veterans NOW!!
In case you missed it, First Data was in the Military & Veteran Success Center on Wednesday, April 11.
Full story: vetsuccess.unl.edu
A brief overview on First Data:
First Data is the global leader in credit card payment technology and service solutions. With 24,000 owner-associates and operations in 34 countries, the company provides secure and innovative payment technology and services to more than six million merchants and financial institutions around the world, from small businesses to the world’s largest corporations. Today, businesses in more than 100 countries trust First Data to secure and process over 2,000 financial transactions per second. First Data’s unparalleled infrastructure and partnerships go “beyond the transaction” with next-generation point-of-sale technology fueled by powerful analytics to detect fraud, gain insights into consumer spending, and strengthen customer loyalty. All day, every day, First Data helps its clients thrive in the evolving world of commerce.
Chris Doty, Senior Military & University Recruiter expressed that First Data is a place that is receptive to new ideas from its employees. He also noted First Data has very aggressive hiring goals and that the company will go the extra mile for veterans and those who are on active duty.
Army veteran, UNL alumni and Corporate Analyst for First Data, Pete Lass had this to say, “The company is known for credit card transaction processing but they also offer professional and other financial services. Also, First Data is proud to be named the 2017 #1 “Best for Vets” Employer by Military Times.” The Omaha office has outreach to about 300 veterans that belong to the Military Affinity Group that Pete is Co-site Lead for.
First data offers an incredible benefits package that includes paid time-off, medical, vision and dental insurance, 401k plan, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, adoption assistance and much more.
If you want to find out more information on First Data, please take a look at the following website:
https://www.firstdata.com/en_us/home.html/index.html
...or contact Chris Doty directly at chris.doty@firstdata.com/(402) 222-4944.
You can also talk to Darrell or Tom who would be more than happy to talk to you about First Data.