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March 1, 2018
Free Health Support Services for Student Veterans: MVSC - Tuesdays 3-4pm & By Appointments
Free Walk-in Consultation Hour for Student Military Members, Veterans and Family Members
Full story: health.unl.edu
Counseling & Referrals to Campus and Community Resources
Tuesdays, 3p.m. to 4p.m.
MVSC - Nebraska Union - Rm 16
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February 13, 2018
Mutual of Omaha Internships & Job Opportunities for Student Veterans
On Thursday, February 8 human resource specialists from Mutual of Omaha met with student veterans of UNL in the Military & Veteran Success Center.
Full story: mutualofomaha.com
Mutual of Omaha, a privately held Fortune 500 mutual insurance and financial services company based in Omaha, Nebraska.
Founded in 1909 as Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Association, Mutual of Omaha is a multi-line organization providing insurance, banking, and financial products for individuals, businesses and groups throughout the United States.
Some of the great benefits of working at Mutual of Omaha to consider:
- Employee resource groups including one for veterans
- Flexible work time (you can even work from home)
- Casual dress code that features jeans, incentives for a job well done,
- Tuition reimbursement,
- Discounts at local retail and eating establishments
- A workout center
The company also provides a variety of health insurance options and product services, including Medicare Supplement, life insurance, long-term care coverage and annuities, as well as group coverage including life, disability and 401(k).
Mutual of Omaha is currently looking for Student Veterans to assist them in a wide variety of areas and majors as can be seen by the following opportunities listed on the website: https://www.mutualofomaha.com/our-story/careers.
If you want to find out more information on Mutual of Omaha, please contact Mutual of Omaha directly at https://www.mutualofomaha.com/ or talk to Darrell or Tom in the MVSC who would be more than happy to talk to you about Mutual of Omaha.
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February 13, 2018
UNL Spring Career Fairs Begin on 13 February
More than 2,100 students and nearly 300 employers are expected to take part in Nebraska's annual spring career fairs, which begin Tuesday, February 13th.
Full story: news.unl.edu
Organized by Career Services, the career fairs offer students of all majors the opportunity to network with employers who are looking to fill internships and job openings. Each fair features a specific college or area of employment.
The spring 2018 career fair schedule includes:
•Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Career Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 13, East Union.
•Business and Liberal Arts Career Fair, 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 14, Pinnacle Bank Arena
•STEM Career Fair, Pinnacle Bank Arena, 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 15, Pinnacle Bank Arena.
•College of Architecture Career Fair, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 22 and 23, Architecture Hall, Room 210
•Serve, Educate, Respond, Volunteer Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 14, Nebraska Union Ballroom.
More information: https://careers.unl.edu/2018-spring-career-fairs
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February 9, 2018
Free Tax Service
The UNL Tax Credit Campaign prepares tax returns for low-income, working families and students for free. It is sponsored by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Center for Civic Engagement in conjunction with the Lincoln EITC Coalition.
Full story: go.unl.edu
https://go.unl.edu/gnfb
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February 9, 2018
Tillman Scholarship - Student Veterans and Spouses
The Tillman Scholar Program unites and empowers remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. The fellowship supports Tillman Scholars with academic scholarships, a national network, and professional development opportunities so they are empowered to make an impact in the fields of medicine, law, business, policy, technology, education and the arts.
Full story: pattillmanfoundation.org
The scholarship assists with academic expenses, and can be used for tuition and fees, living expenses, and books. Tillman Scholars can expect an average award of $10,000. Read our Application One Pager and explore profiles of the Tillman Scholars to see what distinguishes our most successful applicants. Questions? Review the FAQs.
Deadline: March 1, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. (PT)
http://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply-to-be-a-scholar/
Eligibility and Application Requirements
•Veteran and active-duty military service members
◦Pre-and post-9/11 service eras
◦From all branches of the U.S. Military including National Guard and Reserve
•Current spouses of veterans or active-duty service members, including surviving spouses
•Service members or spouses pursuing a degree as a full-time* student: ◦Undergraduate (Bachelor’s or above)
◦Graduate or professional degree
◦At a public or private, U.S.-based accredited institution
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February 7, 2018
Salute to our Military: Husker Spring Game 21 April
In appreciation of those who have served in America’s Armed Forces, First National Bank and Nebraska Athletics are proud to partner together to provide 3,000 tickets to active military, veterans and their families to the 2018 Red-White Husker Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 21. First National Bank is the Official Bank of Husker Nation and the official Presenting Sponsor of the Red-White Husker Spring Game.
Full story: firstnational.com
Tickets will be available only at select First National Bank locations across the region during regular branch hours on Friday and Saturday, February 9 and 10, and Friday and Saturday, February 16 and 17, while supplies last. Tickets will be limited to one set of four (4) tickets per family with an accepted form of Military ID. ID accepted will include Active Duty Military, Reserve Military, Retired Military, Military Dependent ID cards, VA Medical ID cards, American Legion or VFW cards and DD214 forms. Visit the Events page of firstnational.com, contact mailto:firstnationalevents@fnni.com, or call 402-602-3907 for more information. Check online for branch and drive thru hours.
Following are the First National Bank locations where tickets will be available:
Omaha Metro Area
78th and Cass Streets
132nd and West Center Road
133rd and West Maple Road
50th and G Streets
84th and Frederick Streets
90th and Fort Streets
12th and Howard Streets
2008 Pratt Ave, Bellevue
7960 Towne Center Pkwy (Shadow Lake Towne Center), Papillion
204th and West Maple Road, Elkhorn
3815 Denmark Drive, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Lincoln Metro Area
6600 S. 27th Street (SouthPointe Pavilions)
1501 N. 84th Street
1340 L Street
134 S 13th Street, Suite 100
8633 Andermatt Drive
2205 N. 6th Street, Beatrice
Nebraska
124 W. 3rd Street, Alliance (First National Bank North Platte)
315 W. 3rd Street, Chadron (First National Bank North Platte)
2623 13th Street, Columbus
397 N. 4th Street, David City
801 E. 23rd Street, Fremont
2023 S. Locust Street, Grand Island
3802 Second Ave, Kearney
2223 Second Ave, Kearney
1500 Market Lane, Norfolk
201 E. Francis Street, North Platte (First National Bank North Platte)
1926 Broadway, Scottsbluff (First National Bank North Platte)
South Dakota
332 Broadway Street, Yankton
210 N. Lawler Street, Mitchell