The history of alumni publications at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) reflects a rich tradition of keeping graduates connected and informed. Omaha University published its first alumni newsletter, the Alumni Gateway in 1941. Over the years, the publication changed formats, frequencies and underwent several name changes including Injun*, Alumni Newsletter, UNO Alumni News, UNO Today and The UNO Alum. In 2010, the publication transformed into a full-color magazine as part of the collaborative effort between UNO, the University of Nebraska Foundation and the UNO Alumni Association to enhance the visual appeal and engagement of the publication. Each iteration aimed to improve communication and foster a strong sense of community among alumni, showcasing their achievements and university updates.
*Municipal University of Omaha/University of Nebraska at Omaha sports team name of “Indians” was abolished in May 1971, along with associated mascots, nicknames and other references to Native American imagery or terms (such as the yearbook name “Tomahawk”). UNO would be briefly without a mascot, until “Mavericks” was selected in October 1971. The university now recognizes that the mascot and associated depictions are offensive. When the university first selected this mascot in 1939, school mascots based on Native American stereotypes were common. Many artifacts, publications, names, and other material from university history from the period 1939 through 1971 depict Native American caricatures, and it is difficult to present materials from this era without showing or acknowledging this mascot. We accept this as a part of our history, as we accept that the 1971 mascot change represented a positive step for the university.
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Davina Schrier
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
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