All are welcome to attend. If interested, participants can show up on either the first or second day of class, Jan. 10 and 11, or to the classes thereafter. The UNOmaha Ambassadors are ready to represent the university during the 2000-01 academic year. Twelve student Ambassadors are selected annually on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and communication skills. Under the direction of two staff coordinators, this select group of students serves as hosts for university-related functions at the request of deans, directors, department chairs and other UNOmaha faculty or staff.
Ambassadors try to honor as many requests as possible during the fall and spring semesters.
A mandatory training program polishes their social and communication skills as well as their knowledge of the university. Functions of the Ambassadors include acting as official greeters for university activities, interacting with guests to enhance a positive image of the university and leading campus tours. Requests should be placed at least two weeks before the scheduled activity. The keynote speaker is Dr. Larry C. Menyweather-Woods, pastor of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha. The event, which also will include a musical performance by Preston Love, is open to the public.