Peterson has spent her lifetime using nonviolent means to promote social justice and social action. From 1996 to 1999, she served as the coordinator for Nebraskans for Peace. She recently presented a workshop at the United Nations Conference on Women and Youth. In her current position with Region VI Mental Health, Peterson is active as an advocate for mentally ill children and their families. The greatest reward to me is getting to work beside others who match their passion and intelligence with hard work and commitment.
Social work continuing education units are available in conjunction with the workshops.
It is funded by a grant from the president of the University of Nebraska. Through both ensembles, Mezzacappa fosters her own work in addition to the works of American modern dance pioneers Doris Humphrey and Charles Weidman. The schedule for Mezzacappa's residency at UNOmaha is listed below. All events are free and open to the public. This event will be held in the Art Gallery of the Weber Fine Arts Building on the UNOmaha campus.