Our past fuels our pride and shapes the comprehensive metropolitan university we've become. We were built on a commitment to provide a rigorous, relevant and affordable education that meets the diverse needs of traditional and nontraditional students.
UNO has been and always will be driven by the extraordinary connection to and partnership with the city of Omaha. Since its inception in , the University of Nebraska Omaha has been firmly anchored in the community, forging partnerships with business, education, government, arts and civic organizations. In , the University of Omaha was founded as a private, coeducational college by the Presbyterian Theological Seminary at Omaha.
Early founders stated a desire for a learning environment "free from ecclesiastical control. Accessibility is a commitment that remains an important part of our mission and vision for the future.
By , Omaha voters approved taking over control of the University of Omaha—making it the city's first and only municipal university. Over time UNO became the state's metropolitan university and the symbiotic relationship between UNO and the city of Omaha has only grown stronger.
Also around this time, as enrollment surpassed capacity, the University moved to 60th and Dodge. It was a location strategically chosen and fought for by administration and students in order to align UNO in the path of the city's projected east-to-west growth. As a result, the city of Omaha has developed around the University, making UNO the true heart of the metropolitan area.
In the s, UNO adopted Adult Education and Continuing Studies programs that were cutting edge and progressive for the time—focusing on access, lifelong learning and educating students for employment. To this day, UNO prides itself on preparing students for careers and narrowing the gap between student life and career life. Since the University became part of the Nebraska System in , there has been a flurry of growth.
Four months after the San Francisco Conference ended, the United Nations officially began, on 24 October , when it came into existence after its Charter had been ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and by a majority of other signatories.
Now, more than 75 years later, the United Nations is still working to maintain international peace and security, give humanitarian assistance to those in need, protect human rights, and uphold international law.
At the same time, the United Nations is doing new work not envisioned for it in by its founders. The United Nations has set sustainable development goals for , in order to achieve a better and more sustainable future for us all. Security Council : This member council oversees measures that ensure the maintenance of international peace and security.
The Security Council determines if a threat exists and encourages the parties involved to settle it peacefully. Economic and Social Council : The Economic and Social Council makes policies and recommendations regarding economic, social and environmental issues.
It consists of 54 members who are elected by the General Assembly for three-year terms. Trusteeship Council : The Trusteeship Council was originally created to supervise the 11 Trust Territories that were placed under the management of seven member states.
By , all the territories had gained self-government or independence, and the body was suspended. But that same year, the Council decided to continue meeting occasionally, instead of annually. International Court of Justice : This branch is responsible for settling legal disputes submitted by the states and answering questions in accordance with international law. Its members carry out the daily duties of the U. What started as a group of 51 states has grown increasingly over the years.
War, independence movements and decolonization have all helped boost membership in the U. Since its inception, the United Nations has performed numerous humanitarian, environmental and peace-keeping undertakings, including:.
Over the years, the role of the U. Today, the U. Though many support including these extended responsibilities, others believe the organization may be overstepping its boundaries. The Rwanda Mission : During this undertaking, the U. Cholera in Haiti : After the earthquake, U.
More than 10, people died from the outbreak. But, accusations surfaced that much of the money was funneled to the Iraqi government and to U. Sexual abuse allegations : In early , U.
Similar allegations of sexual misconduct were also reported in Cambodia, Haiti and other countries. Crisis in South Sudan : A U. While every organization has its flaws and shortcomings, the majority of international leaders and experts agree that the U.
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