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Omaha Post Student Chapters Volunteer at Food Bank
Our Omaha Post Student Chapters of UNO, UNL and MCC participated in a joint volunteer day at the Food Bank! The students that joined us are studying architecture, engineering and construction management. Coincidently, a team from Mortenson Construction volunteered alongside our student members so they were able to learn about Mortenson and make some great contacts! -
USDA Research Facility Presentation
Over 60 students and Post members joined our SAME Student Chapter as they hosted representatives from HDR and the UNL Innovation Campus who presented on the new USDA Research Facility. We want to thank Kate Engel, Executive Director of the Nebraska Innovation Campus, Neal Suntken, NCARB, AIA, Associate Principal, Education, Science and Community with HDR […] -
Omaha Post Student Chapter Scholarships
The Omaha Post will be awarding four $2,000 dollar scholarships to SAME Student Chapter members. At least one scholarship will be awarded a member of each Student Post: Metro Community College, University of Nebraska Lincoln, University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO). Applications are available at the SAME Omaha Post website: https://www.same.org/omaha/scholarships/, and are due by October […] -
SAME National Leader Development Program
The LDP is accepting applications for the Class of 2025-26. This is an awesome opportunity to develop your leadership skills! The class members selected will begin their year-long training at the 2025 JETC. Deadline to apply is Dec 1, 2025 Information and application: https://www.same.org/career-leadership/ldp/ -
Big Red Welcome Street Festival
On Sunday, August 25, 2024, UNL held its annual Big Red Welcome Street Festival, where hundreds of organizations set up booths and handed out swag and info to thousands of incoming freshmen. Student Chapter President Jacob Lang, Post President Stephanie Heibel, and VP of IGE Bobbi Jo Lang joined in the fun by handing out […] -
Successful 50-Mile March Event
Members from the Omaha Post volunteered over 40 hours in 100+ degree heat this weekend (August 24-25, 2024) to help celebrate the landing of over 150 individuals who completed a 50-Mile March in an effort to raise awareness of and assist with veterans facing mental health challenges and homelessness. Our volunteer roles included setting up […] -
WWII Veteran, Ed Morrissette, Remembered
With solemn hearts, the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Omaha Post would like to recognize the life of Ed Morrisette. On June 24, 2024, at age 100, Ed passed away. At the age of 17, he joined the Army and fought in Africa and Europe. Ed survived D-Day and then 11 more months of […] -
Post Notes: June-July 2024
Get a round up of events, activities, and fun happening at Posts around the country in May-June Post Notes -
SAME Omaha Post Industry Day Shatters Records with Attendance and Fundraising
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Omaha Post’s Industry Day proved to be a resounding success, exceeding expectations on all fronts. A record-breaking 753 attendees registered for the event, a significant increase of nearly 100 from 2023. This tremendous turnout reflects the strong industry engagement and the valuable networking opportunities offered by the conference. […] -
Wilshusen Honored as SAME Fellow!
The Omaha Post is thrilled to congratulate Maj. R. Brec Wilshusen, P.E., F.SAME, USAF (Ret.) as a 2024 SAME Fellow! This distinction recognizes his exceptional service to SAME, military engineering, and the A/E/C profession. The ceremony took place May 16, 2024 at JETC, Orlando. Congratulations, Major Wilshusen! Learn more about SAME Fellows: https://www.same.org/membership-communities/academy-of-fellows/ See a […]
Communities of Interest
SAME’s Communities of Interest offer members a chance to engage nationally with other professionals focused on a particular technical field or demographic within joint engineering and the A/E/C industry.