Omaha Post News

The SAME Academy of Fellows recognizes those members who have rendered dedicated and outstanding service to the Society, military engineering, and the A/E/C profession. Congratulations to SAME Omaha Post’s newest Academy of Fellows members, Rob Hufford and Paul Owens! If you are interested in knowing more about becoming a Fellow, please reach out to Natasha […]

If you are interested in becoming a Fellow, please reach out to Natasha Gromak, natasha.gromak@woolpert.com, Omaha Post Director of Fellows, for assistance with your application.  You can find more information about how to become a Fellow here, Webinar: Journey to Fellow 2023-2024 by SAME.

This year the SAME Foundation is hosting a Silent Auction at Capital Week with a Regional Flare!  Help us show our Missouri River Region Pride by helping us showcase the best of what makes our region unique by donating items that represent our spirit and pride!  From local specialty goods to cultural experiences that can […]

At the Omaha Post January lunch, the University of Nebraska Student Chapter of Engineers Without Borders provided information on their Bridge Project.  They are designing a pedestrian bridge over the Kalomo River in Zambia to ensure year-round access to markets, schools and medical care. They are working to raise $90,000 to help with the cost of […]

One of the primary missions of the Omaha Post is our scholarship and education program. Scholarships allow the Post to promote and facilitate STEM support for national security by developing and enhancing the education of college upperclassmen pursuing STEM related degrees, fields, and careers. The Post provides scholarship opportunities to Student Post Members each year […]

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! 

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 […]

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 […]

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/

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 […]