Social Skills

April 22nd, 2026 | 4–6 PM | UNO CEC Building, Room 231
Opening Remarks: Omaha Mayor, John Ewing

Speakers: UNL Executive Director of Gallup Strengths Institute Tim Hodges, Monakira Modeling Agency Owner/ OPPD Mktg Mgr Rita Rodriguez.
Strong communication and connection open doors to opportunity. In this interactive session, students will explore essential social skills—from networking and teamwork to cultural awareness and leadership presence. Led by dynamic professionals, this workshop will provide actionable tips to help participants thrive in academic, professional, and personal spaces.

Financial Literacy

April 8th, 2026 | 4–6 PM | UNO CEC Building, Room 116
Speakers: FNBO VP of Banking & Business Development Manager of the Carver Learning Center, Karnetta Rushing, Ameriprise, CEO & Financial Advisor John Barrientos
Money matters—and understanding how to manage it is key to independence. This session equips students with practical skills in budgeting, saving, credit, and financial planning. By the end, participants will feel more confident about their financial decisions today and empowered to build a strong foundation for tomorrow.

Health & Wellness

March 25th, 2026 | 4–6 PM | UNO CEC Building, Room 209
Speakers: Common Spirit Health Workforce Development Manager Selene Espinoza, Clarkson College Undergraduate Student Ms. Astrid Ya Ochoa
Balancing school, work, and personal life can feel overwhelming. This workshop emphasizes the importance of mental, physical, and emotional health for long-term success. Attendees will learn strategies to manage stress, build healthy habits, and embrace resilience from experts who live out wellness both professionally and personally.

Life Choices & Decision Making

March 11th, 2026, | 4–6 PM | UNO CEC Building, Room 201
Speakers: Douglas County Commissioner, Roger Garcia; Abby Miller, Entrepreneur - UNL Alumna.

This session dives into the critical decisions that shape personal and professional success. Students will hear from community leaders on how to navigate crossroads with confidence, align choices with values, and create a vision for their future. Expect practical tools and real-world wisdom on turning challenges into opportunities.

Social Skills

November 12 | 4–6 PM | UNO CEC Building, Room 230
Speakers: Rita Rodriguez & Carissa Rainey
Strong communication and connection open doors to opportunity. In this interactive session, students will explore essential social skills—from networking and teamwork to cultural awareness and leadership presence. Led by dynamic professionals, this workshop will provide actionable tips to help participants thrive in academic, professional, and personal spaces.

Health & Wellness

October 15 | 4–6 PM | UNO CEC Building, Room 231
Speakers: Dr. Hamza Haqqi Ed.D. & Maggie Thorne
Balancing school, work, and personal life can feel overwhelming. This workshop emphasizes the importance of mental, physical, and emotional health for long-term success. Attendees will learn strategies to manage stress, build healthy habits, and embrace resilience from experts who live out wellness both professionally and personally.

Life Choices & Decision Making

October 1 | 4–6 PM | UNO CEC Building, Room 230
Speakers: Don Bacon & Troy Romero
This session dives into the critical decisions that shape personal and professional success. Students will hear from community leaders on how to navigate crossroads with confidence, align choices with values, and create a vision for their future. Expect practical tools and real-world wisdom on turning challenges into opportunities.

⛳ Swing for Scholarships! ⛳
Join us on Friday, September 19, 2025, for the 15th Annual Barrientos Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament at Tregaron Golf Course—our biggest fundraiser of the year.

This isn't just a day on the green—it’s a chance to drive change. All proceeds support our growing Latino student community throughout Greater Omaha, helping us award more scholarships and empower future leaders.

Last year alone, BSF granted over $74,500 in scholarships—and now we're aiming even higher! Your swing, sponsorship, or single-player entry brings us one step closer to expanding our impact.

How you can join the cause:

• Register as a golfer or form a team

• Sponsor a hole, dinner, or event

• Share with friends, colleagues, and local businesses

Together, we’ll make education more accessible—and our community stronger. Stay tuned for registration and sponsorship details. Let’s make this tournament a hole-in-one for our future leaders!

Become a sponsor!

The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation will be hosting its 2024 Annual Golf Tournament on Friday September 13th, 2024 at Tregaron Golf Course located at 13909 Glengarry Cir, Bellevue, NE 68123.

Registration will be at 9:00 am and a Shotgun Start at 10:00 am. We will serve a steak dinner afterwards; and host an awards ceremony, prizes, and lots of fun!

This year BSF received nearly 170 applicants and awarded (15) scholarships totaling $50,900 to outstanding and well-deserved students planning to attend Colleges and Universities across the Great State of Nebraska. Our 2025 goal is to raise $105,000 and improve student Scholarship awards to (30) Scholarships. We understand this is a big challenge but with your help and support we are very confident it is attainable. To help achieve BSF’s scholarship goal, please share this information with businesses, partners, co-workers, family members, and friends so we may achieve the goal of (30) Scholarships awarded.

All donations payable to Barrientos Scholarship Foundation.

Here are a few ways to participate and sponsor our awesome 2024 Golf Fundraising Event:

• Event Sponsor (2 of 2 SOLD OUT) - $5000

• (SOLD OUT) Dinner Sponsor - $2500

• (SOLD OUT) Golf Cart Sponsor - $2,500

• Corporate Foursome (2 of 10 SOLD OUT)- $800

• Personal Foursome (3 Available) - $500

• Volunteer Golf Cart Sponsor (2 of 4 SOLD OUT) - $500

• Putting Green Sponsor (4 AVAILABLE) - $500

• Hole Sponsor (9 of 10 REMAINING) - $200

• Single Golfer - $125

Click below to register or submit sponsorship!

Pay here:

Join us for an evening of Networking, Tequila tastings, Food, Dessert, Live Entertainment, Drinks and a chance to win Door prizes!

Supermercado Nuestra Familia features the very best selections of authentic Hispanic grocery products in Omaha. With their fresh bakery, tortillas, deli, quality meat, seafood, and the freshest produce in town alongside a variety of convenience services.

The event is hosted by Casa de la Cultura, Latino Economic Development Council, Cinco de Mayo Omaha & Supermercado Nuestra Familia.

$25 Entry | Students are FREE. Use coupon code: Student24 at checkout.

https://www.cdmomaha.com/events/mi-casa-es-su-casa

For All Latino Students.

Advocating for getting connected to a community; whether it be a team, study partner, advisors, and or mentor. 

Wednesday, March 6 2024

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

UNO Campus: CEC 209 | Large Meeting Room (or Zoom)

BSF’s Student Success Skill Program's mission is to seamlessly integrate education with professional development, bridging the gap between academic achievement and real-world success. Our program promotes student success with professional resources, offering opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, and post-graduation pipelines. Collaborating with many of Nebraska's top employers, we enrich the state's workforce with diverse perspectives and skills. Together, we will create a positive future where education and professional development create lasting opportunities for Nebraska's Latino Students and businesses throughout Nebraska.

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