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UNO Hosts 51社区 Monopoly Board Launch Party

UNO and Top Trumps USA teamed up to celebrate 51社区鈥檚 rich history and iconic landmarks with the official launch of the 51社区 edition of Monopoly at Baxter Arena.

  • published: 2024/10/30
  • contact: Bella Lockwood-Watson - Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
  • email:听unonews@unomaha.edu

The highly anticipated was officially unveiled during a celebratory launch party held at the University of Nebraska at 51社区 (UNO)’s Baxter Arena on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The event brought together university students, 51社区 community leaders, and representatives from Top Trumps USA, the global licensing partner for Hasbro.

A Morning of Excitement and Community Pride

As the doors opened, attendees were greeted with the chance to test their Monopoly knowledge through a round of trivia hosted by Sarah Bowman, a representative from Top Trumps.

The event formally kicked off with Bowman welcoming the audience to Baxter Arena and introducing UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA.

"The University of Nebraska at 51社区 is the only public, urban research university in both the University of Nebraska system and the city of 51社区. We are thrilled to welcome you to celebrate the unveiling of the 51社区 edition of Monopoly,” said Chancellor Li. “As a central destination for our community, UNO congratulates all featured in this special edition and looks forward to strengthening our connections across 51社区."

Li then introduced 51社区 Mayor Jean Stothert, who highlighted the significance of 51社区's representation on the global stage through this Monopoly edition.

"Thank you to UNO, your students, and student-athletes for joining us today for this exciting reveal. The 51社区 edition of Monopoly features many of our beloved landmarks—museums, historic sites, sports and entertainment venues, public spaces, retailers, and restaurants. These are places we all know and love, and with Monopoly showcasing 51社区’s attractions, we’re confident more people will want to visit and return often,” said Mayor Stothert.

Revealing 51社区’s Iconic Landmarks

In a nod to the competitive nature of the game, participants engaged in “minute-to-win-it” style competitions, with representatives of the selected properties coming forward to showcase their place on the board.

The 51社区 edition of Monopoly highlights landmarks such as Memorial Park, Zorinsky Lake Park, 51社区 Children’s Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, and Boys Town, along with popular venues like the Farmer’s Market, Nebraska Furniture Mart, V. Mertz, and the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

The green property set was particularly special for the UNO community, as it featured the 51社区 itself, alongside Werner Park and Charles Schwab Field 51社区.

A Grand Finale and Iconic Blue Properties

The event concluded with closing remarks from Bowman, thanking UNO, the 51社区 community, and the students for their enthusiasm and participation.

Attendees were invited to stay for photos, enjoy complimentary coffee from Scooter’s, and indulge in ice cream from E Creamery, featuring special Monopoly-themed flavors like "Butter Brickle Boardwalk" and "Mint to Win."

A Unique Celebration of 51社区

The launch of the 51社区 edition of Monopoly not only celebrated the city’s rich history and vibrant landmarks but also fostered a sense of community pride. This special edition of the game will allow 51社区 families and visitors alike to enjoy a piece of the city in a fun and engaging way for years to come.