Abbie Syrek

Many University of Nebraska-Omaha students have the pleasure of knowing lecturer, Abbie Syrek. Syrek is not only an educator at the University, but she is also the Director of Forensics. She is the head coach of UNO’s competitive speech team, MavForensics, who has been recently named the best in the state. Day by day Syrek spends time teaching Public Speaking, Intercollegiate Forensics and Argumentation & Debate classes. Aside from her classes, she works towards preparing members of the forensics team for competition. Her team has received numerous awards, which Syrek places around her office and the forensics lounge. Syrek is readily available to help any of her students and forensics members when they need it. With the amount of compassion she puts into her job, its no wonder Abbie Syrek is such a success.

Students can find lecturer, Abbie Syrek in UNO’s Arts and Sciences building in room 105E.

UNO Director of Forensics, Abbie Syrek, poses for a portrait in the forensics lounge. This is the area where the MavForensics team meet and practice.

In the back room of the forensics lounge, MavForensics members can find feedback from competition in their labeled cubbies.

Abbie Syrek sits down with student, Allegra Hardin to review an outline for an upcoming speech.

Syrek keeps a variety of extra formal suits on hand in the event that someone forgets their competition attire.

Syrek spends time giving feedback to student, Ameres Groves after presenting his speech to her.

Syrek has received numerous awards during her career as an educator and forensics coach at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Syrek meets with students, Cole Evans (left) and Cameron Logsdon (right) to discuss the details of an upcoming speech competition.

A write up by the Gateway detailed the success of Syrek’s MavForensics team.

MavForensics member, Cameron Logsdon shows off his arête tattoo that symbolizes the code speech team members live by. In short, it means showing and striving for excellence in every aspect of your life.