UNO Writer's Workshop author Jonathan Lethem reading event and 3 more items

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) awarded a contract to Oration Services Inc., trading as The Lyceum Agency, for a speaking engagement with author Jonathan Lethem as part of the UNO Writer's Workshop Fall 2025 Reading Series. The contract, valued at $6,000, covers a literary event scheduled for November 5, 2025, at the Milo Bail Student Center Ballroom in Omaha, Nebraska. The engagement includes a 40-45 minute lecture with readings, a 15-20 minute audience Q&A session, and a 30-minute book signing.

The contract encompasses a speaker honorarium of $5,000, transportation costs including a premium economy round-trip ticket, and $162 for incidental meal expenses. The event is anticipated to draw approximately 250 attendees, including students, faculty, staff, and community members. The performance period spans from November 4 to November 6, 2025, with the primary event occurring on November 5. The contract type is classified as CN (contract), and the prime contractor is Oration Services Inc., based in Portland, Oregon, representing author Jonathan Lethem.