Weekly Wellness Tip: The Science of Mindfulness
Curious about the brain science behind mindfulness meditation? Check out this 2012 TEDx Cambridge talk where Dr. Sara Lazar of Harvard Medical School describes her research on meditation and increased cortical thickness.
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UNMC, UNO share counseling resources
UNMC and UNO have combined their counseling resources and services to strengthen and expand Counseling and Psychological Services for all enrolled students seeking support for mental health and well-being.
UNMC Counseling and Psychological Services (formerly Counseling and Student Development) began working with UNO Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in March. The shared counseling resources provide enhanced support for all students as they pursue their academic and career goals.
"With the enhancement of these critical services, access for students has increased from three practitioners with limited hours to 10 full-time, licensed counselors who are both gender and racially diverse and multilingual," said Cathy Pettid, assistant vice chancellor for student success. "UNMC students have the choice in delivery sites and modalities for mental health care including in-person sessions at either UNMC and UNO campus and/or by telehealth appointment."
This summer, CAPS-UNMC will move from Bennett Hall to the Student Life Center. For questions or to make an appointment, call 402-559-7276.
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Wednesday, June 2
Thursday, June 3
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Clothing Drive Through June 25
UNMC SHARING Clinics
Tech Transfer Boot Camp
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Nebraska Summer Passport Program
UNMC Volunteer Initiatives
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Challenging Ideas of Gender Norms: 12pm-1pm
Presented by the MMI Diversity and Inclusion Council
Eli Rigatuso is a native of Nebraska and was born in 1965. He is the first generation of his family born off the reservation. For the better part of his life he has been an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ Community. It wasn’t until he came out as Two Spirit and transgender at the tender age of 50 in 2015 that he realized how all of the intersections of his identity had been used against him not only by folks outside of the community but also within it. Rigatuso had no idea he was in for the fight of his life, and thankfully, he is still here to tell his story.
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Omaha Symphony Ensemble on Campus: 11:30am-12:30pm
Omaha Symphony bassoonists Jim Compton, Nick Nelson, and Karen Sandene will perform a fun and family-friendly set of chamber music for UNMC employees and students at 11:30am on Thursday, June 3rd on the Ice Rink. Co-Hosted by the Omaha Symphony and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, hear repertoire from Tchaikovsky, “Macbeth,” “Barber of Seville," and more! Employees and students are encouraged to bring their lunch, sit outside, and relax during this mini concert.
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Education Technology Collaboration Meeting: 12pm-12:50pm
Looking for help entering the World of Virtual/Augmented Reality? Want to design your own simulation, find a company who can assist you in your VR/AR Simulations, or assistance introducing it to your students. Look no further than right here at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine. There are a wide variety of helpful people and resources that you can utilize.
Tess McKinney, Outreach Coordinator and Co-Leader for NeVRNER. Leader of The Cool Kids Table, and Technologist for UNMC College of Nursing will speak about the various groups that as an employee of the University of Nebraska system you can utilize and collaborate with. Associations such as NeVRNER, The Cool Kids Table, VRARA Association, etc.
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2021 Virtual Heart Walk
Wear your best Heart Walk gear and walk virtually with the American Heart Association on Saturday, June 5. Share your selfies and comment along the way and be ready to have a virtually great time! Use #OmahaHeartWalk and you may be featured on our social media pages. The Heart Walk, in its 27th year, is the American Heart Association's premier event in the community. It promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living.
You can find more information on the event and register here. UNMC and Nebraska Medicine are sponsors of the event.
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Clothing Drive for Lasting Hope: June 1-25
The UNMC Psychiatry Interest Group is hosting a clothing donation drive for hospitalized patients at Lasting Hope Recovery Center. They will be collecting new or gently used men and women's clothing donations from June 1-25 in Poynter Hall (4th floor break room) and the UNMC Bookstore hallway from 8am-4pm.
Items not accepted include suits, dresses, swimwear, tank tops, and items promoting violence or substance abuse.
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Applications Open for Tech Transfer Boot Camp
The 2021 Technology Transfer Boot Camp is scheduled to return as an in-person event on Aug. 16-20. Tech Transfer Boot Camp aims at scientists and students interested in what it takes to commercialize a new invention or discovery. The week-long event can also jump-start an alternate career in science as a technology transfer professional.
Anyone within the University of Nebraska system is encouraged to apply and participate free of charge, but space is limited. People who aren't affiliated with the University of Nebraska are also welcome, but will be charged $200 upon acceptance.
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UNMC SHARING Clinics
The UNMC SHARING clinics are a series of student-run free clinics that aim to serve the Omaha community while also providing valuable educational opportunities for students affiliated with Nebraska Medicine.
We at the SHARING clinics are always searching for new patients and would deeply appreciate any physician, provider, or community advocate who is willing to recommend our services to eligible patients. We feel that the SHARING clinics have only just begun to tap the surface of their potential to help serve the community, and we hope that with your help we can bring better, more accessible care to all of Omaha.
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Summer Passport Program with Student Senate
Take this summer to explore Nebraska with the Nebraska Passport Program! To encourage students to get out and enjoy the state, Student Senate will be offering prizes for participating. The student who acquires the most stamps will be given a $75 gift card; second and third place will be given $50 and $25 gift cards, respectively.
Passports can be requested here. Stamps can be collected May 1st to September 30th. The number of stamps you received must be submitted to Student Senate by October 6th. We will verify the number with the tourism board. Stamps can also be collected through the tourism board app if you don't feel comfortable going into a location for a physical stamp.
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Volunteer Initiatives
MUNA Box: A group led by UNMC students providing support to refugee and immigrant population by providing staple foods, education, and translation of COVID materials.
Support your NEighbor COVID-19: A group that focuses on providing support to high-risk community members, especially the elderly. Activities include picking up groceries, picking up medicine, and providing virtual companionship.
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UNMC Vitals is a weekly publication of student news & events, with a separate version for each campus and online students. If this version does not reflect your home campus, please email [email protected].
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