Weekly Wellness Tip: How can we use mindfulness in our everyday life?
How can we be more mindful during our busy days and nights? I like the idea of working in mindfulness exercises in my daily life.
- Challenge yourself to look for at least 3 things you have not previously noticed on your daily walk to your car or apartment as you leave campus.
- Practice mindful eating. Take a couple seconds and feel the weight of that forkful of food, feeling the weight in your hand. Observe the tiny wisps of steam coming off the food, the color or the texture. Then enjoy it and go on with your dinner.
- The next time you see a familiar bird, try not to automatically label it (e.g. “I see a robin.”) Instead, take note of its colors, its size, and the way it moves and try to describe it to someone who has never seen a robin.
See what I mean? Take simple, everyday tasks and challenge your brain to look at things differently. That’s mindfulness in action. – Dr. Steve Wengel
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Emergency Broadband Benefits Program Opens
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.
Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application. You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311. |
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Tuesday, May 18
Thursday, May 20
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New Alumni Networking Platform
UNeMed Seeking Interns
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OAC Hiring Supplemental Instruction Leaders
Nebraska Summer Passport Program
UNMC Volunteer Initiatives
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Women's Health Physical Therapy in the Postpartum Period - More than Just Kegels: 12pm-1pm
Pregnancy causes many changes in a woman’s body, and the pelvic floor musculature can experience uncomfortable symptoms and conditions. Shannon Roth, PT, DPT, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist in Nebraska Medicine Outpatient Rehabilitation Services will explain the role of a pelvic health/women’s health physical therapist in treating these issues in the postpartum period at the next Olson Center Brown Bag.
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DIGA - Name That Lesion!: 12pm-1pm
To wrap up this academic year, Dr. Arthur will be joining us for an interactive game of "Name that Lesion!"
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Nebraska Drug Discovery & Development Pipeline Symposium: 10am-4pm
The ND3P arose out of the NU system-wide Big Ideas competition and has evolved into a strong scientific partnership between UNL and UNMC. The ND3P Symposium will feature world leaders in drug discovery, in areas such as in silico screening, cryo-EM, medicinal chemistry and engineering biomaterials.
The format will be entirely virtual, with opportunities to interact with both internationally renowned external speakers and top NU researchers, both in the larger sessions and in break-out sessions. You will have an opportunity to learn about activities and core capabilities that have already been developed under the ND3P, contribute to plans for the future evolution of the pipeline, and identify new directions/potential collaborators for your own research program.
Download the program here.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference: 10am-12pm
The conference will include a welcome & release of UNMC Department of Pediatrics Antiracism Committee Statement; a keynote from Deirdre Cooper Owens, PhD, Charles and Linda Wilson Professor in the History of Medicine and Director of the Humanities in Medicine program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and short presentations & a panel discussion.
To receive the Zoom event information and event notices, please subscribe to the event mailing list.
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Nebraska Drug Discovery & Development Pipeline Symposium: 10am-4pm
The ND3P arose out of the NU system-wide Big Ideas competition and has evolved into a strong scientific partnership between UNL and UNMC. The ND3P Symposium will feature world leaders in drug discovery, in areas such as in silico screening, cryo-EM, medicinal chemistry and engineering biomaterials.
Download the program here.
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Students Can Connect with Alumni Through New Online Community
UNMC students and alumni now have a dedicated online community, UNMC Alumni Connections, to connect for networking, mentoring, interprofessional groups, and discussion boards.
For questions or assistance logging into the platform, individuals can reach out to Kat Hamilton in the Alumni Relations Office.
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UNeMed Seeking Student Interns
UNeMed Corporation, the technology transfer and commercialization office for the University of Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska Omaha, is now seeking qualified candidates for its paid internship program. UNeMed’s interns gain hands-on training, mentorship and all the tools needed to launch a successful career in the technology transfer or biotechnology industry. All interns work closely with experienced UNeMed staff to help biomedical inventions developed at UNMC and UNO move beyond the laboratory and into the marketplace.
To apply, submit a résumé or CV with a letter expressing interest to [email protected] with “UNeMed Internship” in the subject line. UNeMed will accept applications until the position is filled.
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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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Now Hiring: Supplemental Instruction Leaders
Leaders will be paid $12.50 an hour and can work remotely. The hours will be relatively flexible. Leaders are taking courses or doing clinical work can work up to 5 hours per week on average. Leaders not taking classes or doing clinical work can work up to 20 hours per week. Leaders must work at least 20 hours during a semester.
Preferences will be given to students who are:
- Eligible for Federal Work Study
- Able to serve multiple semesters
- Able to serve in multiple roles
- Graduating in December 2022 or later
Funding is limited. Priority consideration for fall hires will be given to students who submit the interest form by July 15, and spring hires by November 15. Students who are interested can complete the online interest form. |
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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.
SHARING Clinics: We are in need of Spanish interpreters at our weekly free health clinic on Tuesday nights from 5:20pm until approximately 7-8pm. Please email Ashley Vo if you are interested in volunteering as an interpreter and we can work together to determine if this opportunity would be a good fit for your skill set.
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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