UNMC Vitals: Weekly Student News
COVID-19 vaccine to be required for all UNMC faculty, students and staff

Throughout this pandemic, UNMC has focused on the evolving science to keep our campuses and the communities that we serve functional and safe. As a result, UNMC will now require all students, staff and faculty to report they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 22, 2021.

COVID-19 vaccines will be available at the #WeAreUNMC BBQ on August 25 from the Douglas County Health Department.
Vitals at a Glance
Upcoming Events
This Week

Monday, August 16

Tuesday, August 17

Wednesday, August 18


Friday, August 20


  • Gold Humanism Honor Society Writing Club, 12pm-1pm

Saturday, August 21
Next Week

Tuesday, August 24

Wednesday, August 25


Friday, August 27

Saturday, August 28
Get Involved
American Cancer Society at UNMC

Tee up for SHARING Clinics
See Us, Hear Us

Nebraska Summer Passport Program

UNMC Volunteer Initiatives
Announcements:
What's New This Year?

SLIDO invites you to learn more about how its office is working to help UNMC student organizations achieve their greatest impact this year! Attend the Meet N Greet session on Tuesday in person (MCPH 3013) or online.

Offices and units from across UNMC have created short videos summarizing their student-centered services. Learn more about student supports on your schedule.
Upcoming Events
Monday, August 16

The UNMC community is invited to attend the Aug. 16 campus forum with UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD. The forum will be online only.
Tuesday, August 17
SLIDO Meet N Greet: 12pm-1pm
MCPH 3013 or Zoom

This event will be an opportunity for student org representatives to meet with staff from SLIDO and the Division of Student Success, collaborate with other student org leaders, and discuss plans for the fall semester. Refreshments will be provided. 
Wednesday, August 18
New Student Orientation: 8am-11:15 am

The UNMC-wide New Student Orientation event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Truhlsen Events Center, Sorrell Center

UNMC is home to 50+ registered student organizations that provide fantastic opportunities across our five campuses. Visit with student organization members and leadership and get connected to the causes and activities you're passionate about. Lunch will be provided!
Friday, August 20

This hybrid symposium will provide all members of the interdisciplinary oncology team with education and training on recent advances in radiation oncology, physics, and biology.
Gold Humanism Honor Society Writing Club: 12pm-1pm
Wigton Heritage Center, near Dunkin'

The UNMC Gold Humanism Honor Society, along with Dr. Bud Shaw, invite you to attend weekly Writing Club on Fridays in the Wigton Heritage Center area near Dunkin' (just off the elevator to the right on the 4th floor of Wittson Hall ). All are welcome anytime to write, share, discuss, or just listen in. Contact Dr. Shaw if you have questions at bshaw@unmc.edu or just show up!

The CHRI Pediatric Research Seminar Series features internal and guest speakers presenting on a wide variety of topics related to child health. The series is held on the third Friday each month from 12:00pm (noon) to 1:00pm. Speaker information and topics will be updated and are available here.
Saturday, August 21

This hybrid symposium will provide all members of the interdisciplinary oncology team with education and training on recent advances in radiation oncology, physics, and biology.
Get Involved
SHARING the Green: September 24

SHARING Clinics are UNMC’s student-run clinics which provide high-quality medical care to Omaha's underserved populations, free of charge. This golf tournament is our most important fundraiser each year, making up half of the operational budget. Funds raised allow us to continue serving the people of Omaha. Register for the event here.
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American Cancer Society at UNMC

The Office of Community Engagement, in partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS), is forming a new student organization, ACS at UNMC. We are seeking interested and highly motivated UNMC students to develop the student organization. Please contact Brooke Fitzpatrick if you are interested in this great leadership opportunity.
See Us, Hear Us: A UNMC Spoken Word Event
 
Register to share your poetry, prose, or song on Thursday, September 9 at the UNMC Ice Rink. Each participant will have 10 minutes maximum to perform. For questions, please contact Channing Bunch, Director of Student Life Inclusion and Diversity at channing.bunch@unmc.edu.
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.
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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.
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 vitals@unmc.edu.
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