UNMC Vitals: Weekly Student News |
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Intramural leagues are athletic competitions organized for UNMC and Nebraska Medicine faculty/staff/students and their families (parents/spouses/children). Teams may also have a limited number of non-UNMC/Nebraska Medicine individuals.
Sign up by September 5 to secure your spot in the league! Options include bocce ball, cornhole, soccer, pickleball, and sand volleyball!
Weekly Wellness Tips are courtesy of UNMC Wellness
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This Week
Monday, August 30
Tuesday, August 31
Wednesday, September 1
Thursday, September 2
Friday, September 3
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Next Week
Monday, September 6
Wednesday, September 8
Thursday, September 9
Friday, September 10
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Tee up for SHARING Clinics
American Cancer Society at UNMC
Join the Nebraska Medical Orchestra or Nebraska Medical Choir
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See Us, Hear Us
Nebraska Summer Passport Program
UNMC Volunteer Initiatives
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See Us, Hear Us: A UNMC Spoken Word Event
The event is scheduled for the campus community on Thursday, September 9 at 4:30pm – 6:30pm at the UNMC Ice Rink.
This is an in-person event and participants will be asked to be physically present for the event. Presenting via Zoom is not an option. Each participant will have a maximum of 10 minutes to perform. Registration will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Performance times will be assigned in the order they are received with the first presentation at approximately 4:40pm. Presentation pieces must be family-friendly.
This event will be live streamed to all UNMC campuses and UNO. Food will be provided to those who perform.
For questions, please contact Channing Bunch, Director of Student Life Inclusion and Diversity at [email protected].
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Offices and units from across UNMC have created short videos summarizing their student-centered services. Learn more about student supports on your schedule.
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Masking at the McGoogan Health Sciences Library
On Aug. 4, following continued regional trends in the viral transmission, hospitalization and new CDC recommendations for face masks, UNMC reinstituted a face mask requirement. UNMC faculty, staff, students and visitors are required to properly wear a face mask when indoors on campus.
Since the mask requirement returned, the McGoogan Health Sciences Library staff have noted that a significant number of students are not wearing masks in the library, especially in the evenings and weekends. Masks are required in the library unless you are in a study room. When eating or drinking, please use a study room where you can remove your mask in a socially distanced manner. Failure to wear a mask will be treated as a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
Members of our tightknit UNMC health care community who are unable or unwilling to follow campus guidelines risk losing access to the library. Adhering to campus guidelines will help keep the library open with 24/7 access throughout the academic year and protect our community from the more transmissible delta variant.
We ask you to redouble your efforts to control COVID-19 on our campus and provide a safe environment in the library through masking.
H. Dele Davies, MD, MS, MHCM
Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Dean for Graduate Studies
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This page includes financial aid resources and information for students and families impacted by disruptions related to COVID-19, including the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program, Maverick Food Pantry, and more.
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James Lawler, MD, MPH, director of International Programs and Innovation at the Global Center for Health Security and Angela Hewlett, MD, medical director of the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, will discuss the recent surge in the Delta variant of COVID-19, guidance on staying safe and the myths surrounding the virus and vaccine.
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550 Turner Blvd, Omaha NE 68105
We will have weekly tennis practice at Dewey Tennis Court on Mondays (weather permitting). Practices involve informal drills and games. All skill levels welcome!
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Bloodmobile outside Buffett Cancer Center
Nebraska Community Blood Bank invites all eligible donors to step up and give blood. In appreciation for giving blood during this time of need, all presenting donors will be eligible for a thank you gift.
Appointments Required
Visit NCBB.ORG/searchdrives and use sponsor code NMRT or call 402-486-9414. Masks are required at blood drives.
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Join us for our first fall meeting! We will be hosting an overview of what Student Delegates does and what our plans are for the upcoming school year. For those attending in person, we plan to have free, individually packaged pizza slices that will be eaten outside the Sorrell Center following our meeting. Feel free to join us if you have any interest in state and federal policy and advocacy!
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MCPH 3017
We meet each week for fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. Join us over the lunch hour on Wednesdays! Looking forward to meeting you!
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Center for Healthy Living
Nebraska Community Blood Bank invites all eligible donors to step up and give blood. In appreciation for giving blood during this time of need, all presenting donors will be eligible for a thank you gift.
Appointments Required
Visit NCBB.ORG/searchdrives and use sponsor code MSC or call 402-486-9414. Masks are required at blood drives.
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A Zoom link will be provided on Engage
Dr. Arthur will give an introduction to the field of dermatology and provide information about applying to dermatology residencies.
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Wigton Heritage Center, near Dunkin'
The writing group is open to writers of all skill levels. Dr. Bud Shaw will provide a short prompt and you will have time to complete a writing on that prompt. There is no requirement to present your work to the group, though we always encourage it! From reflections or fiction to poetry or prose, all styles are welcome!
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Life Time Fitness
No climbing experience necessary, just bring a good attitude! Wear comfortable/workout clothing (shorts don't always work well with harnesses). Please arrive on time. Be prepared to fill out a few short waivers, climb hard, and most importantly HAVE FUN.
Climb night is still FREE for any UNMC students while funds last. Everybody must sign up prior to showing up to climb nights. To get access to our sign up sheet, sign up on our Engage page and we typically email a link to sign up a week before the event.
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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.
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The Nebraska Medical Orchestra (NMO), a volunteer orchestra of health care-related musicians, is inviting new musicians to join the group beginning in September.
The Nebraska Medical Choir is a new choral ensemble opportunity expected to commence during the fall semester, with an inaugural holiday concert in early December. All interested singers should complete this interest form by Wednesday, Sept. 1.
For more information about the Nebraska Medical Orchestra & Choir, or any other UNMC Music & Medicine activities, contact Dr. Matthew Brooks. |
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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.
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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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University of Nebraska Medical Center
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