UNMC Vitals: Weekly Student News
Weekly Wellness Tip: Review Updated COVID-19 Guidelines

Following continued regional trends in the viral transmission, hospitalization and the new CDC recommendations for face masks, UNMC is issuing new guidance for all faculty, staff and students on UNMC campuses. All UNMC faculty, staff, students and visitors (including contractors, service providers and others) are now required to properly wear a face mask at all times when indoors (including elevators) on a UNMC campus.
Vitals at a Glance
Upcoming Events
This Week

Wednesday, August 11

Thursday, August 12
Next Week

Monday, August 16

Wednesday, August 18

Friday, August 20

Saturday, August 21
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?

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) now has a permanent presence on the UNMC Omaha campus in the Student Life Center (2031).

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
Wednesday, August 11

The Nebraska Medical Orchestra rehearses Summer 2021.

Interested in joining? Contact Dr. Matthew Brooks at NebMedicalOrchestra@unmc.edu
Thursday, August 12

UNMC’s Office of Inclusion invites you, students, staff and faculty to monthly held ”Conversations for Inclusive Excellence". The 1 hour virtual sessions intend to create a regular space for the UNMC campus community to come together in order to co-create understanding.
Wednesday, August 18, 11:30am-1pm
 
Visit with student organization members and leadership and get connected to the causes and activities you're passionate about. Lunch will be provided outdoors!
Wednesday, August 25, 3-6pm

Faculty, staff and students are all welcome to attend the all-campus BBQ at the Ruth & Bill Scott Student Plaza. Enjoy free food and giveaways (while supplies last), music and backyard games. All are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
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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