Alumni Reunion Weekend

You can choose from two hotel blocks where we have secured discounted rates. Choose whichever hotel is the most convenient for you. Please note that this is the first year we cannot run a shuttle between the hotels and the UNMC campus. Attendees will be responsible for their own transportation throughout the weekend.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market
555 S. 10th Street - Omaha, NE

We have a block of rooms for September 24-30, 2024. A special rate of $185, $200, or $215/night (+tax) is available, based on room type and occupancy. The block is available until Wednesday, September 4, 2024, or full.

Book your room online or call 1.800.362.2779, request Embassy Suites Omaha Downtown, and use the code CES93H.

Parking rates:

• Overnight = $23 ($29 for valet)
• 0-4 hours = $14 ($20 for valet)
• 4-8 hours = $17 ($20 for valet)
• 8+ hours = $23 ($29 for valet)

Omaha Marriott
10220 Regency Circle - Omaha, NE

We have a block of rooms for September 26-29, 2024. A special rate of $121/night (+tax) is available. The block is available until Wednesday, September 4, 2024, or full.

Book your room online or call 1.888.236.2427, and ask for the UNMC Alumni Reunion block.

Parking rate: $10 daily

Recipients from the colleges of Medicine and Nursing will be recognized during the respective Dean's Receptions on Friday. The Pharmacy recipients were recognized during the May convocation ceremony. 

2024 Award Recipients

• College of Medicine
• College of Nursing
• College of Pharmacy

Immediately upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with your selected events and guest(s) detailed. If you do not receive this or it is incorrect, please call the Alumni Office.

Within one week of the reunion, you will receive a second confirmation email with all the information you will need before arriving on campus. 

Opening in late June.

Advance registration is due by September 13, 2024.

We have three tour options for you when you register for Alumni Reunion Weekend. You may only select one, and all tours involve varied amounts of walking, with limited opportunities to sit down.

Viewing this campus map while you read through the options may prove helpful.

All tours will depart from the (MSC) Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education. 

• Option 1: iExcel in the Dr. Edwin G. & Dorothy Balbach Davis Global Center and the Wigton Heritage Center 
  • iExcel showcases high-fidelity simulation and experiential learning technologies and the Wigton Heritage Center features UNMC history exhibits. 

• Option 2: The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and the Chihuly Sanctuary 
  • The Chihuly Sanctuary features 10 site-specific art installations and offers a place of respite and reflection for patients receiving treatment in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. 

• Option 3: Campus Walking Tour 
  • The walking tour will showcase various campus locations such as the renovated McGoogan Health Sciences Library, campus artwork, the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, and more. 

If you have questions, please contact us at alumni@unmc.edu or 402-559-4385.

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Check in for the Day
Truhlsen Campus Events Center foyer, 1st level, Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education.  

10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Campus Tour Breakouts 
Please only select one tour option. These tours involve varied amounts of walking and limited opportunities to sit down. If you have questions, contact the Alumni Relations Office.

Viewing this campus map while you read through the options may prove helpful.

All tours will depart from the (MSC) Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education.  

• Option 1: iExcel in the Dr. Edwin G. & Dorothy Balbach Davis Global Center and the Wigton Heritage Center 
  • iExcel showcases high-fidelity simulation and experiential learning technologies and the Wigton Heritage Center features UNMC history exhibits. 

• Option 2: The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and the Chihuly Sanctuary 
  • The Chihuly Sanctuary features 10 site-specific art installations and offers a place of respite and reflection for patients receiving treatment in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. 

• Option 3: Campus Walking Tour 
  • The walking tour will showcase various campus locations such as the renovated McGoogan Health Sciences Library, campus artwork, the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, and more. 

 
12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Welcome Back Lunch 
$20/person for a hot lunch.
Truhlsen Campus Events Center, 1st level, Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education. 

Featured speaker: Elizabeth R. Schnaubelt, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases and Medical Director, C-STARS Omaha (The U.S. Air Force Center for Sustainment of Trauma Readiness Skills) 
Topic: UNMC’s Role in Advancing the Readiness Skills of U.S. Air Force Medical Personnel  

1:15 – 1:55 pm 
Break 
Truhlsen Campus Events Center, 1st level, Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education. 

College of Medicine and Pharmacy alumni have this time available for a break. Nursing alumni can take a break or attend programming. 

2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Tour the College of Medicine
Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education, 2nd level, atrium. 

Medical students will answer questions and share about their educational experience at UNMC while providing a tour of the College of Medicine building. 

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Dean’s Reception with Brad Britigan, MD 
Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education, 2nd level, room 2010. 

This session will include a state-of-the-college update and recognize the 2024 award recipients and the class of 1974 on their 50th reunion. Following this, the Dean will host a reception in the alumni commons, where light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. 

The College of Nursing Commons, 2nd level, room 2027, will serve as a gathering spot for alumni.  
 

1:20 – 2:00 p.m.
50-year Oral History Video Taping for the Nursing Class of 1974 
College of Nursing, 2nd level, room 2020. 

Sit down with 3-4 classmates and share memories from your time in nursing school for the In Your Own Words exhibit in the College of Nursing History Museum.  

1:20 – 2:00 p.m.
Nursing History Museum Open for Browsing 
College of Nursing, 3rd level, room 3000. 
 

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Beyond the Bedside: UNMC Nursing Faculty Leading the Way in Healthcare Technology
College of Nursing Center for Nursing Science, 3rd level, room 3030.  

This session will include a brief overview of two nursing faculty members’ innovations that are enhancing the healthcare experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the presenters and the technology. 

Featured speakers:

• Marcia Shade, PhD ‘16, RN, assistant professor, is the Founder and CEO of Voice-It Inc., a start-up company that creates digital solutions that engage and empower health care consumers. Dr. Shade and her team are developing a conversational, AI-driven app that enables older adults to engage in real-time holistic pain assessment and verbally share their pain experience within the natural environment. 
• Breanna Hetland, PhD, RN, CCRN, assistant professor, is the co-Founder of the Family Room, a digital health company that builds tools to humanize the hospitalization experience for patients and their family caregivers. 

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Dean’s Reception with Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP 
College of Nursing Center for Nursing Science, 3rd level, room 3030.  

This session will include a state-of-the-college update and recognize the 2024 award recipients and the class of 1974 on their 50th reunion. Following this, the Dean will host a reception in the commons area, where light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. 

2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Tour of the College of Pharmacy  
UNMC Center for Drug Discovery and Lozier Center for Pharmacy Sciences and Education, 2nd level, atrium. 

Pharmacy students will answer questions and share about their educational experience at UNMC while providing a tour of the new College of Pharmacy building, which opened in 2016. 

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Dean’s Reception with Keith Olsen, PharmD 
UNMC Center for Drug Discovery and Lozier Center for Pharmacy Sciences and Education, 2nd level, room 2006.  

This session will include a state-of-the-college update and recognition of honor-year classes. Following this, the Dean will host a reception in the atrium, where light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.  

Saturday, September 28, 2024

5 p.m. - Reception
6 p.m. - Dinner

Omaha Country Club (Formal Room)
6900 Country Club Road

$65/person for reception, dinner, and dessert. Meal choice to select during registration: 6 oz. filet, seared salmon, or vegetarian option. Cash bar available. 

Class Leaders

• Chet Thompson
• Myrna Newland

Friday, September 27, 2024

5:30 p.m.

Gorat's Steakhouse (Private Party Room)
4917 Center Street

Order off the menu; pay on your own.

Class Leaders

• Rowen Zetterman
• Kelly Burt
• Richard Harschler

Saturday, September 28, 2024

5:30 p.m. - Reception
7 p.m. - Dinner

UNO Thompson Alumni Center (Bootstrapper Hall)
6705 Dodge Street

$100/person for reception, dinner, dessert, beverages, and gratuity.

Class Leaders:

• Joseph Stock
• Beth Ann Brooks
• Harry McFadden
• Tony Rodriquez
• Phyllis & Harry Salyards
• Cactus Cook

Saturday, September 28, 2024

6 p.m.

Omaha Country Club (Belfry Room)
6900 Country Club Road

$60/person for heavy appetizers for dinner, private room rental, and gratuity. Cash bar available. 

Class Leaders:

• Alan Thorson
• David Finkle
• Jeffrey Itkin
• Robert Langdon
• Tom Heiser

Friday, September 27, 2024

6 p.m.

Beacon Hills (Private Party Room)
6750 Mercy Road

$30/person for heavy appetizers. Cash bar available.

Saturday, September 28, 2024

6 p.m.

Regency Lake & Tennis Club
606 Regency Parkway

$75/person for dinner and beverages.

Class Leaders:

• Rob Bridge
• Julie Vose
• Karen Stacey
• Lynn Roh
• Claire Ozaki
• John & Kathleen Mitchell

Saturday, September 28, 2024

6 p.m.

Corkscrew Wine & Cheese - Rockbrook Village
10924 Prairie Brook Road

$20/person for appetizers and snacks. Cash bar available.

Class Leader:

• Deanna Armstrong

Saturday, September 28, 2024

6 p.m.

Cunningham's Pub and Grill (Private Party Room)
10904 W. Dodge Road

$25/person for heavy appetizers. Cash bar available. 

Class Leader:

• Phyllis Byrd

Friday, September 27, 2024

5:30 p.m.

The Czech Inn
1406 S. 13th Street

Meet up for drinks and pizza. No advance registration cost.

Saturday, September 28, 2024

6 p.m.

The Farnam Hotel - Catalyst Urban Lounge and Terrace
1299 Farnam Street

$35/person for heavy appetizers. Cash bar available.

Mittelschmerz, a rock cover band, made up of classmates Scott Wilson, Steve Dunder, and Lance Schupbach will perform on the terrace.

Class Leaders:

• Lance Schupbach
• Steve Dunder
• Angie Fisher

Saturday, September 28, 2024

6 p.m.

Corkscrew Wine & Cheese Blackstone (Private Party Room)
3908 Farnam Street

$25/person for appetizers. Cash bar available.

Class Leaders:

• Catherine Wright
• Sheritta Strong
• Jessica Novotny

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Time: TBD

Scriptown Brewing Company
3922 Farnam Street

Pricing is coming soon.

Class Leaders:

• Jeremy Hosein
• Matt Maslonka
• Rishi Batra

Friday, September 27, 2024

6 p.m.

A dinner reservation will be made based on the number of registrants. Order off the menu; pay on your own.

Class Leader:

• Kathy Lewis

Friday, September 27, 2024

5:30 p.m.

A dinner reservation will be made based on the number of registrants. Order off the menu; pay on your own.

Class Leader:

• DeLilia Lodge

Saturday, September 28, 2024

5:30 p.m.

Gorat's Steakhouse (Private Party Room)
4917 Center Street

Order off the menu; pay on your own.

Class Leaders:

• Shirley Wiggins
• Lynn Vaughn

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Noon

Railcar Modern American Kitchen
1814 N. 144th Street

Order off the menu; pay on your own.

Class Leader:

• Lynn Buchanan

Friday, September 27, 2024

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

A reservation will be made based on the number of registrants but it will be for a cocktail and appetizer gathering. Order off the menu; pay on your own.

Class Leaders:

• Rita Antonson
• Dawn Straub

Friday, September 27, 2024

3 - 4:30 p.m.

The class will gather during the College of Nursing Dean's Reception. There is no cost for this.

Class Leader:

• Julie Lazure

The class of 1974 will be recognized during the College of Pharmacy Dean's Reception taking place from 3 - 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024. Please register to attend.

For a class party, a dinner reservation will be made based on the number of registrants. Order off the menu; pay on your own.

Saturday, September 28, 2024

6 p.m.

Spirit World (Private Party Room)
6680 Center Street

$20/person for heavy appetizers. Cash bar available.

Class Leader:

• Valerie Poppert

Friday, September 27, 2024

6 p.m. 

Spirit World (Private Party Room)
6680 Center Street

$20/person for heavy appetizers. Cash bar available.

Class Leaders:

• Andrea Melton
• Lee Handke

Saturday, September 28, 2024

6 p.m.

Addy's Sports Bar & Grill (Private Party Room)
14615 W. Maple Road, Suite 100

$20/person for heavy appetizers. Cash bar available.

Class Leaders:

• Kim Dreesen
• Tiffany Hogeland
• Andrea Foltz

Saturday, September 28, 2024

6:30 p.m.

The Casual Pint of Countryside Village (Private Party Room)
8718 Countryside Plaza

$20/person for food and room rental. Cash bar available.

Class Leader: 

• Greg Schardt

Friday, September 27, 2024

6 p.m.

La Casa Pizzeria (Private Party Room)
4432 Leavenworth Street

$25/person for salad, pizza, and pasta. Cash bar available.

Class Leader:

• Joshua Bauer