Sen. Megan Hunt discusses student advocacy
On Oct. 27, UNMC’s Student Senate, in partnership with UNMC Student Delegates and the UNMC AMA Student Chapter, sponsored a "Conversation with Senator Megan Hunt" event.
The Omaha senator discussed her background, her path to the Legislature, and what subjects animate her passion for policy. She discussed legislation she plans to introduce next session, including the prohibition of conversion therapy and broadening of SNAP benefit eligibility.
Sen. Hunt answered questions from students regarding the influence of national, state and local medical associations in moving the needle in the Unicameral, how the body operates when facing polarizing issues and the current challenges related to incarceration in Nebraska.
Sen. Hunt encouraged students to participate in the legislative process by testifying before the Unicameral and writing to senators about bills students feel passionately about. Attendees said Sen. Hunt was encouraging about the power of student voices and advocacy to impact policy.
Food trucks on campus
Next week, the medical center community again can grab lunch from a food truck on campus.
A different food truck will be on campus each day from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. north of the UNMC ice rink. The schedule for the week of Nov. 8 is:
- Monday, Nov. 8 – Taste of New Orleans
- Tuesday, Nov. 9 – Burning Bridges (burgers, sandwiches, chicken)
- Wednesday, Nov. 10 – La Casa
- Thursday, Nov. 11 – ZEMOGS (Mexican food)
- Friday, Nov. 12 – Street Eats (burgers, wraps and salads)
UNMC also offers food truck service on the west side of campus. Food trucks will be parked in front of the Durham Research Towers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The schedule for the week of Nov. 8 is:
- Monday, Nov. 8 – Game Time Eats (philly sandwiches, homemade bread)
- Tuesday, Nov. 9 – Taste of New Orleans
- Wednesday, Nov. 10 – Street Eats (burgers, wraps and salads)
- Thursday, Nov. 11 – Burning Bridges (burgers, sandwiches, chicken)
- Friday, Nov. 12 – ZEMOGS (Mexican food)
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