UNMC College of Public Health programs rate highly
The UNMC College of Public Health Doctorate of Public Health program has been named the third best online DrPH program in the country by one national website.
According to the organization Edumed, the college’s program “connects students with the best and most affordable online degree programs in more than 60 medical and health fields.”
UNMC also appeared on the site’s list for Best Online MPH Program (20) and Most Affordable Online MPH Degrees (35).
Nebraska Ambassadors Forum is Oct. 24
UNMC students and colleagues are invited to the 2022 Nebraska Ambassadors Forum on Oct. 24, which will address the topic, “Latin America: The Neighbor We Ignore at Our Peril.”
The forum will be moderated by Ambassador Ronald Neumann and feature former U.S. ambassadors Lino Gutierrez, P. Michael McKinley and Liliana Ayalda, who have served in Central and South America. Topics will include the tide of democracy regionally, jobs and commerce, trade and political and economic instability in the area.
Visit the forum website for more details.
Two forum events will be in person at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
- Nebraska Ambassadors Forum, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Scott Conference Center. Open to UNMC students, faculty and staff. Lunch will be provided. Register online.
- Student and Ambassador Discussion, 2 to 3 p.m. at the Milo Bail Student Center, 2nd floor Chancellor’s Room. Open to UNMC students, faculty and staff. Register online.
Salsa lesson offered to UNMC community
Omaha Performing Arts is bringing a salsa dancing lesson to the UNMC campus. Join salsa instructor Blandon Joiner on Oct. 13 from noon to 1 p.m. on the UNMC Ice Rink for a lesson. Salsa is a Latin dance, associated with the music genre of the same name. It is normally a partner dance, although there are recognized solo forms as well.
Afterwards, Omaha Performing Arts representatives will be available to offer information about upcoming shows and education programs. All UNMC employees and students, no matter whether they attend the salsa lesson, can buy $10 tickets to the salsa jazz show at the Holland Music Club featuring Sammy Figueroa on Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
As one of the world’s leading percussionists, Figueroa has played on countless records and is well-known for his versatility in a multitude of musical styles. Besides playing with some of the world’s greatest pop stars, such as David Bowie, Chaka Khan and Mariah Carey, Figueroa also has played with distinguished jazz artists who include Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Quincy Jones and George Benson.
Apply code SALSA22 when purchasing tickets on Ticket Omaha to receive the offer.
Campus food truck schedule
Here is the medical center’s current food truck schedule. The food trucks will be parked on the north side of the UNMC skating rink from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday: Zemog’s
Tuesday: Burning Bridges
Wednesday: La Casa
Thursday: Momma Renee’s Midwest Taste
Friday: No vendor
Hello. I tried to order tickets for Sammy Figueroa show, but the discount code does not work. Holland Music Club said it is active starting October 13th?
Hi, Irena. I would just advise to try again now. I hope that works.