Emerging professionals holding ice rink social Friday

Jerry Walker, PhD, manager of psychology services at Nebraska Medicine

Join the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine Emerging Professionals as they kick off the New Year with more professional development and social engagement events.

Since the launch of the Emerging Professionals Program (EPP) in 2017, the group has hosted numerous professional development events, given more than 425 hours back to the community and has grown to nearly 800 members. For more information on events and how to get involved, check the EPP website.

Updated: The Friday ice rink social has been cancelled.

Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., UNMC Ice Rink: EPP Ice Rink Social

Join us on the ice, or just take a few minutes to enjoy some time outside and meet other EPP members. Snacks and drinks provided (while supplies last), along with a drawing for two $25 Amazon gift cards. You don’t have to be a member to participate. Everyone is invited.

Jan. 25, noon, Zoom: Taking Control of your Finances

Presented by retirement counselor Tiffany Sturm, this session will emphasize the importance of taking small steps to gain control of finances now for a better financial future, how to make a budget, understanding and managing credit, strategies to pay down and avoid debt and more. Register here to receive the Zoom link and calendar invite. 

Feb. 9, noon, Zoom: Optimizing your Energies for Work-Life Imbalance

Energy management is a key to thriving in life. We’re all familiar with physical energy as a renewable capacity, but how often do we consider our mental, emotional, social and spiritual health along the same lines? This session will be presented by Jerry Walker, PhD, board-certified counseling psychologist and manager of psychology services at Nebraska Medicine. Attendees will learn about what things can change or expend your "batteries," and how to optimize your lifestyle to build resilience. Register here to receive the Zoom link and calendar invite.