Office of Community Engagement
Blanket-making drive will support at-risk youth
Fostering the Future organization is holding the drive through Feb. 10.
Feb 1, 2022
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Volunteers needed for North Omaha vaccination clinic
The first clinic will be held this Saturday, March 27, from 2-6 p.m.
Mar 25, 2021
![Andrea Jones, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Jones032521.jpg)
Students explore community engagement in research
Seventeen from UNMC join 2020 Medical Student Community Engagement Summer Immersion Program.
Jan 22, 2021
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Fostering the Future blanket drive a success
The event netted the donation of 55 fleece blankets, as well as games, toys and other items.
Dec 8, 2020
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Pharmacy students offer Medicare Part D review
Students review medications, costs to help seniors determine the best plan.
Oct 16, 2020
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Sheritta Strong, M.D., interim director of inclusion at UNMC, discusses the holiday.
Jun 19, 2020
![Image by Wynn Pointaux from Pixabay](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/juneteenth_5296280_1920.jpg)
Fostering the Future seeks student volunteers
The organization’s mission is to help children and young adults in the foster care system.
May 4, 2020
![The annual Fall Blanket Drive, where students to help make blankets for organizations including Omaha Police Department, the Ronald McDonald House, the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Project Harmony and the Siena/Francis House, is one of the organization's main events.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Blanket050120.jpg)
Public Health students answer COVID-19 call
College of Public Health Student Response Team offers assistance to public health departments.
Apr 17, 2020
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Spirit of Community Service: Ally Dering-Anderson, Pharm.D.
Faculty Senate’s virtual annual awards meeting today will be held totally on Zoom.
Apr 14, 2020
![Ally Dering-Anderson, Pharm.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dering040220.jpg)
Nominations open for student organization service awards
UNMC Office of Community Engagement Service Awards’ nominations will close March 27.
Mar 5, 2020
![Heidi Keeler, Ph.D., director of the office of community engagement, Megan Vandergriend, president of UNMC's chapter of American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), Kelsie Post, Operation Immunization co-chair, Emily Casey Tomes, Operation Immunization co-chair, and Dele Davies, M.D., senior vice chancellor of academic affairs, at last year's awards ceremony.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/OCE10503.jpg)