Community

UNMC Ice Rink offering extended holiday hours

The extended hours run through Sunday, Jan. 5, with special hours on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Dec 23, 2024

A skater on the ice at the UNMC Ice Rink

Service in action is theme for annual MLK event

The Jan. 20 event includes a keynote by Christopher McCroy of 100 Black Men of Omaha and presentation of the Unsung Hero Award.

Dec 17, 2024

Christopher McCroy, executive director of 100 Black Men of Omaha Inc.

Interim Chancellor Davies receives two community awards

Dr. Davies was recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands and 100 Black Men of Omaha.

Dec 6, 2024

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

UNMC Ice Rink’s skating season opens Friday

A new canopy over the rink is gift from longtime UNMC supporters Ruth Scott and her late husband, Bill.

Dec 5, 2024

Workers prepared the ice under the new canopy earlier this week at the UNMC ice rink.

Team effort brings cancer screening to the community

UNMC, Nebraska Medicine and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center join seven community partners for ‘One-Stop Cancer Shops.’

Dec 5, 2024

Two One Stop Cancer Shop events, at Mount Calvary Community Church in September and the Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition in October, provided cancer screenings to more than 140 community members.

From intent to impact: The Community Wellness Collaborative

The collaborative celebrates its one-year anniversary with a look at its positive effect in the North Omaha community.

Dec 4, 2024

A community baby shower for mothers and their families was among the Community Wellness Collaborative's events in its first year.

Construction updates for Saddle Creek Road, Leavenworth Street

Construction crews are scheduled to reopen traffic in all directions.

Dec 4, 2024

traffic safety roadwork signs and light

Omaha Performing Arts offering holiday discounts

Available performances include ‘Peter Pan,’ Cirque Musica, Home Free, ‘Joyful Noise’ and ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.’

Dec 3, 2024

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

UNMC Employee Giving Campaign: Today’s the final day

Employees can donate via two pathways: United Way of the Midlands and Give Nebraska.

Nov 22, 2024

United Way and Give Nebraska logos

Seasonal events abound with UNMC’s community partners

Discounts and events are available for UNMC faculty, staff, students and their immediate family.

Nov 22, 2024

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