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2016 SciFest kicks off with balloon launch, array of activities

More than dozen events to take place on opening weekend

Apr 6, 2016

Nebraska Science Festival highlights in Kearney/Grand Island/Hastings/Aurora

Events include agriculture exhibits, space travel, gene therapy, DNA overview, kite-flying

Apr 6, 2016

Nebraska Science Festival to release tickets March 22 for LeVar Burton

Free tickets to be released online on first-come, first-served basis

Mar 7, 2016

LeVar Burton
Samuel Bierner, M.D.

UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s raises nearly $16,000

More than 500 skaters participate in 24-hour event

Jan 27, 2016

UNMC neurologist John Bertoni, M.D., Ph.D. (left) with one of his Parkinson's patients Roger Palmer, who skated a lap around the UNMC Ice Rink as part of the opening ceremonies.

Sixth annual UNMC Skate-a-thon to raise funds for Parkinson’s

24-hour skate will take place Jan. 22-23 at UNMC Ice Rink

Jan 15, 2016

Ted Wuebben (blue plaid shirt) skates at 2015 UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson's.

Former ‘Star Trek’ actor, LeVar Burton, headlines 2016 Nebraska Science Festival

Literacy advocate to present keynote on merging technology, storytelling, science fiction

Jan 13, 2016

LeVar Burton

UNMC ice rink hours change; season runs through Jan. 31

The University of Nebraska Medical Center ice rink has changed its hours for open skating for the rest of the season due to UNMC student intramural activities, including curling and broomball leagues. The skating season runs through Jan. 31. The new hours are: •Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m. •Monday: Closed •Tuesday: 11 a.m. to noon […]

Jan 7, 2016

HIV/AIDS expert, Dr. Robert Gallo, to deliver Nov. 18 lecture at UNMC

Considered one of the most recognized scientists in the country

Nov 13, 2015

Robert Gallo, M.D.

UNMC ice skating rink to open Nov. 28

The rink is located just east of 42nd Street, midway between Emile Street and Dewey Avenue.

Nov 9, 2015