Community
Ice rink wraps up most successful season ever
After a year off earlier in the pandemic, the ice rink shows its popularity on campus in a time of outdoor gatherings.
Feb 25, 2022
![Holiday Skate Day's return was a highlight of the ice rink's season.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SkateDay11214211.jpg)
Commissioner Garcia sees Davis Global Center in action
Douglas County commissioner witnesses education simulation during campus visit, marvels at UNMC’s technological advances.
Feb 24, 2022
![Douglas County Commissioner Roger Garcia tries out the Helix wall during his tour of the Davis Global Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RogerGarcia022422.jpg)
Commissioner Cavanaugh discusses collaboration
On visit to campus, Douglas County commissioner discusses partnerships and the COVID-19 pandemic with UNMC leadership.
Feb 24, 2022
![Douglas County Commissioner James Cavanaugh toured the Davis Global Center with Benjamin Stobbe, assistant vice chancellor for clinical simulation, iEXCEL.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/JamesCavanaugh022422.jpg)
From social media: Vaccines waning and the future
The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.
Feb 23, 2022
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Community members honored for service to research
Rev. Portia Cavitt, Kathy Karsting to receive UNMC Community Service to Research Awards at ceremony on Thursday.
Feb 23, 2022
![From left, the Rev. Portia Cavitt and Kathy Karsting](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CavittKarstings0225211.jpg)
Nebraska Science Festival, public expo return for 2022
The festival runs throughout April, with the free public expo on April 30.
Feb 22, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SciFest2022.jpg)
LiveGreen: UNMC student studies local heat islands
PhD student Aziz Abdoulaye plans to look at the distribution of urban heat islands around Omaha.
Feb 22, 2022
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Maverick Run registration open with UNMC discount
The run will be April 23 at Baxter Arena.
Feb 21, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MavRun022122.jpeg)
UNMC defining the future of rural health care
The Health Science Education Complex in Kearney is successfully training health care professionals and has potential to expand to further meet rural Nebraska’s needs.
Feb 21, 2022
![Nikki Carritt, director of the UNMC Office of Rural Health Initiatives](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NicoleCarritt022122.jpg)
Black History Month presentation is today
Leo Louis II will present his talk, “Stay Safe: The Definition of Cultural Insecurity in Black America.”
Feb 17, 2022
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