Community
Earth Month will showcase nature and biodiversity
Events are scheduled throughout April and into May, including a campus cleanup, tree planting and e-waste recycling.
Apr 2, 2024
![A campus cleanup is scheduled for April 24 as part of the med center's Earth Month events.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CampusCleanup040224-900x600.jpg)
For the Greater Good attracts record-setting 2,062 gifts
The second annual giving day raised $767,919 to support UNMC and Nebraska Medicine.
Mar 29, 2024
![The second annual For the Greater Good March 27-28, 2024, was a phenomenal success, with 2,062 gifts raising $767,919 to support UNMC and Nebraska Medicine and events around campus, including this one for students at the Sorrell Center that drew UNMC Student Senate President and Student Regent Katie Schultis.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GreaterGood032924-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, March 29, 2024
News items on the Nebraska LEAD fellows visiting campus and food vendors for the week.
Mar 29, 2024
![Fellows with the Nebraska LEAD Program exit the Durham Research Center on a UNMC campus tour in March.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NebraskaLEAD2032924-900x600.jpg)
For the Greater Good: Giving day runs until noon
Donors have dozens of opportunities to support UNMC and Nebraska Medicine causes through their gifts.
Mar 28, 2024
![Student Peyton Hainline, from the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, found one of 10 plush Ellie labs hidden across UNMC's Omaha campus, offering a gift value she could donate to her preferred cause, and posted her find online.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ForTheGreaterGood2032824-900x600.jpg)
For the Greater Good starts at noon today
Join the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine community for the 24-hour day of giving, which runs until noon Thursday.
Mar 27, 2024
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ForTheGreaterGood022724.jpg)
Next Science Café explores ‘brain that heals itself’
Boys Town scientist Max Kurz, PhD, will discuss his research at April 2 event, part of the Nebraska Science Festival.
Mar 25, 2024
![Max Kurz, PhD, senior research scientist at Boys Town National Research Hospital Institute for Human Neuroscience](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MaxKurz032524-900x600.jpg)
Community engagement survey open through April 30
The survey invites the UNMC community to document their work and dedication in serving and engaging with the community.
Mar 25, 2024
![Dele Davies, MD, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Heidi Keeler, PhD, assistant vice chancellor of the UNMC Office of Community Engagement](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DaviesKeeler032524-900x600.jpg)
Nebraska Science Festival to offer activities for all ages
April’s statewide festival, presented by UNMC and organized in collaboration with community partners, promises science-related fun.
Mar 22, 2024
![The 2023 Nebraska Science Festival included Superhero Saturday at the Durham Museum.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NESciFest032224-900x600.jpg)
Many ways available to support For the Greater Good
The second annual giving day for UNMC and Nebraska Medicine will run from noon March 27 to noon March 28.
Mar 21, 2024
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ForTheGreaterGood022724.jpg)
Register now for the Greater Omaha Heart & Stroke Walk
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, co-sponsors of the event, have a combined goal to raise $15,000.
Mar 21, 2024
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HeartWalk032124-900x529.jpg)