Engagement Tools

Office of Community Engagement

- Stories of Impact Overview
- Our Impact
  View reports and newsletters highlighting the important connections we have with the Nebraska community.
- UNMC CE Council
  We have an interprofessional council of experts dedicated to supporting our community engagement efforts.
- Engagement Awards
  Our awards celebrate the efforts of UNMC individuals and groups dedicated to making a positive difference in their communities.
- Spotlight on Change-Makers
  Hear stories about our faculty, staff and students who volunteer their time, skills and resources to support and enhance the Nebraska community.
- Student Groups
  Students have various ways they can get involved and leave a lasting legacy, including several student-led organizations.
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- Community Connect Overview
- Community Champions
  Hear from a few community leaders on what community engagement means to them.
- UNMC CE Council
  We have a council comprised of UNMC representatives dedicated to supporting our community engagement efforts.
- Community Wellness Collaborative
  Discover our non-clinical space at the Highlander that provides health-related services to support the community.
- Current Partners
  We work with organizations across the state to advance the health and well-being of individuals and families in Nebraska.
- Community Resources
  Take advantage of UNMC's free or low-cost services for the community to improve overall health and well-being.
- Become a Community Partner
  Complete this brief form to join our community collaborator registry.
- Engagement Overview
- ENGAGE
  Check out current calendar of events, groups and additional opportunities to engage with the community.
- Student Groups
  Students have various different ways they can get involved and leave a lasting legacy, including several student-led organizations.
- Faculty & Staff Opportunities
  View a list of valuable opportunities and ways our faculty and staff can get involved in community engagement efforts.
- Become an Engagement Champion
  Complete this form to join our Community Engagement Champions Team and gain access to our resource repository.
- Engagement Tools
  UNMC faculty can access our curated repository of valuable tools and resources that can help to ensure successful engagement projects with community members.

— Office of Community Engagement — Engagement — Student Groups

Student Groups

Get involved and make a difference.

Here are just a few of the benefits you can receive when partnering with community organizations:

Gain hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of social issues and diverse cultures.
Enhance communication and leadership skills.
Have opportunities to make a difference in the community.
Grow a professional and community network.

Be sure to contact your program to find out if there are any college-specific requirements for service-learning activities.

Student-Led Groups to Leave a Lasting Legacy

American Cancer Society on Campus

Brings the fight against cancer directly to students through fundraising, education, advocacy and more

Connects resettled refugees with health care providers, educational materials and preventive services

Provides opportunities to interact with inmates to deliver STI education, testing and treatment

Focuses on minimizing domestic and sexual violence in our community and beyond by empowering survivors

Fostering the Future

Improves the quality of life for at-risk youth and the overall health of Nebraska

Provides primary health care to underprivileged populations in the area

Additional Resources

Helps you stay connected to events and opportunities around UNMC and with community partners, manage your group activities and facilitate interprofessional communication

Allows you to to engage with employers and search/apply for internships, research opportunities, part/full time jobs, work study and campus employment

Employee Resource Groups

Connects you with communities on campus, including the African American and Black Alliance, Asian American and Pacific Islander group, LatinXcellence, LGBTQIA+ Employee Alliance and more

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Contact the Community

Engagement Team

Phone: 402-559-1769