Alumni Association – Connections Project
Why UNMC & Advice to Students
Lisa Vajgrt-Smith, a 2013 public health alumnus, attended UNMC during the time of Ebola and credits UNMC’s prominent presence on the national and global scene for making her stand out, at least initially, to her employers. Fast forward to now, where she serves as an Emergency Preparedness Program Manager for Contra Costa County California, and […]
Jan 13, 2021
Happy New Year!
Please enjoy this brief message from University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor, Jeffrey P. Gold, MD to our #unmcalumni. And happy 2nd birthday to this blog! We hope you enjoy the contents of it and invite you to share it with your alumni colleagues!
Jan 1, 2021
2020: A Year in Review
This year has challenged us all, but we have much to be proud of. We are so proud of all our alumni who worked so hard this year in the battle against COVID-19. As 2020 comes to a close, we wanted to share with you this brief video recap of our year. We look forward […]
Dec 21, 2020
Season’s Greetings!
Happy Holidays to you and yours! We have a present for you, by way of this beautiful holiday medley performed by Bill Schlichtemeier, MD ’73. Enjoy!
Dec 16, 2020
Advice for New Grads & Young Alumni
“A lot of times people hesitate that they don’t want to be involved because they don’t have the knowledge to really contribute, but you learn along the way. Part of it is being a life-long learner and being open to opportunities along the way.” The Moravecs impart this and other wisdom to current students and […]
Dec 9, 2020
Solid Advice in Changing Times
Colonel Joshua McConkey, MD ’03, FACEP, FACEM shares his advice for students and notes that, even though the world has changed, the fundamental principles don’t. Check it out.
Dec 3, 2020
We Give Thanks for You
Time, talent and treasure are all resources we can share with others, perhaps in varying degrees, but that we can share to make a difference nonetheless. Hear from three alumni about what prompted them to start giving back to impact UNMC students, the healthcare leaders of tomorrow. This is the time of the year where […]
Nov 18, 2020
Honoring Our Veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, take a moment to listen as three UNMC alumni veterans share their experiences in the military. We are grateful to our students, faculty, staff and alumni who have served or are currently serving. You set an example in living out UNMC’s values of teamwork, excellence, accountability and courage. To all […]
Nov 11, 2020
T3: Our Love is Here to Stay
Today we bring to you a video from our Talent Treasure Trove (T3) to offer you a 2-minute musical time out. Allow yourself the time to take the music in and free your mind to follow along and maybe even tap your foot to the beat. We hope that after you watch the video, you […]
Nov 4, 2020
