Alumni Association – Connections Project
Traits of a Good Leader
This week we are excited to share leadership insight from alumnus Mike Kozal, MD ’88. From growing up in Nebraska and attending UNMC for medical school, to going to Stanford for an infectious disease fellowship, to working in biotech, being a medical director of public health, providing clinical care and academics and research at the […]
Aug 7, 2020
Meet The Notochords
“The Notochords” is a band made up of students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine. Their mission is to combine their passion for music with their roles as student doctors by performing for others. They hope to uplift spirits within their community and to heal others through the power of music. […]
Jul 30, 2020
We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give
The above mentioned quote by Winston Churchill speaks volumes. Today we share a story from an alumnus about an example of how he has given back in his own life. Giving of our time, talent or treasure knows no season–ripples of impact can be made each and every day of our lives. Do your little […]
Jul 22, 2020
A Clarinet Performance to Soothe the Senses
Suzanne Haney, MD, a child abuse pediatrician at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, shares her musical talents with us in this clarinet performance. She dedicates this to all of us and the difficulties that we are going through. This video originally appeared […]
Jul 15, 2020
Inspiration Through Music
Music is beautiful not only to listen to, but to play–as a form of artistic expression. Music heals, provides joy, excitement and a range of emotions to lift and inspire those listening. Take a few minutes to let the music flow into your day to entertain or provide background music as you create and innovate […]
Jun 24, 2020
Self-Care Tips in the midst of a Pandemic
Over the last several months, our lives have changed in drastic ways. Whether you are on the front lines imaging COVID patients, a health care professional facing furlough, a manager having to cut jobs, a student struggling to complete program requirements or an educator scrambling to teach remotely, these changes can cause increased anxiety and […]
Jun 19, 2020
A Violin Solo
This week, we have another talent to share with you from the UNMC Talent Treasure Trove–a beautiful violin solo from third-year MD/MBA student, Ellie Rizzo. So…take a couple of minutes to let the music enlighten your soul and give you a burst of new energy to continue on with your day. If you have a […]
Jun 11, 2020
A Mandolin Musical Melody
This week we share a mandolin rendition of Bach’s Air on the G String played by Christopher Bingcang, MD. He shared this with our project, the UNMC Talent Treasure Trove, where we seek to showcase the talents of our faculty, staff, students, fellow colleagues, and alumni. These weekly videos are meant to provide viewers with […]
Jun 4, 2020
Improvisation and a Capella Singing
This week you have the opportunity to hear a short-form standup improvisational bit and an a capella performance of the Star Spangled Banner. One from a faculty member physician and another from an alumnus/current student. UNMC is truly full of many “hidden” talents and we are excited to showcase them in the UNMC Talent Treasure […]
May 28, 2020
Quarantinaville and a Dog Named Fitz
This week we have not only a musical time out that will have you swaying to the beat, but some dog tricks from Fitz that are sure to leave you impressed. Don’t take our word for it though–check them out below. We are seeking more UNMC faculty, retirees, alumni, students, staff, and fellow Nebraska Medicine […]
May 21, 2020
