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Toyraiser for Ukraine

The Student Alliance for Global Health is collecting new toys for children in Ukraine (ages 3-15 years) who have lost one or more parents, due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Toys will be collected from Sept. 16 – Nov. 15 and will be shipped to Ukraine in November. The shipping details are managed by the Ukrainian faculty/staff of UNMC/Nebraska Medicine. Valentina Gumenyuk, PhD, assistant professor, department of neurology, is organizing the distribution in Odessa, Ukraine. Email Sara Pirtle to donate toward the purchase of new toys. See the flier for more information.

Suggested toys, drop-off spots | Donate to shipping costs

Diwali

Diwali will be held Sat., Nov. 16, from 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. in the Truhlsen Events Center, Michael F. Sorrell Center, First Floor. The event is open to all UNMC students and employees.

The UNMC International Student Association and the Office of Global Engagement are partnering to offer the UNMC community a way to observe Diwali which is known as the Festival of Lights.

International Education Week

Please mark your calendar for the International Education Week scheduled on November 18-22, 2024. Check back for more details.

  • Mon., Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m., opening ceremony and reception (Michael F. Sorrell Center, Second floor Commons)
  • Tues., Nov. 19, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., culture Expo (Michael F. Sorrell Center, Second floor Commons)
  • Wed., Nov. 20, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., Intramural tournaments (Center for Healthy Living)
  • Thurs., Nov. 21, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., Intramural tournaments (Center for Healthy Living)
  • Fri., Nov. 22, evening, Talent show (Durham Research Center 1002)

All UNMC students and employees are invited to attend all events.

Events are subject to change.  Events may be added.

International Education Week is presented by the International Student Association and the UNMC Office of Global Engagement. 

2024 International Photo Contest Winners Announced

news-index-slide-show-photocontest-winnerGrand Prize winner: Jaime Yrastorza, “Eye of Andros”

 

The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) has announced the winners of its Fourth Annual International Photo Contest.

The contest had 17 faculty/staff and 12 student/resident participants, for a total of 83 photos submitted. Thank you to everyone who submitted photographs for the contest.

 

To view photo contest winners.

To view all 2024 submitted photos.

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