Fitness center addition’s groundbreaking today

An artists's rendition of the new Student Life Center.

An artists's rendition of the new Student Life Center.

UNMC employees and students are invited to come celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Student Life Center addition from 3 to 5 p.m. today on the lawn north of the Student Life Center.

Noise warning

To our friends in the Maurer Center for Public Health and the Student Life Center: We hope you come join the fun and forgive us if the noise from this exciting event distracts from your work day.

The event will feature smoothies, trail-mix bars, massages, an inflatable obstacle course and outdoor games with fitness-themed prizes. Students will have a chance to win a Garmin Vivofit, $50 Scheels gift cards and a free membership to UNMC’s fitness center.

The groundbreaking ceremony will feature remarks at 3:30 p.m.

In case of rain, the event will be held in the Student Life Center gym.