Cook along with the UNMC community during “Keep Calm and Cook On 4,” a series of interactive cooking demonstrations designed to support wellness, learning and connection.
Three sessions will be held:
- Friday, Feb. 13, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- March 13, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- April 10, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Friday session is hosted by Steven Wengel, MD, assistant vice chancellor for wellness at UNMC, and Doug Chrisman, culinary arts instructor at Metropolitan Community College. Together, they will guide participants through a live cooking experience that blends practical culinary skills with evidence-based wellness guidance.
Each 90-minute session features:
- A live cooking demonstration.
- Nutritional highlights from Mariah Jackson, PhD, assistant professor of medical nutrition at UNMC.
- A live Q&A with presenters.
Sessions are held virtually via Zoom. To access the link, register in the Bridge app and search for “Keep Calm and Cook On 4” in the Learning Library..
A limited number of in-person seats are available for each session. Be sure to register for the correct option.
Presented in partnership with UNMC Human Resources, UNMC’s Wellness Program, UNMC Medical Nutrition and the Metropolitan Community College Institute for the Culinary Arts’ Open Kitchen Workshops.
With questions, email Giovanni Jones in UNMC Human Resources.
Note: UNMC shares the names of registered attendees with Metropolitan Community College for auditing purposes.