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Whether you’re an incoming first-year student going through the onboarding process or a seasoned student preparing for graduation, we’ll help you thrive as you prepare for your career in the health sciences.

Upcoming Events for Your Success

April 22, noon to April 23, noon: For the Greater Good

Encourage your family and friends to donate to support UNMC, especially the various student organizations. Even small donations can make a BIG impact for your student organization! It's easy to donate:

1. Go to the Student Organizations page.
2. Scroll down to the bottom to see a list of champions, and choose the student organization to which you want to make a donation.
3. Make a gift of $5 or more.

Join us for these special student events on April 22 & 23:

• Student Organization Showdown
  April 22 | Noon | Wigton Heritage Center

  Kick things off April 22 at noon in the Wigton Heritage Center with a friendly rivalry to grow your impact. The Student Organization Showdown is a push-up contest where the student who completes the most (correct form) push-ups in 30 seconds is awarded $1,000 from For the Greater Good Headquarters to their student organization.

• Loudest Cheering Section
  April 22 | Noon | Wigton Heritage Center

  Bring members for your student organization to the Student Organization Showdown with signs, costumes and energy because there’s a prize for the group that shows up loudest and proudest. The official For the Greater Good giving day team will determine the winner of this challenge.

• Ellie the Lab is on the Loose!
  April 22 | All Day Until Ellie's Are Found
  
  12 Ellie Labs will be hidden around UNMC, MMI and the College of Dentistry
  When you find an Ellie Lab scan the QR code and fill out the form to let us know which ​giving day cause you want to support.​ You can officially adopt your Ellie Lab!

• Succulent Bar: Plant Something That Lasts
  April 22 | Noon | Wigton Atrium
  
  Take a moment to create your own palm-sized succulent to take home – a simple reminder of the impact you’re helping grow during For the Greater Good.
• Coffee on Us!
  April 22 | 1-4 p.m. at the UNMC Ice Rink
  April 23 | 8-11 a.m. outside DRC I/DRC II
  
  As a thank-you for showing up and supporting For the Greater Good (in whatever capacity – making a gift, spreading the word, creating a champion page, etc.), we’re bringing in two coffee trucks this year! Grab your favorite drink while enjoying the 24 hours of giving
• Find a complete list of this week's campus events in the latest version of your student Vitals email newsletter.

Weekly: 

• The Maverick Food Pantry on the UNO campus is available to UNMC students, free of charge. Delivery to UNMC campus is available.