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Out of Office With Chancellor Li: Nebraska Medical Orchestra and Choir

In episode four of “Out of Office with Chancellor Li," Li explores the healing power of the arts with the Nebraska Medical Orchestra and Choir.

The Nebraska Medical Orchestra and Choir

The Nebraska Medical Orchestra and Choir

Inspiration is everywhere at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In a new video series, UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, explores all of the inspiring people, places and things the university has to offer.

In This Episode

One of the driving ideas behind the field of health humanities is that there is a healing quality to the arts, and idea comes to life on UNO’s campus in the form of the Nebraska Medical Humanities Orchestra & Choir.

UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, spent time with the group, which is comprised of musicians in healthcare related fields from the Omaha area, and spoke with the group’s director Dr. Matthew Brooks about the intersection of medicine and the arts.

Chancellor's Challenge on Twitter

With each new episode, Chancellor Li will post a challenge on her @UNO_Chancellor Twitter account. Be on the lookout for this month’s challenge for an opportunity to win Maverick merchandise from the UNO Bookstore.

Watch Episode 4

About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university, committed to innovating for the public good, advancing social mobility, powering workforce development, and serving as a hub for community engagement. Nearly 15,000 Mavericks choose UNO for its hands-on education experiences, nationally ranked online and graduate programs, military-connected student support, and innovative approaches to supporting lifelong learning. UNO holds the Carnegie Research Activity “R2” designation, securing more than $40 million annually in external research funding and counts its faculty among the world’s most cited scholars. Sixteen Omaha Athletics programs compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Summit League and National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). 

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