Jeffrey Robb
UNMC for the record, March 18, 2022
Andrea Jones, MD, will be honored by the Women’s Center for Advancement, and the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health awards grants.
Mar 18, 2022
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Heart Walk back in person for 2022
The walk will be held May 14, and the campaign is underway to recruit walkers and raise funds.
Mar 17, 2022
![The UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Heart Walk team for 2019, when the event was last held in person.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Walk042920.jpg)
Main entrance to Clarkson Tower to be replaced
Work will begin on Monday, March 21, and will take about six weeks. Signs will direct people to the north entrance during the closure.
Mar 17, 2022
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Online alumni community offers connections
The networking site has grown to nearly 800 users, and the UNMC community is invited to engage online.
Mar 17, 2022
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Inclusive Excellence: Gender equality in leadership
Event highlights the importance of investing in women and encouraging their advancement.
Mar 17, 2022
![Sheritta Strong, MD, assistant vice chancellor of inclusion](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/InclusiveExcellence1215211.jpg)
IEXCEL honors innovation in health care
Honorees credited for bold and creative steps in creating a future model for health professions education.
Mar 17, 2022
![Jennifer Cera, DNP, accepts the Academic Award during IEXCEL's Innovation Awards at the Davis Global Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IEXCEL2031722.jpg)
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Library hosting author reading with Amy Haddad, PhD
The March 30 event will have limited in person attendance, along with virtual availability.
Mar 16, 2022
![Amy Haddad, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/AmyHaddad031622.jpg)
Joe Krajicek, a pillar in UNMC research, is retiring
Krajicek leaves the university after 32 years as assistant director for operations in UNMC Comparative Medicine.
Mar 16, 2022
![Joe Krajicek, left, was on hand to congratulate his longtime colleague, Steve Dixon, DVM, then director of UNMC Comparative Medicine, at the 2016 Distinguished Scientist ceremony. At right are Jennifer Larsen, MD, UNMC vice chancellor for research, and Ken Bayles, PhD, associate vice chancellor for basic science research.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/JoeKrajicek031622.jpg)
‘I Love NU’ week starts March 21
University-wide “I Love NU” Day at the Nebraska State Capitol will be March 23.
Mar 16, 2022
!["I Love NU" Day will be March 23 at the Nebraska State Capitol.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/UNMCILoveNU031622.jpg)