Diversity
SciFest panel to discuss ‘Women in Science’
April 25 panel discussion is free and open to the public.
Apr 10, 2017
![Jessica Maxwell, M.D., assistant professor, department of surgery, division of surgical oncology, UNMC](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Maxwell1010.jpg)
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UNMC leaders meet with community
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., others seek to discover areas of need.
Apr 5, 2017
![From left: Omaha City Councilman Gary Gernandt, Sergio Sosa, executive director of Heartland Workers Center, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., Sen. Tony Vargas, and Ali S. Khan, M.D., dean of the UNMC College of Public Health.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/SouthO0405.jpg)
Activities set for It’s on US Week
Events to mark National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month will run from April 3-7.
Mar 30, 2017
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Annual Culture Fest set for April 6
‘Culture of Healing’ is theme for event, which will be held at a new time, from 2-3:30 p.m.
Mar 30, 2017
![Performers at a previous Culture Fest.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Culturefest2012.jpg)
UNMC to feature ‘Hidden Figures’ film for Women’s History Month
Oscar-nominated film for best picture will be shown on campus March 30.
Mar 23, 2017
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Student group helps create a community
Fund-raising concert for Graduates & Professionals Representing Achievement Diversity and Service group set for Saturday.
Mar 17, 2017
![Members of GRADS.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Grads20316.jpg)
Video clips needed for ‘It’s On Us’ awareness week
EMPOWER seeking departments, organizations to participate in sexual violence awareness project.
Feb 24, 2017
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Speaker discusses gender identity in the workplace
Attorney Jessica Kallstrom-Schreckengost spoke on campus earlier this month.
Feb 22, 2017
![Attorney Jessica Kallstrom-Schreckengost spoke on campus earlier this month.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Gender0217.jpg)
Strong feedback for health equity symposium
Event was the first step in a large institutional strategy built around health equity.
Feb 22, 2017
![From left: Kelly Caverzagie, M.D., associate dean of educational strategy at UNMC and vice president of education at Nebraska Medicine; Anthony Iton, senior vice president of Healthy Communities of The California Endowment, California's largest, private health foundation; and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Iton0126.jpg)