Library
Anece McCloud to give author talk Sept. 16
McCloud, UNMC’s first director of minority affairs, wrote “Seeking Personal Validation: The Life and Times of an African American, Female, Academic.”
Aug 29, 2022
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Farewell reception set for Dean Emily McElroy
The event will be held from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 16 in the Olson Atrium in the Wigton Heritage Center.
Aug 10, 2022
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Dean’s message: Heartfelt farewells and well wishes
A note of thanks to colleagues for their collaboration, commitment, passion and innovation.
Aug 2, 2022
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New faculty spotlight: Kiara Comfort
Kiara Comfort is an assistant professor, community outreach and health systems librarian, at McGoogan Health Sciences Library.
Jul 27, 2022
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McGoogan Library to see change in leadership
Dean Emily McElroy will leave UNMC Sept. 1 for the University of Florida, and Emily Glenn will assume the role of interim dean of the library.
Jul 14, 2022
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New Wigton Heritage Center online portal debuts
Portal, available today, is a digital exploration of exhibits currently on display throughout the Wigton Heritage Center.
Jun 29, 2022
![This image of Hiram Orr, MD, at left circa 1918 with Red Cross personnel, was donated by his grandson, J. Douglass Klein, PhD. Dr. Klein recently donated Dr. Orr's personal WWI slide collection to the McGoogan Health Sciences Library, and portions of the collection are on display for the first time in the online exhibit portal.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Orr053122.jpg)
McGoogan Library featuring new smallpox exhibit
Three books in the library’s rare books collections look at early understanding of the virus and vaccines to fight it.
Jun 27, 2022
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From the DEI Office: Juneteenth, Pride events set
Campus marks annual observances; REACH program grows in second year.
Jun 2, 2022
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Combating Anxiety With Innovation
UNMC innovators are using simulation and 3D printing to both screen and prepare patients for deep brain stimulation surgery.
Jun 2, 2022
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Maker Studio scales down biocontainment unit
The model will be used in training Air Force participants in the Center for Sustainment of Trauma Readiness Skills (C-STARS) Program.
Jun 1, 2022
![From left, Brian Maass of the Maker Studio, Kathleen Boulter, Angela Vasa, Cheryl Rand, James Lawler, MD and Jackson Gruber of the Nebraska BIocontainment Unit and the Global Center for Health Security.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Biocontainment051222.jpg)