Munroe-Meyer Institute
October marks awareness month for national disability employment and Down syndrome
See this article for links to more information online and social media tools.
Oct 7, 2022
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Freemasons dedicate cornerstone at MMI’s new home
The deeply symbolic ceremony credited the Munroe-Meyer Institute as a foundation of health care in Omaha.
Oct 5, 2022
![Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, was among those those who spread fresh cement upon the Munroe-Meyer Institute's new building cornerstone.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MMICornerstone100522-900x600.jpg)
Masonic cornerstone ceremony is Sept. 24 at MMI
The Masonic Grand Lodge of Nebraska will dedicate a cornerstone at the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s new home at 6902 Pine St.
Sep 22, 2022
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Director’s column: What to know about backpack safety
As kids go back to school, the Munroe-Meyer Institute Occupational Therapy Team has some advice to stave off back and shoulder pain.
Sep 8, 2022
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MMI Time Capsule: Hattie B. Munroe
A look back at some of the rich history of the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Sep 8, 2022
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MMI’s Amy Encinger, PhD, named policy fellow
Dr. Encinger is one of six fellows with the Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research.
Sep 8, 2022
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From social media: MMI research achievements
The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s social media accounts keep the community up on the latest at MMI.
Sep 8, 2022
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Masonic cornerstone ceremony is Sept. 24 at MMI
The Masonic Grand Lodge of Nebraska will dedicate a cornerstone at the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s new home at 6902 Pine St.
Sep 8, 2022
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Camp Munroe gives campers a wildlife experience
The popular Camp Munroe at the Munroe-Meyer Institute is marking its 40th year, and the Wildlife Encounters sessions held July 21 have become a favorite.
Aug 4, 2022
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MMI again earns selection as Nebraska’s UCEDD
The federal designation for the Munroe-Meyer Institute as Nebraska’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities for Education Research and Service dates to 1968.
Aug 3, 2022
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