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Munroe-Meyer Institute

Mark Wallace, Ph.D., to deliver MMI Community Lecture

Dr. Wallace will speak on “The Sensory World and Autism” Wednesday evening.

Apr 21, 2017

MMI outreach event gets on students’ (ulnar) nerves

Occupational therapist Jacy Vermaas and physical therapist Rashelle Hoffman’s presentation is a big hit with Gretna fifth-grade students.

Apr 10, 2017

Jacy Vermaas, center, works with children on an exercise design to confuse the brain as the kids attempt to move a finger.

LEND faculty, students reach out in Washington, D.C.

Group visited lawmakers’ offices while attending the Disability Policy Seminar.

Apr 10, 2017

From left, Graciela Sharif, LEND cultural diversity coordinator, Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse, Jennifer Brock, LEND clinical coordinator, and Malinda Childers, LEND PT resident.

UNMC for the record

News and notes from around the UNMC community.

Mar 17, 2017

Self-advocate Somoza visits Project SEARCH interns

Anastasia Somoza, who spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, fielded questions and offered advice during a February visit to MMI.

Mar 8, 2017

Back row, from left: Michelle Hagan, Cheryl Lux, Michael Lentz, Blake Hodgen, Matt Mulligan. Front row, from left: Ann Marie Joyce, Schala McGee, Anastasia Somoza, Vincent Lewis, Juwan Mountain

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Feb 24, 2017

From left, Greg Karst, Ph.D., executive associate dean, College of Allied Health Professions, Joe Evans, Ph.D., BHECN associate clinical director, State Sen. Sue Crawford, and Howard Liu, M.D., BHECN director, at the sixth annual BHECN mentorship dinner.

Three UNMC students named Purdue Pharma Scholars

Program provides funding for UNMC graduate students conducting neuroscience research.

Feb 20, 2017

From left, Justin Grassmeyer, Richard Sleightholm and Jamie Gehringer

Developmental disability rights pioneer subject of film

“Valuing Lives” explores work of Wolf Wolfensberger, Ph.D.

Feb 16, 2017

Cameron Boettcher is the archivist who oversees the Wolfensberger collection for UNMC's McGoogan Library of Medicine.

Dr. Sikorski new wellness education director

Dr. Sikorski will help students navigate the stresses associated with health care education and training.

Feb 15, 2017

Jonathon Sikorski, Ph.D.

Registration open for 2017 Walk and Roll

March 5 event supports adult recreational therapy programming at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Feb 13, 2017

Nate Kotila served as the DJ at the 2016 Walk and Roll for Disabilities.