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Guest lecturer to address children’s social media use
Christina Calamaro, PhD, is the speaker for the Anna Marie Jensen Cramer Memorial Lectureship.
Feb 5, 2025
![Christina Calamaro, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ChristinaCalamaro020525.jpg)
Corey Hopkins, PhD, elected to MEDI executive committee
Pharmacy’s Dr. Hopkins will be academic vice chair of the American Chemical Society Division of Medicinal Chemistry.
Feb 5, 2025
![Corey Hopkins, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CoreyHopkins111324-900x600.jpg)
Shaun Grammer, DMSc, named Varner Educator Laureate
Dr. Grammer and other recipients of the UNMC Impact in Education Awards will be honored at a ceremony March 14.
Feb 4, 2025
![Shaun Grammer, DMSc](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ShaunGrammer2020425-900x600.jpg)
Black History Month: ‘Pillars of Community and Health Impact’
Events are planned throughout February.
Feb 4, 2025
![Promotional graphic](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BlackHistoryMonth013025-900x600.jpg)
February wellness opportunities at Center for Healthy Living
Several special events are on the schedule, starting with an open house this week.
Feb 4, 2025
![Promotional graphic of gym equipment](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CFHL020425.jpeg)
Brown bag lecture will discuss women’s hair growth cycle
Erin Barrett, MD, and Ronald Sulewski Jr., MD, from the UNMC Department of Dermatology, will lead the virtual discussion on Feb. 18.
Feb 4, 2025
![Erin Barrett, MD, and Ronald Sulewski Jr., MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BarrettSulewski020425.jpg)
MMI annual report: Uncovering unrealized potential
The Munroe-Meyer Institute report showcases the institute’s work transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs.
Feb 3, 2025
![Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/10-15-24_KarolyMirnics-004-900x600.jpg)
IAE seeking abstracts for Spotlight on Scholarship
The sixth annual event will showcase innovators advancing educational scholarship in the health sciences.
Feb 3, 2025
![A speaker presenting at a conference](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SpotlightOnScholarship121423-900x600.jpg)
Campus blood drive will be held Feb. 25
The bloodmobile will be parked on Emile Street in front of the Lied Transplant Center.
Feb 3, 2025
![Promotional graphic](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CampusBloodDrive.jpeg)
UNMC webpage offers federal transition resources
Research leaders discussed the webpage, science advocacy and other issues at a Monday UNMC research forum.
Jan 31, 2025
![Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/KenBayles100423-900x600.jpg)