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Webinar to discuss mental health and energy of words
Havalynn Russell, peer support specialist at Nebraska Medicine, will speak in the Olson Center for Women’s Health Webinar Series.
Apr 20, 2022
![Havalynn Russell, peer support specialist in the psychiatry emergency services unit at Nebraska Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/HavalynnRussell042022.jpg)
Omaha Performing Arts offers discount to UNMC
Discount applies for select shows, including ‘Wicked,’ ‘Anastasia,’ ‘SNAP’ and ‘An Evening with Lisa Fischer.’
Apr 20, 2022
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Today is last day of shredding and recycling event
The event, held at the UNMC Grounds Building at 4650 Jones St., will run from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Apr 20, 2022
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Outstanding faculty: Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD
Dr. Pendyala will receive the Outstanding Mentor of Junior Faculty Award.
Apr 19, 2022
![Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/GuruduttPendyala041922.jpg)
Dr. Balasanova recognized for work with residents
Alëna Balasanova, MD, received a certificate of excellence from the American Psychiatric Association.
Apr 19, 2022
![Alëna Balasanova, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/AlenaBalasanova041822.jpg)
Commissioner Chris Rodgers tours UNMC
Commissioner Rodgers, also president of the county health board, sees opportunities to better prepare for future health challenges.
Apr 19, 2022
![Commissioner Chris Rodgers in the iEXCEL Laser CAVE](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ChrisRodgers041922.jpg)
Alla Shapiro, MD, PhD, to speak on ‘Revisiting Chernobyl’
Dr. Shapiro, the first physician-responder to the worst nuclear disaster in history, will give a presentation on May 12.
Apr 19, 2022
![Alla Shapiro, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/AllaShapiro2041922.jpg)
Reminder: Latta Lecture still accepting reservations
Ed Boyden, PhD, will speak on ‘Tools for Analyzing and Repairing Complex Biological Systems’ this week.
Apr 19, 2022
![Ed Boyden, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Boyden040422.jpg)
Stair tower closing for repair work in Parking Lot 5
The closure starts Wednesday and will last for five weeks.
Apr 19, 2022
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IAE starts new health sciences education journal
Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal has published its first volume and is accepting submissions.
Apr 18, 2022
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