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The U.S. Constitution was signed on Sept. 17, 1787, at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
Sep 15, 2023
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Abstracts sought for CHRI Scientific Conference
The deadline to submit abstracts is Sept. 21, and early registration for the conference is open until Sept. 22.
Sep 15, 2023
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UNMC for the record, Sept. 15, 2023
Bill Scott is a polka hall of famer, two upcoming continuing education events, a Sodexo offer and UNMC retirements.
Sep 15, 2023
![Bill Scott, here playing his beloved trumpet at a 2011 UNMC event with his son, John, was inducted into the Sokol Omaha Polka Hall of Fame.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Trumpet.jpg)
New research describes risks on vaping CBD among youth
Daisy Dai, PhD, led the national study, which published its results in JAMA Network Open.
Sep 14, 2023
![Daisy Dai, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/HongyingDai072423-900x600.jpg)
‘Heart to Heart’ greets new Student Senate president
Katie Schultis talks with the chancellor about her rural roots, student leadership and rural health education.
Sep 14, 2023
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September’s all-campus forum is next Thursday
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined by Emily Glenn, dean of the McGoogan Library.
Sep 14, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Emily Glenn, dean of the McGoogan Health Sciences Library](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GoldGlenn091423.jpg)
Med center offers benefits for ‘active commuting’
The Heartland B-Cycle program again is offering free one-year memberships to the med center community.
Sep 14, 2023
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Upcoming symposium offers ideas for innovative education
InnovatED event Sept. 28 will cover AI and ChatGPT, inclusive classroom strategies, simulation and more.
Sep 14, 2023
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Research hub under construction will bring together data, AI experts
The biomedical informatics and research lab will be housed on Eppley Science Hall’s sixth floor.
Sep 13, 2023
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College of Public Health visits partners in Rwanda
Representatives built on the global partnerships that are essential for addressing public health issues.
Sep 13, 2023
![Jessica Tschirren, Abbie Raikes, PhD, and Danielle Thies](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PublicHealthRwandaTrip091323.jpg)