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Free counseling services available to UNMC employees, students
Leaders: Wellness help, support on hand for all members of the UNMC community.
May 24, 2023
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Med center tallies sustainability successes from April
The Office of Sustainability held a shredding and recycling event, multiple cleanups and a monthlong challenge.
May 24, 2023
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In-depth retirement planning seminar set for June 21
The online event will offer insights on Social Security, Medicare, retirement income and savings and more.
May 24, 2023
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President’s Excellence Award winner: Howard Gendelman, MD
Dr. Gendelman makes real strides against chronic and neurodegenerative diseases – with his team by his side.
May 23, 2023
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Med center experts test readiness of the National Quarantine Unit
A three-day exercise, led by the Global Center for Health Security at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, was held in April.
May 23, 2023
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Blood drive to be held on Omaha campus June 13
The Nebraska Community Blood Bank’s bloodmobile will be parked outside the Center for Healthy Living.
May 23, 2023
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Jane Meza, PhD, named associate vice chancellor for academic affairs
Dr. Meza also will continue as UNMC’s associate vice chancellor for global affairs and strategic planning.
May 22, 2023
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Dr. Vishwanath elected to American Board of Orthodontics
Meenakshi Vishwanath, BDS, MDS, is an assistant professor in the UNMC College of Dentistry.
May 22, 2023
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Lunch vendors for the week of May 22-26
The schedule features Zemog’s Cocina Mexicana on Tuesday and Thursday.
May 22, 2023
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Legislature gives final approval to state budget
The two-year package now moves to Gov. Jim Pillen for consideration.
May 19, 2023
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