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UNMC history: Researching the potential of curare
Curare is an alkaloid plant extract known for being used in poison arrows in Central and South America.
Apr 4, 2023
![A. Ross McIntyre, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/McIntyre040423-900x600.jpg)
Wellness Through Doing series eyes bird watching
Bob Wells, a retired nurse anesthetist and master naturalist, will lead the virtual discussion on April 11.
Apr 4, 2023
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First-ever UNMC Giving Day draws 1,542 gifts from generous donors
The event raised $278,229 to support UNMC colleges, student organizations and clinical partners and institutions.
Apr 3, 2023
![Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, said, "We are humbled by the generosity and trust our stakeholders have shown us."](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/UNMCGivingDay-900x600.jpg)
Reminder: All-campus forum is today
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined online by UNMC vice chancellors Anne Barnes and Chris Kratochvil, MD.
Apr 3, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Anne Barnes, vice chancellor for business, finance and business development, and Chris Kratochvil, MD, interim vice chancellor for external relations](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GoldBarnesKratochvil032823.jpg)
Omaha Performing Arts offers discounts for rest of season
Performances include ‘Disney’s Frozen,’ ‘Hairspray’ and ‘National Geographic: View From Above.’
Apr 3, 2023
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There’s still time to support UNMC Giving Day
Make a gift today in support of the next generation of health care providers and researchers.
Mar 31, 2023
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Under the Microscope: Project SEARCH
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, discusses the program with Pat Dunlap, program coordinator.
Mar 31, 2023
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Circus lessons offered to UNMC community
Sign up to join the workshop offered by performers from Gravity and Other Myths.
Mar 31, 2023
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UNMC for the record, March 31, 2023
Items on the director of UNMC’s Accessibility Services Center at a new academy, informational tables set up Friday and a sidewalk closure.
Mar 31, 2023
![Jacque Knedler](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/JacqueKnedler120122.jpg)
Campus invited to pop in to kick off UNMC Giving Day
UNMC’s inaugural Giving Day – For the Greater Good runs from 10 a.m. today through 5 p.m. Friday.
Mar 30, 2023
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