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Come tour the Innovation Design Unit on Dec. 12
See the new space that has been in the works on level six of University Tower.
Dec 6, 2024
![A rendering of the IDU](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IDU120624-900x600.jpg)
Interim Chancellor Davies receives two community awards
Dr. Davies was recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands and 100 Black Men of Omaha.
Dec 6, 2024
![UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DeleDavies2024120424-900x600.jpg)
Health outreach conference to be held in Omaha
The National Health Outreach and Engagement Conference, hosted by UNL, is seeking presentation proposals.
Dec 6, 2024
![Promotional graphic](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NHOC120624-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, Dec. 6, 2024
News items on the UNeMed ‘Back-o-the-Napkin’ contest, an appointment in the Buffett Early Childhood Institute and a construction update on Lot 2.
Dec 6, 2024
![Promotional graphic](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NapkinContest120624-900x600.jpg)
UNMC Ice Rink’s skating season opens Friday
A new canopy over the rink is gift from longtime UNMC supporters Ruth Scott and her late husband, Bill.
Dec 5, 2024
![Workers prepared the ice under the new canopy earlier this week at the UNMC ice rink.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IceRink4120424-900x600.jpg)
Gold U winner Blusys spreads UNMC’s world-class message
Megan Blusys, UNMC’s director of chancellor communications, is credited for her creativity, innovating thinking and strategic focus.
Dec 5, 2024
![Megan Blusys](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/MeganBlusys120524-900x600.jpg)
Team effort brings cancer screening to the community
UNMC, Nebraska Medicine and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center join seven community partners for ‘One-Stop Cancer Shops.’
Dec 5, 2024
![Two One Stop Cancer Shop events, at Mount Calvary Community Church in September and the Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition in October, provided cancer screenings to more than 140 community members.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/OneStopCancerShop120524-900x600.jpg)
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center-Kearney welcomes its team.
Dec 5, 2024
![Following the ribbon cutting and open house Dec. 3, the new Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center-Kearney facility will open Dec. 16.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Kearney1120524-900x600.jpg)
De-Stress Week: Events run Dec. 9-13
Monday starts off with Donut Stress, Flannel & Fizz and a high-intensity interval training class. Therapy dogs are set for Wednesday.
Dec 5, 2024
![Paws for Friendship will be at the Sorrell Center, on the second floor Alumni Commons, on Wednesday starting at 7:45 a.m.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PawsForFriendship120524-900x600.jpg)
Nursing’s Lincoln Division to host today’s campus forum
Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will highlight next steps on the UNMC Staff Advisory Council and update other campus happenings.
Dec 5, 2024
![Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DeleDavies2024120424-900x600.jpg)