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A discussion with MMI’s Alice Shillingsburg, PhD
Dr. Shillingsburg is the new director of the integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Nov 14, 2022
![Alice Shillingsburg, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AliceShillingsburg040822.jpg)
Recognizing the med center’s unsung heroes
Nominations for the Unsung Hero Award are open through Dec. 9.
Nov 14, 2022
![The Munroe-Meyer Institute's Jacqueline Hankins Barry received the med center's inaugural Unsung Hero Award.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/JacquelineHankinsBerry111522-900x600.jpg)
Med center embarks on net zero pathway process
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine are working to be part of the solution to climate change.
Nov 14, 2022
![Jerrod Bley, UNMC sustainability manager](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/JerrodBley111522-900x600.jpg)
Discussion highlights complexity, hope behind ribbon skirts
A Sicangu Lakota artist shared the meaning and history behind Native American Ribbon Skirts.
Nov 14, 2022
![Steve Tamayo](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/StevenTamayo102522.jpg)
Employee Learning Week events set for Dec. 5-9
The University of Nebraska system offers the virtual events in support of workplace learning.
Nov 14, 2022
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New faculty spotlight: Carlos Gomez, MD
Dr. Gomez is an associate professor in the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases
Nov 14, 2022
![Carlos Gomez, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CarlosGomez111522-900x600.jpg)
UNMC adds additional saliva PCR testing location
Testing is at Williams Science Hall two days a week and between Durham Outpatient and the cancer center Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Nov 13, 2022
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Don’t forget: NuFlex annual enrollment ends Nov. 18
This is the last week to review benefit elections and make changes for 2023.
Nov 13, 2022
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‘Fill the Pantry’ drive to support Maverick Food Pantry
The effort led by the UNMC Division of Student Success runs from Nov. 14-28.
Nov 13, 2022
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UNMC’s community partners ring in the season
UNMC employees, students and immediate family can get discounts through partners including The Durham Museum and Omaha Symphony.
Nov 13, 2022
![The Christmas tree lighting at The Durham Museum](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ChristmasTreeDurham111422-900x600.jpg)