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Fifth finalist announced for vice chancellor of research
The candidate, Laurie Cutting, PhD, of Vanderbilt University, will meet the UNMC community in person and participate in a virtual forum July 12.
Jul 1, 2022
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UNMC for the record, July 1, 2022
News items on Dele Davies, MD, receiving a lifetime achievement award from his alma mater and two additions to college dean search committees.
Jul 1, 2022
![Dele Davies, MD, UNMC's senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean for graduate studies](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DaviesNEW042920.jpg)
Campus safety focus of chancellor’s July 7 forum
Faculty, staff and students are invited to participate the Zoom forum. It will run from noon to 1 p.m.
Jul 1, 2022
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Forum today for VCR candidate Raphael Pollock, MD, PhD
Faculty, staff and students are invited to hear from Dr. Pollock and ask questions during a campus forum from noon to 1 p.m.
Jun 30, 2022
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CHRI mini-summit to explore public health research
The virtual event will be July 19. Online registration is open.
Jun 30, 2022
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As seen (and heard) on campus: Gospel Fest 2022
UNMC held its fifth annual Gospel Fest as part of its Juneteeth celebration. Here are some sights and sounds from the event.
Jun 30, 2022
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Eye protection available for fireworks celebrations
UNMC, the Truhlsen Eye Institute, Nebraska Medicine and Children’s Hospital & Medical Center are teaming up this Fourth of July Holiday for eye safety.
Jun 29, 2022
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New Wigton Heritage Center online portal debuts
Portal, available today, is a digital exploration of exhibits currently on display throughout the Wigton Heritage Center.
Jun 29, 2022
![This image of Hiram Orr, MD, at left circa 1918 with Red Cross personnel, was donated by his grandson, J. Douglass Klein, PhD. Dr. Klein recently donated Dr. Orr's personal WWI slide collection to the McGoogan Health Sciences Library, and portions of the collection are on display for the first time in the online exhibit portal.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Orr053122.jpg)
Independence Day safety reminders
The UNMC community is reminded to protect against fireworks injuries and to keep up COVID-19 precautions.
Jun 29, 2022
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First monkeypox case confirmed in Nebraska
Med center infectious diseases experts are supporting Douglas County Health Department.
Jun 28, 2022
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