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UNMC for the record, April 22, 2022
Dodgeball for heart tournament rescheduled, nursing faculty recognized and food trucks for the week.
Apr 22, 2022
![UNMC's dodgeball tournament benefits the American Heart Association.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Dodgeball042222.jpg)
Annual lectureship named after Jennifer Larsen, MD
The Jennifer Larsen, MD Distinguished Lecture for Research Excellence will welcome a preeminent speaker to help advance UNMC’s research mission.
Apr 22, 2022
![Jennifer Larsen, MD, UNMC's vice chancellor for research](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Larsen0128.jpg)
Good dogs, tasty treats and more for De-Stress Week
De-Stress Week has events running on the Omaha campus from April 25 through 29.
Apr 22, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DeStress042222.jpg)
Inclusive Excellence urges people to show true selves
It becomes unhealthy when people ‘cover’ who they are. The latest forum touches upon the iTEACH value of courage.
Apr 21, 2022
![Sheritta Strong, MD, assistant vice chancellor of inclusion](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/InclusiveExcellence1215211.jpg)
Alert on Eduroam and MedCenter Guest wireless
Today at 6:15 p.m., Eduroam and MedCenter Guest wireless users will be disconnected but can log back on to the system.
Apr 21, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Wireless041322.jpeg)
Outstanding faculty: Joseph Siu, PhD
Dr. Siu will receive the Outstanding Mentor of Graduate Students Award.
Apr 21, 2022
![Joseph Siu (right), PhD, associate professor of Physical Therapy Education in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/JosephSiu20422.jpg)
Global conference addresses pediatric cardiology issues
Virtual conference May 6 and 7 is sponsored by UNMC, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center and the Pediatric Society of Ghana.
Apr 21, 2022
![Benjamin Acheampong, MD, and Shirley Delair, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/GlobalPediatricConference3042522.jpg)
Outstanding faculty: Tammy Kielian, PhD
Dr. Kielian will receive the Outstanding Mentor of Graduate Students Award.
Apr 20, 2022
![Tammy Kielian (right), PhD, professor in the department of pathology and microbiology in the UNMC College of Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TammyKielian20422.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Alan Williamson, MD
Dr. Williamson is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Family Medicine and a family medicine physician with Nebraska Medicine.
Apr 20, 2022
![Alan Williamson, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/AlanWilliamson042022.jpg)
University shares results of system-wide climate survey
The data will inform ongoing strategic planning efforts with regard to campus climate, the student experience and the goal of making the university an employer of choice for all.
Apr 20, 2022
![Ted Carter, University of Nebraska System president](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Carter0508120.jpg)