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MMI community bids farewell to beloved home
Supporters honor the caring and care that took place in the former Munroe-Meyer Institute building as progress moves forward.
Apr 6, 2022
![Denise Gehringer, past president of the Munroe-Meyer Institute Board of Directors, offered a personal and emotional farewell to the former MMI building. (Photos by Kent Sievers/UNMC)](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MMIGoodbye040622.jpg)
Alert for today on Eduroam wireless connection
Users will be kicked off the wireless network at 11:50 a.m. but then can log onto the system again.
Apr 6, 2022
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Drs. Buckley and England to receive research award
Shannon Buckley, PhD, and Bryant England, MD, PhD, today will be awarded the Joseph P. and Harriet K. Gilmore Distinguished New Investigator Award.
Apr 6, 2022
![Shannon Buckley, PhD, and Bryant England, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BuckleyEngland040622.jpg)
Sidewalks closing around former MMI building
People walking from Saddle Creek Road into the med center are advised to route either to Farnam Street or Emile Street.
Apr 6, 2022
![Access around the former MMI building will be shifted to the 44th Street side of the building.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MMI44th040622.jpg)
Pancreatic cancer center funded in state budget
Governor signs budget package with a $15 million investment in the UNMC Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence, along with other university-supported proposals.
Apr 6, 2022
![The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BuffettCancerCenter1216212.jpg)
Ed Boyden, PhD, to deliver 34th annual Latta Lecture
Dr. Boyden will speak on ‘Tools for Analyzing and Repairing Complex Biological Systems.’
Apr 5, 2022
![Ed Boyden, PhD (photo by Justin Knight)](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Boyden040422.jpg)
Breakthrough Thinking addresses gender inclusion
Presentation on March 30 also discussed the changing demographics in higher education.
Apr 5, 2022
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Talk IT Thru: Proofpoint browser isolation
The latest video tutorial is on Proofpoint browser isolation and how to exit URL isolation.
Apr 5, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/THRU062821.jpg)
Reminder: Virtual chancellor’s forum is today
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined online by Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security.
Apr 5, 2022
![Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security for UNMC, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MezaGold111121.jpg)
Human senses highlight April 13 Science Café
The virtual event is offered in partnership with the Common Senses Festival and NE SciFest.
Apr 5, 2022
![A scene from the Living Room display at KANEKO as part of the Common Senses Festival.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CommonSenses2040522.jpg)