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Remembering Stanley Truhlsen, legendary ophthalmologist, UNMC supporter
Truhlsen died Dec. 23 at age 101, leaving a legacy of kindness and generosity that will be long remembered.
Dec 27, 2021
![Stanley Truhlsen, MD, died Dec. 23 at age 101.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/TruhlsenPortrait122321.jpg)
UNMC expects COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Campus updates guidance as COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly.
Dec 27, 2021
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Congratulations, UNMC graduates
The university held its winter commencement ceremony for 372 graduates at Baxter Arena. See photos and smiles from the event.
Dec 22, 2021
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Warren to step down from HR role Dec. 31
Aileen Warren spoke with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, on a new installment of Under the Microscope.
Dec 22, 2021
![Aileen Warren, assistant vice chancellor for business and finance and director of human resources, will step down effective Dec. 31.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Warren060520.jpg)
Chancellor’s holiday wish: A moment of fun for all
Now presenting the Chancellor’s 2021 Holiday Message: “Goldy: A Featurette.”
Dec 22, 2021
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No campus newsletter until next Monday. For now, enjoy these photos from the Nebraska Medical Choir’s caroling at the ice rink.
Dec 22, 2021
![The Nebraska Medical Choir, under the direction of Katrina Cox, PhD, sang Christmas carols at the UNMC Ice Rink on Dec. 16.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Caroling122221.jpg)
Faculty Senate accepting award nominations
Submissions due by Feb. 11 to recognize faculty for meritorious teaching, mentoring or service.
Dec 21, 2021
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UNMC sponsors free week of Omaha.com content
Partnership with the Omaha World-Herald allows open access to digital content over the holiday week.
Dec 21, 2021
![Ava Thomas (center), publisher of the Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World-Herald, toured the Davis Global Center with Vice Chancellor for External Relations Bob Bartee, at right, and Michael Hollins, director of community and business engagement with iEXCEL.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/AvaThomas121321.jpg)
LiveGreen: Reduce-regift-recycle for the holidays
In a time of excess, good options are available to keep conservation and the environment in mind.
Dec 21, 2021
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Experts warn: Don’t be complacent about omicron
UNMC’s iEXCEL and Global Center for Health Security animate new variant to show its risks. The strong advice: Get vaccinated.
Dec 21, 2021
![James Lawler, MD, co-executive director of the UNMC Global Center for Health Security, right, and Peter Angeletti, PhD, virologist and associate professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Center for Virology, speak Monday about the omicron variant and COVID-19 safety measures.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/omicron122121.jpg)