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Black History Month: ‘Pillars of Community and Health Impact’
Events are planned throughout February.
Feb 4, 2025
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February wellness opportunities at Center for Healthy Living
Several special events are on the schedule, starting with an open house this week.
Feb 4, 2025
![Promotional graphic of gym equipment](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CFHL020425.jpeg)
Brown bag lecture will discuss women’s hair growth cycle
Erin Barrett, MD, and Ronald Sulewski Jr., MD, from the UNMC Department of Dermatology, will lead the virtual discussion on Feb. 18.
Feb 4, 2025
![Erin Barrett, MD, and Ronald Sulewski Jr., MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BarrettSulewski020425.jpg)
MMI annual report: Uncovering unrealized potential
The Munroe-Meyer Institute report showcases the institute’s work transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs.
Feb 3, 2025
![Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/10-15-24_KarolyMirnics-004-900x600.jpg)
IAE seeking abstracts for Spotlight on Scholarship
The sixth annual event will showcase innovators advancing educational scholarship in the health sciences.
Feb 3, 2025
![A speaker presenting at a conference](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SpotlightOnScholarship121423-900x600.jpg)
Campus blood drive will be held Feb. 25
The bloodmobile will be parked on Emile Street in front of the Lied Transplant Center.
Feb 3, 2025
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UNMC webpage offers federal transition resources
Research leaders discussed the webpage, science advocacy and other issues at a Monday UNMC research forum.
Jan 31, 2025
![Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/KenBayles100423-900x600.jpg)
Annual report released for UNMC Department of Pediatrics
See the report online, highlighting the department’s partnership with Children’s Nebraska, excellent clinical care and more.
Jan 31, 2025
![Kari Simonsen, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/KariSimonsen3080323-900x600.jpg)
Campus to celebrate Lunar New Year
The event will be Feb. 6 in the Truhlsen Events Center.
Jan 31, 2025
![A Chinese dragon costume](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CelebrateCulture013125-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, Jan. 31, 2025
Items on the UNMC Bookstore’s Valentine’s Day sale and food vendors on the Omaha campus.
Jan 31, 2025
![Promotional graphic of a heart](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BookstoreSale013125-900x600.jpg)