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COVID-19 vaccination documentation begins June 21
Details on how to complete documentation now available.
Jun 18, 2021
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University employees granted leave for Friday, June 18
University system follows lead of state, federal governments in marking Juneteenth holiday.
Jun 18, 2021
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Kindness is free, administrator reminds colleagues while sharing her story.
Jun 17, 2021
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June 22 Chancellor’s forum available in-person, online
Guests will include Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security, and Doug Ewald, vice chancellor for business, finance and business development.
Jun 17, 2021
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Endowment supporting rare book collection transferred to UNMC
American College of Surgeons transfers endowment for H. Winnett Orr, MD, collection.
Jun 17, 2021
![Since 1974, the Orr collection has been on permanent loan to the UNMC library.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Rarebook061721.jpg)
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Rick Evans to lead NSRI
Evans is a retired major general in the U.S. Air Force with nearly 40 years of experience in senior military roles.
Jun 16, 2021
![Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Rick Evans](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Evans010521.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Grinu Mathew, PhD
Dr. Mathew is an assistant professor at the Eppley Institute.
Jun 16, 2021
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Northwall Plaza dedication available online today
UNMC will formally dedicate the William H. Northwall, MD Plaza, located between Wittson and Poynter Halls.
Jun 16, 2021
![The dedication of the William H. Northwall, MD Plaza will be held virtually at 6 p.m. today.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NorthwallPlaza061621.jpg)
Med center Pride events continue this week
A variety of education and outreach events are offered for Pride Month.
Jun 15, 2021
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Steps to creating inclusive workplaces
Creating workplaces where everyone feels heard, valued and seen is important.
Jun 15, 2021
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