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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)
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)
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)
44th Street and Dewey Avenue closed today
Traffic will need to enter from 44th and Farnam streets while the closure is in effect.
Jun 15, 2021
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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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LiveGreen: Sustainability win with reusable isolation gowns
Process diverts waste from landfills, benefits environment, among other benefits.
Jun 15, 2021
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WalkRite event supports MMI speech therapy
The Scottish Rite Foundation is hosting the 2021 WalkRite for RiteCare at Chalco Hills Recreation Area.
Jun 14, 2021
![From left, John Maxon of the Scottish Rite and the Munroe-Meyer Institute's Amy Nordness, PhD, and director Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, at the 2019 WalkRite for RiteCare.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Walk052721.jpg)