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![Cynthia Robinson, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Robinson0614212.jpg)
People are Everything: UNMC employees can now recognize UNO colleagues
Employee rewards and recognition program will span both campuses.
Jun 14, 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)
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Science Cafe: Pediatric/perinatal COVID-19 research
Speakers will discuss COVID-19 vaccine development for pediatric and perinatal populations.
Jun 14, 2021
![From left, Kari Simonsen, MD, and Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/SimonsenBerry.jpg)
Dr. Balas named to CON research role
Michele Balas, PhD, will serve as College of Nursing associate dean for research.
Jun 11, 2021
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Armando De Alba, MD, honored, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.
Jun 11, 2021
![Armando De Alba, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DeAlbaPREFERRED030220.jpg)
Dr. Carver named director of expanded UNMC ombuds program
Program is an independent, informal, impartial and confidential resource for students, faculty and staff.
Jun 11, 2021
![David Carver, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Carver0304.jpg)
Speaker: ‘How and Why Should White Dudes Engage?’
Scott Porter, MD, will speak at annual orthopaedic surgery event this morning.
Jun 11, 2021
![Scott Porter, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Scott061121.jpg)
Wellness: Normal sadness or something more?
Symptoms aid in recognizing clinical depression.
Jun 10, 2021
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