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De-Stress Week: Drive-through Maverick Food Pantry drive
Provide a donation and receive a holiday treat in return this Friday.
Dec 9, 2020
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Chancellor offers ‘thank-you’ treat for overnight workers
‘Muffin Pick Up’ day will be Dec. 16.
Dec 9, 2020
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Latest information on COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Work underway to prepare for arrival and distribution of first doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
Dec 9, 2020
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New faculty spotlight: Maximiliano Hawkes, MD
Dr. Hawkes is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences.
Dec 8, 2020
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Fostering the Future blanket drive a success
The event netted the donation of 55 fleece blankets, as well as games, toys and other items.
Dec 8, 2020
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Dr. Plewes is Pathway to Independence Awardee
Award recognizes early-career postdocs for their contributions to research.
Dec 8, 2020
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UNMC WC4BL chapter working for change
The group’s latest event, a discussion of structural racism and student advocacy, will be held Dec. 11.
Dec 8, 2020
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Regents approve named spaces within Wigton Heritage Center
Dr. Leland and Dorothy Olson, Dr. William Northwall and Dr. Stanton Harn recognized.
Dec 7, 2020
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Thoracic and GI oncology conference to be held Friday
Registration now is open for virtual event.
Dec 7, 2020
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