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Salonen’s legacy continues with endowed nursing fund
The fund honoring former transplant coordinator Laurie Salonen will support development of Nebraska Medicine transplant, nursing staff.
Mar 25, 2024
![Laurie Salonen](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/LaurieSalonen032524-900x600.jpg)
Community engagement survey open through April 30
The survey invites the UNMC community to document their work and dedication in serving and engaging with the community.
Mar 25, 2024
![Dele Davies, MD, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Heidi Keeler, PhD, assistant vice chancellor of the UNMC Office of Community Engagement](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DaviesKeeler032524-900x600.jpg)
Save the date for UNMC’s annual CultureFest
The event, scheduled for April 11 at the Truhlsen Events Center, will have interactive booths, food and entertainment.
Mar 25, 2024
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UNMC, Regional West Health Services sign affiliation agreement
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Regional West Health Services CEO Mel McNea met Tuesday.
Mar 22, 2024
![Mel McNea, Regional West CEO, and Jeffrey P. Gold, University of Nebraska Medical Center chancellor, finalize the agreement between Regional West and UNMC.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/McNeaGold032224-900x600.jpg)
Nebraska Science Festival to offer activities for all ages
April’s statewide festival, presented by UNMC and organized in collaboration with community partners, promises science-related fun.
Mar 22, 2024
![The 2023 Nebraska Science Festival included Superhero Saturday at the Durham Museum.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NESciFest032224-900x600.jpg)
Employee Appreciation Day featured treats, talents and thanks
The event, sponsored by the UNMC Chancellor’s Office, was spread across three sites on the UNMC Omaha campus and other campuses, as well.
Mar 22, 2024
![UNMC employees enjoyed games and lunch at the Center for Healthy Living as part of Employee Appreciation Day on March 1.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/EmployeeAppreciation1032024-1-900x600.jpg)
Net zero waste goals met for Employee Appreciation Day
In all, the event diverted 119 pounds of waste from the landfill, advancing one of the med center’s sustainability goals.
Mar 22, 2024
![Anyone interested in organizing a zero-waste event, as seen here from the #WeAreUNMC BBQ, can contact the UNMC Office of Sustainability.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ZeroWaste092623-900x600.jpg)
Spotlight on Scholarship will highlight education research
The in-person event will be held on March 28 at 11:30 a.m. in the Durham Research Center auditorium.
Mar 22, 2024
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UNMC for the record, March 22, 2024
A statewide board re-election for nursing, a graduate research funding opportunity, UNMC retirements and campus food vendors for the week.
Mar 22, 2024
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Board of Regents names Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, priority candidate for NU president
Dr. Gold immediately begins a 30-day public review period that will include forums across the state.
Mar 21, 2024
![Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DrJeffreyPGold032124-900x600.jpg)