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LiveGreen: Repurpose It Contest seeking voters
Also, free Heartland Bike Share memberships; Earth Month continues.
Apr 14, 2020
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Nebraska Cafe to close temporarily beginning Wednesday
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning system repairs should be completed by April 27; food service elsewhere on campus remains open.
Apr 14, 2020
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Outstanding mentor of junior faculty: Anna Dunaevsky, Ph.D.
Tuesday’s annual faculty meeting has been moved completely to Zoom.
Apr 13, 2020
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Faculty develop course to study COVID-19
“Impact of Infectious Diseases” explores how virus is impacting physicians, society and the health care system.
Apr 13, 2020
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John Sparks, M.D., leaves a legacy at UNMC
Dr. Sparks was chair of pediatrics for more than 10 years.
Apr 13, 2020
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‘Handling Stress’ webinar available to view
See April 9 wellness webinar in its entirety.
Apr 13, 2020
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Federal law expands paid leave options for COVID-19 related absences
Family First Coronavirus Response Act provides additional leave options.
Apr 13, 2020
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Mask guidance for UNMC faculty, staff and students
New guidelines were issued on April 10.
Apr 13, 2020
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SIM-NE hosts training on coronavirus for rural hospitals
More than 350 providers from critical access hospitals registered for the Facebook Live event.
Apr 10, 2020
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