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New employee orientation is now virtual
Online sessions through Zoom will begin April 14.
Mar 26, 2020
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UNMC to receive emergency state funding to combat COVID-19
$3.5 million will help augment increased testing for individuals potentially infected with COVID-19.
Mar 26, 2020
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Call for Inclusive Excellence Development Grant proposals
Initiatives should advance campus climate, student recruitment and retention, and/or faculty and staff recruitment and retention.
Mar 26, 2020
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UNMC, UNO team on public health mentorships
Program is a collaboration between the UNMC College of Public Health Student Association and the UNO Public Health Student Association.
Mar 26, 2020
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New ‘RN Huddle’ podcast addresses COVID-19
Heidi Keeler, Ph.D., of the Office of Community Engagement, hosts the podcast.
Mar 25, 2020
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LiveGreen: Safe Earth Month activities
COVID-19 restrictions have postponed some events, but others are still on.
Mar 25, 2020
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Nebraska Science Festival canceled
Organizers still will hold a few virtual events in April.
Mar 25, 2020
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UNMC at home: PR creates new Zoom backgrounds
Backgrounds are a tool for at-home teleconferencing.
Mar 25, 2020
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Buffett Institute supports research by UNMC students
Elizabeth Preas and Alethea Chiappone are recipients of the Buffett Institute Graduate Scholars Fellowship.
Mar 24, 2020
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