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Lunch and Learn event to focus on microaggression
The presentation will take place Nov. 16 at noon in the Sorrell Center.
Nov 13, 2023
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UNMC welcomes assistant secretary of defense for tour
Lester Martínez-López, MD, commends the healthy relationship between the university and U.S. Department of Defense.
Nov 10, 2023
![Lester Martínez-López, MD, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, tours iEXCEL and the Davis Global Center. (Photos by Nicholas Harnack, 55th Wing Public Affairs, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska)](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AssistantSecretaryDefenseTour1111023-900x600.jpeg)
Message to veterans: Thank you for your service
This Veterans Day, UNMC salutes those who have served our country in the armed forces.
Nov 10, 2023
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Regents to consider Kabourek as interim president
Chris Kabourek, a 26-year veteran of the university, currently serves as senior vice president and chief financial officer.
Nov 10, 2023
![Chris Kabourek](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Kabourek-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Bartels receives James E. Cottrell Presidential Scholar Award
The award recognizes early career physician-scientists in anesthesiology who stand out as researchers, faculty and clinicians.
Nov 10, 2023
![Karsten Bartels, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/KarstenBartels102023-900x600.jpg)
Employee giving campaign prizes are on the way
UNMC employees who pledge a minimum of $15 total will be eligible for the prizes.
Nov 10, 2023
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Events planned to recognize international students
The Cultural Expo, bingo night and intramural tournaments are scheduled for International Education Week.
Nov 10, 2023
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UNMC for the record, Nov. 10, 2023
Two award announcements, an ‘Eye-Scream’ event, an upcoming BHECN forum, a Center for Healthy Living special and food vendors.
Nov 10, 2023
![Skyler Maclean, P4 class president for the UNMC College of Pharmacy, and Joseph Vetro, PhD, associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SkylerVetro111023-900x600.jpg)
UNMC 2023 Scientist Laureate: Michele Balas, PhD
‘The thing that makes me the happiest is that a nurse is getting recognized with this award, and that people will start thinking of nursing as a science.’
Nov 9, 2023
![Michele Balas, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/09_20_2023_MicheleBalas019-900x600.jpg)
Reminder: Attend today’s all-campus forum in-person, online
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined by Vice Chancellor Anne Barnes and Associate Vice Chancellor Jane Meza, PhD.
Nov 9, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Anne Barnes, UNMC’s vice chancellor for business, finance and business development, and Jane Meza, PhD, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs and associate vice chancellor for global affairs and strategic planning](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GoldBarnesMeza110323.jpg)