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Nebraska Medical Orchestra and Choir to perform
Annual Winter Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13.
Dec 8, 2023
![Matthew Brooks, DMA, director of the Nebraska Medical Orchestra](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Brooks042320.jpg)
Med center community invited to Holiday Skate Day today
The event will be at the UNMC Ice Rink from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dec 8, 2023
![Today's Holiday Skate Day will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Skate120823-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, Dec. 8, 2023
News notes on an award-winning research poster presentation and retirement meetings on campus.
Dec 8, 2023
![Jana Ponce, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/JanaPonce-e1701903111741.jpg)
‘Heart to Heart’ talks with nurse-scientist Dr. Balas
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, speaks with the UNMC College of Nursing’s Michele Balas, PhD, the 18th Scientist Laureate.
Dec 7, 2023
![Michele Balas, PhD, UNMC’s 18th Scientist Laureate, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, talk during the latest latest “Health Care Heart to Heart” podcast.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DrsBalasandGold120723-900x600.jpg)
Immunizations encouraged for respiratory illnesses
RSV cases are up, and flu activity is increasing, while COVID cases have continued.
Dec 7, 2023
![UNMC emblem](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UNMCemblemred-900x600.jpg)
Reminder: Chancellor’s all-campus forum is today
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined by Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
Dec 7, 2023
![Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GoldSweasy113023-900x600.jpg)
Also remember: Chancellor’s Holiday Tea is today, too
Members of the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine community can enjoy cookies and refreshments from 2-4 p.m.
Dec 7, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HolidayTea120123-900x600.jpg)
Omaha Performing Arts offers discount to UNMC
Several holiday shows are on the schedule, including Mannheim Steamroller on Dec. 22 and 23.
Dec 7, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lightwire120723-900x600.jpeg)
Make wellness a priority this season
The UNMC Wellness Team offers the med center community some useful reminders as stressors rise.
Dec 6, 2023
![Steve Wengel, MD, Sarah Fischer, PhD, and Priya Gearin, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/UNMCWellnessTeam120623.jpg)
Donation drive is Friday for pediatric patient unit
People who provide a donation of a new item worth $10 or more will receive a winter hat featuring the UNMC mascot, Ellie.
Dec 6, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DeStressWeek120123.jpg)