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Bike to work and take TravelSmart for a spin
Bicyclists registered in the TravelSmart program have special amenities available, including new improvements for bike storage.
May 13, 2024
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Learn about owls at UNMC’s next Science CafĂ©
The interactive discussion from the Fontenelle Forest Raptor Program is May 14 at the Slowdown.
May 10, 2024
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Take Care: Anxiety in children and adults
Everyone worries at times, but an anxiety disorder might be involved when those thoughts become persistent and excessive.
May 10, 2024
![Priya Gearin, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PriyaGearin051024-900x600.jpg)
Emergency blood drive to be held at UNMC
The blood drive will be held May 28 in front of the Lied Transplant Center.
May 10, 2024
![Lied Transplant Center](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LiedTransplantCenter042624-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, May 10, 2024
A cake decorating class? Silent reading time? Cornhole and pickleball? Food vendors to try? Lots to know in this link about UNMC campus happenings.
May 10, 2024
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Med center to spearhead novel approach to disaster planning
The med center’s health security experts will support the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health in the planning effort.
May 9, 2024
![Chris Kratochvil, MD, vice chancellor for external relations at UNMC, and Lauren Sauer, associate director of research in the Global Center for Health Security](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/KratochvilSauer050924-900x600.jpg)
Search committee to find next OB/GYN chair
Kari Simonsen, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Pediatrics, will chair the search committee.
May 9, 2024
![Kari Simonsen, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/KariSimonsen3080323-900x600.jpg)
Catalyst for Education Award open for nominations
The award recognizes an individual in educational support who advances the success of the educational mission.
May 9, 2024
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A seamless, significant transition in telehealth platform
The move from Zoom to Epic Video Client offers several advantages to benefit patients and health care providers.
May 9, 2024
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All-campus forum updates budget, UNMC construction
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, also highlighted the university’s assistance resources for anyone affected by the April 26 tornadoes.
May 8, 2024
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Anne Barnes, vice chancellor for business, finance and business development, and Jennifer Bartholomew, associate vice chancellor for UNMC and vice president for Nebraska Medicine facilities management and planning](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GoldBarnesBartholomew050224-900x600.jpg)