Community
Winter camp brings taste of summer to MMI
Two-week winter session offers shortened version of summer’s popular Camp Munroe.
Jan 19, 2024
![Staffers help a camper swim during winter camp at MMI. Campers also got to make crafts and snacks, and play games.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MMIPool011824-900x600.jpg)
UNMC history: The dynamic and generous Dr. Gifford
Harold Gifford Sr., MD, left a mark on ophthalmology and the Omaha community.
Jan 17, 2024
![Harold Gifford Sr., MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HaroldGiffordSr122923.jpg)
LiveGreen: Budget-friendly tips for winter energy conservation
Here are some home winterization ideas to help save on energy costs while improving a home’s comfort.
Jan 17, 2024
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Denim for Disabilities fundraiser starts today
Funds support the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities and the adult recreational therapy program at MMI.
Jan 17, 2024
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Med center honors the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
The annual event included recognizing two Nebraska Medicine colleagues as unsung heroes.
Jan 16, 2024
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Meeting Jan. 17 to discuss Saddle Creek, Leavenworth improvements
The meeting, hosted by UNMC and the City of Omaha, will be held in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.
Jan 16, 2024
![UNMC emblem](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UNMC_EmblemGrey-900x600.jpg)
Today’s MLK Day event will be all virtual due to weather
Med center colleagues and the public can access the event online; pre-registration is no longer required.
Jan 15, 2024
![Walter Brooks](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WalterBrooks010324.jpg)
Discount offered to Disney’s ‘Sound of Magic’
The performances by the Omaha Symphony will be Jan. 27 and 28
Jan 12, 2024
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UNMC for the record, Jan. 12, 2024
News notes on a charitable food drive is about to get underway and campus food vendors.
Jan 12, 2024
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Guiding principles for legislative session
University employees can engage with elected officials as private individuals but must take care representing themselves.
Jan 8, 2024
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