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LiveGreen: The importance of water conservation
Here are some easy ways med center colleagues can support the campus’ water conservation goals.
Jul 20, 2023
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Summer at UNMC: Step-Up Omaha interns on campus
Seven students are experiencing UNMC through the perspective of an employee.
Jul 18, 2023
![From left front, Evelyn Grixby, who helps to facilitate the program at UNMC Human Resources, Justice Odia, Valeri Medrano-Najera, Randy Smith and Sarah Gloden Carlson (at right), JD, assistant vice chancellor and director for human resources. From left back, Emanuel Paul, Curtis Somado and Niara Berry Bowie. Not pictured: Marcus Sherrod.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/StepUp2023071823-900x600.jpg)
Library to host ‘Confronting Violence’ exhibit, panel
The National Library of Medicine exhibit on domestic violence opens July 31. A virtual panel will be held Aug 3.
Jul 18, 2023
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UNMC partners in effort to retain and attract diverse grads
The Omaha campus served as a guest site for the Greater Omaha Chamber’s Growing Home initiative.
Jul 17, 2023
![Donnie Lopez, a student who will start at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in the fall, tests out the iEXCEL LASER Cave.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CODE071723-900x600.jpg)
Summer at UNMC: MMI hosts occupational therapy camp
Now in its second year, the camp offers fun and enriching activities for children and young adults.
Jul 13, 2023
![A camper works on shoe tying with Jennifer Konieczny during Occupational Therapy Summer Camp.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/OT-camp-MMI-2-900x600.jpg)
Summer at UNMC: Summer camp season is in full swing
Thanks to the Hattie B. Munroe Foundation, MMI’s Camp Munroe has been extended to seven weeks.
Jul 13, 2023
![Nicole Giron](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Nicole-Giron-900x600.jpg)
UNMC, Nebraska Medicine to serve Highlander community
The Community Wellness Collaborative at the Highlander is part of the neighborhood’s revitalization efforts.
Jul 12, 2023
![The Community Wellness Collaborative at the Highlander under construction](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CWCatHighlander071223.jpg)
Public health faculty co-author assessment on drought, health
UNMC faculty worked in partnership with experts from the National Integrated Drought Information System.
Jul 7, 2023
![Jesse Bell, PhD, Rachel Lookadoo, JD, and Keith Hansen](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BellLookadooHansen070723.jpg)
Keeping an eye on safety this Fourth of July
A free pair of safety glasses is available at select Nebraska Medicine locations to protect eyes from fireworks.
Jun 30, 2023
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MMI organizing bocce ball team to participate in Special Olympics
Athletes wanting to join can contact MMI or attend the next practice July 7.
Jun 29, 2023
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