Inside UNMC
New Wigton Heritage Center online portal debuts
Portal, available today, is a digital exploration of exhibits currently on display throughout the Wigton Heritage Center.
Jun 29, 2022
![This image of Hiram Orr, MD, at left circa 1918 with Red Cross personnel, was donated by his grandson, J. Douglass Klein, PhD. Dr. Klein recently donated Dr. Orr's personal WWI slide collection to the McGoogan Health Sciences Library, and portions of the collection are on display for the first time in the online exhibit portal.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Orr053122.jpg)
Independence Day safety reminders
The UNMC community is reminded to protect against fireworks injuries and to keep up COVID-19 precautions.
Jun 29, 2022
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Regents approve Saddle Creek administrative facility
The project at the corner of Saddle Creek Road and Farnam Street will serve UNMC and replace existing administrative building.
Jun 28, 2022
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First monkeypox case confirmed in Nebraska
Med center infectious diseases experts are supporting Douglas County Health Department.
Jun 28, 2022
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Forum today for VCR finalist Kenneth Bayles, PhD
Faculty, staff and students are invited to hear from Dr. Bayles and ask questions during a campus forum from noon to 1 p.m.
Jun 28, 2022
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Summer Fun cookout planned for Wednesday
Event on the the Nebraska Café patio will have music, outdoor games and food. Lunch tickets are $5.
Jun 28, 2022
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Mileage rate to increase to 34 cents July 1
The University of Nebraska System will make the adjustment following a mid-year change from the IRS.
Jun 27, 2022
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CAPS office is open for summer and available to help
The associate director of counseling and psychological services advises: ‘Give us a call. We’ll always help.’
Jun 27, 2022
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McGoogan Library featuring new smallpox exhibit
Three books in the library’s rare books collections look at early understanding of the virus and vaccines to fight it.
Jun 27, 2022
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Forum today for VCR candidate Ze’ev Ronai, PhD
Faculty, staff and students are invited to hear from Dr. Ronai and ask questions during a campus forum from noon to 1 p.m.
Jun 27, 2022
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