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Chamber’s Leadership Omaha Program Graduates 41st Class

Published by admin on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 12:00am

Leadership Omaha, one of the nation’s longest-running community leadership programs, has graduated its latest “best class ever” – a diverse group of 47 men and women who are ready to strengthen and transform the Omaha community.

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Public Invited to Give Input on Next NU President

Published by admin on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 12:00am

Faculty, staff, students, alumni and supporters, and members of the public are invited to a series of listening sessions beginning June 20 and 21 to gather input on the search for the next president of the University of Nebraska.

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DHHS Shares Tips to Identify, Report Elder Abuse

Published by admin on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln – As many as 1 in 10 older Americans experience elder abuse, neglect or exploitation.

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services aims to bring heightened awareness to the mistreatment of older adults.

“Elder abuse is a major issue that often goes unreported and unaddressed,” Dr. Matthew Van Patton, director of the Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care, said in a release. “We all have a part to play in recognizing the signs of abuse and doing everything we can to prevent it.”

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Sarpy County, Nebraska Medicine Exploring Mental Health Center

Published by admin on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 12:00am

For several months, Sarpy County government officials and representatives from the Sarpy County have been meeting with potential partners to help the county establish a mental health crisis stabilization center.

At this time, Sarpy County is actively pursuing a partnership with Nebraska Medicine, according to a Wednesday news release.

“A partnership with Nebraska Medicine opens the possibility of locating directly on the Nebraska Medicine-Bellevue campus.” said Sarpy County Commissioner Jim Warren.

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Nebraska Criminal Defense Association: Three Attorneys Recognized at Annual Seminar

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La Vista – The Nebraska Defense Counsel Association recently presented its 2019 awards.

Dan Placzek, a partner at Smith Johnson Baack Placzek Allen Connick & Hansen, was named Defense Counsel of the Year.

Two senior partners at Baylor Evnen, Randall L. Goyette and Stephen S. Gealy, received the Master Emeritus Award.

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Summit Features Top Counterintelligence Official

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Ashland – The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Greater Omaha Chamber and Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry will bring William Evanina, the top counterintelligence official for the U.S. government, as the keynote speaker at the upcoming Federal Legislative Summit later this summer.

The 11th Annual Federal Legislative Summit will take place on Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Strategic Air & Space Museum in Ashland. The event will feature an update from Nebraska’s Congressional delegation on federal issues facing the state in Washington D.C.

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Pass to Class Hits 1.5M Riders

Published by admin on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 12:00am

In parternship with Metro transit, Metropolitan Community College’s Pass to Class has surpassed 1.5 million bus rides.

The milestone comes at a time when the college is extending the program to students in English as a Second Language noncredit classes, according to an MCC news release.

Pass to Class encourages ridership by offering a free bus pass for travel to and from MCC locations or for other education-related purposes.

Sally Hopley, coordinator of Sustainable Practices at MCC, said the program addresses issues of access and affordability.

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Do Space Hosts Talk on Renewable Energy

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The Metropolitan Community College at Do Space program at 7205 Dodge St. will host a free, public talk about renewable energy on July 11, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Courtney Kennedy, alternative energy program manager at the OPPD, and Darren Dageforde, executive director of utility and energy optimization at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will discuss renewable energy and how Nebraskans can make a difference.

Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit mccneb.edu/hubbard.

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Reunified Families Gather for Celebratory Picnic

Published by admin on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 12:00am

Juvenile justice professionals and advocates came together recently to celebrate the hard work and success of many area families who have been reunited.

The 10th annual Summer Family Picnic, held last Friday at the Omaha Children’s Museum, was put on by CASA for Douglas County, the Separate Juvenile Court of Douglas County and others who work alongside families that brought their children home after a separation.

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Murnan Spent Her 43-Year Career Behind-the-Scenes at Creighton University School of Law

Published by admin on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 12:00am

Sandy Murnan spent the past 43 years working at the Creighton University School of Law and is retiring today as the school’s associate registrar.

Murnan put decades of work into admissions and records at the law school, making a career of supporting faculty, staff and students as they fostered generations of aspiring attorneys and judges.

Despite staying at the school for nearly her entire professional career, Murnan never set out to be a university administrator. All she wanted at first was a job in Nebraska’s version of the big city.