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NEWS AND EVENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Upcoming Events<\/em><\/h2>\n

Research Fair and Nebraska Lecture, Nov. 6-8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t forget that the fall Research Fair, including Eileen Hebets’ Nov. 7 Nebraska Lecture<\/a>, is next week! The Research Fair website<\/a> has the latest schedule and events. If you haven’t already registered for the Nov. 6 Faculty Recognition Breakfast, you can still do so here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

OPEN Forum Breakfast, Nov. 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

OPEN Forum is back! Join your ORED colleagues from 8:30-10 a.m. in the East Campus Union Great Plains room for breakfast a round of Get to Know the Vice Chancellor, a game show aimed at helping us learn more about Bob Wilhelm. We’ll also learn more about Bob’s vision for the office and meet new ORED hires from 2018.<\/p>\n

A bus from Whittier to East Campus will start loading at 8:10 a.m. and will return following the forum.<\/p>\n

RSVP<\/a> by Nov. 12. For more information, contact Laurie Sampson, learning and development coordinator, 402-472-3136.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions, contact\u00a0<\/span>Laurie Sampson<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Welcomes<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Kristin Walstad<\/b>\u00a0recently joined the Research Compliance Services team as a research compliance services specialist. Her background is in clinical psychology and financial auditing. Kristin holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology from The University of Toledo. Her graduate research focused on serious mental illness and psychotic disorders, mental health recovery and cultural competence in psychological services. Kristin was also a speaker and advocate on Latino mental health issues while at UT. Kristin is a former bank examiner for the Federal Reserve Bank and holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Rice University. In her spare time, Kristin can be found out and about in Lincoln and the Midwest region taking amateur photography.<\/p>\n

KUDOS TO OUR COLLEAGUES<\/h2>\n

Becky Freeman<\/strong>, Research Compliance Services, completed the Certified IRB Professional recertification exam. Administered through the Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research organization, or PRIM&R, the recertification exam requires several hours at a testing center to complete. Congratulations, Becky!<\/p>\n

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Rachel Wenzl<\/strong>, Research Compliance Services, received a KUDOS award Oct. 3 at the University of Nebraska Board of Regents meeting held at the NU Kearney campus. The KUDOS award, established by the NU president and Board of Regents, recognizes outstanding employees from across the four NU campuses who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Rachel was recognized for her work overseeing the Institutional Review Board review process, among other duties.<\/p>\n

WELLNESS WATCH<\/h2>\n

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The end of October is best known for Halloween and trick-or-treating, but it also marks the time of year when influenza activity begins to increase. This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is watching the flu closely, since last year saw the highest number of deaths from the virus — nearly 80,000 — since modern tracking began. Here are some facts about the flu and tips for protecting yourself:<\/p>\n