Kelsey Kirk
Director’s message: Coping with challenges of a new school year
While a new school year brings excitement, it also can bring its fair share of challenges. Here are some tips from the MMI Psychology Department on how to make the most of this school year.
Aug 25, 2023
Third-generation UNMC student embraces family ties to MMI
Jueliet Menolascino, who started her first year of medical school this fall, is a third-generation UNMC student with family ties to MMI.
Aug 23, 2023
MMI welcomes interns, long-term trainees
At new student orientation, held July 5, MMI welcomed nearly 40 students. Students are working in a handful of departments, including psychology, physical therapy, speech and occupational therapy.
Aug 3, 2023
Training program to teach CPR, first aid to MMI families
A new program in the works at the Munroe-Meyer Institute will train individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their caregivers, in CPR and other first aid skills.
Jul 31, 2023
Club members learn ‘farm to fork’ skills in MMI garden
Club members do the majority of the work on the gardens, which offer 650 square feet of growing space and yield up to 1,000 pounds of produce.
Jul 26, 2023
Wild animals a ‘crowd favorite’ at Camp Munroe
Animals from Wildlife Encounters were the special guests at Camp Munroe, the recreational day camp for children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Jul 25, 2023
Director’s message: Camp focuses on motor skills, socializing and love for physical activity
Summer is always a fun time to try new activities and refresh our outlook on providing meaningful opportunities for the clients we serve. This summer, the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Physical Therapy organized two enriching and inclusive summer camps for children ages 3 to 8 with developmental disabilities. These camps align with our department’s mission […]
Jul 24, 2023
Resource center to serve MMI parents, caregivers
The resource center, across from the elevators in the main lobby, will have staff on hand for certain hours every weekday. Eventually, computer stations and a printer will be available for parents’ or caregivers’ use.
Jul 24, 2023
Nebraska Area Health Education Center Scholars Program graduates 51 students
The two-year program, part of a national initiative, prepares health profession students to serve in rural and urban underserved areas of the state.
Jul 14, 2023
Director’s message: Summer camp in full swing
When you walk through the south entrance to the Munroe-Meyer Institute, one thing is for certain — it is summer camp season. The voices of more than 250 participants — and those of the 68 staff members and 136 volunteers who commit their summer to supporting campers — can be heard cheering, singing and offering […]
Jul 5, 2023
