
Winter 2008
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Fall 2007
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UNMC Connect is a new publication of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. This publication incorporates news about many of our major campus initiative, as well as class notes and other information that traditionally have been sent via individual alumni newsletters. |
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Winter 2008

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On the cover:
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Keeping the best and the brightest in Nebraska
Recruiting faculty and students takes a personal touch.

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Features:
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Antiviral expert becomes new pharmacy dean
Dr. Courtney Fletcher looks to strengthen research enterprise.
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Seeing hope in new light
Low vision patients to receive comprehensive care at new center.
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UNMC pitching in to battle HIV/AIDS in Africa
Allied health faculty share clinical lab expertise.
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National food safety is top concern for alum
From farm to table, Nebraska native sets USDA policies.
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UNMC leaders express concern over affirmative action
LR 233CA could impact university diversity programs.
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UNMC, hospital celebrate 10 years of success
Partnership builds on strengths, talents of both organizations.
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Johnson legacy is nearly 50 years of giving
Alums support helps attract best and brightest.
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Cheeky librarian blogs her cancer experience
Teresa Hartman uses her disease as an educational tool.
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Departments:

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Outreach: Street-wise to health-wise
Medical students teach healthy living to women serving time.
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Education: A rite of passage
White coats connect students to alums
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Research: Disease-related fatigue begins before treatment
Breast cancer is exhausting even before the treatment begins.
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Perspective: Harold M. Maurer, M.D., Chancellor
Donors invest in UNMC's mission
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The Loop - calendar
Delegates Program mobilizes UNMC supporters
Campus clips
Alumni news
Alumni class notes
(Click on title for pdf)
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On the Back Cover:
The Sorrell Center for Health Sciences
Grand Opening: June 26-29, 2008
Alumni Celebration: July 26, 2008
Student Reception: August 22, 2008

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