Summer 2008

UNMC Connect Magazine Summer 2008   21st century health care education   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.

Cover Story

21st century health care education Students at UNMC learn new mantra: Work Together.

Features

Philanthropic giant transforms UNMC Chuch Durham elevates campus research.

Nursing student shows courage under fire Sgt. Springer is honored for heroism in Iraq.

A well-deserved honor Dr. Sorrell's impact is anything but ordinary.

Sorrell Center grand opening The College of Medicine's new home is unveiled.

UNMC alumnus transforms public health Alumn's gift launches first endowed chair.

A decade of SHARING Student-run outreach clinics mark a milestone in care.  Videos: (Click here to view larger)

Departments

Research: Students celebrate DNA Day Science excites teens on the Rosebud Indian Reservation.

Education: Stories of triumph and success Gradutes walked different paths to earn degrees.

Outreach: On the road again UNMC's leadership hears from rural Nebraskans.

Perspective: Harold M. Maurer, M.D., Chancellor Sorrell Center an important investment in Nebraka's future.

In the Loop - calendar A calendar of UNMC college and alumni events.

Campus clips

Alumni news

Alumni class notes

Back Cover

UNMC Alumni Weekend - September 19th - 20th