University-wide Recognition and Awards

The University of Nebraska recognizes the importance of honoring accomplished faculty, staff, students, and community leaders and organizations for significant contributions and achievements.

Faculty excellence in teaching, research and outreach is honored each spring with the ORCA, OTICA, IDEA and UDTA awards presented by the President.  And lasting contributions to the university and to the world are honored with the Regents Medal and Honorary Degrees.

University-Wide Faculty Awards

Steven Hinrichs, M.D. 2007 IDEA Award, Professor and Director of University of Nebraska Center for Biosecurity Sasha Kabanov, Ph. D., 2007 ORCA Award Professor Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy Paul Larsen, M.D., 2007 OTICA Award Professor Pediatrics and Neurological Sciences

Innovation, Development and Engagement Award (IDEA)

2007 Award Winner, Steven Hinrichs, M.D., Professor and Director of the Microbiology and Virology Laboratory in the Department of Pathology and Microbiology; Vice Chair of Research and Development at the University of Nebraska Medical Center; Director of the University of Nebraska Center for Biosecurity   Video:  QuickTime | Windows

Outstanding Research and Creative Activity Award (ORCA)

2009 Award Winner, Stephen Rennard, M.D., Larson Professor of Internal Medicine     2007 Award Winner, Sasha Kabanov, Ph. D., Professor and Parke-Davis Chair in Pharmaceutics   Video:  QuickTime | Windows

Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award (OTICA)

2007 Award Winner, Paul Larsen, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics and Neurological Sciences, Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics    Video:  QuickTime | Windows

University-wide Departmental Teaching Award (UDTA)

The Department of Family Medicine    Video:  QuickTime | Windows

Board of Regents Awards

Kudos

01/23/09 - Kathy Minikus, Accounting Technician in the College of Public Health Services Research and Administration   11/07/08 - Phil Bruch, Department of Radiation Oncology   09/05/08 - Jennifer Crozier, Office Associate in General Surgery   06/13/08 - Walter Murphy, Manager, Information Technology Services   04/18/08 - Vicki Hamm, Administrative Director, Graduate Medical Education Program

Regents Medal

06/11/09 - Ruth and Bill Scott 11/07/08 - Charles W. “Chuck” Durham

Resolutions

11/07/08 - Regent Curtis McKnight,UNMC College of Medicine student and University of Nebraska Board of Regents   01/22/08 - Joseph Stothert, M.D. , Chief of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care     More information about the University of Nebraska Recognition and Awards Program.