Jo Giles UNMC public affairs
Doorways of Opportunity: UNMC forms Team Access
This is the second in a series of stories about a move to ban affirmative action in Nebraska and the potential impact such a policy change would have at UNMC.
May 15, 2008
Doorways of Opportunity — The big picture
This is the first in a series of stories about a move to ban affirmative action in Nebraska and the potential impact such a policy change would have at UNMC.
May 13, 2008
UNMC employees invited to community forum on affirmative action
A national debate on affirmative action will take center stage in Omaha this week and UNMC employees are invited to a Thursday seminar on the topic.
Apr 30, 2008
UNMC, Urban League lead youth health care conference
UNMC and the Urban League of Nebraska will host an African American Youth health care conference on Thursday. The first of its kind conference in the Omaha metropolitan area is aimed at encouraging black high school students to consider health care careers.
Apr 18, 2008
Rally against affirmative action ban to be held today
UNMC employees are invited to a rally today at 5:30 p.m. at the Omaha Public School’s TAC building to oppose a potential ban on affirmative action in Nebraska.
Feb 26, 2008
UNMC employees invited to community rally Tuesday
Nebraskans United, a group of citizens in support of equality and diversity, will hold a rally Tuesday against LR 233CA — an initiative that would eliminate affirmative action programs designed to provide equal opportunities to Nebraskans.
Feb 25, 2008
UNMC leaders express concern over legislative initiative
When Myrna Newland, M.D., was a young medical student, she was one of five women in the College of Medicine at UNMC. That was 1964. …
Fast forward 40 years. As director of UNMC’s Equity Office, Dr. Newland has seen the number of women increase in medical school as a result of affirmative action programs.
Feb 12, 2008
UNMC student organizes free health fair for underserved families
Childhood obesity and the public health issues that plague at-risk populations are reason enough to warrant concern. But one UNMC student is moved to action.
Jan 30, 2008
Honoring Dr. King — John Beasley to speak at noon today
Actor John Beasley will deliver a commemorative address today at noon to honor slain civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 21, 2008
Dr. Pamies looks to brighten futures for Omaha’s youth
The goals are ambitious. But that may be what’s needed to reverse a tragic trend … too many of Omaha’s children living in poverty. The Building Bright Futures initiative takes a comprehensive approach to improving the lives of children and youth. Rubens Pamies, M.D., UNMC vice chancellor for academic affairs, chairs the adolescent behavior health committee. Investing in a child’s future can spur community growth for years to come, he said.
Jan 21, 2008