Karen Burbach

Million-step Monday – Pedometers, camels and the Great Wall

Yes, that is UNMC Director of Business Services Keith Swarts and his pedometer on top of a camel.

Sep 10, 2007

Top life scientist Dr. Brattain joins Eppley Cancer Center

Renowned breast and colon cancer researcher, Michael Brattain, Ph.D., joined the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center as the new associate director for basic research on June 1.

Sep 7, 2007

The College of Nursing turns 90 — then and now

This is a story from the spring 2007 edition of the College of Nursing publication, Advances. This and other stories from the publication will run in UNMC Today in commemoration of the college’s 90th anniversary.

Sep 6, 2007

‘Omaha’s Got Talent’ tryout footage on YouTube

Video from the “Omaha’s Got Talent” tryouts on Aug. 25 has been posted on YouTube.

Sep 6, 2007

Spotlight on new faculty — meet Rebecca Wester, M.D.

Rebecca Wester, M.D., assistant professor of geriatrics, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Sep 5, 2007

Million-step Mon … err … Tuesday – more matching

Here’s another matching quiz featuring team names from the UNMC 1 Million Step Challenge.

Sep 4, 2007

Hand hygiene education course available on the intranet

A program to increase hand hygiene awareness is underway at The Nebraska Medical Center.

Sep 4, 2007

Medical center pedals to Corporate Cycling Challenge title

By logging 6,293 miles, employees from UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center combined to take home first place during the Corporate Cycling Challenge on Aug. 19.

Aug 31, 2007

The College of Nursing Turns 90 – looking back with Carol Wilson

A broken leg took Carol Wilson down a career path she never intended — and the UNMC College of Nursing is doubly thankful.

Aug 30, 2007

Closings on Emile and 40th streets forthcoming

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 4, a section of Emile Street between 41st Street and 42nd Street will close for four weeks while new utility piping and manholes are installed.

Aug 30, 2007