Karen Burbach
UNMC Distinguished Scientists recognized
On Monday, they gathered inside UNMC’s shining symbol for research. And, for more than an hour, they stepped away from their labs to celebrate their research accomplishments.
Mar 14, 2007
Employee forums Thursday and Friday
Forums for employees and faculty are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Thursday and 8:30 a.m. on Friday. Both forums will be in the Durham Research Center Auditorium. (EDITOR’S NOTE: The time for Thursday’s forum has changed to 11:30 a.m. instead of noon as originally reported in UNMC Today.)
Mar 14, 2007
Public meeting about Saddle Creek relocation Thursday
At an open house public hearing Thursday, the public will have its first opportunity to provide input into the Saddle Creek Road Relocation Feasibility Study.
Mar 13, 2007
A note from UNMC Human Resources about leave policies
On Friday, the Board of Regents approved revisions to the university’s vacation and sick leave policies.
Mar 12, 2007
Meet UNMC Scientist Laureate Stephen Rennard, M.D.
UNMC Scientist Laureate Stephen Rennard, M.D., talks about his work, life and interests. EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Rennard received UNMC’s inaugural Scientist Laureate Award, the highest recognition given to a UNMC scientist. This profile is part of a series highlighting the researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. The researchers were profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a private ceremony today to recognize their achievements.
Mar 12, 2007
Daylight Savings reminder
Yesterday was the first day of Daylight Savings Time. Please double check your calendar entries and verify they are correct. While ITS has installed numerous “patches” to correct calendaring problems associated with the time change, it is still possible that calendar entries may appear one hour off, especially if your computer’s clock settings are not checked to “Automatically Adjust for Daylight Savings Time.”
Mar 12, 2007
South Omaha’s history the focus of partnership lecture
Gary Kastrick, a life-long resident of south Omaha and teacher at South High School, will talk about the events that made this area a key part of the city during a noon lecture on Tuesday in the College of Nursing, Rooms 1011 and 1012.
Mar 12, 2007
Meet UNMC’s Distinguished Scientist Steven Hinrichs, M.D.
UNMC Distinguished Scientist Steven Hinrichs, M.D., talks about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. UNMC Today profiled each of these researchers leading up to a ceremony today to recognize their achievements.
Mar 12, 2007
Dr. Pratt named NU executive vice president and provost
LINCOLN — University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken has named Dr. Linda Pratt as executive vice president and provost for the university. Dr. Pratt has served as interim executive vice president and provost since July of 2006, and will officially take on the permanent appointment on Friday, subject to the approval of the Board of Regents.
Mar 9, 2007
Countdown to daylight savings time
Daylight Savings time begins Sunday and extends to Nov. 3. … While ITS has installed numerous “patches” to correct calendaring problems, it is still possible that calendar entries may appear one hour off, especially if your computer’s clock settings are not checked to “Automatically Adjust for Daylight Savings Time.”
Mar 9, 2007