Karen Burbach
Honoring “The Hammer”
Robert Binhammer, Ph.D., professor in the department of cell biology and genetics, was honored Friday for his 50 years of teaching.
Nov 14, 2006
Influential educator calls for stronger civil rights law
The United States needs a stronger civil rights law to combat racial discrimination and improve the health of minorities. That’s the belief of Vernellia Randall, professor of law at the University of Dayton (Ohio).
Nov 13, 2006
Adopt a family this holiday season
UNMC and its Adopt-A-School partner, Monroe Middle School, are once again working together this holiday season to help families in our community. UNMC would like to sponsor four families at the school this year.
Nov 13, 2006
Third avian flu forum being held tonight, series concludes this week
The third of five forums on avian flu will be held in Storz Pavilion, room 1, tonight at 10:30 p.m.
Nov 13, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet J. Americo Fernandes, Filho, M.D.
J. Americo Fernandes, Filho, M.D., assistant professor, neurological sciences, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Nov 10, 2006
Dr. Binhammer celebrates 50 years in the classroom
A celebration will be held today at 2:30 p.m. in University Tower’s private dining rooms A and B to honor Robert Binhammer, Ph.D., for his 50 years in the classroom teaching medical students. The celebration is open to the public. This feature on Dr. Binhammer appears in the current edition of UNMC Discover.
Nov 10, 2006
Avian flu forums continue this evening at College of Nursing
The second of five forums on avian flu will be held the College of Nursing’s Cooper Auditorium this evening at 7 p.m.
Nov 9, 2006
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Ann Berger, Ph. D.
UNMC researcher Ann Berger, Ph. D., answers questions about her work, life and interests. This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Nov 8, 2006
“Night of a Thousand Stars” event to be held Dec. 2
The 14th annual “Night of a Thousand Stars” will illuminate Omaha on Saturday, Dec. 2.
Nov 8, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Deborah Darrington, M.D.
Deborah Darrington, M.D., assistant professor of medicine in the section of oncology-hematology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Nov 6, 2006