Karen Burbach

Regents chairman releases statement regarding Hergert decision

James E. McClurg, chairman of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, released a statement today (Friday) regarding the Nebraska Supreme Court’s ruling that C. David Hergert be removed from the office of regent.

Jul 7, 2006

Transplant reunion brings Olympian to Omaha

More than 1,000 people — including 300 transplant patients from 19 states — plan to attend this weekend’s 2006 Transplant Reunion. Olympic bronze medalist Chris Klug will be the honored guest at the event, which celebrates 36 years of organ transplants in Omaha.

Jul 6, 2006

Electronic signatures for travel expenses implemented

The University of Nebraska has begun implementing electronic signatures for online Travel Expense Statements in SAP. This will eliminate the need for required hand written signatures and thus expedite the travel reimbursement process.

Jul 6, 2006

Durham Western Heritage Museum’s Gritty-City tours

Join the Durham Western Heritage Museum as they go back in time to explore the seldom-told story of Omaha’s beginnings.

Jul 6, 2006

Miers receives nursing alumni award

Linda Miers of Omaha was recently honored with the UNMC College of Nursing Distinguished Alumni Award.

Jul 3, 2006

Electronic signatures to expedite travel reimbursement process

The University of Nebraska has implemented electronic signatures for online Travel Expense Statements in SAP. This will eliminate the need for required hand written signatures and thus expedite the travel reimbursement process.

Jul 3, 2006

Silver U recipients for June announced

To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.

Jun 30, 2006

Goeztinger-Comer receives Chancellor’s Gold U award

Sandra Goetzinger-Comer doesn’t take an “interim” title lightly. In June 2004, Goetzinger-Comer stepped in as interim director of UNMC Alumni Affairs and, for 14 months, reenergized the office. All the while, she continued to serve as director of UNMC Public Affairs.

Jun 30, 2006

Meyer to lead allied health

Kyle Meyer has been named associate dean of the School of Allied Health Professions, effective Aug. 1. Meyer has served as assistant professor and director of clinical education in the Division of Physical Therapy Education since 1991, and has held academic appointments at UNMC for more than 25 years.

Jun 29, 2006

Travel reimbursement changes announced

In response to user feedback, the University of Nebraska will be implementing electronic signatures for online Travel Expense Statements in SAP beginning July 1. This will eliminate the need for required hand written signatures and thus expedite the travel reimbursement process.

Jun 29, 2006