Karen Burbach
Patients with West Nile needed for clinical trial
Roger and Nancy DeBlauw began last summer like any other, enjoying time on their farm in Crofton, Neb. But their world changed in late July 2005 when Roger became critically ill after contracting West Nile virus. Now, he is participating in a National Institutes of Health-sponsored clinical trial of a potential treatment. The trial is being conducted regionally by UNMC.
Jul 10, 2006
Medical student’s charity golf tournament honors dad
Aaron Braun is walking in his father’s charitable footsteps. The fourth-year UNMC medical student is days away from teeing off his third charity golf tournament in memory of his father, Marvin, who died of leukemia in 1996.
Jul 7, 2006
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