Karen Burbach
Sorrell Center to enhance UNMC’s excellence in education
During the past decade, UNMC has bolstered its research and patient care facilities in its quest to become world-class. Now, it is enhancing its medical educational program with the construction of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education.
Apr 5, 2006
Holly receives Technology Chief of the Year award
Yvette Holly, assistant vice chancellor for UNMC Information Technology Services, was among a crowd of about 550 people Tuesday when she and three other technology professionals, two students, and two area firms, were recognized for their contributions to Nebraska’s technology industry.
Apr 5, 2006
Groundbreaking today for new education building
Today’s formal groundbreaking ceremony for the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education will begin at 10:30 a.m. A campus reception will follow.
Apr 4, 2006
Dr. Knows debuts at UNMC
It’s difficult to see germs when you sneeze – until you’ve met Dr. Knows. On Wednesday, 65 third-graders from Fontanelle Elementary saw first-hand how germs spread after the giant puppet sneezed colored confetti out of his nose.
Apr 3, 2006
UNMC graduate programs climb in national rankings
UNMC’s College of Medicine continued its climb in two categories of this year’s U.S.News & World Report’s academic rankings.
Apr 3, 2006
Hydro-mulching turns site green
On Friday, workers sprayed the perimeter of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education site with grass seed to help stabilize the soil and prevent erosion from rain and wind. The hydro-mulching process gave the brown construction hole a festive St. Patrick’s Day color.
Apr 3, 2006
Discovery could aid fight against cancer
Cancer researchers have discovered that metabolites of natural estrogens can react with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) to cause specific damage that initiates the series of events leading to breast, prostate and other human cancers. UNMC researchers are part of the discovery team.
Mar 31, 2006
Family Day at Joslyn Art Museum April 9
The Joslyn Art Museum invites employees, students and their families of UNMC, UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center to Passport Partners Family Day on Sunday, April 9. To receive free admission, simply show your employee ID.
Mar 31, 2006
McGoogan Library celebrates week with activities
The McGoogan Library of Medicine is celebrating National LIbrary Week with several activites, including an opportunity to star in your own READ poster. See story for details.
Mar 31, 2006
Chancellor’s retreat examines economic development
Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., wants economic development to be a natural extension of UNMC’s mission. In fact, the topic took center stage March 23 at the Chancellor’s Eighth Annual Strategic Planning Retreat.
Mar 30, 2006