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2005 international photo contest winners announced
Katalin Rabl, Ph.D., ophthalmology, is the grand prize-winner in the fifth annual International Photography Contest, sponsored by UNMC International Studies and Programs. Click to see the award-winning photos.
Nov 18, 2005
Leuenberger earns Wellness Council leadership award
A conscientious employer, Don Leuenberger says, has a responsibility to provide reasonable opportunities for employees to participate in healthy activities and to encourage employees to take part in healthy activities. For his efforts, he has received the William M. Kizer Light of Wellness Award from the Wellness Council of the Midlands.
Nov 17, 2005
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Brian Hasley, M.D.
Brian Hasley, M.D., assistant professor in orthopaedic surgery, is among the many new faculty members on the UNMC campus.
Nov 17, 2005
Bricks fall on Computing Services building
Anderson Excavation Monday began demolition on the UNMC Computing Services building, the last of 12 buildings to be razed from 40th to 42nd Street for the new Center for Health Science Education.
Nov 15, 2005
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Jennifer Audi, M.D.
Jennifer Audi, M.D., is among the many new faculty members on the UNMC campus. Dr. Audi is an assistant professor with the section of emergency medicine in the department of surgery. She also is assistant medical director for The Nebraska Regional Poison Center.
Nov 15, 2005
2006 Student Senate officers elected
Dan Connealy of Chadron, a third-year medical student, will serve as the 2006 UNMC Student Senate president and student regent. Michael Furasek of Lincoln, also a third-year medical student, will serve as vice president. The pair will take office in January.
Nov 14, 2005
Regents approve Center for Advanced Surgical Technology
The University of Nebraska is poised to be a leader in the evolution of surgical practice. On Friday, it made another leap forward when the Board of Regents approved establishment of the University of Nebraska Center for Advanced Surgical Technology at UNMC.
Nov 14, 2005
Restore Omaha’s first event big success
Restore Omaha attracted 453 lovers of older properties to the newly renovated Mutual of Omaha Dome on Nov. 5. They heard from two keynote speakers and 20 breakout session speakers about how to preserve and restore their home or business.
Nov 11, 2005
NUFlex information from central administration
Click to read a letter on 2006 benefit options from David Lechner, University of Nebraska vice president for business and finance.
Nov 11, 2005
Night of a Thousand Stars set for Dec. 3
The 13th annual “Night of a Thousand Stars” will illuminate Omaha on Saturday, Dec. 3. The UNMC pre-party reception with hors d’oeuvres will be at the Omaha Woman’s Club, 518 S. 38th St., beginning at 7 p.m.
Nov 10, 2005