Karen Burbach
Reducing the risk of identity theft
Identity theft is the fastest growing financial crime in the United States, but UNMC is committed to protecting employees from the misuse of their personal information. See what steps have been taken on campus and find out what to do to prevent theft of your own identity.
Jan 12, 2005
UNMC, Joslyn partner to offer cultural opportunities
Beginning this month, Joslyn Art Museum is partnering with UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and University Medical Associates to offer employees a cultural passport. In 2005, Joslyn Art Museum will be bringing the arts to campus by offering art-focused cultural opportunities to employees, students and their families. The partnership accommodates special events at the museum, as well as at UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and UMA. Watch UNMC Today for upcoming events.
Jan 11, 2005
Fry assumes role of director of governmental relations
In her position as director of governmental relations, Renee Fry wants to introduce UNMC researchers to federal opportunities for non-peer-reviewed research funding. Before she can do that, however, Fry needs to introduce herself to those same medical scientists. That’s why she’s spent much of her first few weeks on campus in meetings with those researchers.
Jan 7, 2005
Memorial service today for Maureen Cleary
Memorial services are today for Maureen “Mo” Cleary, a former alumni director at UNMC. Cleary died Dec. 29 at her home in Estes Park, Colo., of complications from breast cancer, which was diagnosed in 2002. She was 53.
Jan 6, 2005
SimplyWell health screenings announced
Interested in enrolling in SimplyWell? Click to find out more about the wellness program and the dates of upcoming health screenings.
Jan 5, 2005
Avenues abound to aid victims of tsunami
This letter was sent to members of the American Public Health Association, the oldest organization of public health professionals, on Wednesday, Dec. 29. The APHA represents more than 50,000 members from over 50 public health occupations. To view the letter, click on the headline.
Jan 4, 2005
UNMC achievements continued in 2004
UNMC continued to raise the bar in 2004 with historic levels of research funding, extraordinary academic partnerships and a significant campus construction plan. Today we look back at some of the highlights.
Jan 4, 2005
Preventing carbon monoxide poisonings
Did you know that a killer could be lurking in your home or car right now? The problem is, this killer can strike without ever being seen, heard or smelled. Each year, carbon monoxide poisoning kills nearly 500 people nationwide and sickens thousands more.
Dec 27, 2004
Nurses share defining moments
UNMC College of Nursing recruiter Dani Eveloff recently polled new and long-term nurses about their defining moments in nursing. Here are a few of their edited responses.
Dec 23, 2004
UNMC hosts pre-party for Night of 1,000 Stars
UNMC netted more than $13,000 for the Nebraska Aids Project (NAP) through its pre-party for “The Night of 1,000 Stars” on Dec. 4.
Dec 23, 2004