Karen Burbach
Spotlighting the Durham Research Center
Stories about UNMC’s Durham Research Center will appear in a 16-page, color supplement in Sunday’s Omaha World-Herald. The stories will highlight the donors who made the building possible, the scientists who will occupy the state-of-the-art laboratories and the engineers who designed the building.
Nov 7, 2003
Durham Research Center dedication set for Nov. 13
UNMC will open the doors soon to a 10-level, state-of-the-art research building. The $77 million Durham Research Center, built almost exclusively with private funds, will hold its dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13. A public open house is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16.
Nov 5, 2003
Electronic cost transfer form training Nov. 19
Sponsored Programs Accounting and the Office of Budget, Analysis and Financial Compliance will co-host a training session titled, “How to Use the New Electronic Cost Transfer Form” Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Nov 5, 2003
Relationship with NAP benefits UNMC, patients with HIV/AIDS
UNMC’s strong relationship with the Nebraska AIDS Project (NAP) is important to the university in several ways, the medical director of the UNMC HIV Clinic says. NAP is the beneficiary of the annual “Night of a Thousand Stars” celebration. This year’s 11th annual celebration will take place on Dec. 6. A UNMC-sponsored pre-party reception and cocktail supper will take place at the Omaha Woman’s Club, 518 38th St., beginning at 7 p.m
Nov 4, 2003
Communication skills courses offered
UNMC Human Resources is presenting two communications skills courses for employees: Command Spanish for Administrative and Office Staff and English as a Second Language.
Nov 4, 2003
Allied Health week celebrated at UNMC
Allied Health Professions Week is being celebrated this week to honor health care providers working in the more than 80 allied health professions.
Nov 4, 2003
Employees have time to return SimplyWell sign-up cards
The data obtained from the health screenings of a new campus wellness program will help to guide future employee wellness efforts, says Jayme Nekuda, UNMC’s manager of health promotion. The SimplyWell program is free to UNMC employees who participate in UNMC’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield medical insurance plan. Employees may still enroll by returning their sign-up cards to the SimplyWell office.
Nov 3, 2003
UNMC accepting applications for associate vice chancellor position
UNMC has opened its search for a new position, the associate vice chancellor for research. Over the past five years, UNMC’s extramural research funding has nearly doubled, to $62 million.Click on the headline for details of the new position.
Oct 31, 2003
Nebraska Regional Poison Center offers Halloween safety tips
No spells will be cast on young spooks this Halloween with a few sensible tips from the Nebraska Regional Poison Center.
Oct 30, 2003
Student senate elections Nov. 11-12
One thing already is known about the next UNMC Student Senate president – he’s a third-year College of Medicine student named Ryan. Now, students must decide whether Ryan Arnold or Ryan Shelstad will serve as their campus leader. The two Ryans are among a slate of candidates whose names will appear on the UNMC Student Senate election ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 11 and Wednesday Nov. 12.
Oct 29, 2003