Karen Burbach
Sealant process to close off portions of parking structure
Portions of the new employee parking structure will be closed temporarily in the coming month so that the concrete joints, or spaces between the concrete pours, can be sealed.
May 13, 2003
‘Ask the candidate’ forum to feature Dr. Crouse
A finalist for a top administrative post at UNMC will take part in an “ask the candidate” forum at 7:30 a.m. CDT Friday, May 16, in the University Hospital Amphitheater, Room 4208. Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.
David Crouse, Ph.D, is the interim vice chancellor for academic affairs/interim dean for graduate studies at UNMC. He also is a professor in the department of genetics, cell biology and anatomy. Dr. Crouse will answer questions during the forum. He is one of three finalists for the position of UNMC vice chancellor for academic affairs/dean for graduate studies.
May 13, 2003
Administrative Professionals take part in annual event
Many administrative professionals at UNMC took part in the annual Administrative Professional Day event, which took place on May 2.
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May 12, 2003
Session seeks to alleviate ‘budgeting fear factors’
Sponsored Programs Administration and the Office of Budget, Analysis and Financial Compliance will co-host a training session entitled, “Budgeting Fear Factor” on Tuesday, May 27.
This training session is intended to alleviate budgeting fears, so every day does not seem like a walk through the real Fear Factor show. Appropriate for grant administrators, accountants and investigators, the training sessions are designed to increase participants’ awareness and knowledge of budgets and related financial compliance standards.
May 12, 2003
UNMC student receives AMA’s leadership award
Brock Wentz, a fourth-year medical student at UNMC, has been honored by the American Medical Association Foundation as one of this year’s recipients of the AMA Foundation Leadership Award.
May 9, 2003
Family of UNMC alum establishes memorial fund
The family of a well-known UNMC College of Dentistry alumnus, Doug Eversoll, D.D.S., has established an endowed fund to benefit students of the college’s orthodontics program. Dr. Eversoll, who died last June at the age of 43, had an orthodontic practice in Lincoln and a satellite clinic in York.
May 8, 2003
Aging Interest Group announces photo contest winners
UNMC’s Aging Interest Group has announced the winners of its 2003 photo contest. Click for winning photos.
May 8, 2003
UNMC to bestow three awards at commencement
UNMC will honor three people who have displayed tremendous dedication and excellence in their fields during its May 10 commencement ceremony in Omaha. See story for details.
May 7, 2003
Trash talk — a weekly HIPAA message
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. You will be receiving weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your job. Today’s HIPAA message talks about proper disposal of confidential information.
May 6, 2003
Candidate for vice chancellor position to participate in forum
One of three finalists for a top administrative post at UNMC will take part in an “ask the candidate forum” at 7:30 a.m. CDT Wednesday. Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.
May 6, 2003