Karen Burbach
UNMC to hold public forum tonight
The public is invited to attend a forum tonight on UNMC’s future, as well as the impact of budget cuts on education, research and economic growth. Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., who will lead the discussion, also invites the public to share their thoughts.
Apr 29, 2003
Second-annual auction will benefit research, other charities
Rhona and Daniel Yetts don’t want other parents to experience what they went through. The parents of a daughter who passed away at age 31/2, the couple are the organizers for a sports-memorabilia auction that will raise money for leukemia research at UNMC and other charitable causes. See story for details, including an April 29 campus viewing of some of the auction items.
Apr 28, 2003
Audix passwords must be changed May 5
Beginning Monday, May 5, at 9 a.m. all Audix passwords must be changed. New passwords, which must be a minimum of seven-digits, will expire every 180 days. The change will affect all Audix users at UNMC/NHS and Clarkson West Medical Center. See story for details.
Apr 28, 2003
Bioterrorism symposia planned across the state
Four, two-day bioterrorism symposia have been scheduled for across Nebraska to help educate health-care providers and first responders about the indicators of bioterrorism-related illnesses, as well as treatments for those illnesses. See story for details.
Apr 25, 2003
Geneticists celebrate 50 years of the double helix
Today, scientists worldwide are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the article, published in Nature, that described the now famous “double helix” model that describes how DNA is structured. It’s hard to imagine science without the three-dimensional structure of DNA, Shelley Smith, Ph.D., says.
Apr 25, 2003
Pharmacy fraternity raises $2,500 for cystic fibrosis camp
The Kappa Psi chapter of the College of Pharmacy recently raised $2,500 for a camp for children with cystic fibrosis. Fourteen teams competed in this year’s “Hoops for Healing” basketball tournament, an annual event that the fraternity chapter organizes and conducts.
Apr 24, 2003
Dr. McCashland earns April Gold ‘U’ Award
The pager sounds and Tim McCashland, M.D., agrees to squeeze another patient into an already full day. Saying “no” isn’t easy, even when it means late hours, postponing other tasks or interrupting his vacation. For his commitment and dedication, Dr. McCashland has received this month’s Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ Award.
Apr 23, 2003
Silver ‘U’ recipients announced for April
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Apr 23, 2003
NU announces administrative fellowship opportunity
The University of Nebraska Office of the President invites applications and nominations for the Equity in Opportunity Administrative Fellowship. This unique fellowship provides the opportunity for a University of Nebraska faculty or administrative staff member to acquire administrative experiences in the central administration office. See story for details.
Apr 23, 2003
Dr. Keller receives award to advance Alzheimer’s research
Studies have shown that bright light therapy has improved appetite, sleep and mood in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Now, UNMC’s Brenda Keller, M.D., plans to advance this research by studying the effect of lighting on day-to-day activities. The UNMC assistant professor of geriatrics and gerontology is the latest recipient of the Vada Kinman Oldfield Alzheimer’s Research Fund Award, which is given annually to an individual with a promising new idea in Alzheimer’s research.
Apr 23, 2003