Karen Burbach
Balancing security, privacy rights on university campuses
In the aftermath of last year’s terrorist attacks, universities across the country are weighing security issues with individual freedoms. UNMC is no exception. Last Wednesday, a six-person panel debated the “The Role of Background Checks in Bioterrorism Prevention.” Find out what they said and what UNMC is doing.
Sep 24, 2002
CON, COP celebrate completion of new plaza area
On Monday, UNMC’s Facilities, Management and Planning invited faculty, staff and students from the College of Nursing and the College of Pharmacy to join them for a party on the plaza.
Sep 24, 2002
Winners named in inaugural poster competition
Fourth-year medical students Jeff Nienaber and Neil Jones were named recently as the winners of an inaugural poster contest in the department of family medicine.
Sep 23, 2002
Friends host Eppley Cancer Center open house
The Friends of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, a 15-member community based group committed to raising funds for cancer research, hosted a cancer center open house Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Sep 20, 2002
Health systems nurse specialists gather
Thirty-three students attended the third annual Health Systems Nurse Specialist (HSNS) August gathering Aug. 20-21 at the UNMC College of Nursing.
Sep 18, 2002
COD’s Practice Opportunities Fair attracts employers, students
The UNMC College of Dentistry held its second Practice Opportunities Fair Sept. 12. Dental professionals representing 25 different practices set up booths at the college in hopes of interesting senior dental and dental hygiene students in joining them or using their services after graduation.
Sep 18, 2002
Background checks in bioterrorism preparedness forum today
The UNMC campus community is invited to attend a panel discussion on “The Role of Background Checks in Bioterrorism Prevention” Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the College of Nursing, Cooper Auditorium. The public is invited to attend.
Sep 18, 2002
AHEC coordinator attends national conference
Dori Bush, education and outreach coordinator for the Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center, is a member of a five-person team that attended the inaugural Institute on Public Health and Faith Collaborations Sept. 9-12 in Atlanta.
Sep 17, 2002
Treatment guidelines for patients with ovarian cancer released
In its ongoing effort to provide the public with information on the most effective cancer treatment options, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Monday released its cancer treatment guidelines for ovarian cancer. The NCCN is made up of 19 of the world’s leading cancer centers and includes UNMC’s Eppley Cancer Center.
Sep 17, 2002
New tax-deferred savings opportunity for NU employees
The University of Nebraska Central Administration has provided the following information about a new retirement savings opportunity for employees. Access the PDF file here.
Sep 13, 2002