Karen Burbach
At age 45, pharmacy graduate looks forward to second career
For 21/2 decades, Bill Young’s workday has been spent behind a radio microphone. His scenery will change next month, when he begins work behind a pharmacy counter.
Young, 45, will earn a pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) this weekend from the UNMC College of Pharmacy. Once he passes a board certification examination early next month, he’ll begin work at Albertson’s pharmacies in Omaha.
May 9, 2002
Philanthropist, UNMC supporter honored at OPC
His name already is scattered on buildings across Omaha — in honor of his generous philanthropic nature. Now, Charles Durham’s face has made history as the 87th individual to be honored with the Omaha Press Club’s most prestigious award — “The Face on the Barroom Floor.”
May 9, 2002
UNMC Faculty Senate honors Dr. Berndt
The UNMC Faculty Senate Monday passed a resolution recognizing the contributions of William Berndt, Ph.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean for graduate studies. Dr. Berndt will retire May 31 after 20 years in several key administrative positions at UNMC.See story to read the resolution.
May 8, 2002
Dr. Crouse appointed interim vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNMC
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., has appointed David Crouse, Ph.D., as interim vice chancellor for academic affairs and interim dean for graduate studies. The appointment, subject to approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, would be effective June 1.
May 7, 2002
UNMC radiology residents rank high in passage of oral licensure exams
UNMC’s Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program ranks near the top 10 percent of all programs in oral exam pass rate. From 1997 to 2001, UNMC residents ranked 20th out of 196 programs nationally among those taking the American Board of Radiology oral exam for the first time. During that same time, 18 of UNMC’s 20 residents passed on the first attempt.
May 6, 2002
Screening event promotes cancer prevention, early detection
The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, a partnership between UNMC and NHS, held its third annual free cancer screening at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church social hall Sunday, April 28. Nearly 100 men and women participated in the screening.
May 3, 2002
Jay Noren named university provost
University of Nebraska President L. Dennis Smith, Ph.D., has named Jay Noren, M.D., executive vice president and provost effective on or about July 1.
Noren (pronounced Nor-een), 57, has been director of the Health Workforce Project for the National Institute of Health Policy in Minneapolis since January 2001. He is a professor in the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, and a professor of family and community medicine in the College of Medicine in the Texas A&M University System.
May 1, 2002
UNMC Chapter of Pharmacy students win 7 awards at national conference
Kelli Gibson wasn’t too surprised when six national awards went to the UNMC chapter of the Academy of Students of Pharmacy. But, when the UNMC student chapter received the Division AAA chapter achievement award, Gibson was floored.
Apr 30, 2002
Winners of Administrative Professionals Day drawing announced
Read to learn the winners of the April 26 Administrative Professionals Day event drawing.
Apr 30, 2002
Dr. Binhammer receives 2001 Alvin Earle Award
While his classroom challenges may give some a headache, Robert Binhammer, Ph.D., always prepares his students to succeed in the medical field.
On Friday, UNMC students recognized the educational contributions of Dr. Binhammer, professor and vice chairman of UNMC’s genetics, cell biology and anatomy department, by awarding him the 2001 Alvin Earle Outstanding Health Science Educator Award for exemplary teaching.
Apr 29, 2002