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Construction update – Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

You may have noticed a new addition to the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center project site. It can be seen over the rooftops of the campus’ tallest buildings and spotted all the way from West Omaha. It is a tower crane that will help to construct the new Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center facility. At 300 feet tall with a wing span of 255 feet, it’s hard to miss. It’s also bright yellow.

May 27, 2014

The tower crane that will help to construct the new Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center facility is 300 feet tall.

Dr. Oleynikov receives IDEA award

UNMC’s Dmitry Oleynikov, M.D., and his collaborator Shane Farritor, Ph.D., of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, received the University of Nebraska’s Innovation, Development and Engagement (IDEA) Award Wednesday. Dr. Oleynikov, the Joseph and Richard Still Endowed Professor of Surgery, director of the Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, and director of the Center for Advanced Surgical Technology at UNMC, is one of UNMC’s most internationally recognized scientists.

May 27, 2014

Tackling med school while being tackled

On May 10, Beau Kildow received his medical degree at UNMC’s spring Omaha commencement. It will likely be his greatest highlight at Ralston Arena. Likely be? Well, there was that game-winning touchdown earlier this season. Kildow, who matched at Duke and is headed for a residency in orthopedics, spent his last two years of medical school also playing professional indoor football for the Omaha Beef.

May 27, 2014

Beau Kildow, center, who graduated from medical school on May 10, has been a member of the Omaha Beef.

Dr. Gold receives national honor

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., was honored last week in Chicago as one of 25 recipients of the 2014 Leadership Awards by Becker’s Hospital Review. The awards recognize men and women who have made remarkable contributions and will leave lasting legacies to their respective health systems, hospitals and communities.

May 27, 2014

From left: Peter Ryerson, president of Ryerson Management Associates in Ohio; UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.; and Carroll Ashley, chairman of the Medical University of Ohio Board of Trustees.

COM Student of the Month – Jennifer Wittry, third-year student

Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community. The goal is to recognize students for what they are doing and to encourage other students to get involved in the community. After all, medical school should be much more than studying.

May 27, 2014

Jennifer Wittry

Facility offers state-of-the-art clean space

Biologics Production Facility’s intricate environmental protections allow for delicate work.

May 23, 2014

The 20,000-square-foot Biologics Production Facility opened in 2010.

UNMC for the record

News and notes from around the UNMC community.

May 23, 2014

Retirement counseling available on campus

Reservations needed for planning sessions.

May 23, 2014

South Omaha leaders host Dr. Gold

UNMC chancellor meets community members at reception at El Museo Latino.

May 23, 2014

As UNMC's Athena Ramos, program coordinator of the Center for Reducing Health Disparities, looks on, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., listens intently to Jorge Ernesto Espejel Montes, consul of Mexico, and Cristobal Lohr Castelo, assistant to the consul, at the community meeting Wednesday night.

Regents issue statement on NU president search

“Nationwide search will attract a wide range of candidates,” chairman says.

May 23, 2014