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A message from the Dean: Looking ahead
Welcome to the latest edition of Graduate Posts. The 2013-14 academic year was a banner one for the UNMC Office of Graduate Studies. In addition to the inaugural Graduate Studies matriculation and honors convocation, the year also saw the creation of the Graduate Studies chapter in the university’s alumni association. Despite these accomplishments, 2014-15 looks […]
Jun 15, 2014
Frequently asked question
Each issue of Graduate Posts will feature a Frequently Asked Question, to be answered by the staff or leadership of UNMC Graduate Studies. In this issue, Pamela K. Carmines, Ph.D., answers: The Office of Graduate Studies recently held its first convocation. What is the difference between “convocation” and “commencement”? Which one is graduation? In brief, […]
Jun 15, 2014
Alumni Spotlight: Gary C. Sieck, Ph.D.
Each issue of Graduate Posts will profile one of our successful alumni, with the intent of revealing the broad scope of their backgrounds and activities, as well as the wide range of career paths available to our alumni. In this issue, we spotlight: Name: Gary C. Sieck, Ph.D. Degree at UNMC: Ph.D. in physiology and […]
Jun 15, 2014
Dr. Giridharan wins Jefferson Award
Sai Srinivas Panapakkam Giridharan, Ph.D. During May’s convocation ceremony, Sai Srinivas Panapakkam Giridharan, Ph.D., received the Thomas Jefferson Ingenuity Award, given each cycle to a graduate student for their ingenuity in their doctoral research. Graduate Posts spoke to Dr. Giridharan, currently at the University of Michigan, about the award and his experiences at UNMC. What […]
Jun 15, 2014
Dr. Hinrichs honored for his work in public health
Steven Hinrichs, M.D., is awarded the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) Lifetime Achievement Award.
Jun 13, 2014
Symposium showcases UNMC-China research
UNMC and its Chinese partners celebrate collaborative research successes.
Jun 13, 2014
Golf tournament will benefit MMI clinic
June 20 event supports speech and language programs at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Jun 13, 2014
UNMC to manage University Health Center in Lincoln
Partnership will help UNL continue to advance quality health care for students.
Jun 13, 2014
Omaha Science Cafe presentations now available on podcast
If you can’t make it to the next Omaha Science Café, don’t worry. The presentations are now available on podcast at www.unmc.edu/sciencecafe or available for download on iTunes. To find them just go to https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omaha-science-cafe/id888430808 Of the dozen previous Omaha Science Cafe presentations now available, some of the topics include radiation, sexual health, autism, bipolar […]
Jun 13, 2014
$200,000 EPA grant to educate Latino community on indoor environmental issues
Designed to reach the city’s underserved Spanish-speaking Latino community.
Jun 13, 2014
