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Two days left in insurance audit verification phase

Employees who have medical and dental coverage through the University of Nebraska have until Friday to submit documents to verify the eligibility of their dependents.

May 4, 2011

Get discounted tickets to ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’

UNMC employees and students can get discounted tickets to the Omaha Community Playhouse’s Thursday, May 12 presentation of “Tuesdays with Morrie.”

May 4, 2011

Liane Connelly, Ph.D., selected as assistant dean for UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division in Norfolk; will assume post June 27

Liane Connelly Ph.D., has been selected as assistant dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Northern Division in Norfolk, effective June 27.  Dr. Connelly, who also will hold the title of associate professor, has been a member of the faculty at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan., for the past […]

May 4, 2011

Dr. Rosenquist receives Honorary Scientist Laureate award

In honor of his efforts to build UNMC’s research enterprise, Tom Rosenquist, Ph.D., vice chancellor for research, received an Honorary Scientist Laureate award on Monday at the Distinguished Scientist ceremony.

May 4, 2011

UNMC LiveGreen – E-waste collection a success

During the Earth Week “e-waste collection” last Thursday, employees and students at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center jointly collected more than 4,651 pounds of old/obsolete electronic equipment to be safely recycled or remanufactured.

May 3, 2011

Meet UNMC Scientist Laureate Shelley Smith, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Shelley Smith, Ph.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests.

May 3, 2011

Public health in action – Health economist improves delivery of care

Li-Wu Chen, Ph.D., looks at the big picture. Trained as a health economist, he has studied the access, cost and quality of health services for 13 years.

May 3, 2011

Speaker sees hope for public health problems in global HIV response

Wafaa El-Sadr, M.D., M.P.H., has helped spearhead the development of several successful HIV care and treatment programs in resource-limited countries. In the process, she saw solutions manifest that may be used to confront other global public health problems.

May 3, 2011

UNMC History 101 – The Omaha Medical College stones

Have you ever noticed the Omaha Medical College blocks in the hallway between Wittson Hall and University Tower?

May 3, 2011

Ramos to discuss health disparities at tonight’s Science Cafe

Attend tonight’s Omaha Science Cafe at the Slowdown to learn how you can help eliminate health disparities.

May 3, 2011