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UNMC bestows honorary doctor of science degree on former U.S. Surgeon General Louis Sullivan, M.D.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to improve the health of all Americans and for his work in advocating for racial and ethnic diversity in the health professions, Louis Sullivan, M.D., will receive an honorary doctor of science degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The award will be presented to Dr. Sullivan on […]
May 3, 2011
Seven UNMC faculty receive awards
Recognized for teaching, mentoring and community service Seven University of Nebraska Medical Center faculty members have received awards for their exceptional work. Outstanding teaching awards were given to Pamela Carmines, Ph.D., Shantaram Joshi, Ph.D., Richard MacDonald, Ph.D., and Chad Vokoun, M.D. David Brown, Ph.D., was honored for his community service, while Steve Caplan, Ph.D., […]
May 3, 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
Extra ‘Improve Your Financial IQ’ Learn@Lunch session added for May 9
Due to very high interest, UNMC will host one final training session: “Improve Your Financial IQ” session on Monday, May 9 at noon in the Sorrell Center, Room 2014.
May 2, 2011
Dr. Smith: DNA research ‘the coolest thing’
An Iowa high school science lesson on DNA replication had a lasting impact on Shelley Smith, Ph.D.
May 2, 2011
Regents approve COPH certificates, Dr. Larsen’s appointment
Two new certificates in the College of Public Health and the appointment of Jennifer Larsen, M.D., to the post of vice chancellor for research were approved Friday by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.
May 2, 2011
A F.A.S.T. diet memoir
An informational meeting regarding the F.A.S.T. diet will be held today at 11:30 a.m. in the Eppley Science Hall Auditorium.
May 2, 2011
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Huangui (Hank) Xiong, M.D., Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Huangui (Hank) Xiong, M.D., Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
May 2, 2011
Benefit ‘U’ – Last week to verify your dependents
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 2, 2011
The role of nurse midwives in healthy pregnancies is the topic of the next Science Café in Lincoln May 5
The role of nurse midwives in healthy pregnancies is the topic of the next Science Café, at 6:30 p.m., May 5, at red9, 9th and M Streets in Lincoln. Attendees will hear from Karen McGivney-Liechti, a certified nurse midwife with Heart and Hands Womancare at the People’s Health Center, and Barbara Sittner, Ph.D., an assistant […]
May 2, 2011