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Research Means Hope 2010 – Jim Fagin
Jim Fagin, an aide to U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson and a survivor of pancreatic cancer, tells us how research brings him hope.
Oct 29, 2010
UNMC for the record
Learn about officials from schools in Egypt and Indonesia visiting UNMC to discuss possible educational and research collaborations.
Oct 29, 2010
Some information for you on World Stroke Day
Every six seconds — someone somewhere will die from stroke.
Oct 29, 2010
Omaha announces first USAT-certified All Womens’ Triathlon; UNMC Olson Center to benefit from proceeds
On May 22, 2011, Omaha will host its first annual USA Triathlon (USAT) certified all-women’s competition. The Sprint Distance triathlon will include a 750-km swim, a 20-km bike ride and a 5-km run. Athletes can register to compete at www.active.com. The Omaha Womens Triathlon is expected to be the second major USAT triathlon in Nebraska […]
Oct 29, 2010
Discounted tickets to major theme parks available for employees
Employees can access discounted tickets to major theme parks such as Disney, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens and Six Flags through “Tickets at Work.”
Oct 28, 2010
Campus food drive to run Nov. 1-14, goal set at six tons
In any given week, approximately 22,000 people in the metropolitan area and beyond don’t get enough to eat and many of those are children.
Oct 28, 2010
Lookin’ at U – Sue Prusia
This week, we feature Sue Prusia, fiscal and budget associate in the School of Allied Health Professions.
Oct 28, 2010
Research Means Hope 2010 – Ann St. John
Today, we spotlight Ann St. John, whose son Zachary served in Iraq and then came home to fight cancer, which eventually took his life. St. John is a strong supporter of UNMC, which she says gave her an extra year with her son.
Oct 27, 2010
Get a football lesson during today’s Durham Museum event
In celebration of the exhibition, “100 Yards of Glory” at The Durham Museum, University of Nebraska at Omaha assistant head coach, Brad McCaslin, will give a brief “coaching clinic” on the basics of football during a lecture today at UNMC.
Oct 27, 2010
UNMC nursing dean announces retirement
Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing for the past seven years, has announced she will retire next year on June 30, after 36 years in nursing education. A desire to be closer her six children and six grandchildren on the west coast was behind her […]
Oct 27, 2010