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Free basic drawing classes for employees — Location corrected

UNMC employees can take free basic drawing classes ON CAMPUS on Tuesday evenings starting on Sept. 7.

Aug 17, 2010

Leading stroke expert to speak in Carroll on Aug. 26

Free blood pressure screenings and refreshments will be provided One of the leading experts in the country in stroke and neurovascular disease, Pierre Fayad, M.D., will make a presentation in Carroll, Iowa, on Aug. 26.   The presentation is free and open to the public. It will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. in […]

Aug 17, 2010

Leading stroke expert to speak in Harlan on Aug. 26

Free blood pressure screenings and breakfast will be provided One of the leading experts in the country in stroke and neurovascular disease, Pierre Fayad, M.D., will make a presentation in Harlan, Iowa, on Aug. 26.   The presentation is free and open to the public. It will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in […]

Aug 17, 2010

UNMC genetics expert to speak in Hastings, Grand Island Aug. 30, 31

  An expert in genetics will give a presentation open to the public on Tuesday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. at Hastings College, Room 131 in the Morrison-Reeves Science Center. He also will present to the Grand Island Rotary Club during a breakfast meeting at 7 a.m.   Bruce Buehler, M.D., a professor of pediatrics […]

Aug 17, 2010

Periodontitis linked to rheumatoid arthritis

Gum disease, periodontitis, linked to rheumatoid arthritis. It’s not pretty. Inflamed receding gums. Loose teeth. A buildup of plaque that turns them brown. That’s periodontitis. Aching joints. Hands that don’t work. Feet that are too painful to move. That’s rheumatoid arthritis. Two investigators at the University of Nebraska Medical Center believe the same bacteria cause […]

Aug 17, 2010

Dr. Leopold to step down as ENT chair; Dr. Lydiatt named interim chair

Donald Leopold, M.D., will step down on Sept. 1 after 11 years as chairman of the UNMC Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

Aug 17, 2010

Spotlight on new faculty – meet Lauren Sweetser, M.D.

Lauren Sweetser, M.D., assistant professor of internal medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Aug 17, 2010

Sept. 15 photograph spots filled, another photo day to be scheduled

No openings remain for the Sept. 15 faculty photo shoot in the Sorrell Center. Additional photo days will be scheduled later this fall.

Aug 17, 2010

Open spots remain for new faculty orientation event

Plenty of spots remain for the Sept. 15 new faculty orientation event, which will feature discussions about faculty policies, professional collaboration and promotion and tenure.

Aug 16, 2010

Faculty members — get your picture taken on Sept. 15

A photographer will be available on Wednesday, Sept. 15 between 10 a.m. and noon to shoot free professional head shots for faculty members.

Aug 16, 2010

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