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Test of computer emergency notification system today at 10 a.m.

Today at 10 a.m., UNMC will test the Desktop Emergency Notification system crawler.

Jun 2, 2010

Wellness Wednesday — Swimmers to make a ‘Big Splash’ on Aug. 21

The event that raised more than $30,000 for children and adults with disabilities in 2009 is back and wetter than ever.

Jun 2, 2010

Really bad weather the focus of Friday Durham lecture

How did climate almost completely destroy humanity 73,000 years ago? How does weather influence something as horrible as global cocaine production?

Jun 2, 2010

Reflections from Bellevue Medical Center’s first day

Bellevue Medical Center opened for business at midnight May 17. Within five minutes, the emergency department had its first patient.

Jun 2, 2010

Big Splash returns on August 21

All-inclusive swimming event raises money for children and adults with disabilities The event that raised more than $30,000 for children and adults with disabilities in 2009 is back and wetter than ever.   The Big Splash is a recreational and competitive swimming fundraiser that brings together swimmers of all abilities and ages to support the […]

Jun 2, 2010

Budget, salaries and strategic priorities the focus June 16 forum

The UNMC budget, faculty and staff salaries, campus strategic priorities, and the effects of health-care reform on employee benefits are among the topics of two employee forums to be held on Wednesday, June 16.

Jun 1, 2010

Childhood obesity expert named chair of public health department

Terry Huang Ph.D., takes a different approach to the worldwide epidemic of childhood obesity.

Jun 1, 2010

Test of computer emergency notification system set for Wednesday

As a part of its Emergency Notification Process, UNMC will test the Desktop Emergency Notification system crawler on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Jun 1, 2010

Creative Check-up for communicators a healthy dose of training

A free, half-day conference for campus communicators, titled “Creative Check-up 2010,” will be held Wednesday, June 23.

Jun 1, 2010

Generously improving small smiles

It was only suppose to be a one-time event.   But the overwhelming response to the Panhandle Dental Day in western Nebraska seven years ago has kept the students, dental faculty and staff from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry coming back.   “For many of the children we are their dentist, […]

Jun 1, 2010