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$3.5 million in grants help UNMC College of Dentistry expand its rural dental care

Driving two hours to see a dentist is not unusual for some people who live in rural parts of Nebraska. Now, thanks to two five-year grants totaling $3.5 million, the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry is trying to close this gap by sending more senior dental students and pediatric residents to communities […]

Oct 14, 2010

Philanthropist Ruth Scott talks about the Center for Nursing Science

As UNMC prepares to open the Center for Nursing Science during a campus ceremony today at 10:30 a.m., Omaha philanthropist talks with UNMC Today about her passion for nursing and the new building.

Oct 13, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – desk exercises

If you’re reading this, you’re probably at a desk. But just cause you’re office-bound doesn’t mean you can’t catch a little workout.

Oct 13, 2010

Boston Brass, Imani Winds tickets available for $10

Employees at UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians can buy tickets for Friday evening’s Boston Brass Quintet and Imani Winds concert at the Holland Center for the Performing Arts for just $10.

Oct 13, 2010

Live United — Nearly 81 percent raised during United Way Drive

As of Tuesday morning, UNMC employees had raised $115,529 during the annual campus United Way drive. That total is about 81 percent of UNMC’s goal of $143,094.

Oct 13, 2010

UNMC College of Nursing’s new $14 million center to boost number of nurses in Nebraska

The entire media kit is available on this page, lower left, at: http://www.unmc.edu/nursing/CenterforNursingScience.htm The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing opened a new building today in Omaha today that will help alleviate Nebraska’s nursing shortage.   The new $14 million Center for Nursing Science, one of the nation’s most advanced nursing education facili­ties, will […]

Oct 13, 2010

Boston Brass, Susie Thorne highlight a busy music week on campus

Music fans can catch a couple free noon performances on campus this week and also get discounted tickets to a Friday night concert by the Boston Brass Quintet and Imani Winds at the Holland Center for the Performing Arts.

Oct 12, 2010

Application filing period for Student Senate elections runs through Oct. 22

The application filing period for the upcoming student senate election will continue until Oct. 22 at 4 p.m.

Oct 12, 2010

SAP/Firefly survey coming soon

Beginning on Oct. 18, a survey will be made available to you to evaluate employee services such as SAP and ESS.

Oct 12, 2010

Dr. Tilden on the importance of the Center for Nursing Science

As UNMC prepares to open the Center for Nursing Science on Wednesday, College of Nursing Dean Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., reflects on the benefits of the new building.

Oct 12, 2010