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UNMC for the record

A list of recent achievements, activities and happenings involving UNMC staff, faculty and students.

Jun 11, 2010

Take a trip across the world at June 18 Culturefest

For many, summer is about travel and relaxation. So, why not venture out of your office or cubicle to attend UNMC’s first summer culture fest on June 18?

Jun 11, 2010

Walgreens to no longer honor university prescription coverage

Effective July 9, Walgreens drug stores will no longer honor Caremark prescription drug coverage. Caremark provides prescription drug coverage for the University of Nebraska benefits plan.

Jun 11, 2010

DRC docks to close temporarily today and Saturday — NEW

The Durham Research Towers I and II docks will be closed today for approximately four hours each for cleaning and conditioning.

Jun 11, 2010

18th annual state health science meet draws 58 students from across Nebraska

Fifty-eight eighth-grade students from 30 schools across Nebraska attended UNMC’s 18th annual Health/Science Meet June 10-12, for an educational and fun experience.   The goal of the meet is to inspire students, especially those from rural communities, to pursue careers in health care. The students qualify for the meet by submitting science projects in one […]

Jun 11, 2010

Seeing double in the Chancellor’s office

Robert Sparks, M.D., who served as UNMC Chancellor from 1972 to 1976, was back on campus on Wednesday to visit with colleagues and meet with medical center leaders.

Jun 10, 2010

Research Notes – Dr. Tahirov’s work could lead to better HIV drugs

UNMC and University of Iowa researchers have collaborated on major breakthrough that could lead to better HIV drugs.

Jun 10, 2010

Leveraging Linked-in the focus of June 15 UNMC LINK event

UNMC LINK members and those interested in becoming more involved with the group are invited to join Sam Mandalfo, the enterprise account executive for Linked-in, as he presents how to leverage Linked-in as a professional.

Jun 10, 2010

UNMC projects advance as part of defense authorization act

One investigator works to create a handheld telemedicine device to help manage airway problems in injured soldiers while the other aims to develop a device that restores vision for those blinded by trauma or eye disease.

Jun 10, 2010

Lookin’ at U – Brandon Grimm

This week, we feature Brandon Grimm, program associate in the College of Public Health.

Jun 10, 2010