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October Silver ‘U’ recipients named

A list of UNMC employees who received the Silver ‘U’ award for the month of October.

Nov 5, 2009

Norfolk resident first recipient of UNMC Excellence Scholarship

Norfolk, Neb., nursing instructor Beth Burbach, is the first recipient of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Excellence Scholarship.   “This is very exciting for me,” Burbach said. “Earning a doctoral degree has been a lifelong dream of mine.”   The $10,000 scholarship provides tuition, fees and a living stipend for up to two years […]

Nov 5, 2009

UNMC honors six distinguished alumni

Six individuals were honored for their contributions to their respective professions during this year’s University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Alumni Reunion in Omaha. The honorees and their awards included: ·         Kathleen Chavanu Gorman — College of Nursing Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award; ·         Charles Wilson, M.D. – College of Nursing Alumni Association Honorary Alumnus Award; […]

Nov 5, 2009

UNMC Grants – Award to let RHEN continue rural rotation program

The Rural Health Education Network (RHEN) has been awarded a $595,215, three-year contract to continue the Student/Resident Experiences and Rotation in Community Health (SEARCH) program.

Nov 5, 2009

Dr. Gurney to receive prestigious radiology award

UNMC radiologist Jud Gurney, M.D., will receive the prestigious Silver Medal Award from the Nebraska Radiological Society on Jan. 30 at a dinner at the Happy Hollow Club.

Nov 4, 2009

Campus food drive kicks off today

Starting today, UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center, UNMC Physicians, Clarkson College and Private Practice Associates have an opportunity to break the record they set during last year’s drive to collect food and household items for the Omaha Food Bank.

Nov 4, 2009

Remembering … Roxann Pierce

Roxann Pierce, education program coordinator in the College of Medicine’s education support office, died Sunday after a battle with a terminal illness.

Nov 4, 2009

Research Notes – Mice yield clues to cell metabolism, obesity

A UNMC research study could provide new clues on cell metabolism including how energy is regulated and used.

Nov 4, 2009

Wellness Wednesday – Three to be honored by WELCOM

Three members of the medical center community will receive the Light of Wellness Award from the Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) on Thursday night.

Nov 4, 2009

Surgical robots the focus of Nov. 10 Science Cafe

At Tuesday’s Omaha Science Cafe, attendees will learn about surgical robots from Dmitry Oleynikov, M.D.

Nov 4, 2009