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UNMC welcomes new Chinese students, bids farewell to others

UNMC recently welcomed 10 Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) students to campus and bid farewell to six students from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTUSM).

Jan 26, 2009

Regents approve UNMC Center for Humanities, Ethics and Society

Seven doctors took literary writing classes. A visiting artist drew portraits of patients and caregivers helping students improve their observation skills. … These are just some of the ongoing humanities projects that could be part of a new Center for Humanities, Ethics and Society (CHES) in the UNMC College of Public Health.

Jan 26, 2009

Health care reform series begins Jan. 29

The campus community is invited to attend the first in a colloquia series on health care reform on Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Jan 26, 2009

Schroeder elected to chair NU Board of Regents

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday elected Kent Schroeder as chairperson for 2009.

Jan 26, 2009

I Love UNMC Contest – one week left to enter

It is not too late to enter the I Love UNMC contest. With one week left, you have time to grab your cell phone, digital camera or camcorder and tell us why you love UNMC.

Jan 26, 2009

139 new UNMC nursing students participate in White Coat ceremonies

  The UNMC College of Nursing held its Nightingale White Coat Ceremony at its locations in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney and Scottsbluff to recognize new students in nursing. During the ceremony, 139 nursing students recited an oath of professionalism and signed a pledge. Donations from UNMC alumni helped pay for the white coats students received, and […]

Jan 26, 2009

Board of Regents approve creation of UNMC Center for Humanities, Ethics and Society

  Seven doctors took literary writing classes.   A visiting artist drew portraits of patients and caregivers helping students improve their observation skills.   Each month, “Music as Medicine” helps soothe souls of patients, their families and employees.   These are just some of the ongoing humanities projects which could be part of a new […]

Jan 26, 2009

Patients, family members invited to hear latest on lymphoma, leukemia, myeloma Feb. 7 in Omaha

  The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the University of Nebraska Medical Center invite patients and their family members to hear about the latest treatments for lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma, during a free program Feb. 7 in Omaha.   “Meet the Doctors on Lymphoma, Leukemia, & Myeloma,” will be presented from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 […]

Jan 26, 2009

Health professionals invited to hear latest on leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma

Health professionals are invited to attend two events that will shed new light on the latest treatments and management of lymphoma, leukemia, myeloma and myelodysplasia. The third annual regional conference, hosted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will feature local, national and internationally prominent speakers. The conference is expected to draw about 150 people […]

Jan 26, 2009

Stepping into professionalism

New students from the UNMC College of Nursing and School of Allied Health Professions took part in White Coat ceremonies across the state recently. During the ceremonies, students donned white coats and took oaths of professionalism that signified the beginning of their health careers.

Jan 23, 2009