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A note from HR concerning campaign signs at UNMC
With the national presidential election just a month away, opinions about the candidates and the potential outcome are being hotly debated across the country and on-campus.
Oct 7, 2008
Bill Gates mentions Dr. Vennerstom’s project in UN speech
On Sept. 25, all eyes from the heads of states at the United Nations were on billionaire Bill Gates as he gave a speech.
Oct 7, 2008
Durham Museum’s hidden treasures topic of noon lecture
The Durham Museum offers medical center employees and students an exclusive opportunity to discuss the large number of artifacts the museum doesn’t display in a lecture today at noon titled “Hidden Treasures – Museums beyond Exhibits.”
Oct 7, 2008
Discussing cyber security — handling confidential information
October is National Cyber Security Awareness as Month. This is the first in a series of stories from UNMC Information Technology Services that highlight aspects of cyber security. The stories will run on the next four Tuesdays.
Oct 7, 2008
League of Women Voters on campus today
The League of Women Voters will be on the UNMC campus today to offer Nebraska residents the opportunity to register to vote, request an absentee/early voter ballot and/or receive a voter guide with information on the candidates and their stances on ballot initiatives.
Oct 7, 2008
Journal article gives insight into molecular mechanisms that influence tumor progression and metastasis
The research group led by the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Tony Hollingsworth, Ph.D., is known to tackle complex scientific problems. Their latest discovery sheds light on how tumor cells interact and survive during the process of metastasis, when they end up in unusual environments (such as when a cell from the pancreas colonizes the […]
Oct 7, 2008
New neurological sciences center holds open house
An open house was held Sept. 19 to allow guests a chance to see the new UNMC Physicians Neurological Sciences Center.
Oct 6, 2008
Openings remain for Tuesday blood drive
Donation slots are still available for those who wish to give blood during Tuesday’s drive at the Center for Healthy Living.
Oct 6, 2008
UNMC dean to visit greater Neb. towns Oct. 13-16
Kyle Meyer, M.D., Ph.D., associate dean for the School of Allied Health Professions, along with members of his leadership team, will visit six central and northeastern Nebraska communities Oct. 13-16 to raise awareness about allied health professions and discuss ways to alleviate workforce shortages of allied health professionals in greater Nebraska. Stops along the way […]
Oct 6, 2008
Mini-medical school to focus on women and cancer
UNMC, in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, will present a Mini-Medical School on women and cancer. The series, which will be held Oct. 14, 21 and 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (CDT), will be broadcast live via satellite from the UNMC campus in Omaha, to 30 communities.
Oct 6, 2008