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Strategic plan booklet available online
An eight-page booklet highlighting UNMC’s 2008-2011 Strategic Plan is now available on the UNMC Intranet.
Sep 5, 2008
Cash in Thank ‘U’ awards at the Center for Healthy Living
Starting Monday, Sept. 8, those wishing to redeem Thank ‘U’ award medallions — or Thank ‘U’ grams as they are often called — must do so at the Center for Healthy Living front desk inside the Student Life Building.
Sep 5, 2008
UNMC researcher finds happiness, life satisfaction equals better health
It’s long been theorized that happy people generally are in better health, but researchers aren’t sure why. A new study provides strong evidence that the happier you are, the healthier you will be. Lead author Mohammad Siahpush, Ph.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, said the study may be the first […]
Sep 5, 2008
Lookin’ at U – Lindsay Martinez
Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” Each Thursday, we will randomly select a medical center employee or student to feature. This week, we feature Lindsay Martinez, a second-year physicians assistant student in the School of Allied Health Professions.
Sep 4, 2008
White coats by the numbers
Hundreds of new UNMC students from several colleges recently donned white coats during ceremonies held across the state.
Sep 4, 2008
UNMC in 3 – College of Medicine White Coat Ceremony
Welcome to our new series, “UNMC in 3.” The series will feature video pieces roughly three minutes in length that will provide succinct, informative and interesting perspectives on life at UNMC.
Sep 4, 2008
An above average frat party
The start of the school year can provide some anxious moments for just about any student. That’s especially true for medical students. Recently, I received an inside look at one of the cool things that is done to help new medical students make the transition.
Sep 4, 2008
Sorrell Center Web site features virtual tour, opening videos
Video from the formal grand opening ceremonies of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education and a tour of the College of Medicine’s new home are featured on the Sorrell Center’s Web site.
Sep 4, 2008
Center for Healthy Living update
Employee Center for Healthy Living (CFHL) membership fees paid by payroll deduct will be suspended for the month of September and will resume on October paychecks.
Sep 4, 2008
UNMC chancellor’s trip to China pays big dividends
The establishment of a joint center between the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Chinese equivalent of the National Institutes of Health and the creation of the first joint M.D./Ph.D. program between a U.S. and Chinese university were among the highlights of a recent trip to China by UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D. […]
Sep 4, 2008