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Still time to volunteer for AOH gala
There’s still time for cancer survivors, their friends, family and loved ones to volunteer for the Ambassador of Hope Gala on Oct. 18 at Qwest Center Omaha.
Sep 5, 2008
Transplant medicine center, dentistry renovations on regents agenda
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will be asked on Friday to approve the creation of the UNMC Center for Transplantation Medicine. They also will get an update on renovation plans for the College of Dentistry.
Sep 5, 2008
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
UNMC student enrollment sets record high
For the fourth straight year, student enrollment at the University of Nebraska Medical Center reached an all-time high with 3,189 students enrolled for the 2008-09 school year – an increase of 2 percent over last year’s previous record total of 3,128. Sizable increases occurred in both the Graduate College and in the professional level, […]
Sep 5, 2008
Board of Regents approve $17.5 million UNMC College of Nursing facility in Lincoln
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents today approved the construction of an estimated $17.5 million new facility to house the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Lincoln Division. The University of Nebraska has identified the project as its top capital funding priority for 2009. The facility will be located in Lincoln just […]
Sep 5, 2008
Board of Regents approve UNMC Center for Transplant Medicine
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents today approved the creation of the Center for Transplantation Medicine at University of Nebraska Medical Center. The center will allow UNMC to build on its reputation as a national leader in the world of transplantation by increasing the medical center’s transplant research and education capabilities. “The […]
Sep 5, 2008
Friday Husker pick ’em – San Jose State
Well, each panel member correctly picked last week’s winner between Nebraska and Western Michigan so they, like the Cornhuskers, are 1-0.
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