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Four individuals to receive special recognition at UNMC commencement
Two strong advocates for autistic children and their families, an accomplished dental researcher and a rural dentist will be honored at the University of Nebraska Medical Center commencement on Friday, May 2. At the ceremony, 647 students will be awarded certificates or degrees. Gail Werner-Robertson and Scott Robertson, both of Omaha, will be awarded the […]
May 1, 2008
UNMC College of Dentistry offers free seminar to dentists and dental hygienists
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry is offering a free seminar to dentists and dental hygienists May 5-8. The 20th Annual Continuing Education Caravan will provide updates in dentistry to dental professionals in four Nebraska cities. Those who attend also will receive 3.5 hours of free continuing dental education credit. The caravan […]
May 1, 2008
Medical center recycling program helps keep environment healthy
Though it seems it’s become fashionable to “go green,” the University of Nebraska Medical Center has had a strong reduce, reuse and recycle program for about two decades. And now UNMC, along with its hospital partner — The Nebraska Medical Center — and UNMC Physicians, are stepping up recycling efforts. “Recycling is the right […]
May 1, 2008
Dr. McNeilly looks into new ways to treat gambling addiction
Pathological gambling has become a significant public health problem with the proliferation of legalized gambling across the United States.
Currently, no standard drug therapy exists for pathological gambling, but UNMC psychologist, Dennis P. McNeilly, Psy.D., wants to see if a drug used to help alcoholics abstain from drinking also can help pathological gamblers.
Apr 30, 2008
VA human research program earns national accreditation
The human research program of the Department of Veterans Affairs Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System recently earned national accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP).
Apr 30, 2008
UNMC employees invited to community forum on affirmative action
A national debate on affirmative action will take center stage in Omaha this week and UNMC employees are invited to a Thursday seminar on the topic.
Apr 30, 2008
New dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy to visit Fremont, Wayne, Norfolk, Columbus May 7
Courtney Fletcher, Pharm.D., dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy, will visit on May 7 four cities to meet members of the communities and give updates on what’s new in the college. He will travel to Fremont, Wayne, Norfolk and Columbus. The trip is part of a series of visits […]
Apr 30, 2008
Increase in term life insurance notice
A note from NU Central Administration about increases in term life insurance.
Apr 30, 2008
Faculty honored for decades of service
The UNMC campus community today will celebrate the accomplishments of its faculty for exceptional teaching, mentoring and community service. Others will be recognized for their long-standing tenure at UNMC.
Apr 29, 2008
UNMC physicians to present original works at May 10 reading
Four UNMC physicians who have taken part in a creative writing workshop on campus over the past few months will present some of their work on Saturday, May 10 during a reading in Omaha.
Apr 29, 2008