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Twenty-five acts to appear at ‘Omaha’s Got Talent’ event
Twenty-five talented Omaha-area acts will compete for a first-prize of $1,000 during the UNMC College of Pharmacy Class of 2009 “Omaha’s Got Talent” event on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. at Central High School.
Sep 14, 2007
Dr. Leuschen to lead the SAHP’s research efforts
M. Patricia Leuschen, Ph.D., has been named the inaugural assistant dean for research development in the School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP), effective Sept. 1.
Sep 14, 2007
NU General Counsel Richard Wood to retire
University of Nebraska Vice President and General Counsel Richard Wood, J.D., announced his retirement Thursday.
Sep 14, 2007
UNMC neurosurgeon among first trained on FDA-approved cervical artificial disk replacement
Peter Lennarson, M.D., a neurosurgeon for UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, is the first physician in the area to have completed training on implanting an artificial disc for people with degenerative disc disease in the cervical spine.
Sep 13, 2007
United Front — VNA helps bridge health care gaps
People often need help with the simple things others take for granted. It’s something Pam Bataillon, assistant dean for the College of Nursing, observed during several stints at the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), one of the United Way’s funded community partners.
Sep 13, 2007
The College of Nursing turns 90 — Looking back with Larry Hewitt
When Larry Hewitt was hired to succeed Sybil Sawinsky Sedivy in 1990 as the College of Nursing Director of Student Services, he already had completed military service as a Green Beret medic, obtained a master’s degree in education and sports medicine and served a stint as director of education at a health careers college.
Sep 13, 2007
UNMC receives $255,500 University of Nebraska Foundation grants for research equipment
The University of Nebraska Medical Center has received two grants totaling $255,445 from the University of Nebraska Foundation to acquire and upgrade research equipment. The annual grants are made available from unrestricted donations to the foundation. “These grants help enhance the infrastructure required to support nationally competitive research programs,” said Paula Turpen, Ph.D., UNMC […]
Sep 13, 2007
Keith Mueller, Ph.D., receives Nebraska Rural Health Association’s prestigious president’s award for service to rural health
Keith Mueller, Ph.D., associate dean for academic affairs in the UNMC College of Public Health, received the prestigious “President’s Award” from the Nebraska Rural Health Association’s (NeRHA) for his distinguished service to rural health. Dr. Mueller, who was given the award during the group’s annual meeting this month, was recognized as a key national figure […]
Sep 13, 2007
UNMC to host Sept. 24 informational sessions in Kearney for those interested in bachelor’s, masters nursing degrees
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing invites those interested in pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees in nursing to attend informational sessions Sept. 24, in Kearney at Good Samaritan Hospital. Sessions will be available during the times and location below. Sept. 24 Good Samaritan Hospital, Rooms B/C, 10 East 31st St. […]
Sep 13, 2007
UNO’s Thompson Alumni Center available for UNMC use
The Thompson Alumni Center at UNO is available to UNMC colleges and departments for meetings, conferences, seminars, luncheons and other university-related events.
Sep 12, 2007