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McGoogan Library adds new consumer health service
The McGoogan Library of Medicine has become a haven for Kathleen Newman. It’s the one place where she can go to while away the time between doctor visits and search for answers to the debilitating disorder that’s taken over her life. In 1993 Newman developed dystonia, a neurological movement disorder affecting the muscles, two weeks […]
Dec 14, 2006
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist William Mayhan, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher William Mayhan, Ph.D., answers questions about his life work and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Dec 13, 2006
Hundreds gather for Chancellor’s Holiday Tea
Hundreds of faculty, staff and students gathered in the atrium of the Durham Outpatient Center Tuesday with UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, as the couple hosted their annual Holiday Tea.
Dec 13, 2006
New Year kicks off with Jan. 8-10 accreditation site visit
UNMC’s New Year’s wish is for a gleaming reaccreditation result. Faculty and staff are completing final preparations for the Jan. 8-10 site visit by seven members of the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The site visit consultant-evaluators will meet with the campus community and assess UNMC’s standing for institution-wide reaccreditation.
Dec 13, 2006
First December avian flu forum to be held tomorrow
The first of three avian flu forums planned for this month will be held tomorrow at noon in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.
Dec 12, 2006
Avian flu education – Why prepare for a pandemic?
To help employees prepare for a potential pandemic, UNMC Today will publish educational information on avian flu — the most likely candidate — and ways to prepare for such an outbreak. The features will appear each Tuesday. Today, we’ll explain why it’s important employees and their families prepare for such a possibility.
Dec 12, 2006
Contractor to prepare site for second research tower
Hawkins Construction Company has been awarded the contract for the new Research Center of Excellence II and will begin preparing the site this week.
Dec 11, 2006
UNMC pre-party raises nearly $7,700 for Nebraska AIDS Project
Pauli’s — one of Omaha’s hot spots during the College World Series — was once again the place to be on the evening of Dec. 2, as it played host to UNMC’s pre-party for this year’s “Night of a Thousand Stars” event. More than 150 people turned out for the party, raising nearly $7,700 for the Nebraska AIDS Project.
Dec 11, 2006
Medical center’s economic impact estimated at $1.5 billion
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, had a $1.5 billion economic impact on Nebraska during the 2004-05 fiscal year. That’s an average of about $4.1 million a day or $876.55 for every man, woman and child in the state. The two health care organizations supported […]
Dec 11, 2006
Over 300 UNMC students to receive diplomas at commencement ceremonies
Diplomas will be conferred on 311 University of Nebraska Medical Center students during ceremonies in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff. In Kearney, ceremonies will be held Thursday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. in the UNK Fine Arts Recital Hall, for UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division students. In Lincoln, ceremonies will be held Friday, […]
Dec 11, 2006