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Silver U recipients announced for November
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Nov 29, 2005
O’Connor receives Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ Award
In media circles, he is the face and voice of UNMC. On campus, he is “the” person to contact when a story breaks. For the past 18 years, Tom O’Connor has passionately promoted UNMC to all who would listen.
Nov 29, 2005
UNMC researcher instrumental in development of new gene chip
A University of Nebraska Medical Center research team has been instrumental in developing a new gene chip that will greatly enhance the ability of scientists to develop new vaccines for AIDS, the Avian flu and for possible bioterrorism agents. Robert Norgren, Ph.D., associate professor in the department of genetics, cell biology and anatomy, was […]
Nov 29, 2005
Retired researcher, Dr. George Dubes, dies
George Dubes Sr., Ph.D., 79, of Omaha, died Nov. 13 at Immanuel Hospital after complications from two strokes. He taught microbiology at UNMC from 1964 until his retirement in the mid-1990s.
Nov 28, 2005
UNMC residents pass boards for eighth straight year
In football, repeat undefeated seasons are a laudable – if not improbable – goal. And eight perfect seasons are virtually unheard of – unless the team is UNMC’s Department of Internal Medicine.
Nov 28, 2005
UNMC nursing graduates, students honored
On Nov. 19, the March of Dimes hosted the 2005 March of Dimes Excellence in Nursing Awards ceremony. Of the 168 award nominations submitted, at least 21 were graduates of, or students at, the UNMC College of Nursing.
Nov 28, 2005
Lincoln nursing students showcase work
St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Lincoln recently showcased work done by senior level undergraduate students from the College of Nursing Lincoln Division.
Nov 23, 2005
Library’s reference desk makes life-saving call
Cindy Schmidt, M.D., has taken a lot of reference calls at the McGoogan Library. But, this one was unusual. Her colleague, Roxanne Cox, was calling from a villa outside of Arrezzo, Italy, and it was urgent.
Nov 23, 2005
UNMC residents pass boards for eighth straight year
In football, repeat undefeated seasons are a laudable – if not improbable – goal. And eight perfect seasons are virtually unheard of – unless the team is UNMC’s Department of Internal Medicine. For the eighth consecutive year, UNMC’s internal medicine residents have recorded a 100 percent pass rate on their American Board of […]
Nov 23, 2005
11 UNMC College of Pharmacy students initiated into national pharmacy leadership society
The Beta Xi Chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma, the national pharmacy leadership society at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy, held initiation ceremonies for 11 Nebraska students at a banquet at the Georgetowne Club in Omaha on Nov. 17. The new initiates and their hometowns included: Second-Year Pharmacy Students Brock Bulas, […]
Nov 22, 2005