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UNMC’s outstanding research environment to reach new heights with creation of Office of Post-Doctoral Education
In February 2003, Scientist magazine published survey results that placed the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in the nation’s top 10 institutions for Best Places to Work for Postdocs. This February, that reputation is about to get even better. The university will open the Office of Post-Doctoral Education a new administrative department dedicated to […]
Feb 23, 2004
Administrative Colloquium sharpens skills
The Administrative Colloquium is a yearlong experience for UNMC faculty who are in administrative positions or who aspire to be, and for those who desire to gain new or sharpen existing administrative and leadership skills. The Colloquium will commence again in March.
Feb 23, 2004
Resilience of spirit found in Kabul
KABUL, Afghanistan — Kabul is unlike any place I’ve ever been. The city is overflowing with people who have returned from refugee camps and who are now unafraid to walk the streets. There are many signs that show the number of organizations from all over the world that have come to Kabul to be a part of its rebuilding.
Feb 23, 2004
UNMC College of Nursing Students Earn Dean’s List Honors
Students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing were named to the deans list following the fall semester 2003. To qualify for the deans list, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or above. The UNMC College of Nursing, based in Omaha, with divisions in Lincoln, Kearney and Scottsbluff, […]
Feb 23, 2004
Heart transplant program approved
The United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) has approved a new heart transplant program for The Nebraska Medical Center.
Feb 20, 2004
Helping a country rebuild
A UNMC contingent recently went to Kabul, Afghanistan, to help improve the educational opportunities for health care providers in the war-torn country, as well as improve the status of women. Here, Valda Ford, director of Community and Multicultural Affairs, talks about the group’s mission and why it’s important for UNMC to be involved in the rebuilding effort.
Feb 20, 2004
Researcher’s work on anti-malarial agents, expands to botox
While botox may be sought-after for its dramatic effect on wrinkles, it also is one of the most deadly biotoxins to be weaponised into a highly toxic aerosol form. Research into protecting civilian and military populations from such a bioterroristic threat is ongoing. But one researcher at UNMC has reason to hope that there is a way to inhibit the deadly effects of botulinum neurotoxins (BoNT).
Feb 19, 2004
Third class completes Foundations for Success program
Twenty-nine office service employees graduated Feb. 3, as the third class of Foundations for Success, a career development program at UNMC. The program helps employees hone their personal and career development skills.
Feb 18, 2004
University of Nebraska health plan 2003 year-end report
On Tuesday, David Lechner, vice president for business and finance for the University of Nebraska, issued the following University of Nebraska Health Plan 2003 Year-end Report to all faculty and staff. See article for details.
Feb 18, 2004
SimplyWell results are in; incentive program to begin
Collectively, UNMC employees who are participating in the SimplyWell program could stand to increase their fitness levels and eat healthier foods.
Feb 17, 2004