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UNMC Third Quarter Research Grants Total $12 Million
The University of Nebraska Medical Center received $12 million in federal research grants during the third quarter of fiscal year 2002-03. The third quarter includes the months of January, February and March. Total research funding for the year is now $38.8 million a 9 percent increase over last years record-breaking $35.7 million after three quarters. […]
Jun 6, 2003
Annual recognition banquet tonight
A banquet honoring UNMC service award recipients, retirees and the past year’s Gold ‘U’ recipients will take place tonight (June 5) at the Omaha Marriott Hotel, 10220 Regency Circle.
Jun 5, 2003
Destination Midtown informational session today
Today (June 5), UNMC will conduct an “informational session” on Destination Midtown. The session will begin at noon in the NHS University Amphitheater, Room 4208. UNMC, UMA and NHS employees are invited.
Jun 5, 2003
UNMC names new College of Nursing dean
Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., associate dean for research for the Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing, will be appointed to serve as sixth dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, pending approval of the NU Board of Regents.
Dr. Tilden, who would assume the post Oct. 8, will succeed Ada Lindsey, Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, who will retire July 31 after more than eight years at UNMC.
Jun 5, 2003
MMI, Scottish Rite Foundation Celebrate 25th Anniversary today
For 25 years, the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) and the Scottish Rite Foundation of Omaha have contributed to a partnership that has benefited many children with speech and language disorders.
The 25th anniversary of this partnership will be celebrated today (June 5) at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 202 S.20th St. Festivities include an open house and informative tours of the facilities beginning at 11 a.m. Free lunch will be served until 1 p.m. and a Dixieland band will provide musical entertainment. At 5:30, a dinner of steak or fish will be served and the cast from the Buddy Holly tribute will perform an hour of songs for diners.
Jun 5, 2003
UNMC selects Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc. as new nursing dean; will assume post Oct. 8 pending Board of Regents approval
Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., associate dean for research for the Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing in Portland, will be appointed to serve as sixth dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing pending approval of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. Dr. Tilden, 57, who plans to assume the […]
Jun 5, 2003
Satellite workshop to explore ‘life cycle’ of grant budgets
UNMC grant administrators and support staff are being encouraged to attend a satellite workshop that will help explain regulations affecting research and the issues relevant to compliance.
Jun 4, 2003
More than 450 attend Cattlemen’s Ball near Ashland
There wasn’t supposed to be a Cattlemen’s Ball in 2003. However, tell that to the farmers and ranchers of Nebraska. More than 450 people attended the ball on Saturday.
Jun 4, 2003
UNMC College of Nursing reaches coveted position in national research rankings
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing reached new heights in federally funded research when it recently placed 21st in the research rankings of National Institutes of Health. Research provides the potential for saving lives and improving health, provides institutions with more resources and recognition, helps recruit talented faculty and students, and increases […]
Jun 4, 2003
Inventor Recognition Reception Set for June 10
The UNMC Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will acknowledge UNMC inventors at this year’s upcoming annual Inventors Recognition Reception. All inventors are invited to attend the reception, which will take place on June 10, 2003, in the University Hospital Private Dining Room.
Jun 3, 2003