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Chinese Lunar New Year Party to be held at UNMC Student Life Center

You are invited to a new years party Chinese style. The 2002 Chinese Lunar New Year Party will be Saturday, Feb. 16, from 6 to 11 p.m. at the UNMC Student Life Center, 3908 Jones St. The event is co-sponsored by the UNMC International Studies and Programs, Chinese Student and Scholar Associations at UNMC, University […]

Feb 11, 2002

Gift Allows COD to Plan New Student Computer, Study Room

Dental student Jane Bennett is looking forward to using the new student computer and study room being planned for the College of Dentistry thanks to a recent $50,000 gift. This gift is really going to be appreciated by students, especially because there are many useful PC applications that can help us better understand the subjects […]

Feb 11, 2002

UNMC College of Nursing Faculty Member, Jan Atwood, Ph.D., Receives Florence Niedfelt Professorship for Excellence in Academic Nursing Profession

Jan Atwood, Ph.D., has spent her life in the pursuit of improving the lives of people through nursing care, education and research. She recently was honored for the impact she has made at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing through a Florence Niedfelt Professorship. The endowed, three-year appointment honors and rewards an […]

Feb 11, 2002

Presidents Day national holiday observance – part 1 of 6

Since Sept. 11, Americans have seen a resurgence of patriotism. In anticipation of the Presidents Day national holiday on Feb. 18, UNMC Today will feature the words and images of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The six-part series kicks off today with Lincoln’s thoughts on preserving liberty.

Feb 11, 2002

Dr. DeVries shares leadership, clinical service with residents

Serving as a faculty volunteer has a dual purpose for Frank DeVries, M.D., who has received the December Volunteer Faculty of the Month Award from the UNMC College of Medicine.

Feb 8, 2002

Dr. Adams’ impact on residents spans 20 years

John Adams, M.D., doesn’t just want residents to improve their skills when they rotate through his practice in Fremont — he wants to show them a different side of medicine. His long-time service has earned him the January Volunteer Faculty of the Month Award from the College of Medicine.

Feb 8, 2002

Gift allows COD to plan new student computer, study room

Thanks to a $50,000 gift from longtime university supporter Ken Morrison of Hastings, UNMC students are looking forward to a new student computer and study room at the College of Dentistry.

Feb 8, 2002

UNMC/NHS to celebrate Black History Month

The 2002 UNMC/NHS celebration of national Black History Awareness Month will feature a return engagement by jazz musician Preston Love. In addition, there will be an art exhibit in the McGoogan Library, a presentation on minority health disparities and a soul food day in the Nebraska Cafe. (See story for details).

Feb 8, 2002

UNMC College of Dentistry  Students Earn Dean’s List Honors

Students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln were named to the dean’s list following for the fall semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must place in the top 10 percent of their class. Qualifiers are listed below by program of study and hometown: Dentistry Program ATKINSON – […]

Feb 8, 2002

Chinese Lunar New Year Party Feb. 16 on campus

You are invited to a new year’s party – Chinese style. The 2002 Chinese Lunar New Year Party will be Saturday, Feb. 16, from 6 to 11 p.m. at the UNMC Student Life Center, 3908 Jones St. The event is co-sponsored by the UNMC International Studies and Programs, Chinese Student and Scholar Associations at UNMC, University of Nebraska at Omaha and Creighton University, and the Omaha Chinese Professional Association. (See story for ticket information).