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Time out with T.O. – The Meyers hoop it up

Deb and Kyle Meyer, Ph.D., can’t explain it. “Maybe we share some mutant gene,” Kyle said.

Feb 19, 2010

Nominations sought for faculty awards

The UNMC Faculty Senate seeks nominations for this year’s Outstanding Teacher Awards, Spirit of Community Service Award and Outstanding Mentor of Graduate Students Award.

Feb 19, 2010

Burt Street Boys (and Girls) to play Music as Medicine

Omaha’s Burt Street Boys (and girls) will bring their groove-filled signature sound to today’s Music as Medicine concert at noon in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.

Feb 18, 2010

UNMC advocate to receive Horatio Alger, NEBRASKAlander awards

Richard “Dick” Holland — an Omaha business leader and philanthropist and ardent supporter of UNMC research — will soon receive a pair of prestigious awards, including the Horatio Alger Award.

Feb 18, 2010

Remembering … Guy Haven, M.D., Ph.D.

Guy Haven, M.D., Ph.D., founder of UNMC’s Regional Pathology Services, died Jan. 20 in Baton Rouge, La. He was 71.

Feb 18, 2010

Lookin’ at U – Anna Kunkel

Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” This week, we feature Anna Kunkel, an office associate in pathology/microbiology.

Feb 18, 2010

UNO classes to be offered at UNMC this summer

Two University of Nebraska at Omaha courses will be held on the UNMC campus this summer for medical center employees who wish to advance their education.

Feb 18, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – Orthopaedic hospital runners clinic set for March 20

Runners of all levels are invited to attend a one‐day clinic at Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital on Saturday, March 20.

Feb 17, 2010

Preferred vendors selected for graphic design and photography services

After a request for proposal (RFP) was sent to area graphic designers and photographers, several local firms have been selected in each category to provide their services to UNMC.

Feb 17, 2010

UNMC collecting old eye glasses for Haiti

Some adults and children in Haiti are going without eye glasses. If you have prescription eye glasses you aren’t using, you can donate them.

Feb 17, 2010