UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
Doorways of Opportunity — affirmative action programs clear paths for UNMC student
This is the sixth in a series of stories about a move to ban affirmative action in Nebraska and the potential impact such a policy change would have at UNMC.
May 30, 2008
Dr. Maurer to receive 2008 Men of Honor Award
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., will receive a Men of Honor Award from the 100 Black Men of Omaha, Inc., on Saturday. The third annual black-tie gala event recognizes individuals whose service to the community fulfills the mission of the organization.
May 30, 2008
Three to receive internal medicine research awards
Three UNMC scientists will receive 2008 Internal Medicine Research Awards today for exceptional achievements in research.
May 30, 2008
Nebraska health summit on campus today
The Nebraska Health Summit, which will be held today in UNMC’s Durham Research Center, will focus on providing quality and affordable health care for all Nebraskans.
May 29, 2008
Sixth session of Foundations for Success wraps up
Armed with new tools to advance their careers and improve their workplaces, 49 UNMC employees graduated May 7 from the sixth session of the Foundations for Success program.
May 29, 2008
Dr. Pamies appointed to National Board of Medical Examiners
The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) has named Rubens Pamies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNMC, a representative on the NBME’s Test Committee.
May 29, 2008
Lookin’ at U — Linda Spellman
Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” Each Thursday, we will randomly select a medical center employee to feature. This week, we feature Linda Spellman, an office associate in ITS video services.
May 29, 2008
Reflecting on compliance and ethics
This week, May 25-31, is National Compliance and Ethics Week. It is a good time to reflect on what you can do to promote a culture of ethics and compliance at UNMC.
May 29, 2008
UNMC students give regents perspective on rural rotations
Three UNMC students, one resident and a long-time Nebraska preceptor recently spoke about their rural rotation experiences to members of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.
May 28, 2008
Spring safety tips from the poison center
If there was any doubt that spring is here you only have to ask the nurses at the Nebraska Regional Poison Center. The calls on carbon monoxide and cough and cold medicines have been replaced by gasoline, ant killer, fertilizers, spring cleaning chemicals and critters that bite and sting.
May 28, 2008