UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
Compromise bill is highlight of legislative session
One of the major accomplishments of the 2008 session of the Nebraska Legislature was the passage of LB 606, a compromise bill pertaining to the human embryonic stem cell research being done at UNMC as well as the use of somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT).
May 8, 2008
Lookin’ at U — Charli Suter
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 Charli Suter, manager of the UNMC Bookstore.
May 8, 2008
Monjaraz named one of state’s top nurses by Lincoln Journal Star
Connie Monjaraz, nurse manager for UNMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was named one of the top 10 nurses in Nebraska in Tuesday’s Lincoln Journal Star.
May 8, 2008
Chancellor’s office has 15 free passes to EcoHuts opening
The chancellor’s office has 15 free passes to Friday’s opening reception of the EcoHuts exhibit at the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center. The passes are available to UNMC employees on a first-come, first-served basis.
May 7, 2008
Legislative session is productive for UNMC
Short, but productive. That would summarize this year’s second session of the 100th Nebraska Legislature.
May 7, 2008
Spotlight on new faculty — Jason Helvey, M.D.
Jason Helvey, M.D., assistant professor of radiology in the section of neuroradiology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
May 7, 2008
SAHP holds first pre-commencement ceremony
The School of Allied Health Professions held its first pre-commencement ceremony May 1 at Joslyn Art Museum’s Witherspoon Concert Hall.
May 7, 2008
Jazzercise class works out for women with MS
“Pump up the jam, pump it up, while your feet are stompin’, and the jam is pumpin’,” blares from a speaker and 15 ladies begin to march rhythmically to the beat. It’s Wednesday night and time for jazzercise class in the basement of the Storz Pavilion in the Clarkson Tower.
May 6, 2008
Campus invited to HIV care center open house
The campus community is invited to an open house for the new UNMC Physicians Specialty Care Center today at 2 to 4 p.m.
May 6, 2008
UNMC alumni associations host annual ‘Blast at the Blatt’
UNMC alumni, faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the UNMC Alumni “Blast at the Blatt” event on May 13 at Rosenblatt Stadium.
May 6, 2008