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Seven receive awards at nursing’s fall research colloquium
The UNMC College of Nursing held its bi-annual Fall Research Colloquium last week. The event was co-sponsored by the College of Nursing Graduate Program and Sigma Theta Tau International Gamma Pi Chapter-At-Large.
Nov 20, 2007
Dr. Jennifer Oakes named director of poison center
Jennifer Oakes, M.D., has been named director of the Nebraska Regional Poison Center, effective Nov. 1. From June to November she served as interim director following the resignation of the previous director, Steven Seifert, M.D., who has moved to New Mexico.
Nov 19, 2007
Million-step Monday – Walkin’ in the sunlight
Laura Bashus, an administrator in the College of Health, displays her pedometer while basking in the sunrise during a recent visit to Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Nov 19, 2007
UNMC to share holiday spirit with Monroe Middle School
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and UNMC is once again working with its Adopt-A-School partner, Monroe Middle School, to help spread some holiday cheer for families in our community.
Nov 19, 2007
Dr. Yeaworth receives AARP’s Community Service award
Rosalee Yeaworth, Ph.D., dean emeritus of the UNMC College of Nursing, has been selected as the winner of this year’s AARP Andrus Award for Community Service for Nebraska.
Nov 19, 2007
November Silver ‘U’ recipients announced
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Nov 16, 2007
No increases for 2008 medical insurance premiums
A story from University of Nebraska Central Administration regarding insurance changes for 2008.
Nov 16, 2007
Insurance premium news highlights employee forums
For the second year in a row, medical insurance premiums for active, full-time UNMC employees will hold steady. That was the word from UNMC benefits specialist Jo Watkins during the recent employee forums.
Nov 16, 2007
Drop or add UNMC Today paper copy subscription online
A new link has been added to the UNMC Employee Self Service (ESS) site that allows employees to add or drop subscriptions to the UNMC Today weekly hard copy.
Nov 16, 2007
Use 42nd Street entrance to access Lot. No. 4, levels C and D
Because of ongoing construction nearby, employees who park on levels C and D of Lot No. 4 — which sits on the southeast corner of the intersection of 42nd and Emile streets — should enter and exit from 42nd Street until further notice.
Nov 16, 2007