UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
Avian flu education — caretaker tips
If avian flu strikes the human population, friends and family members may be asked to become caretakers at home. While making sure sick people get the care they need will be of utmost importance, just as significant will be that the caretakers keep their own health in order, said Virginia Helget of the Center for Biopreparedness Education.
Mar 13, 2007
Public meeting about Saddle Creek relocation Thursday
At an open house public hearing Thursday, the public will have its first opportunity to provide input into the Saddle Creek Road Relocation Feasibility Study.
Mar 13, 2007
A note from UNMC Human Resources about leave policies
On Friday, the Board of Regents approved revisions to the university’s vacation and sick leave policies.
Mar 12, 2007
Meet UNMC Scientist Laureate Stephen Rennard, M.D.
UNMC Scientist Laureate Stephen Rennard, M.D., talks about his work, life and interests. EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Rennard received UNMC’s inaugural Scientist Laureate Award, the highest recognition given to a UNMC scientist. This profile is part of a series highlighting the researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. The researchers were profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a private ceremony today to recognize their achievements.
Mar 12, 2007
Daylight Savings reminder
Yesterday was the first day of Daylight Savings Time. Please double check your calendar entries and verify they are correct. While ITS has installed numerous “patches” to correct calendaring problems associated with the time change, it is still possible that calendar entries may appear one hour off, especially if your computer’s clock settings are not checked to “Automatically Adjust for Daylight Savings Time.”
Mar 12, 2007
Regents approve next step in Norfolk nursing division proposal
A letter of intent that satisfies the first of three conditions for a proposal to establish a UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division in Norfolk was approved Friday by the Board of Regents.
Mar 12, 2007
South Omaha’s history the focus of partnership lecture
Gary Kastrick, a life-long resident of south Omaha and teacher at South High School, will talk about the events that made this area a key part of the city during a noon lecture on Tuesday in the College of Nursing, Rooms 1011 and 1012.
Mar 12, 2007
Meet UNMC’s Distinguished Scientist Steven Hinrichs, M.D.
UNMC Distinguished Scientist Steven Hinrichs, M.D., talks about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. UNMC Today profiled each of these researchers leading up to a ceremony today to recognize their achievements.
Mar 12, 2007
Countdown to daylight savings time
Daylight Savings time begins Sunday and extends to Nov. 3. … While ITS has installed numerous “patches” to correct calendaring problems, it is still possible that calendar entries may appear one hour off, especially if your computer’s clock settings are not checked to “Automatically Adjust for Daylight Savings Time.”
Mar 9, 2007
Meet Distinguished Scientist Surinder Batra, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Surinder Batra, Ph.D., talks about his work life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Mar 9, 2007