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UNMC leadership team makes historic trek across Nebraska
It was a historic trip – two days, four speaking stops, 32 media interviews and more than 1,000 miles. In what is believed to be the largest group of University of Nebraska leaders to ever go out as a group across the state, 10 UNMC administrators piled into two vans on April 28 and 29 and went from Omaha to Scottsbluff and back on a landmark goodwill tour.
May 19, 2004
2004 Harris award winners announced
Six UNMC graduate students have received the 2004 Norman and Bernice Harris Awards in Cancer Research.
May 18, 2004
Good Samaritan showers patient with kindness
“Angels” is how Mickayla Zellner describes the act of kindness bestowed upon her last week at The Nebraska Medical Center. But, it all started several weeks ago, when the expectant mother was going to a routine obstetrics office visit on campus.
May 18, 2004
College of Dentistry honored for helping children
UNMC’s College of Dentistry in Lincoln is being recognized today by the Nebraska State Board of Health with an award for Dental Day V. The award is given to acknowledge community efforts to promote public health.
May 17, 2004
Robak final finalist for NU presidency to visit UNMC
Kim Robak on Friday was the fourth and final finalist for the University of Nebraska president position to make a formal visit to UNMC.
May 17, 2004
Hope Medical Outreach Coalition honors professionals
The Hope Medical Outreach Coalition recently honored the coalition’s network of volunteer health care providers. Members of the network include health professionals from UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center.
May 17, 2004
Ellis the third finalist for NU presidency to visit UNMC
Adm. James Ellis Jr. on Thursday was the third finalist for the University of Nebraska president position to make a formal visit to UNMC.
May 14, 2004
Nursing clinics highlight need for health services
Faculty and students at the UNMC College of Nursing in Kearney, Scottsbluff, Lincoln and Omaha, hope to draw attention to the plight of the uninsured during National Cover the Uninsured Week, May 10-16. The college has a number of nursing centers and services that provide outreach to the underserved.
May 14, 2004
Campus forums May 18 for faculty, staff
Campus forums for UNMC faculty and staff have been scheduled Tuesday at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. CDT in the Durham Research Center auditorium. The afternoon forum will be broadcast to several locations. Click for more details.
May 13, 2004
Scam alert: watch out for phishing e-mails
Some UNMC e-mail users have reported authentic-looking messages that instruct them to provide sensitive personal information. It’s a technique used by spammers and scammers that is called “phishing.” Individuals who “bite” are exposed to identity theft. Click to learn what to look for and what to do.
May 13, 2004