UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
Milliken second finalist for NU presidency to visit UNMC
James “J.B.” Milliken on Wednesday was the second finalist for the University of Nebraska president position to make a formal visit to UNMC.
May 13, 2004
Plan unveiled to revitalize Omaha’s midtown
Just as city, business and neighborhood leaders gathered at Joslyn Castle Wednesday to celebrate the roll out of the final Destination Midtown plan, a crane toppled the sign of the notorious Travel Inn. “As we mark a notable closing,” said Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey, “we start a new and vibrant future for midtown Omaha.”
May 13, 2004
A weekly IRB message – changing forms
Each Wednesday, UNMC Today features an informational article about changes affecting UNMC’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the research community. Today’s article deals with new or revised applications, forms and guidelines.
May 12, 2004
Elementary students display art on campus
An art exhibit by Fontenelle Elementary School students is on display in the UNMC McGoogan Library of Medicine’s Linder Lounge.
May 12, 2004
National Nurses Week time to celebrate milestones
In marking National Nurses Week (May 6-12), the UNMC College of Nursing also is celebrating a major increase in applicants to nursing school, as well as a record number of male applicants.
May 11, 2004
Terry receives award for work with poison center funding
The American Association of Poison Control Centers and Nebraska Regional Poison Center on April 26, presented its Government Recognition Award to Congressman Lee Terry, in recognition of his contribution to the reauthorization of the Poison Centers Enhancement and Awareness Act of 2004.
May 11, 2004
Hoff is first finalist for NU president to visit UNMC
On Monday, Peter Sloat Hoff, Ph.D., became the first finalist for the University of Nebraska president position to make a formal visit to UNMC.
May 11, 2004
UNMC to honor four at May 14 commencement ceremony
During Friday’s commencement ceremony in Omaha, UNMC will honor four individuals — Mary and Richard Holland, the late Jack Pulec, M.D., and Jay Druecker, Ph.D. — for their dedication and support to UNMC and the health professions.
May 10, 2004
SAP ESS program announces new features
SAP Employee Self-Service (ESS) now offers four new functions to employees: current leave balances, leave activity reports, a print pay advice option and the ability to maintain banking information.
May 10, 2004
Goldsteins donate $100,000 to support transplant research
Leonard and Shirley Goldstein recently made a $100,000 gift to the University of Nebraska Foundation to support transplantation research. Their daughter-in-law, Ann Goldstein, received a kidney transplant in 2002. The Goldsteins said the donation was a gesture of appreciation for the physicians who “gave Ann back to us.”
May 7, 2004