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A note about the campus drug policy
UNMC employees are required to adhere to the Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which prohibits employees from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcohol and/or a controlled substance on UNMC property. The term “substance” refers to drug or chemical compounds that are controlled by local, state, or federal law. UNMC complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, as amended.
Oct 28, 2008
Discussing cyber security — what if something goes wrong?
Despite everyone’s diligent work, sometimes things do go wrong. What should you do if you become aware of an “incident?”
Oct 28, 2008
Faces of Opportunity – Toby Imler
While he worked in a private dental practice, UNMC third-year dental student Toby Imler watched as some patients who couldn’t afford to pay for services were turned away.
Oct 28, 2008
United Way total at $120,000 with four days left in drive
As of Monday afternoon, UNMC employees had raised $120,784 during the 2008 United Way fund drive. That total is about 86 percent of the campus goal of $140,980.
Oct 28, 2008
UNMC in 3 – Center for College of Nursing Sciences
A montage from last week’s groundbreaking ceremony for the Center for College of Nursing Sciences.
Oct 28, 2008
Jokela named interim director of alumni affairs
Roxanna Jokela has been named interim director of alumni affairs effective today.
Oct 27, 2008
Faces of Opportunity – Karnyta White
There’s no doubt some of life’s most challenging experiences shape our destiny. For UNMC College of Nursing student Karynta White, it was her grandfather’s prostate cancer diagnosis.
Oct 27, 2008
Conference focused on all things autism
In partnership with Future Horizons Publishing Company, the Autism Action Partnership (AAP) formerly known as the GWR Sunshine Foundation will host its annual conference Wednesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Omaha-La Vista Hotel and Conference Center at the intersection of I-80 and Giles Road.
Oct 27, 2008
Enjoy ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ in the Sorrell Center today
UNMC faculty, staff and students are invited to bring their lunches to the Sorrell Center’s Truhlsen Events Center today to enjoy Nebraska Shakespeare’s 2008 touring production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
Oct 27, 2008
College of Nursing welcomes new associate dean of research
Marlene Cohen, Ph.D., an expert in cancer symptom research, is the new associate dean for research and the Kenneth E. Morehead Endowed Chair in Nursing in the College of Nursing, dean Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., has announced.
Oct 27, 2008