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Lookin’ at U – Lindsay Martinez

Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” Each Thursday, we will randomly select a medical center employee or student to feature. This week, we feature Lindsay Martinez, a second-year physicians assistant student in the School of Allied Health Professions.

Sep 4, 2008

White coats by the numbers

Hundreds of new UNMC students from several colleges recently donned white coats during ceremonies held across the state.

Sep 4, 2008

UNMC in 3 – College of Medicine White Coat Ceremony

Welcome to our new series, “UNMC in 3.” The series will feature video pieces roughly three minutes in length that will provide succinct, informative and interesting perspectives on life at UNMC.

Sep 4, 2008

Dr. Mercer takes reins of intestinal rehab program

Take something great and make it better. That’s the goal of UNMC transplant surgeon David Mercer, M.D., Ph.D., as he takes over as director of the medical center’s intestinal rehabilitation program for Deb Sudan, M.D., who has moved onto Duke University.

Sep 3, 2008

Wellness Wednesday — big benching with Dr. Sorrell

As was promised, we’re going “strong” into fitness talk this week. World-record strong.

Sep 3, 2008

New Gold ‘U’ incentive aimed at career development

There are 2,500 new reasons to win the Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ award.

Sep 3, 2008

Employee satisfaction survey to begin Sept. 10

The satisfaction and commitment of faculty and staff continues to be a critical success factor in the strategic plan for UNMC. As in 2002, 2004 and 2006, a 32-question confidential survey will be sent to reassess the perceptions of current, regular employees, beginning Sept. 10.

Sep 3, 2008

Urgent call for donors for Thursday blood drive

The Red Cross needs your help! About 50 donation slots remain open for those who would like to give blood during a blood drive on campus on Thursday. UNMC students and faculty are welcome to give during the drive, which will be held in Wittson Hall, Room 3010, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sep 3, 2008

Undergraduate students receive Holland Future Scientist Awards

Six undergraduate students from Nebraska colleges and universities recently received the 2008 Richard Holland Future Scientist Award from the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures.

Sep 2, 2008

Sidewalk closing on 42nd Street

Starting Thursday, the sidewalk on the east side of 42nd Street from Emile Street north to the cross walk at Wittson Hall will be closed for concrete replacement.

Sep 2, 2008