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Dr. Tinker retires after 11 years as anesthesiology chairman

After 11 years as chairman of UNMC’s department of anesthesiology, John Tinker, M.D., retired effective July 1. He will continue as a consultant to the anesthesiology department.

Jul 18, 2008

Sen. Hansen and family get a close-up of UNMC

The new Sorrell Center will be a major tool for UNMC as it looks to recruit the nation’s best students and faculty, state Sen. Tom Hansen said Wednesday after a tour of the College of Medicine’s new home.

Jul 18, 2008

Many volunteers still needed for Veterans Wheelchair Games

With one week until the kickoff of the 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games, organizers still have a critical need for more than 500 volunteers.

Jul 17, 2008

Campus invited to July 22 Simulation Day

The new Sorrell Center will be the backdrop for the July 22 Simulation Day, which is expected to draw more than 150 people.

Jul 17, 2008

The hip bone’s connected to the …

Gordon Todd, Ph.D., professor in the department of genetics, cell biology and anatomy; points out features of the human skeletal system to Susan Scott in the UNMC Gross Anatomy Lab.

Jul 17, 2008

Lookin’ at U – Paul Kawacz

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 to feature. This week, we feature Paul Kawacz, a producer/director in ITS Video Services.

Jul 17, 2008

Campus bids farewell to Dr. Noren

When Jay Noren, M.D., was asked to be the founding dean of the UNMC College of Public Health two years ago, he called it “an opportunity to be a kid in a candy store.”

Jul 17, 2008

Wellness Wednesday — help UNMC defend cycling challenge title

Peter Pellerito of the Center for Healthy Living wants medical center cyclists to pedal out in droves to help the UNMC/The Nebraska Medical Center team defend its Corporate Cycling Challenge title on Sunday, Aug. 17.

Jul 16, 2008

Cilia talk with Dr. Wyatt

Todd Wyatt, Ph.D., associate professor in the department of internal medicine, shows Ken Haar a computer image of cilia and describes how the small, tail-like fibers work to keep disease and infection out of the lungs.

Jul 16, 2008

UNMC announces changes in mail delivery

Over the next several months, UNMC Mail Services will begin delivering and picking up mail at a designation location in each building. Mail will no longer be delivered or picked up at each individual department.

Jul 16, 2008