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Science teachers take message back to their classrooms

Sixteen science teachers from 12 Nebraska counties participated in the 10th Annual Teacher Connections Workshop last month.

Nov 20, 2007

Dr. Jennifer Oakes named director of poison center

Jennifer Oakes, M.D., has been named director of the Nebraska Regional Poison Center, effective Nov. 1. From June to November she served as interim director following the resignation of the previous director, Steven Seifert, M.D., who has moved to New Mexico.

Nov 19, 2007

Million-step Monday – Walkin’ in the sunlight

Laura Bashus, an administrator in the College of Health, displays her pedometer while basking in the sunrise during a recent visit to Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Nov 19, 2007

UNMC to share holiday spirit with Monroe Middle School

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and UNMC is once again working with its Adopt-A-School partner, Monroe Middle School, to help spread some holiday cheer for families in our community.

Nov 19, 2007

Dr. Yeaworth receives AARP’s Community Service award

Rosalee Yeaworth, Ph.D., dean emeritus of the UNMC College of Nursing, has been selected as the winner of this year’s AARP Andrus Award for Community Service for Nebraska.

Nov 19, 2007

November Silver ‘U’ recipients announced

To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.

Nov 16, 2007

No increases for 2008 medical insurance premiums

A story from University of Nebraska Central Administration regarding insurance changes for 2008.

Nov 16, 2007

Insurance premium news highlights employee forums

For the second year in a row, medical insurance premiums for active, full-time UNMC employees will hold steady. That was the word from UNMC benefits specialist Jo Watkins during the recent employee forums.

Nov 16, 2007

Drop or add UNMC Today paper copy subscription online

A new link has been added to the UNMC Employee Self Service (ESS) site that allows employees to add or drop subscriptions to the UNMC Today weekly hard copy.

Nov 16, 2007

Use 42nd Street entrance to access Lot. No. 4, levels C and D

Because of ongoing construction nearby, employees who park on levels C and D of Lot No. 4 — which sits on the southeast corner of the intersection of 42nd and Emile streets — should enter and exit from 42nd Street until further notice.

Nov 16, 2007