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Oldfield ceremony a family affair for the Padalas
The late Col. Barney Oldfield would have loved that two research awards he established went to Prasad Padala, M.D., and his wife, Kalpana Padala, M.B.B.S., on Monday.
Apr 25, 2007
Sorrell Center beam signing postponed by weather
The signing of the final beam for the Sorrell Center for Health Science Education, which was to start today and run through May 2, has been postponed until later in the week because of inclement weather.
Apr 25, 2007
Students honor ‘first patients’ at anatomical gift ceremony
The words from Robert Binhammer, Ph.D., hit UNMC first-year medical student Dan Sova square in the chest. As Sova and fellow first-year medical students were about to work with cadavers for the first time, Dr. Binhammer, a long-time anatomy professor at UNMC, said, “Once you’re done with your own bodies, send them here, we’d love to use them.”
Apr 24, 2007
Dr. Mack-Shipman sets high standards for teaching
Endocrinologist Lynn Mack-Shipman, M.D., believes teaching is a learned skill and valuable gift given by former patients and students.
Apr 24, 2007
Faculty recognized today for service at Annual Faculty Meeting
Today, UNMC again honors faculty members with extraordinary service records. Some will be recognized for their exceptional teaching, mentoring and community service records. Others will be applauded for their long-standing tenure at UNMC.
Apr 24, 2007
College of Nursing forms new administrative structure
In keeping with national trends in colleges of nursing around the country, Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, has — over the past year — developed a new administrative structure for the college.
Apr 23, 2007
Chancellor’s retreat Web site updated
Breakout session reports, photos and other information from the 2007 Chancellor’s Strategic Planning Retreat have been posted on the UNMC Intranet (info.unmc.edu).
Apr 23, 2007
Dr. Lydiatt named Outstanding Teacher
To say teaching is in William Lydiatt’s blood is an understatement.
Apr 23, 2007
Wellnesssss
Fontenelle Nature Association volunteers Norm Toenjes and Betty Grenon display a live, 5 ½-foot bull snake at Tuesday’s “Well Aware” event at the Center for Healthy Living.
Apr 20, 2007
Soccer event to raise cancer research money for Liz’s Legacy
Call it an opportunity to give cancer the boot.
The second annual Kicks for a Cure event will take place this weekend with a dinner tonight and soccer games on Saturday.
Apr 20, 2007