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Latinas Unidas invites public to its 10th anniversary celebration May 17
Latinas Unidas invites the public to celebrate its 10th anniversary, Friday, May 17, at 6 p.m., at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Latinas Unidas is a network of primarily Latina women that encourages personal and professional growth of Latina women.
May 10, 2002
UNMC to honor six individuals at Saturday’s commencement ceremony
At its commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m., Saturday, at the Omaha Civic Auditorium, UNMC will honor six people who have displayed tremendous dedication and excellence in their fields. They are: Suzanne and Walter Scott, Gail and Mike Yanney, Guinter Kahn, M.D., and Rosalee Yeaworth, Ph.D. See story for details.
May 10, 2002
At age 45, pharmacy graduate looks forward to second career
For 21/2 decades, Bill Young’s workday has been spent behind a radio microphone. His scenery will change next month, when he begins work behind a pharmacy counter.
Young, 45, will earn a pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) this weekend from the UNMC College of Pharmacy. Once he passes a board certification examination early next month, he’ll begin work at Albertson’s pharmacies in Omaha.
May 9, 2002
Philanthropist, UNMC supporter honored at OPC
His name already is scattered on buildings across Omaha — in honor of his generous philanthropic nature. Now, Charles Durham’s face has made history as the 87th individual to be honored with the Omaha Press Club’s most prestigious award — “The Face on the Barroom Floor.”
May 9, 2002
Cornhusker linebacker tackles nursing profession
As a linebacker for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Tim Miller uses his body to tackle opponents. But it’s his intellect he uses when he tells people he’s studying to be a nurse.
The 6-foot-1, 215-pound sophomore who grew up on a farm near Elmwood, Neb., isn’t bothered by the ribbing he gets from fellow athletes. Instead, he uses it as an opportunity to educate others on the role of nurses.
May 8, 2002
UNMC Faculty Senate honors Dr. Berndt
The UNMC Faculty Senate Monday passed a resolution recognizing the contributions of William Berndt, Ph.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean for graduate studies. Dr. Berndt will retire May 31 after 20 years in several key administrative positions at UNMC.See story to read the resolution.
May 8, 2002
Dr. Crouse appointed interim vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNMC
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., has appointed David Crouse, Ph.D., as interim vice chancellor for academic affairs and interim dean for graduate studies. The appointment, subject to approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, would be effective June 1.
May 7, 2002
Survivors of heart disease, stroke make 2002 Heart Walk a personal quest
For many of the individuals and families participating in Saturday’s eighth annual Omaha-Metro American Heart Walk, the walk had personal meaning. With 1,703 people registering for the walk, $305,382 has been raised so far. UNMC received an award for the top fundraising company, raising $32,788 to date. See story for photos.
May 7, 2002
UNMC radiology residents rank high in passage of oral licensure exams
UNMC’s Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program ranks near the top 10 percent of all programs in oral exam pass rate. From 1997 to 2001, UNMC residents ranked 20th out of 196 programs nationally among those taking the American Board of Radiology oral exam for the first time. During that same time, 18 of UNMC’s 20 residents passed on the first attempt.
May 6, 2002
Nursing career blossoms for mother, daughter
Dawn Franklin has watched her mother build a lifelong career in nursing. On Saturday, the 26-year-old will start building her own career when she graduates with a bachelor’s degree from the UNMC College of Nursing.
The ceremony falls during National Nurses Week, which begins May 6 and culminates May 12 on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of the nursing profession.
May 6, 2002