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Students learn about cultural similarities, differences

In his hometown of St. Paul, Neb., Jesse Hanisch came closest to cultural diversity when he dined on Mexican food, he says. That’s why a new week-long workshop focusing on cultural competency at UNMC was of such interest to Hanisch, a Caucasian.

Jan 18, 2002

The words and images of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X — part 5 of 7

Through Jan. 21, UNMC Today will feature photos and quotations from Martin Luther King Jr. and his political counterpart, Malcolm X. Today’s selections concern changing beliefs.

Jan 17, 2002

UNMC begins study on new drug for potential treatment of acute myeloid leukemia

UNMC researchers have begun the first clinical study in the United States to examine the safety and effectiveness of a unique new drug that may have potential in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). AML, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow, is the most common type of acute leukemia in adults, with an estimated 10,000 new cases a year.

Jan 17, 2002

Family event Feb. 2 at Strategic Air and Space Museum

UNMC and NHS employees, students and their families can receive discounted admission to UNMC’s Health and Technology Day Saturday, Feb. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Strategic Air and Space Museum. With an employee ID, admission to the museum and events is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

Jan 17, 2002

Fetal-tissue bill fails for third time

A legislative bill that would limit fetal-tissue research at UNMC — as well as limit the ability of Nebraskans to receive benefits of future medical research — stalled Wednesday for the third year in a row.

Jan 17, 2002

The words and images of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X — part 4 of 7

Through Jan. 21, UNMC Today will feature photos and quotations from Martin Luther King Jr. and his political counterpart, Malcolm X. Today’s selections concern the involvement of children in social protest activities. The feature will culminate in the Jan. 21 presentation of “The Meeting” at 11:45 a.m. in the Lower Storz of NHS Clarkson Hospital.

Jan 15, 2002

UNMC’s Sambol has national role in bioterrorism response

When the U.S. Postal Service began testing postal facilities across the country for possible anthrax contamination, UNMC’s Tony Sambol found himself thrust into the spotlight as a national adviser.

Jan 15, 2002

Changes to simplify publication of online newsletter

UNMC Today has met its first goal of the year: to slim down its publication process. Posted earlier in the day, the 2-year-old online employee newsletter will continue to carry a full scope of stories, announcements, news-related links and other campus information. In recent weeks, the e-mail notice sent to UNMC faculty and staff each day has been condensed to primarily include news headlines and links to other sections in the UNMC Intranet.

Jan 15, 2002

Stammers leaves legacy of excellence in UNMC’s clinical education program

While Al Stammers was in junior high school, he told his mother he hoped to be a teacher one day. His mother, a homemaker with no advanced education, warned him to always be careful as an educator and understand the power he would have as a teacher – to never neglect his responsibility to do the very best for all of his students.

As Mary Haven, associate dean of the School of Allied Health Professions, noted at Stammers’ going away reception on Jan. 10, there is no overstating how deeply Stammers took his mother’s message to heart during 10 years as director of SAHP division of clinical perfusion education.

Jan 15, 2002

The words and images of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X — part 3 of 7

Through Jan. 21, UNMC Today will feature photos and quotations from Martin Luther King Jr. and his political counterpart, Malcolm X. Today’s selections discuss their feelings about violence directed against them and their families.

Jan 14, 2002