The “State of the College of Medicine” address
Who: Bradley Britigan, M.D.
When: 5 p.m., Feb. 7
Where: Sorrell Center Room 3001
What: Will provide important insight into the goals, vision and mission of the college.
Week of Jan. 14-18
Anticipated announcement of the 2013 Science Laureate, as well as the Distinguished Scientists and New Investigators Awards.
Jan. 16
Robert Wigton, M.D., associate dean in the College of Medicine and professor of internal medicine, will deliver the second in a four-part series on the history of the college. He will detail the era between 1913 and 1946. The lecture begins at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater, and free pizza will be served to the first 100 in attendance. The final two lectures in the series are set for Feb. 20 (1947-1980) and March 20 (1981-present).
Jan. 21
John W. Ewing, Jr., treasurer for Douglas County, will deliver the annual keynote address to honor slain civil rights leader, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The event starts at noon, is free and open to the public. Ewing’s speech will be in lower level of the Storz Pavilion in Clarkson Tower. Pizza, salad and beverages will be provided at no cost.
Jan. 22
The three newly elected members of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents – Hal Daub, Jim Pillen and Lavon Heidemann – will tour the UNMC campus and receive an overview of some of the key things happening at UNMC.
Jan. 25-26
The third annual UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s at the UNMC Ice Rink. Skating begins at 5 p.m. on Jan. 25 and concludes at 5 p.m. on Jan. 26. Money raised for the event goes toward Parkinson’s research at UNMC. The event is open to the public.
April 12-14
The inaugural Nebraska Science Festival will feature science- and technology-related activities across the Omaha area, all with the goal of making science accessible, interactive, relevant and fun for kids and adults alike. Bill Nye, “The Science Guy,” will give a free presentation on April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Museum’s Witherspoon Hall. Other activities: include a free Student Expo on April 12 at the Durham Museum; a free Public Expo on April 13 at The Durham Museum; and “The Dancing Scientist,” Jeffrey Vinokur, on April 12-13 at the Durham Museum.
May 17-18
Physicians and clinical staff are invited to attend “Creating a Culture of Wellness in Healthcare Settings,” at the Lied Lodge and Conference Center, Nebraska City. The conference will focus on physical activity, nutrition and stress management as methods of enhancing wellness. Attendees also will learn new strategies, resources and patient counseling techniques to improve wellness outcomes for patients. For more information, contact Kathy Ward, 402-471-3914, kathy.ward@nebraska.gov or go to www.dhhs.ne.gov/WellnessConference2013.
May 22
The grand opening event for the Truhlsen Eye Institute will begin at 10:30 a.m.