College of Dentistry alumni reunion
50-year honor class — From left to right, standing is Bruce Dinner, D.D.S., Ivan Olsen, D.D.S., Harry Tolly, D.D.S., Russell Davis, D.D.S., Ron Morse, D.D.S., Jim Bloom, D.D.S., Charles “Corky” Harrold, D.D.S., Doug Camplin, D.D.S., and Dennis Olson, D.D.S. Seated is Dewayne Glenn, D.D.S.
Dean’s Club Banquet: Sally Jones, far left, Michael Jones, D.D.S., Cathy Fagot and Tom Fagot, D.D.S., mingle with friends before the Dean’s Club Banquet.
Dental Hygiene Class of 1966 — Back row left to right: Jennie Freeman Cox, Diane Krueger Troyer, Faith Pearson Gant, and Stephanie Dort Olander Bryn. Seated left to right are Judy Killham Adams, Orba Scheurs, Jackie Furst Lott Beebe.
The UNMC College of Dentistry celebrated the annual Alumni Reunion at the end of September with numerous, well-attended events. From the Dean’s Club and Alumni Reunion Banquets to the continuing education course and the Dental Hygiene Program 50th Anniversary events, alumni gathered to reminisce, learn and celebrate one another’s accomplishments.
Dr. Vetro named COP’s
Distinguished Teacher of 2016
Joseph Vetro, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences, was named Distinguished Teacher of the Year at the College of Pharmacy’s Fall Honors Convocation on Oct. 20. The award has been presented annually since 1994 to a College of Pharmacy faculty member to recognize his or her excellence in teaching and dedication to student learning. Each spring, the Student Advisory Committee, a committee consisting of student leaders from the College of Pharmacy, requests nominations from the student body.
Nancy Waltman, Ph.D., talks
about her research on KVNO
On Friday, Nov. 18, KVNO aired “Friday Faculty Focus with Brandon McDermott,” featuring an interview with UNMC’s Nancy Waltman, Ph.D., of the College of Nursing. During their conversation, Dr. Waltman discussed her research on cancer nursing and osteoporosis. To listen to the interview, click here.
Nizar Wehbi, M.D., appointed to ACHE national council
Nizar Wehbi, M.D., has been appointed to the Council of Regents, the legislative body of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). The Council of Regents serves as the vital link between ACHE and members by approving governance and membership regulations as well as promoting ACHE programs, services and activities within their respective areas.
Dr. Wehbi, assistant professor of health services research and administration, and acting deputy director of the Center for Health Policy, College of Public Health, will take office at the Council of Regents meeting on March 25, during ACHE’s 60th Congress on Healthcare Leadership at the Hilton Chicago. As a Regent, Dr. Wehbi will represent ACHE’s membership in Nebraska and Western Iowa.
UNMC internal medicine faculty earn awards from American College of Physicians
The American College of Physicians (ACP) Nebraska Chapter recently honored UNMC Department of Internal Medicine faculty with awards.
- William Shiffermiller, M.D., clinical assistant professor, received the Laureate Award, which honors fellows and masters of the college who have demonstrated an abiding commitment to excellence in medical care, education, or research, and in service to their community, their chapter, and the ACP.
- Regan Taylor, M.D., assistant professor, received the Early Career Physician of the Year award which recognizes an ACP member who has been a major contributor to the ACP either locally or nationally.
- Henry Lynch, M.D., adjunct professor, received the Walter J. O’Donohue, Jr. Award which honors a physician who embodies the example set by the late Dr. O’Donohue, an ardent supporter of the Nebraska Chapter who demonstrated great leadership, scholarship, and/or mentoring.
- William Lyons, M.D., professor, received the LeeRoy Meyer Award. The award honors a physician who exemplifies the talent, enthusiasm, and professionalism demonstrated by Dr. Meyer, the late longtime UNMC educator and physician.
- Sehr Haroon, M.D., assistant professor, received the Volunteerism and Community Service Award. It honors members of the Nebraska Chapter who have distinguished themselves in voluntary service in medicine.
Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum seeking faculty reviewers
UNMC and the Creighton University Medical Center are seeking faculty reviewers for the 48th Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum (MSBRF), to be held on March 4. The forum depends on volunteer faculty support from both UNMC and CU to review and critique abstracts prior to the forum and to judge oral and poster presentations the day of the forum. Each abstract is evaluated by three judges prior to the forum and the actual presentations on March 4 also will be scored by three different judges. Interested faculty should complete this form. Please be as specific as possible when indicating areas of qualification and interest for judging. Please return the form by Dec. 9.