Forty years ago today, Nov. 1, 1983, was my first day as faculty at UNMC and the hospital medical staff. The photo above captures a younger version of me. This post is an anniversary message, not to celebrate my longevity, but to say thank you to the hundreds of colleagues whom I have worked with in the UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Dean’s Office, Peter Kiewit Institute, Vice Chancellor for Research Office, UNeMed, University Technology Development Corporation, President’s Office of the University of Nebraska System and most recently as CEO of Nebraska Medicine. All of you have my heartfelt gratitude.
Recently, we produced this video to show donors the breathtaking transformation of the campus throughout my 40 years. Philanthropy has helped us add 25 new buildings, allowing us to double student enrollment and resident training, dramatically increase research funding and achieve a four-fold increase in patient visits while providing amazing new treatments.
Watch the video produced by iEXCEL.
All of you can take pride in these accomplishments. Going forward, I am confident that you will have a magnificent career to drive the transformation of Nebraska Medicine and UNMC for the next 40 years.
Congratulations, Dr. Linder, and thank you for your service and leadership!
40 years well spent.
Carol Russell
Congratulations Dr. Linder. As members of the Department of Pathology and Microbiology, I have enjoyed our interactions over these past 40 years!
I feel blessed and proud to have spent 19 years of my communications career in Public Affairs at UNMC. The transformation has been amazing and the strides in research and patient care truly groundbreaking. Congrats on celebrating these achievements!!
Congrats, Dr Linder. We are so lucky to have had your outstanding leadership these past 40 years. Keep it going – you are truly making a difference.