Bill O’Neill UNMC public affairs

Research fund established in honor of President Reagan

Citizens from Nebraskans can join in the fight against Alzheimer’s. A research fund has been established at the University of Nebraska Foundation, with all contributions directed toward UNMC to fight Alzheimer’s disease. The fund will serve as a tribute to former President Reagan, who died June 5 after a decade-long fight with Alzheimer’s,

Jun 14, 2004

Orthopaedic residency graduation June 11

A weekend full of activities – including a scientific presentation from the chief of staff at Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas — will mark the graduation of four residents from the Creighton/Nebraska Health Foundation Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program.

Jun 9, 2004

Architect selected for UNMC Center for Health Science Education

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Saturday approved HDR Architecture Inc. of Omaha and RDG Planning and Design Architects of Des Moines to provide design services for the construction of the Center of Health Science Education at UNMC. The regents had approved the center’s program statement at their December meeting.

Jun 7, 2004

Names changed in two College of Medicine departments

Two departments in the UNMC College of Medicine have different names today than they did last week. See story for details.

Jun 7, 2004

Dr. Kabanov awarded named professorship

Alexander “Sasha” Kabanov, Ph.D., Dr.Sc., professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, has been awarded the Parke-Davis Endowed Chair in Pharmaceutics in recognition of his outstanding and innovative work in the field of drug delivery.

May 25, 2004

American Diabetes Association to honor Dr. Maurer

The American Diabetes Association is awarding its 2004 Honor Award to UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D. Dr. Maurer will receive the award at a dinner banquet on Thursday, May 27, at Embassy Suites Downtown.

May 24, 2004

Robak final finalist for NU presidency to visit UNMC

Kim Robak on Friday was the fourth and final finalist for the University of Nebraska president position to make a formal visit to UNMC.

May 17, 2004

Ellis the third finalist for NU presidency to visit UNMC

Adm. James Ellis Jr. on Thursday was the third finalist for the University of Nebraska president position to make a formal visit to UNMC.

May 14, 2004

Campus forums May 18 for faculty, staff

Campus forums for UNMC faculty and staff have been scheduled Tuesday at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. CDT in the Durham Research Center auditorium. The afternoon forum will be broadcast to several locations. Click for more details.

May 13, 2004

Milliken second finalist for NU presidency to visit UNMC

James “J.B.” Milliken on Wednesday was the second finalist for the University of Nebraska president position to make a formal visit to UNMC.

May 13, 2004