Bill O’Neill UNMC public affairs
Terry receives award for work with poison center funding
The American Association of Poison Control Centers and Nebraska Regional Poison Center on April 26, presented its Government Recognition Award to Congressman Lee Terry, in recognition of his contribution to the reauthorization of the Poison Centers Enhancement and Awareness Act of 2004.
May 11, 2004
Hoff is first finalist for NU president to visit UNMC
On Monday, Peter Sloat Hoff, Ph.D., became the first finalist for the University of Nebraska president position to make a formal visit to UNMC.
May 11, 2004
Smokers need to take habit to designated areas
When smokers on campus light up where they shouldn’t, it can affect more than just the people who happen to walk by them. “We’re experiencing problems with smoke being drawn into buildings, and we’ve received numerous complaints from staff, patients and visitors,” said John Hauser, the safety officer for UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center. “Smokers need to smoke in the designated shelters only.”
May 5, 2004
Aging expert to give Harman lecture on Friday
One of the world’s most-acclaimed scientists will be at UNMC on Friday, April 30, to deliver the Third Annual Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology. Bruce Ames, Ph.D., professor of molecular and cell biology at the University of California, Berkeley, and senior research scientist at the Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute, will present “A Role for Supplements in Optimizing Health and Delaying Aging: The Metabolic Tune-up.”
Apr 29, 2004
Bicycling Club forms at UNMC; inaugural expo May 6
The newly formed UNMC Bicycling Club is hosting its Inaugural Cycling Expo from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, at the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium. The expo is an opportunity for employees to learn all kinds of information regarding bicycling from professionals on the subjects.
Apr 28, 2004
Maurers to receive People of Vision Award on May 4
Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, have won their share of individual awards over the years. The award that the Maurers will receive next month, however, is especially meaningful, as it will mark the first time they’ve been honored as a couple. The Maurers have been named as the recipients of this year’s People of Vision Award from Prevent Blindness Nebraska.
Apr 27, 2004
Inaugural statewide HIV/AIDS conference set for April 29
Health care providers in Greater Nebraska will have the opportunity to learn the latest treatment and prevention information for HIV/AIDS at a statewide conference on Thursday, April 29, near Grand Island.
Apr 23, 2004
Faculty to be honored for service at annual meeting today
Many UNMC faculty members will be honored today (Tuesday) for their years of service to the university. See story for complete listings of faculty members who are being recognized for 30, 20, 10 and 5 years of service.
Apr 20, 2004
Dr. Potter earns Outstanding Teaching Award
If not for a medical-school rotation in Geneva, Neb., Jane Potter, M.D., may never have become a national leader in geriatrics. The respected clinician and research is being honored for her efforts in education. This is the fourth in a series of articles featuring the recipients of this year’s Oustanding Teacher Awards. The awards will be presented at the Annual Faculty Meeting, which begins at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, in the Durham Research Center auditorium.
Apr 19, 2004
Appropriations Committee recommends half-percent cut to NU
The Legislature’s Appropriations Committee is recommending that $2 million (one-half of one percent) be trimmed from the University of Nebraska’s appropriation, as part of the committee’s economic plan to balance the biennial budget.
Mar 16, 2004