Bill O’Neill UNMC public affairs
Healthy HEARTland takes screenings across Nebraska
UNMC pharmacy students are traveling to six rural communities in Nebraska this school year, providing health screens designed to identify possible problems in participants before negative consequences occur.
Dec 23, 2003
Science and Technology Advisory Committee recruiting members
Thomas Rosenquist, Ph.D., vice chancellor for research at UNMC, and Leonard Agneta, J.D., director of the UNMC Intellectual Office and UNMC patent administrator, are recruiting UNMC faculty members and administrators to be members of the UNMC Science and Technology Advisory Committee (STAC).
Dec 22, 2003
Blood drive at UNMC on Dec. 31; reserves in short supply
Several factors figure to be detrimental to the region’s blood supply this holiday season, but UNMC employees will have the opportunity to enhance the blood supply on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at the Center for Healthy Living. The campus will host a special blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The blood drive, originally scheduled to end at 11:30 a.m., was extended for two hours because of the current need for blood. Employees can sign up by clicking here or by contacting the Center for Healthy Living at 559-5254.
Dec 17, 2003
Regents to consider program statement for educational vision
UNMC is proposing to construct the Center for Health Science Education Building. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider a program statement for the new building at its meeting on Saturday, Dec. 13. No state tax dollars will be used for construction of the building.
Dec 12, 2003
Sponsors vital to Saturday’s ‘Stars’ event; tickets still available
ESPN and UNMC may not have much in common, but they’re both important to Paul Griego, proprietor at Pauli’s Sports and Spirits at 41st and Leavenworth streets. Griego also has been a neighbor to UNMC for more than two decades, and he said he feels as if he’s part of the Med Center.
Dec 3, 2003
SimplyWell sign-up card can be downloaded, openings remain
Eligible UNMC employees who wish to participate in the SimplyWell program can now download the sign-up card by clicking here. Participants should print out the card, fill out the appropriate portion and send it to ZIP 7424. Participants will then receive a Personal Wellness Profile, through intercampus mail, to confirm their participation.
Nov 21, 2003
When he became chancellor of UNMC in 1998, Dr. Harold M. Maurer had a vision: Research would be his legacy. Since then, Dr. Maurer has focused on that vision. This week, he and others will realize a huge dividend of their work, when they celebrate the opening of the 10-level Durham Research Center.
Nov 10, 2003
College of Pharmacy honors students
The College of Pharmacy recognized scholarship and leadership award recipients at its Annual Fall Honors Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 23.
Nov 7, 2003
Durham Research Center dedication set for Nov. 13
UNMC will open the doors soon to a 10-level, state-of-the-art research building. The $77 million Durham Research Center, built almost exclusively with private funds, will hold its dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13. A public open house is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16.
Nov 5, 2003
Relationship with NAP benefits UNMC, patients with HIV/AIDS
UNMC’s strong relationship with the Nebraska AIDS Project (NAP) is important to the university in several ways, the medical director of the UNMC HIV Clinic says. NAP is the beneficiary of the annual “Night of a Thousand Stars” celebration. This year’s 11th annual celebration will take place on Dec. 6. A UNMC-sponsored pre-party reception and cocktail supper will take place at the Omaha Woman’s Club, 518 38th St., beginning at 7 p.m
Nov 4, 2003