Bill O’Neill UNMC public affairs
University president announces he’ll step down next year
University of Nebraska President L. Dennis Smith, Ph.D., announced today that he will step down from his position on June 30, 2004.
Sep 8, 2003
CDC officials praise bioterrorism prepardness efforts of university, state
Plaudits were abundant as two CDC officials concluded their two-day visit on Wednesday to learn more about Nebraska’s bioterrorism preparedness efforts.
Aug 28, 2003
Input sought for Destination Midtown workshop
On Monday, Laura Paulson was near the front row as HDR officials kicked off four days of design work as part of the Destination Midtown project, which seeks to improve the area while maintaining its historic strengths.
Aug 26, 2003
Slow speeds, common courtesy key to parking garage safety
Tina Spencer has a couple of words of advice for those employees parking in the new employee parking structure: Drive slow.
At least one accident has been reported in the new structure, and several employees have reported that some drivers are traveling too fast in the structure. Speeds shouldn’t reach more than 5 mph in the structure, said Spencer, manager of Parking and Cashiering Services.
Aug 19, 2003
2003 Health Professions Tracking Center directories available
The 2003 Health Professions Tracking Center directory has a new look and an easier-to-use layout, but it continues to offer the same great information regarding Nebraska and Western Iowa health-care professionals, the HPTC director says. See story for purchase information.
Aug 8, 2003
National official touts UNMC’s bioterrorism expertise, capabilities
Andrew A. Sorensen, Ph.D., a member of the U.S. Council on Public Health Preparedness, learned Thursday how UNMC and other Nebraska entities can contribute to the nation’s bioterrorism preparedness efforts.
Aug 1, 2003
Employee Roundtable covers Benefits Plan
A potpourri of topics — from health benefits and employee tuition remission to social security numbers — was discussed at a recent Employee Roundtable on the University of Nebraska Benefits Plan.
Jul 28, 2003
Dr. Wheatley earns July Gold ‘U’ Award
Whether he’s dealing with clinic patients, co-workers, family members or members of his youth sports teams, Douglas Wheatley, M.D., aims to treat people how they would like to be treated.
Jul 24, 2003
Corporate Cycling Challenge registrations due July 28
Employees at UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, have pedaled the most miles at the past few Corporate Cycling Challenges, and Peter Pellerito is looking forward to keeping that tradition intact.
Jul 22, 2003
Smoking shelter removed near UMA building; three others available
A smoking shelter has been removed from the north side of the University Medical Associates building (Unit V) because of construction, but three other shelters are available for smokers who work in that area of the campus.
Jul 21, 2003