Bill O’Neill UNMC public affairs

Eppley Cancer Center featured in NCI newsletter

The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center is featured the July 26 issue of the “NCI Cancer Bulletin,” a weekly newsletter produced by the National Cancer Institute.

Aug 1, 2005

Chancellor’s forums scheduled for July 26

Faculty and staff will have the opportunity on Tuesday, July 26, to learn about the recent increases in salaries and retirement benefits, as well as information on the campus’s efforts in garnering national media, a new automated system for sick and vacation leave, and changes to UNMC’s Thank ‘U’ award program.

Jul 20, 2005

Salaries, retirement plan contributions to increase July 1

UNMC employees will see increases in their paychecks and in the university’s contribution to their retirement plans, after the beginning of the new fiscal year on July 1. See story for details.

Jun 24, 2005

UNMC faculty, students help pen clerkship guide

Several UNMC faculty and students were instrumental in a new clerkship guide that assists students as they participate in family medicine rotations. Paul Paulman, M.D., professor in UNMC’s Department of Family Medicine, is the editor-in-chief of the textbook.

Jun 21, 2005

Thank ‘U’ program being reviewed, but will continue

Because of a recent clarification by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a moratorium has been placed on the practice of exchanging medallions for cash value certificates as part of the UNMC Thank ‘U’ Program.

Jun 8, 2005

Plans call to raise tuition by 5 percent

At its meeting Saturday, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider a 5 percent tuition increase for the 2005-2006 school year.

Jun 7, 2005

Cardiovascular symposium set for June 10

A cardiovascular symposium scheduled for Friday, June 10, at UNMC is designed to provide the latest information on a broad spectrum of cardiovascular scenarios commonly encountered in everyday practice.

Jun 2, 2005

University accreditation process kicks off

When John Benson, M.D., reads the criteria on which UNMC’s accreditation application will be judged, he can’t help but note the similarities to UNMC’s strategic plan. Over the next 1 1/2 years, the campus will undergo a self-evaluation in hopes of receiving a full, 10-year re-accreditation.

May 24, 2005

Dr. Reddish receives Preceptor of the Year Award

Just two years removed from pharmacy school, Joel C. Reddish, Pharm.D., knows well what students seek to gain from their clerkship experiences with practicing pharmacists.
Dr. Reddish transferred that knowledge into practice – during his first year as a preceptor – to earn the 2005 Preceptor of the Year Award.

May 20, 2005

UNMC thanks administrative professionals

More than 250 administrative professionals attended Wednesday’s celebration of Administrative Professionals Day. The event was sponsored by the UNMC Employee Growth Advocacy Development Organization (EGAD).

May 5, 2005