Reflections and observations by UNMC Public Relations’ Tom O’Connor
Time out with T.O. – Getting along swimmingly
Dealing with cancer is a grueling physical and psychological battle. So is the annual 12 ½ mile marathon swim around Key West, Fla., that Hal Clarendon annually completed between 1999 and 2008.
Jan 11, 2011
Time out with T.O. – Special place, vital people
As part of my job, I give new hires an overview of UNMC at new employee orientation. I always tell them it’s a privilege to work here. Why? It’s the people.
Dec 9, 2010
Time out with T.O. – Winning the battle against cancer
Like most of us, Condoleezza Rice, Ph.D., has been touched by cancer.
Nov 4, 2010
Time out with T.O. – Roll up those sleeves
During the recent heat wave, dozens of scheduled blood donors in Omaha cancelled appointments every day because it was “too hot,” said April Oppliger. That’s weak. They could have at least used the old “my dog swallowed my appointment card” line.
Aug 31, 2010
Time out with T.O. – UNMC’s first lady
Passion. Energy. Commitment. The qualities describe to a T what Beverly Maurer means to UNMC.
Aug 10, 2010
Time out with T.O. – Dr. Potter makes her mark
You might call Jane Potter, M.D., a pioneer. Back in 1982, when she began her career at UNMC, she was the only trained geriatrician in Nebraska. Today, as she gets ready to open the Home Instead Center for Successful Aging, she is about to make another mark in Nebraska history.
Jul 20, 2010
Time out with T.O. – Murphy’s Law, Alex Flagg and Dead Timber
They call it Murphy’s Law — whatever can go wrong, will go wrong. Alex Flagg, associate director of Web communications in public relations, he knows all about good ol’ Murph.
Jun 29, 2010
Time out with T.O. – One fine dean
At the end of June, John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., will step down after more than seven years as dean of the College of Medicine. He’s loved every minute of it.
Jun 22, 2010
Time out with T.O. – The nightmare and a field of dreams
It’s a nightmare for any parent — you get the call in the middle of the night that something bad has happened to your child.
Jun 8, 2010
Time out with T.O. – UNMC’s Amazing Dr. Harman
He’s a living legend. Yet, most people at UNMC have no idea who he is. Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., is now 94 years old. He still comes to work at least four days a week.
May 25, 2010