Walter Brooks UNMC public affairs
UNMC/Hot 107.7 radio co-sponsored children’s event
On Halloween night, UNMC and radio station Hot 107.7 co-sponsored – Trick or Trunk – a candy giveaway that drew more than 2,000 children and parents to the Baker’s Place parking lot at 51st Street and Ames Avenue. This was the first time for such an event in North Omaha.
Nov 4, 2003
UNMC hosts appreciation lunch for high school principals
In 2001, UNMC’s Office of Student Equity and Multicultural Affairs (OSEMA) inaugurated an appreciation lunch for the principals of schools that send six or more graduates to the incoming fall class. This year, 20 schools met this qualification.
Oct 31, 2003
UNMC, UMA primary health providers at Multicultural EXPO
UNMC and the University Medical Associates (UMA) joined forces Oct. 4-5 to create a strong health component at the first Nebraska Multicultural EXPO.
Oct 10, 2003
Track club honors UNMC, UMA for assisting team to nationals
The Midwest Striders Track Club recently sent its largest team ever to the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships, thanks, in part, to support from University Medical Associates and UNMC’s Community Partnership.
Sep 30, 2003
UNMC helps sponsor health fair in south Omaha
On Aug. 16, Partnership for Wellness – a collaboration of ConAgra Foods, UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center – will sponsor this year’s largest community health fair in south Omaha.
Aug 12, 2003
Dr. Satcher’s visit captured for recruiting video
Dr. David Satcher’s unexpected visit to campus last week was a celebrity moment for UNMC’s 2003 minority summer research interns and a priceless video opportunity to inspire future interns.
Aug 4, 2003
UNMC hosts Holdrege Summer Honors students
Last month, UNMC’s Youth Learning Center hosted the annual Holdrege Summer Honors program. The 10 select students from the Holdrege area participated in an extensive schedule of biomedical science and health career education and enrichment opportunities.
Jul 30, 2003
UNMC and UNeMed sponsor 2003 Inventor Recognition Reception
Intellectual property in the form of patents acquired from advanced research is an increasingly integral part of UNMC’s strategic plan to increase revenue.
Jul 16, 2003
Omaha Inventors Club founder attends reception
The quiet gentleman sitting in the back of the room at the 2003 Inventor Awards Reception came only to see other inventors honored for work well done.
Jul 16, 2003
NIH executive keynotes UNMC-hosted regional BRIN conference
UNMC hosted a regional conference of state administrators in May for the Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN). The BRIN Central Region Meeting allowed BRIN coordinators from Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota and Oklahoma to review their respective state programs with Fred Taylor, Ph.D., director of the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program.
Jul 10, 2003