Walter Brooks UNMC public affairs

UNMC Community Academy student named national scholar

Shabazz Ramsey, a senior at Omaha Central High School, and a four-year member of UNMC’s Community Academy program, was selected last month for membership in the National Society of High School Scholars.

Nov 19, 2003

Hispanic Heritage Month panel explores immigration rights

The Fourth Annual Heartland Latino Leadership Conference on Nov. 6-7 offers a full complement of workshop topics that impact America’s fastest-growing minority group. Yet, perhaps the most powerful single issue affecting the Latino population in the United States involves immigration rights. The UNMC Employee Diversity Network recently sponsored a panel discussion on “Problems Facing Hispanic Immigrants – Healthcare and Education.”

Nov 5, 2003

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