John Keenan
Deadline nears for International Photo Contest
Friday is the last day to submit to competition.
Sep 19, 2013
![Contest entries will celebrate the richness of diversity experienced by UNMC faculty, staff and students. This photo of children in a rural African school was taken by UNMC employee Lisa Spellman during a mission trip in 2011.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Contest0827.jpg)
From water skis to physical therapy not a big leap for student
Volunteering in an adaptive waterskiing program led Maggie Tierney to a career helping others.
Sep 19, 2013
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Program discusses responses to NIH critiques
Grants specialist offers advice, tips on weathering criticism, rejection.
Sep 18, 2013
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Thursday presentation discusses ‘active killer’ scenario
Sgt. Robert Wondra leads discussion as part of National Campus Safety Week.
Sep 18, 2013
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State Sen. Bill Kintner visits UNMC
Appropriations committee member met with campus leaders during the tour.
Sep 18, 2013
Share your outreach activities at the impact website
If you have an outreach activity the public should know about, submit it to the UNMC Outreach Database on the UNMC Impact Website.
Sep 18, 2013
Wellness Wednesday: Walk benefits MMI speech clinic
WalkRite for RiteCare event at Lake Zorinsky will benefit programs for children.
Sep 18, 2013
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UNMC’s United Way campaign kicks off next week
An employee goal of $156,000 has been set for this year.
Sep 18, 2013
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Thoracic and GI oncology conference set for October
Registration closes Sept. 23 for conference.
Sep 17, 2013
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Investigators sought for Cancer Society seed grants
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is soliciting grants of up to $50,000 for 2014.
Sep 17, 2013
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