Karen Burbach
Six honored at 2009 Alumni Reunion
Six individuals were honored for their contributions to their respective professions during the 2009 Alumni Reunion Weekend.
Oct 13, 2009
Winners of first United Way drawing announced
Congratulations to the following UNMC employees, who won prizes in the first United Way campaign drawing on Friday.
Oct 12, 2009
First United Way drawing to be held today
The first of three weekly United Way prize drawings will be held this afternoon.
Oct 9, 2009
A note about the campus drug policy
UNMC employees are required to adhere to the Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which prohibits employees from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcohol and/or a controlled substance on UNMC property. The term “substance” refers to drug or chemical compounds that are controlled by local, state, or federal law. UNMC complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, as amended.
Oct 9, 2009
Spotlight on new faculty – Meet Risto Rautiainen, Ph.D.
Risto Rautiainen, Ph.D., associate professor in the College of Public Health Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Oct 9, 2009
UNMC receives 4.5 percent budget increase
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents has set UNMC’s total 2009-10 revenue and expense budget at $534.7 million, an increase of 4.5 percent over the previous year.
Oct 9, 2009
National pharmacy organization checks in on UNMC
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) was well-represented at UNMC recently as both the organization’s president and vice president were on campus at the same time.
Oct 8, 2009
Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” This week, we feature Rosario Lobo, billing representative in the Munroe-Meyer Institute Patient Information Office.
Oct 8, 2009
Time out with T.O. – Dr. Gust’s well-played hand
In poker and in life — you play the cards you’re dealt. Those words struck home for me last week with the death of my friend and colleague, Bill Gust, M.D.
Oct 8, 2009
H1N1 FluMist available for priority groups, more on the way
The Nebraska Medical Center has received its initial shipment of the novel H1N1 influenza vaccine. The first shipment is extremely limited and will be distributed to reach the high-risk target population stipulated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Oct 7, 2009