Karen Burbach
Latest Silver ‘U’ recipients announced
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Dec 19, 2008
Slots remain for Monday blood drive
A few donation slots remain open for UNMC’s holiday blood drive, which will be held Monday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Center for Healthy Living in the Student Life Center.
Dec 19, 2008
This week is a bit special in that we feature Joyce Sikora, SAP coordinator, who will retire at the end of this month after working at UNMC for 41 years. The campus is invited to a retirement tea for Sikora today from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Wittson Hall, Room 3042.
Dec 18, 2008
The CHS Singers from Central High School serenaded employees at the annual Swanson Hall holiday party on Wednesday.
Dec 18, 2008
Faculty Women’s Club honors students with scholarships
Medical student Leigh Sutton, graduate student Kristen Johnson, physical therapy student Sarah Halsey and pharmacy student Lacey Detarding were among the 11 female students who received scholarships from UNMC Faculty Womens Club for 2008-2009.
Dec 17, 2008
Persuasive writing course offered to UNMC post docs
The UNMC Office of Postdoctoral Education and Research is offering a scientific writing workshop, “Writing to Persuade,” to post doctoral researchers and young researchers who want to improve their manuscript and grant writing skills.
Dec 16, 2008
Dec. 26 deemed holiday – UNMC offices will be closed
On Friday, President Bush signed an Executive Order excusing federal employees from duty for Friday, Dec. 26. UNMC offices will be closed Dec. 26 as a result of President Bush’s directive.
Dec 16, 2008
Holiday tea warms hearts on a cold day
While the mercury hovered around 4 degrees Fahrenheit outside, medical center employees stayed warm inside the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium during the Chancellor’s Holiday Tea on Monday.
Dec 16, 2008
Public Affairs takes three public relations awards
Three members of UNMC Public Affairs recently were recognized during the 2008 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nebraska Chapter 2008 Holiday Gala & Awards Ceremony on Thursday night.
Dec 15, 2008
Chancellor’s Holiday tea today in DOC west atrium
The Chancellor’s Holiday Tea will be held today from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.
Dec 15, 2008