Karen Burbach

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 28, 2008

Discussing cyber security — what if something goes wrong?

Despite everyone’s diligent work, sometimes things do go wrong. What should you do if you become aware of an “incident?”

Oct 28, 2008

United Way total at $120,000 with four days left in drive

As of Monday afternoon, UNMC employees had raised $120,784 during the 2008 United Way fund drive. That total is about 86 percent of the campus goal of $140,980.

Oct 28, 2008

UNMC in 3 – Center for College of Nursing Sciences

A montage from last week’s groundbreaking ceremony for the Center for College of Nursing Sciences.

Oct 28, 2008

UNMC receives 5.3 percent budget increase

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents has approved a 5.3 percent budget increase for UNMC for the fiscal year 2008-2009.

Oct 27, 2008

Enjoy ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ in the Sorrell Center today

UNMC faculty, staff and students are invited to bring their lunches to the Sorrell Center’s Truhlsen Events Center today to enjoy Nebraska Shakespeare’s 2008 touring production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Oct 27, 2008

Winners of second United Way drawing announced

The winners of the second United Way campaign award drawing.

Oct 27, 2008

University advocates visit campus

Members of the President’s Advisory Council toured the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education on Oct. 15.

Oct 24, 2008

Celebrating pharmacy week

Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy and Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey attended a ceremony Wednesday at UNMC to commemorate National Pharmacy Week.

Oct 24, 2008

Campus invited to tour UNeMed offices

As Innovation week wraps up today, the campus is invited to tour the offices of UNeMed, UNMC’s licensing and marketing arm.

Oct 24, 2008