Karen Burbach
Still time to register for Race For A Cure
The registration deadline is Sept. 11 to join the UNMC/The Nebraska Medical Center team for the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure.
Sep 9, 2008
UNMC in 3 – McCain or Obama – who’s more attractive?
We had UNMC’s Kendra Schmid, Ph.D., plug photos of presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain into her facial attractiveness test to see who scored higher.
Sep 9, 2008
Strategic plan booklet available online
An eight-page booklet highlighting UNMC’s 2008-2011 Strategic Plan is now available on the UNMC Intranet.
Sep 5, 2008
Still time to volunteer for AOH gala
There’s still time for cancer survivors, their friends, family and loved ones to volunteer for the Ambassador of Hope Gala on Oct. 18 at Qwest Center Omaha.
Sep 5, 2008
Cash in Thank ‘U’ awards at the Center for Healthy Living
Starting Monday, Sept. 8, those wishing to redeem Thank ‘U’ award medallions — or Thank ‘U’ grams as they are often called — must do so at the Center for Healthy Living front desk inside the Student Life Building.
Sep 5, 2008
Sorrell Center Web site features virtual tour, opening videos
Video from the formal grand opening ceremonies of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education and a tour of the College of Medicine’s new home are featured on the Sorrell Center’s Web site.
Sep 4, 2008
Center for Healthy Living update
Employee Center for Healthy Living (CFHL) membership fees paid by payroll deduct will be suspended for the month of September and will resume on October paychecks.
Sep 4, 2008
Lookin’ at U – Lindsay Martinez
Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” Each Thursday, we will randomly select a medical center employee or student to feature. This week, we feature Lindsay Martinez, a second-year physicians assistant student in the School of Allied Health Professions.
Sep 4, 2008
Urgent call for donors for Thursday blood drive
The Red Cross needs your help! About 50 donation slots remain open for those who would like to give blood during a blood drive on campus on Thursday. UNMC students and faculty are welcome to give during the drive, which will be held in Wittson Hall, Room 3010, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sep 3, 2008
Employee satisfaction survey to begin Sept. 10
The satisfaction and commitment of faculty and staff continues to be a critical success factor in the strategic plan for UNMC. As in 2002, 2004 and 2006, a 32-question confidential survey will be sent to reassess the perceptions of current, regular employees, beginning Sept. 10.
Sep 3, 2008