Karen Burbach
Allied health faculty, students honored
The School of Allied Health Professions recently surprised three faculty members — Ricki Otten, Joseph Norman, Ph.D., and Pat Leuschen, Ph.D. — by honoring them with awards for outstanding teaching, research and service to allied health.
Apr 25, 2008
Dr. Lomneth receives Outstanding Teacher Award
She had planned to be a forest ranger until she landed in an Illinois cornfield. As she gazed out over the field, where she and other undergraduates had been assigned to build a nature trail, Carol Lomneth, Ph.D., knew this wasn’t the career she had in mind.
Apr 24, 2008
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 to feature. This week, we feature Karen Sum, an office associate in the department of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
Apr 24, 2008
Vicki Hamm receives Chancellor’s Gold U for April
For the past 32 years, Vicki Hamm has been the point person to thousands of residents who make UNMC their home for specialty training stretches lasting one to eight years.
Apr 23, 2008
UNMC Alumni Reunion Weekend slated for Sept. 19-20
The UNMC Alumni Reunion Weekend will be held Sept. 19-20.
Apr 22, 2008
Tom Osborne, Chip Davis to headline Omaha wellness expo
University of Nebraska Athletic Director Tom Osborne and Manheim Steamroller’s Chip Davis will be among the speakers at the Omaha Health, Wellness, & Fitness Expo this weekend in the Omaha Civic Auditorium’s Exhibition Hall.
Apr 22, 2008
Million-step Monday – Walkers in the woods
UNMC Wellness Manager Jayme Nekuda has 30 passes for admission to both Fontenelle Forest Nature Center and Neale Woods Nature Center for participants of the 1 Million Step Challenge.
Apr 21, 2008
UNeMed seminar to focus on FDA approval of technology
FDA approval of technology will be the topic of a UNeMed sponsored seminar at 1 p.m. today in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.
Apr 21, 2008
UNeMed seminar focused on FDA approval for medical devices and diagnostics
Those with questions about how technology gets FDA approval should attend a UNeMed-sponsored seminar on Monday at 1 p.m. in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.
Apr 18, 2008
UNMC Alumni Associations seek award nominations
Please consider nominating a fellow health care provider, colleague, classmate or friend for any of these alumni associations’ awards. Nominations are due in the UNMC Alumni Office by Friday, April 25 and must include a completed nomination form, two letters of support and if available, a current curriculum vitae for the nominee. Nominations will be accepted in the UNMC Alumni Office via e-mail, mail or fax.
Apr 18, 2008