Karen Burbach

Lookin’ at U – Maggie Stewart-Grant

Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a new series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” This week, we feature Maggie Stewart-Grant, an office associate in the public affairs department.

Feb 14, 2008

Meet UNMC New Investigator Ted Mikuls, M.D.

UNMC researcher Ted Mikuls, M.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.

Feb 14, 2008

Lunch and learn on affirmative action ban Feb. 21

A lunch and learn session regarding a legislative initiative aimed at banning affirmative action has been scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 21 at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater. Lunch will be provided for the first 50 employees to attend.

Feb 14, 2008

Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Gloria Borgstahl, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Gloria Borgstahl, Ph.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests.NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.

Feb 13, 2008

Meaningful moments due by noon

Those wishing to have stories about meaningful moments with their special someones included in UNMC Today’s Sweethearts Package on Thursday have until noon today to send in their submissions to today@unmc.edu.

Feb 13, 2008

Search for latte leads to recruit

They were in search of a latte, but found so much more during a chance encounter at a small kiosk in Paxton, Neb.

Feb 11, 2008

Rural science education programs get boost from grant

LINCOLN — Rural Nebraska teachers will learn how to improve their science courses thanks to an ongoing federal grant designed to improve teachers’ professional skills. UNMC’s Rural Health Education Network (RHEN) has received $59,420 in 2007-2008 funding from the Federal Improving Teacher Quality Grant, which is administered on behalf of the state by the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (CCPE).

Feb 11, 2008

UNMC physician omitted from Best Doctors list story

One UNMC physician, James Gigantelli, M.D., in ophthalmology, who made the Best Doctor’s in America list, was inadvertently omitted from the initial story that ran in UNMC Today on Jan. 31.

Feb 8, 2008

Lookin’ at U — Eric White

Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a new series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” This week, we feature Eric White, a graphic designer in UNMC Printing Services.

Feb 7, 2008

Spotlight on new faculty — meet Oleg Militsakh, M.D.

Oleg Militsakh, M.D., associate professor in the section of head and neck surgical oncology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Feb 6, 2008

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