Karen Burbach

Research fair draws a crowd

More than 70 students came from near and far to attend the eighth annual College of Medicine Research Fair on Tuesday in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.

Jan 9, 2008

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.

Jan 8, 2008

Spotlight on new faculty — meet Russell Smith, M.D.

Russell Smith, M.D., associate professor in the department of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Jan 8, 2008

UNMC alums turn out for Husker hoops upset of Oregon

Several proud UNMC alumni and friends gathered for lunch at the Hilton Omaha and then walked next door to Qwest Center Omaha to cheer on the Nebraska mens basketball team during an overtime upset of the Oregon Ducks on Dec. 15.

Jan 7, 2008

Million-Step Monday — Gold Shoe deadline today

Today is the last day to get in your December step totals and compete for the Gold and Silver Shoe awards.

Jan 7, 2008

Fremont library receives ‘Go Local’ recognition

The Keene Memorial Library in Fremont was presented the first Go Local Nebraska Recognition Award last week by Marie Reidelbach, associate director of the UNMC McGoogan Library of Medicine.

Jan 7, 2008

Dr. Corley leads Children’s diabetes center to national recognition

The Children’s Hospital Children’s Diabetes Center, which is headed by UNMC’s Kevin Corley, M.D., is receiving national recognition.

Jan 4, 2008

Spotlight on new faculty — meet Sushma Rai, M.D.

Sushma Rai, M.D., assistant professor in the department of ophthalmology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Jan 4, 2008

A token of gratitude for Dr. Buehler

Bruce Buehler, M.D., received a gift of thanks Thursday for his 16 years as chairman of the UNMC pediatrics department.

Jan 4, 2008

Tea for Dr. Buehler today at 1 p.m.

A tea for Bruce Buehler, M.D., will be held today from 1 to 3 p.m. in University Tower’s Private Dining Room C.

Jan 3, 2008