Karen Burbach

Breakfast with Santa Dec. 8

Bring your children to visit Santa without dealing with bad parking or mall lines on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Lower Storz Pavilion in the Clarkson Tower.

Nov 26, 2007

Clarifying holiday closure policy

A note from UNMC Human Resources about holiday closures.

Nov 26, 2007

Million-step Monday – activity conversions

A list of conversions that shows how many steps you can log for performing exercises other than walking.

Nov 26, 2007

The poison center talks turkey

Food is a central focus at many holiday gatherings. It is no surprise during this busy time that many cooks take short-cuts. Therefore, the Nebraska Regional
Poison Center sees an increase in food-borne illnesses during the holidays. The major source of food poisonings is from improper handling, preparation, cooking and storage. The center offers some tips to make your holidays safe.

Nov 21, 2007

USDA Under Secretary Raymond to speak at Delegates event

Richard Raymond, M.D., the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Food Safety, will be the guest speaker at the UNMC Delegates Program event on Monday, Dec. 3 at 12:30 p.m. in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.

Nov 21, 2007

Science teachers take message back to their classrooms

Sixteen science teachers from 12 Nebraska counties participated in the 10th Annual Teacher Connections Workshop last month.

Nov 20, 2007

Million-step Monday – Walkin’ in the sunlight

Laura Bashus, an administrator in the College of Health, displays her pedometer while basking in the sunrise during a recent visit to Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Nov 19, 2007

UNMC to share holiday spirit with Monroe Middle School

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and UNMC is once again working with its Adopt-A-School partner, Monroe Middle School, to help spread some holiday cheer for families in our community.

Nov 19, 2007

November Silver ‘U’ recipients announced

To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.

Nov 16, 2007

No increases for 2008 medical insurance premiums

A story from University of Nebraska Central Administration regarding insurance changes for 2008.

Nov 16, 2007