Karen Burbach
College of Medicine creates basic science education award
The UNMC College of Medicine has created the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Basic Science Education to annually recognize outstanding educational contributions by its basic science faculty.
Jan 22, 2007
Construction approved to establish low vision clinic
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday approved construction of a $1.2 million Center for Visual Rehabilitation on the UNMC campus. The center will be the only non-profit provider of comprehensive visual rehabilitation services for children and adults in the region.
Jan 22, 2007
Thomas Kluge and his wife, Michele Favero-Kluge, both members of the Omaha Symphony, performed pieces of classical music on Thursday afternoon in the Durham Outpatient Center Atrium as part of the “Music as Medicine” concert series.
Jan 19, 2007
Physical therapy Class of ’09 initiated at white coat ceremony
Thirty-nine pressed white coats recently hung at the front of the Durham Research Center auditorium. A card in the pocket revealed the name of the UNMC physical therapy education alumnus that sponsored the coat. That detail — tucked in 39 pockets — was a unique feature of the UNMC Division of Physical Therapy Education’s Class of 2009 inaugural white coat ceremony on Jan. 11.
Jan 18, 2007
HPTC partners with state on emergency registry system
The UNMC Health Professions Tracking Center (HPTC) has partnered with the Nebraska Health and Human Services System to implement an advanced registration and credentialing system of Nebraska clinicians and health volunteers.
Jan 17, 2007
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Wallace Thoreson, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Wallace Thoreson, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Jan 17, 2007
Dr. Olsen named pharmacy practice chairman
Keith Olsen, Pharm.D., has been named chairman of the College of Pharmacy’s Pharmacy Practice Department.
Jan 16, 2007
Avian flu education — pandemics in history
An estimated 36,000 people in the United States die each year from complications related to seasonal flu. An influenza pandemic, however, would have much graver consequences, officials say, overwhelming health services, disrupting commerce and killing millions of people around the world.
Jan 16, 2007
Henning takes office as Student Senate president
On Thursday, Jonathan Henning formally accepted the challenge of serving as UNMC Student Senate president for 2007.
Jan 15, 2007
NU President Milliken addresses the governor’s budget proposal
University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken comments Gov. Dave Heineman’s budget recommendations for 2007-09.
Jan 12, 2007