Karen Burbach
UNMC to break ground on second research tower
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will break ground on a $74 million research tower on Tuesday, Aug. 8, the second such tower to be built at the Omaha campus this decade.
The ceremonial groundbreaking will honor the principal donor to the two towers, legendary Omaha businessman Chuck Durham, president and CEO of Durham Resources.
“No one has embraced our research vision more than Chuck Durham. It’s appropriate to recognize his unmatched contributions to our research enterprise as we mark this milestone,” UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., said.
Aug 7, 2006
Cyclists hope to reclaim Corporate Cycling Challenge title
Medical center employees are hoping to pedal 5,000 miles in this year’s Corporate Cycling Challenge, but need your help to meet that goal and beat the competition.
Aug 2, 2006
Dr. Wengel continues as psychiatry chairman
Last August, Steven Wengel, M.D., accepted a two-year appointment as chairman of the UNMC Department of Psychiatry.
Now, his tenure is permanent.
Jul 31, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Matthew Byarlay, D.D.S.
Matthew Byarlay, D.D.S., assistant professor at the College of Dentistry, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Jul 28, 2006
Hospital to bring movies to young patients
The Nebraska Medical Center will become the first medical center in Omaha to participate in Lollipop Theater. Pediatric patients will see “Over the Hedge” today, thanks to funding from the University Hospital Auxiliary.
Jul 26, 2006
Smithsonian lecture series continues Aug. 1
The Durham Western Heritage Museum’s Smithsonian lecture series continues Tuesday, Aug. 1, with Dr. Lynne Lancaste, a faculty member in the Department of Classics and World Religions at Ohio University.
Jul 26, 2006
Silver U recipients announced for July
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.
Jul 24, 2006
Cancer survivor to drive tractor across Iowa
Cancer survivor Bob Husz is plowing ahead for a cure as he finalizes plans to drive his tractor along State Highway 92 to raise awareness and funding for cancer research.
The week-long 270-mile journey, which will begin Monday, Aug. 7 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is part of a grassroots campaign called the “Tractor Ride Against Cancer” (T.R.A.C.), an effort to support hematological malignancy (blood-related) cancer and solid tumor cancer research at UNMC.
Jul 24, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Dennis Kent, D.D.S.
Dennis Kent, D.D.S., clinical associate professor and assistant dean for advanced clinical practice at the College of Dentistry, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Jul 21, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Tricia LeVan, Ph.D.
Tricia LeVan, Ph.D., assistant professor, section of pulmonary, critical care, sleep and allergy, is among the many new faculty members on the UNMC campus.
Jul 18, 2006