Karen Burbach

The campus is invited to celebrate the accomplishments of its faculty members at today’s Annual Faculty Meeting, which begins at 4 p.m. in the Durham Research Center auditorium. In addition to exceptional teaching, mentoring and community service awards, faculty members who have worked at UNMC for 30, 20 and 10 years will be recognized.

Apr 25, 2006

UNMC to buy one square block in midtown

The opportunity to buy an entire square block within a campus’s boundaries is rare. But UNMC leaders will do just that with a $2.2 million purchase of 2.83 acres of land owned by Premier Leasing, L.L.C.

Apr 24, 2006

Dr. Marky earns Outstanding Mentor of Graduate Faculty Award

For Luis Marky, Ph.D., being a mentor is a lot like being a parent: You need to know when to push them to do better work, and you need to know when to have a little fun. Dr. Marky’s firm-yet-caring approach to teaching his students has earned him a reputation as one of the best faculty mentors on campus. He will be recognized Tuesday at the Annual Faculty Meeting, which will begin at 4 p.m. in the Durham Research Center auditorium.

Apr 24, 2006

Regents approve construction of second research tower

UNMC likely will break ground late this summer or early this fall on a second 10-level research tower. On Friday, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents unanimously approved construction of the facility, which is presently being called the Research Center of Excellence II.

Apr 24, 2006

Durham Western Heritage Museum events

UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians employees and their families, as well as students, will receive free admission to several upcoming Durham Western Heritage Museum events with a valid student / employee ID. See story for a listing of events.

Apr 21, 2006

Student Nurses Association recognized

The Student Nurses Association at the UNMC College of Nursing – Kearney Division is recognized for its donation to the Clnic of Good Health.

Apr 20, 2006

Dr. LaFramboise among 2006 outstanding teachers

In her clinical teaching, Louise LaFramboise, Ph.D., always emphasizes the person in the bed. Calm in critical care situations, she helps students develop their critical reasoning and interpersonal skills with patients who are critically ill. This is the third in a series of profiles on this year’s outstanding teachers. The awardees will be recognized April 25 at 4 p.m. during the Annual Faculty Meeting in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.

Apr 20, 2006

Pharmacy students win outreach competition

UNMC pharmacy students finished 16th out of the 31 schools that competed in the Medicare Student Outreach Competition. As a result, the group received a National Council of State Pharmacy Association Executives’ award of $500.

Apr 19, 2006

Students receive Harris awards in cancer, nursing

For the past six years, Norman and Bernice Harris have awarded scholarships to graduate students pursuing cancer research. Now, they also are recognizing the skills of nursing students.

Apr 18, 2006

Students thank anatomical donors

Andrew Gard never knew the name of his first medical education teacher. But Friday, more than 300 people gathered at the Westside Community Center to honor the 120 individuals who donated their bodies to the anatomical gift program.

Apr 18, 2006