Karen Burbach

Accreditation consultant to be on campus Sept. 15

A consultant/representative from the association that will re-accredit UNMC will be on campus on Thursday, Sept. 15. Robert Appleson, Ph.D, associate director of the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), will meet with campus officials and accreditation leaders during his one-day visit. UNMC is an accredited member of the NCA.

Sep 2, 2005

NU opens doors, hearts to hurricane-affected students

The University of Nebraska’s campuses will offer assistance to the hurricane-affected regions and do “everything possible” to accommodate college students displaced by Hurricane Katrina, President James B. Milliken said today.

Sep 1, 2005

UNMC organizing campus response for victims of Hurricane Katrina

Numerous UNMC employees have expressed an interest in aiding the victims of Hurricane Katrina. UNMC will have an organized response to the devastating effects of the hurricane, said John Russell, assistant vice chancellor for human resources at UNMC.

Aug 31, 2005

Comparative medicine staff garners national awards

Two technicians in UNMC’s Department of Comparative Medicine — Christy Neel and Karen Thysen — have won distinguished professional awards.

Aug 30, 2005

Campus invited to free Joslyn event Aug. 31 

Employees, faculty and students of UNMC, University Medical Associates and The Nebraska Medical Center are invited to attend a free, special evening at Joslyn Art Museum on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. with special remarks at 5:30 p.m.

Aug 30, 2005

UNMC fall radio spots showcase pride

UNMC’s fall radio commercials showcase the pride Nebraskans feel for UNMC. The two 30-second commercials can be heard on the Pinnacle Sports Network of stations — or click to hear them in UNMC Today.

Aug 26, 2005

BRTP common entry for Ph.D. study

Students in the 2005-2006 Biomedical Research Training Program (BRTP) recently took part in a three-day orientation process to help them select their area of interest for Ph.D. research.

Aug 25, 2005

Web site provides information on re-accreditation effort

A Web site dedicated to UNMC’s re-accreditation efforts has been posted. The Web site, www.unmc.edu/nca, is intended to provide information broadly about the re-accreditation process.

Aug 25, 2005

ENT residency program earns full accreditation

UNMC’s Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery residency program has achieved a five-year accreditation – the longest possible — by the residency review committee of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Aug 24, 2005

Parking Services announces safety measures for Lot 50

Employees assigned to the parking garage along Emile Street soon will see new signs and markings intended to boost the safety of motorists and pedestrians.

Aug 23, 2005