Karen Burbach

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

Surveys to assist UNMC’s re-accreditation efforts

UNMC’s faculty, staff and returning students will have the opportunity to share their views of UNMC during the next few weeks via electronic surveys that will be sent to their e-mail accounts. Survey data will be used as UNMC prepares for re-accreditation by the North Central Association of College and Schools.

Aug 22, 2005

Celebrating a new academic year

While the campus awaits groundbreaking on a new education center and a second research tower, it already has reasons to celebrate the 2005-06 school year. Read on to discover what’s new this school year.

Aug 22, 2005

UNMC home to Rogers’ memorial

Roberta Rogers spent hours around her kitchen table, chatting with old friends, welcoming new ones and introducing them to each other. Now, UNMC employees will be able to share in that tradition. On Thursday, Roberta Rogers’ family and friends unveiled a “conversational grouping” consisting of a love seat, two chairs and small table.

Aug 19, 2005