Karen Burbach
Nursing presents teaching, research, service, staff awards
The UNMC College of Nursing recently honored faculty and staff with excellence in teaching, research, professional service and staff excellence awards. The recipients were Joyce Black, Ph.D., Bunny Pozehl, Ph.D., Susan Muhlbauer, Ph.D., and Rhonda Harnish.
Jun 10, 2005
University fares well in legislative session
Between debate on motorcycle helmets and proposed smoking bans, Nebraska lawmakers dealt with a number of university-related bills during their 90-day session that ended June 3. “Overall, the session was very productive for the University of Nebraska and UNMC,” said UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D.
Jun 10, 2005
UNMC to participate in AAMC Chronic Care Program
UNMC was selected recently by the Association of American Medical Colleges to participate in the nationwide Academic Chronic Care Collaborative. UNMC is one of 22 medical schools and teaching hospitals to participate in the new program designed to improve care of chronically ill patients.
Jun 8, 2005
UNMC student, Miss Douglas County talks hospice
As a senior nursing student at UNMC, Mary Bosshardt lives to “make every day count” by helping people cope with death. Last fall, Bosshardt, 22, was crowned Miss Douglas County 2005 with her platform “make every day count” – hospice family care. Since then, she has spent 20 to 30 hours a week working in and promoting hospice care while attending school.
Jun 8, 2005
Thank ‘U’ program being reviewed, but will continue
Because of a recent clarification by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a moratorium has been placed on the practice of exchanging medallions for cash value certificates as part of the UNMC Thank ‘U’ Program.
Jun 8, 2005
Destination Midtown unveils neighborhood gardens
Destination Midtown Tuesday unveiled plans to establish “identity” gardens throughout the Destination Midtown neighborhood. The announcement was made at the corner of Woolworth Avenue and Turner Boulevard at the site of a similar neighborhood garden.
Jun 8, 2005
Plans call to raise tuition by 5 percent
At its meeting Saturday, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider a 5 percent tuition increase for the 2005-2006 school year.
Jun 7, 2005
UNMC interested in Commercial Federal property
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Saturday will consider approving a seven-year contract between UNMC and the University of Nebraska Foundation to buy approximately five acres of land and buildings currently owned by Commercial Federal Bank.
Jun 7, 2005
Silent auction funds CON alumni initiatives
The College of Nursing Alumni Association will hold its annual silent auction on Friday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium. More than 120 items will be auctioned. All UNMC and hospital employees are invited to attend.
Jun 3, 2005
Cardiovascular symposium set for June 10
A cardiovascular symposium scheduled for Friday, June 10, at UNMC is designed to provide the latest information on a broad spectrum of cardiovascular scenarios commonly encountered in everyday practice.
Jun 2, 2005