Karen Burbach
Regent Wilson to address UNMC campus May 4
Physicians serve as healers, counselors, advocates, scientists, technicians, analysts, philosophers and leaders, so a broad intellectual foundation in the humanities is valuable, says University of Nebraska Regent Charles Wilson, M.D. He will be at UNMC on Wednesday, May 4, to present “Preparing Tomorrow’s Physician.” The noon presentation is in Bennett Hall, Room 2020.
May 2, 2005
Making sense of CMMS – – New cage cards, new procedures
CMMS, the “Comparative Medicine Management System,” is a new computerized business management system. UNMC Today will provide weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your research program. This week’s message — outlines bar code census tracking issues.
Apr 28, 2005
Two honored with Alzheimer’s research awards
Two UNMC researchers — Daniel Murman, M.D., and Prasad Padala, M.D. — were honored Monday with Alzheimer’s research awards established by the late Col. Barney Oldfield.
Apr 27, 2005
Medical research champions to be honored May 9
Rik and Shannon Bonness are reminded of the importance of medical research each time they look at their sons, who have battled juvenile diabetes for years. Nebraskans for Research will honor the Omaha couple — champions of medical research at UNMC and in Nebraska — for avid support Monday, May 9, during the organization’s third annual tribute luncheon, titled “Salute to Rik and Shannon.” See story for details.
Apr 26, 2005
Faculty to elect senators via electronic ballot submission
This year, for the first time ever, faculty in all UNMC colleges will use an electronic system to select their Faculty Senate representatives. See story for details.
Apr 25, 2005
Dr. Scholar is 2004 Alvin Earle award recipient
It’s not unusual to find students playing Pharmacojeopardy in the classroom of Eric Scholar, M.D. A professor in the Department of Pharmacology and the Eppley Institute, Dr. Scholar co-developed the game to help students with pharmacology review questions. It’s one example of how the UNMC professor of 30 years connects well with students.
Apr 25, 2005
Anatomical service honors ‘greatest teachers’
On Friday, nearly 400 people gathered at the Westside Community Center to honor the 133 individuals who donated their bodies to the anatomical gift program.
Apr 25, 2005
Sweat equity lands UNMC employee new home
There was only one thing missing when Theresa Grutel received the keys to her new home — a wheelchair ramp so her father could visit. But, if history is any guide, Grutel will make that a reality too.
Apr 22, 2005
Dr. Maurer outlines UNMC’s winning strategy
An upbeat culture, combined with a winning strategy, yields unprecedented opportunity, UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., says.
Apr 22, 2005
Making sense of CMMS – – room conversion planned
CMMS, the “Comparative Medicine Management System,” is a new computerized business management system. UNMC Today will provide weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your research program. This week’s message refers to the upcoming conversion of animal rooms.
Apr 21, 2005