Karen Burbach
NU begins search for vice president for university affairs
University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken has named a 10-member committee to seek candidates for the position of vice president for university affairs.
Jan 20, 2005
Chancellor: Budget proposal ‘great start’ to legislative session
The budget proposal set forth last week by Gov. Mike Johanns and Lt. Gov. Dave Heineman is a “great start” for opening a dialogue about increasing support for the University of Nebraska, UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., said.
Jan 19, 2005
NU President Milliken installation celebration Jan. 26-27
“A Love of Place” is the theme of the installation of the sixth president of the University of Nebraska. James B. Milliken will be installed on Jan. 27 in Omaha, one of a number of events spanning two days, four cities, and 956 miles. Activities will include the official installation ceremony, an academic panel discussion, a celebration of the arts, public receptions, and fellowship.
Jan 19, 2005
Potter’s House ‘Sneak Peek’ set for Jan. 23
Those eager to get a view of this year’s Omaha Symphony ASID Designer Showhouse before the designers transform the house will have that opportunity between 1 and 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 23. The “Sneak Peek” event is open to the general public, with a $5 contribution to the symphony payable at the door. Children under 10 will be admitted free.
Jan 18, 2005
Behrendt takes oath to lead UNMC Student Senate
Saying he wants to be a strong representative for the UNMC student body, third-year medical student Nick Behrendt took the oath of office on Thursday to become the next UNMC Student Senate president. The unopposed victor in November’s student elections, Behrendt also will be the UNMC student representative on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.
Jan 17, 2005
UNMC physician sees tsunami devastation
It was a 70-degree winter day and K.C. Balaji and his family were relaxing on the sandy beaches in the Bay of Bengal, as they often do when they visit the southeastern coast of India. His 2-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son built sand castles, played ball and dodged waves as they lapped the shore. One week later, a deadly tsunami struck the tranquil beach, erasing everything in its path.
Jan 17, 2005
Students explore research opportunities
John Gross wandered through mountains of poster boards Thursday (Jan. 13) in search of a summer research opportunity. The Creighton University senior hopes to work in a lab after he graduates in May with a bachelor’s degree in biology. The UNMC Office of Research and Development’s fifth annual Research Fair last week was a wonderful opportunity, he said, to sample the breadth of basic and clinical research taking place on campus.
Jan 17, 2005
UNMC researcher recalls role in historic events
From the sixth floor of the New York Medical Examiner’s Office, Shelley Herek tested DNA associated with the city’s criminal cases to unlock the mystery hidden behind each case number. But all that changed on Sept. 11, 2001.
Jan 14, 2005
Internal medicine residents pass boards for seventh straight year
For the seventh consecutive year, residents of UNMC’s Department of Internal Medicine have recorded a 100 percent pass rate on their certification examinations. James O’Dell, M.D., director of the internal medicine residency program, said that no other program in the region has numbers comparable to UNMC.
Jan 13, 2005
Reducing the risk of identity theft
Identity theft is the fastest growing financial crime in the United States, but UNMC is committed to protecting employees from the misuse of their personal information. See what steps have been taken on campus and find out what to do to prevent theft of your own identity.
Jan 12, 2005