Karen Burbach
Maurers to receive People of Vision Award on May 4
Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, have won their share of individual awards over the years. The award that the Maurers will receive next month, however, is especially meaningful, as it will mark the first time they’ve been honored as a couple. The Maurers have been named as the recipients of this year’s People of Vision Award from Prevent Blindness Nebraska.
Apr 27, 2004
Inaugural statewide HIV/AIDS conference set for April 29
Health care providers in Greater Nebraska will have the opportunity to learn the latest treatment and prevention information for HIV/AIDS at a statewide conference on Thursday, April 29, near Grand Island.
Apr 23, 2004
Chancellor outlines goals during annual address to faculty
A university-wide mentoring program for students. Each of UNMC’s colleges ranking in the top-half of NIH research funding. Students learning in a new health sciences education building. Researchers working in a second Durham Research Center tower. These five-year “stretch goals” were among several that UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., presented during his campus address at the Annual Faculty Meeting on Tuesday.
Apr 22, 2004
Maurers named recipients of People of Vision Award
Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, have been named the recipients of the People of Vision Award for 2004 by Prevent Blindness Nebraska.
Apr 20, 2004
Faculty to be honored for service at annual meeting today
Many UNMC faculty members will be honored today (Tuesday) for their years of service to the university. See story for complete listings of faculty members who are being recognized for 30, 20, 10 and 5 years of service.
Apr 20, 2004
A clinical scientist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was in Omaha last week for a regional meeting of clinical laboratory scientists.
Apr 20, 2004
Dr. Potter earns Outstanding Teaching Award
If not for a medical-school rotation in Geneva, Neb., Jane Potter, M.D., may never have become a national leader in geriatrics. The respected clinician and research is being honored for her efforts in education. This is the fourth in a series of articles featuring the recipients of this year’s Oustanding Teacher Awards. The awards will be presented at the Annual Faculty Meeting, which begins at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, in the Durham Research Center auditorium.
Apr 19, 2004
Binhammer’s teaching earns respect, appreciation
In the 10-week gross anatomy course that he coordinates, Robert Binhammer, Ph.D., introduces students to the rigors of medical school. He knows that the first-year students see him as demanding. He also, however, earns their respect. This is the third in a series of articles that profile the winners of this year’s Outstanding Teaching Awards. They will be presented the awards at the Annual Faculty Meeting, which begins at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, in the Durham Research Center auditorium.
Apr 16, 2004
Campus leaders hold retreat to map UNMC’s future
UNMC’s plan to achieve world-class status received a boost last week, as campus leaders participated in a retreat on Friday to discuss possible opportunities and potential roadblocks on the path to greatness.
Apr 15, 2004
Conflict styles, strategies workshop April 30
UNMC Human Resources – Employee Relations invites UNMC employees to attend “Preparing for a Difficult Conversation: Conflict Styles and Strategies” Friday, April 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Westside Community Conference Center, 3534 S. 108th St., Omaha.
Apr 14, 2004