Karen Burbach
When he became chancellor of UNMC in 1998, Dr. Harold M. Maurer had a vision: Research would be his legacy. Since then, Dr. Maurer has focused on that vision. This week, he and others will realize a huge dividend of their work, when they celebrate the opening of the 10-level Durham Research Center.
Nov 10, 2003
Celebrate the opening of the Durham Research Center
The campus community is invited to the dedication ceremony for the Durham Research Center Thursday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. in the auditorium of the building. See article for details on the day’s events including T-shirts sales, free calendar posters, refreshments and jazz music.
Nov 10, 2003
College of Pharmacy honors students
The College of Pharmacy recognized scholarship and leadership award recipients at its Annual Fall Honors Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 23.
Nov 7, 2003
Spotlighting the Durham Research Center
Stories about UNMC’s Durham Research Center will appear in a 16-page, color supplement in Sunday’s Omaha World-Herald. The stories will highlight the donors who made the building possible, the scientists who will occupy the state-of-the-art laboratories and the engineers who designed the building.
Nov 7, 2003
Durham Research Center dedication set for Nov. 13
UNMC will open the doors soon to a 10-level, state-of-the-art research building. The $77 million Durham Research Center, built almost exclusively with private funds, will hold its dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13. A public open house is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16.
Nov 5, 2003
Electronic cost transfer form training Nov. 19
Sponsored Programs Accounting and the Office of Budget, Analysis and Financial Compliance will co-host a training session titled, “How to Use the New Electronic Cost Transfer Form” Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Nov 5, 2003
Relationship with NAP benefits UNMC, patients with HIV/AIDS
UNMC’s strong relationship with the Nebraska AIDS Project (NAP) is important to the university in several ways, the medical director of the UNMC HIV Clinic says. NAP is the beneficiary of the annual “Night of a Thousand Stars” celebration. This year’s 11th annual celebration will take place on Dec. 6. A UNMC-sponsored pre-party reception and cocktail supper will take place at the Omaha Woman’s Club, 518 38th St., beginning at 7 p.m
Nov 4, 2003
Communication skills courses offered
UNMC Human Resources is presenting two communications skills courses for employees: Command Spanish for Administrative and Office Staff and English as a Second Language.
Nov 4, 2003
Allied Health week celebrated at UNMC
Allied Health Professions Week is being celebrated this week to honor health care providers working in the more than 80 allied health professions.
Nov 4, 2003
Employees have time to return SimplyWell sign-up cards
The data obtained from the health screenings of a new campus wellness program will help to guide future employee wellness efforts, says Jayme Nekuda, UNMC’s manager of health promotion. The SimplyWell program is free to UNMC employees who participate in UNMC’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield medical insurance plan. Employees may still enroll by returning their sign-up cards to the SimplyWell office.
Nov 3, 2003