Karen Burbach
Physician studied language to help treat Navajo patients
A physician with extensive experience in American Indian health said people of different cultures have varying needs, and health-care professionals should try to relate to those needs.
Sep 8, 2003
University president announces he’ll step down next year
University of Nebraska President L. Dennis Smith, Ph.D., announced today that he will step down from his position on June 30, 2004.
Sep 8, 2003
Former UNMC human resource director, Geoff Brown, dies
Geoff Brown of Omaha, former UNMC human resource director, died Sept. 3, after a short battle with cancer. He was 59.
Sep 5, 2003
UNMC policy, procedure update
To coordinate distribution of UNMC policies in the most cost effective manner, hardcopies of UNMC policies and/or policy manuals will no longer be issued. All UNMC policies, either in draft revision or final form, are available on the UNMC Policy Homepage.
Sep 4, 2003
Dr. Shull to chair genetics, cell biology and anatomy
James Shull, Ph.D., a professor at UNMC’s Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, has been named chairman of UNMC’s department of genetics, cell biology and anatomy. He assumed the post Sept. 1.
Sep 3, 2003
SAP employee self-service available this fall
Employee Self-Service through SAP will be available this fall for all benefits-eligible employees. SAP ESS is a new Web application, which allows employees to interact with their own SAP data, such as pay advices and current benefits options.
Sep 2, 2003
‘Re-run’ of budget form training set for Sept. 11
The hosts of the recent “Everybody Loves the New UNMC Budget Form” training session are featuring a “re-run” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, for those who missed the first training opportunity or feel they could benefit from another session.
Aug 29, 2003
CDC officials praise bioterrorism prepardness efforts of university, state
Plaudits were abundant as two CDC officials concluded their two-day visit on Wednesday to learn more about Nebraska’s bioterrorism preparedness efforts.
Aug 28, 2003
UNMC students receive Friedlander scholarships
Three UNMC students — Amanda Kent, Stacy Kortan and Emily Salstrand — have been selected as recipients of the 2003-2004 Alice Friedlander Scholarships.
Aug 27, 2003
Incoming students receive white coats
First-year students in UNMC’s College of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Medicine recently participated in white coat ceremonies, which symbolize the students’ entry into their respective health profession.
Aug 26, 2003