Karen Burbach
Pope, ‘icon to medical students,’ wins Gold ‘U’ Award
Sue Pope might not have stayed at UNMC long, had it not been for a green, 1970 Plymouth Duster.
Pope has long since retired the vehicle, but her passion as program coordinator in the College of Medicine’s Office of Admissions and Students remains strong nearly 33 years later.
May 19, 2003
Third finalist to participate in ‘ask the candidate forum’
A finalist for a top administrative post at UNMC will take part in an “ask the candidate forum” at 7:30 a.m. CDT Thursday, May 22, in the Wittson Hall Amphitheater, Room 3034. Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.
Rubens J. Pamies, M.D., is professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and chairman of the department of internal medicine at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn.
May 19, 2003
Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska to Hold Ranch Party
The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska has made plans to hold a Ranch Party on Saturday, May 31, 2003, at the Double D Farm near Ashland. The Party will include a beef brisket barbeque; entertainment by Red Steagall, a cowboy poet and a recording artist; and an auction.
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May 16, 2003
HR to offer communications skills courses
Four UNMC Communications Skills Courses, presented by UNMC Human Resources, will be offered over the coming months. (Click on headline to see course and registration information.
May 16, 2003
Husband of former nursing dean dies; services set for Saturday
J. Thomas Yeaworth, husband of former UNMC College of Nursing Dean Rosalee Yeaworth, died Wednesday. A graveside service is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday at Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park, and will be followed by an 11 a.m. church service at Dundee Presbyterian Church.
May 16, 2003
Research rules — a weekly HIPAA message
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. You will be receiving weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your job. Today’s HIPAA message discusses rules for research.
May 13, 2003
Sealant process to close off portions of parking structure
Portions of the new employee parking structure will be closed temporarily in the coming month so that the concrete joints, or spaces between the concrete pours, can be sealed.
May 13, 2003
‘Ask the candidate’ forum to feature Dr. Crouse
A finalist for a top administrative post at UNMC will take part in an “ask the candidate” forum at 7:30 a.m. CDT Friday, May 16, in the University Hospital Amphitheater, Room 4208. Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.
David Crouse, Ph.D, is the interim vice chancellor for academic affairs/interim dean for graduate studies at UNMC. He also is a professor in the department of genetics, cell biology and anatomy. Dr. Crouse will answer questions during the forum. He is one of three finalists for the position of UNMC vice chancellor for academic affairs/dean for graduate studies.
May 13, 2003
Administrative Professionals take part in annual event
Many administrative professionals at UNMC took part in the annual Administrative Professional Day event, which took place on May 2.
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May 12, 2003