Karen Burbach

UNMC, NHS and UMA sponsor Team Kaos, one of the driving forces in Nebraska cycling. The squad recently promoted and competed in the second annual Omaha Criterium, a two-day biking event to benefit the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.

Aug 8, 2002

Energy-saving tips available today

In conjunction with the UNMC/NHS energy consumption campaign, a representative of the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) will be on campus today to present information and tips on reducing energy consumption at home and at work.

Aug 8, 2002

Appropriations Committee recommendation ‘fair’ to university

The Nebraska Legislature could begin debate this afternoon on a proposal that would not cut as much from the University of Nebraska’s budget allocation as had been proposed.

Members of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee advanced a measure Wednesday evening that would reduce the university’s allocation by $10 million. Gov. Mike Johanns had proposed that $20 million be cut from the university’s budget.

Aug 8, 2002

NU President Smith: proposed cuts unfair

University of Nebraska President L. Dennis Smith, Ph.D., in testimony before the Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee Monday said the university is being asked to take a disproportionate share of budget cuts.

Aug 6, 2002

UNMC/NHS, Metro Credit Union to launch UNeCard+

Beginning Monday, Aug. 5, UNMC/NHS employees will have the opportunity to add a convenience feature to their identification badges. On that day, UNMC, working with Metro Health Services Federal Credit Union, will launch the UNeCard+ program.

UNeCard+ uses available technology to give employees a convenient way to access funds and make purchases on campus without using cash.

Aug 2, 2002

Summer research students present findings

Sarah Janis and Laura Hollingsworth spent the past 10-weeks studying burying beetles to see if they hold the secret to a new antibiotic.

For three hours Thursday, the two showcased their research with more than 50 other undergraduate students in a research colloquium poster session sponsored by the Eppley Institute. The clinical and basic science presentations ranged from breast and prostate cancer research to congenital defects and kidney and respiratory disease.

Aug 2, 2002

Dr. Bylund to step down as pharmacology chairman

After 14 years as professor and chairman of the department of pharmacology, David Bylund, Ph.D., has decided to step down as chairman, effective Aug. 31. William Berndt, Ph.D., will serve as interim chairman of the department of pharmacology, effective Sept. 1.

Aug 1, 2002

Bower remembered for her love of nursing

Although Dorothy Bower retired from nursing in 1988, she maintained a current license in the profession she loved until her death July 24. Services were Monday for Bower, who died after a long battle with cancer. She was 76.

A registered nurse for 56 years, Bower spent more than half her professional career at UNMC where she retired as pediatric head nurse.

Jul 31, 2002

NU awards administrative fellowships

R. Ellen Davis-Hall, Ph.D., associate professor and academic coordinator for UNMC’s Division of Physician Assistant Education, has received one of two Equity in Opportunity Administrative Fellowships for academic year 2002-2003. The fellowships provide an opportunity for recipients to gain administrative experience through part-time assignments in the university’s central administration.

Jul 30, 2002

CNND praised by external adviser

During the past five years, the Center for Neurovirology and Neurodegenerative Disorders (CNND) has become a distinguished research center, seeking answers for such disorders as Alzheimer’s disease, HIV-1 dementia and Parkinson’s disease.

Jul 30, 2002