Karen Burbach
First AHEC director promotes health care in central Nebraska
Sarah Cunningham, Ph.D., was instrumental in bringing distance-learning opportunities to many rural schoolchildren of central Nebraska. Now, she’d like to play a role in helping children from those same areas become interested in health-care professions, so that some day, they’ll get their health education and practice in rural areas.
Dr. Cunningham is the first executive director of the Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center, the first such center in Nebraska.
May 16, 2002
Employee loyalty, satisfaction component added to strategic plan
Employee loyalty and satisfaction has long been an unwritten goal, but now it is etched into UNMC’s strategic plan.
Creating a campus culture that builds employee loyalty and satisfaction is the newest area of focus in UNMC’s 2002-2005 Strategic Plan, adopted May 7 by the Chancellor’s Council.
May 16, 2002
UNMC study finds voice disability prevalent among telemarketers
Telemarketers are more likely than the general population to have voice problems that affect their productivity; however, precautions can be taken to help protect against problems, according to an article in the May issue of the Archives of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, a member of the JAMA/Archives family of journals.
May 14, 2002
New parking rates announced for UNMC/NHS employees
UNMC/NHS will gain approximately 1,200 employee parking stalls in mid-November when construction is completed on Lot 50 – – the new $19.3 million parking structure along Emile Street. As a result, employees will have the option of moving into the six-level parking garage or to a more convenient parking lot on campus.
For the first time in four years, parking rates will increase effective July 1. The new rates will increase parking costs by $4.75 per month for most lots. The rate of the new parking garage, Lot 50, as well as the two existing parking structures (lots 4 and 5), will be $23 per month. Fees for lots 15 and 16, located on the east side of campus, are not increasing.
May 13, 2002
Albion family donates Angus breeding heifer for Cattlemen’s Ball auction
A few months ago, the Wolf family of the Wagonhammer Cattle Company near Albion, Neb., decided to take Cinderella to the ball — the 2002 Cattlemen’s Ball. The family donated Cinderella, a registered Angus yearling breeding heifer, for the live auction at the June 1 ball at the Benes Cattle Company near Valparaiso, Neb. They hope Cinderella will raise around $5,000 for cancer research.
May 10, 2002
UNMC to honor six individuals at Saturday’s commencement ceremony
At its commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m., Saturday, at the Omaha Civic Auditorium, UNMC will honor six people who have displayed tremendous dedication and excellence in their fields. They are: Suzanne and Walter Scott, Gail and Mike Yanney, Guinter Kahn, M.D., and Rosalee Yeaworth, Ph.D. See story for details.
May 10, 2002
At age 45, pharmacy graduate looks forward to second career
For 21/2 decades, Bill Young’s workday has been spent behind a radio microphone. His scenery will change next month, when he begins work behind a pharmacy counter.
Young, 45, will earn a pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) this weekend from the UNMC College of Pharmacy. Once he passes a board certification examination early next month, he’ll begin work at Albertson’s pharmacies in Omaha.
May 9, 2002
Philanthropist, UNMC supporter honored at OPC
His name already is scattered on buildings across Omaha — in honor of his generous philanthropic nature. Now, Charles Durham’s face has made history as the 87th individual to be honored with the Omaha Press Club’s most prestigious award — “The Face on the Barroom Floor.”
May 9, 2002
UNMC Faculty Senate honors Dr. Berndt
The UNMC Faculty Senate Monday passed a resolution recognizing the contributions of William Berndt, Ph.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean for graduate studies. Dr. Berndt will retire May 31 after 20 years in several key administrative positions at UNMC.See story to read the resolution.
May 8, 2002
Dr. Crouse appointed interim vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNMC
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., has appointed David Crouse, Ph.D., as interim vice chancellor for academic affairs and interim dean for graduate studies. The appointment, subject to approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, would be effective June 1.
May 7, 2002