Karen Burbach
Campus celebrates MLK Day with “The Meeting”
In reality, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X only met long enough to pose for a photograph. On Monday, they met for more than 60 minutes in an intense, passionate and sometimes volatile on-stage meeting. More than 360 people gathered Monday in NHS Storz Pavilion and Wittson Hall for “The Meeting,” a fictional account of a meeting between Dr. King and Malcolm X.
Jan 22, 2002
The words and images of Martin Luther King, Malcolm X — part 7 of 7
Don’t miss today’s presentation of “The Meeting,” a fictional portrayal of an encounter between Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lower Storz of NHS Clarkson Hospital (overflow attendance to Wittson Hall Amphitheater). Hosted by UNMC and NHS, the play is free and open to the public.
The quotations in today’s final feature on Dr. King and Malcolm X indicate that both men believed their visions for America would probably lead to their deaths.
Jan 21, 2002
Augustine honored with National Nuclear Pharmacy Award
Sam Augustine, Pharm.D., associate professor of pharmacy practice in the UNMC College of Pharmacy, has been selected as the recipient of the American Pharmaceutical Association Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management (AphA-APPM) William H. Briner Distinguished Achievement Award in Nuclear Pharmacy Practice.
Jan 21, 2002
The words and images of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X — part 6 of 7
Through Jan. 21, UNMC Today will feature photos and quotations from Martin Luther King Jr. and his political counterpart, Malcolm X. Today’s quotes reflect that both men believe that community regeneration is primarily internal, not external.
Jan 18, 2002
Students learn about cultural similarities, differences
In his hometown of St. Paul, Neb., Jesse Hanisch came closest to cultural diversity when he dined on Mexican food, he says. That’s why a new week-long workshop focusing on cultural competency at UNMC was of such interest to Hanisch, a Caucasian.
Jan 18, 2002
The words and images of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X — part 5 of 7
Through Jan. 21, UNMC Today will feature photos and quotations from Martin Luther King Jr. and his political counterpart, Malcolm X. Today’s selections concern changing beliefs.
Jan 17, 2002
Fetal-tissue bill fails for third time
A legislative bill that would limit fetal-tissue research at UNMC — as well as limit the ability of Nebraskans to receive benefits of future medical research — stalled Wednesday for the third year in a row.
Jan 17, 2002
The words and images of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X — part 4 of 7
Through Jan. 21, UNMC Today will feature photos and quotations from Martin Luther King Jr. and his political counterpart, Malcolm X. Today’s selections concern the involvement of children in social protest activities. The feature will culminate in the Jan. 21 presentation of “The Meeting” at 11:45 a.m. in the Lower Storz of NHS Clarkson Hospital.
Jan 15, 2002
UNMC’s Sambol has national role in bioterrorism response
When the U.S. Postal Service began testing postal facilities across the country for possible anthrax contamination, UNMC’s Tony Sambol found himself thrust into the spotlight as a national adviser.
Jan 15, 2002
The words and images of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X — part 3 of 7
Through Jan. 21, UNMC Today will feature photos and quotations from Martin Luther King Jr. and his political counterpart, Malcolm X. Today’s selections discuss their feelings about violence directed against them and their families.
Jan 14, 2002