Karen Burbach

An inside look at the NIH grant process

View a video from the National Institutes of Health that shows how the organization evaluates the more than 80,000 grant applications it receives each year.

Jun 30, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – fireworks safety

Some tips from the National Council on Fireworks Safety.

Jun 30, 2010

A note for all purchasing cardholders

The bank for the University of Nebraska’s purchasing cards (P-Card) will change on Aug. 30 from US Bank to UMB Bank.

Jun 29, 2010

Earmark funding opportunities workshop today

UNMC faculty, researchers and administrators interested in congressionally-directed funding and the best avenues to secure it are encouraged to attend today’s workshop at noon in the Durham Research Center, Room 1004.

Jun 29, 2010

A note about free text messages and Verizon accounts

New information regarding UNMC’s agreement with Verizon.

Jun 28, 2010

New phone number for OUCH program

Heath-care workers with UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians are at risk of blood and body fluid exposures on a daily basis.

Jun 28, 2010

The meaning of the icon

Since UNMC launched its branding initiative last fall, UNMC’s secondary icon, has popped up all over campus.

Jun 25, 2010

A tribute for the troops

Employees who want to recognize friends, family and/or loved ones in the military in a July 2 UNMC Today item should submit information about the respective service members to today@unmc.edu by 5 p.m. on Monday.

Jun 25, 2010

UNMC study: Laparoscopy better, even for high-risk patients

Laparoscopic surgery trumps open operations in common procedures, even in high risk patients, a study performed by UNMC Center for Advanced Surgical Technology (CAST) shows.

Jun 24, 2010

Ten-digit dialing on local calls starts soon

As of Feb. 26, 2011, 10-digit dialing will be required to place local calls. You can begin 10-digit dialing for local calls on Saturday (June 26).

Jun 24, 2010