Lisa Spellman
College of Pharmacy graduate honored
When Samuel Augustine, Pharm.D, first began pharmacy school in the late 1960s, there were only about 1,800 drugs on the market. Now that number approaches 10,000. That is just one of the many changes that has taken place in the world of pharmacy, said Dr. Augustine, who has been named the UNMC College of Pharmacy Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumnus.
Jun 25, 2004
New continuing education director ready to lead
Energy and enthusiasm radiate from Lois Colburn, the new executive director of the Center for Continuing Education at UNMC. Just ask anyone who knows her.
Jun 16, 2004
On the road with Dental Day VI
For the first time students, faculty and staff from the UNMC College of Dentistry traveled 400 miles to bring their free dental clinic to children in western Nebraska. The college also tested its tele-dentistry project during Dental Day VI.
Jun 10, 2004
Alum revolutionized VA outpatient medicine distribution system
As a visionary in the distribution of medicines, College of Pharmacy alumnus Timothy Stroup revolutionized the way prescription drugs are dispensed to U.S. veterans.
Jun 2, 2004
College of Dentistry takes dental day on the road
For the first time students, faculty and staff from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry will travel 400 miles, bringing its free dental clinic to children in western Nebraska. More than 100 children from Alliance and Hemingford, Neb., will receive free dental treatment and education at Dental Day VI June 4 and 5 in Alliance. Many of the children are Native American or children of migrant farm workers.
Jun 1, 2004
College of Dentistry honored for helping children
UNMC’s College of Dentistry in Lincoln is being recognized today by the Nebraska State Board of Health with an award for Dental Day V. The award is given to acknowledge community efforts to promote public health.
May 17, 2004
Plan unveiled to revitalize Omaha’s midtown
Just as city, business and neighborhood leaders gathered at Joslyn Castle Wednesday to celebrate the roll out of the final Destination Midtown plan, a crane toppled the sign of the notorious Travel Inn. “As we mark a notable closing,” said Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey, “we start a new and vibrant future for midtown Omaha.”
May 13, 2004
Dr. Kirkegaard receives College of Pharmacy award
Scott Kirkegaard, Pharm.D., has been selected as the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy 2004 Preceptor of the Year. Dr. Kirkegaard, a clinical pharmacist at the Hastings Regional Center in Hastings, Neb., was selected for the award by a vote of the graduating senior class. This is the third time he has received the award.
May 7, 2004
Donated artwork expands American Indian exhibit
A young man stands with pride before the woman he loves. Behind him are six vibrant ponies — his gift to the family of the young maiden he wishes to marry. The colorful scene of a long-ago Lakota courtship is the newest piece of artwork now on display in the Ear, Nose and Throat clinic at UNMC.
May 4, 2004
Graduate student helping unravel mystery
UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology graduate student Luke Handke has started to unravel the mystery of how Staphylococcus epidermidis causes catheter-related infections, the number one cause of hospital-related infections. Handke’s findings are published in a feature article in the May issue of The Journal of Medical Microbiology.
May 3, 2004