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UNMC to hold grand opening for new research tower
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will take an important next step on its trek to becoming a world-class academic health science center when it formally opens its latest research facility Wednesday – the Durham Research Center II (DRC II). Named in honor of the late Charles (Chuck) Durham, the former CEO and […]
May 6, 2009
UNMC to co-host its first Science Café in Lincoln on May 14
In an effort to boost young adults’ interest in science, the University of Nebraska Medical Center is teaming with the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures and Bio Nebraska to host its first “Science Café” in Lincoln on May 14. The event, which is open to anyone over age 18, will take place from 6:30 to […]
May 5, 2009
UNMC loses neurology pioneer, Dr. Walter Friedlander
Walter Friedlander, M.D., a legendary faculty member who started two different departments at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, died May 1 at Hospice House in Omaha from natural causes. He was 89. A memorial service was held Tuesday for Dr. Friedlander, who started both the neurology program and the medical jurisprudence and humanities program. […]
May 5, 2009
UNMC students receive scholarship awards for nursing, research
Twenty-five University of Nebraska Medical Center nursing students, and graduate students studying cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, recently were honored with scholarships from Norman Harris, an Omaha native who lives in San Diego. Harris began establishing funds in 1999 through the University of Nebraska Foundation in memory of his late wife, Bernice Harris. […]
May 4, 2009
Four individuals to receive special recognition at UNMC commencement on Friday
A couple dedicated to helping seniors age successfully, a surgeon committed to improving the health of all Nebraskans and a Chinese professor will be honored at the University of Nebraska Medical Center commencement on Friday, May 1. At this ceremony and three others being held around the state in the next week, a total of […]
Apr 30, 2009
GRAND ISLAND, NE – Until today, Warren Buffett was the wealthiest person to donate a pair of autographed cowboy boots for auction at this year’s Cattlemen’s Ball, the annual cancer fundraiser held in Nebraska. Today, Buffett slipped to second place. Officials with the Cattlemen’s Ball announced today that a pair of boots signed by […]
Apr 30, 2009
693 UNMC students to receive diplomas in 4 ceremonies
Diplomas will be conferred on 693 University of Nebraska Medical Center students during four commencement ceremonies in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney and Scottsbluff. In Omaha, commencement will be held Friday, May 1, at 10:30 a.m. in the Omaha Civic Auditorium, 1804 Capitol Ave. Students will receive degrees in dentistry, dental hygiene, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, graduate […]
Apr 28, 2009
UNMC’s Temme elected president-elect of radiologic science association
James Temme, associate professor and associate director of radiation science technology education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been elected president-elect of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), the largest radiologic science association in the world. Temme currently serves as vice president on the ASRT’s board of directors. His tenure as president-elect […]
Apr 28, 2009
UNMC College of Dentistry Class of 2009 aces national boards
April 24, 2009 Lisa Spellman, UNMC Public Relations, (402) 559-4693, lspellman@unmc.edu News releases are archived on the UNMC Web site at: https://app1.unmc.edu/publicaffairs/newsarchive/releases.cfm The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry Class of 2009 got a 100 percent pass rate on the second part of its national board exams. The 100 percent pass […]
Apr 24, 2009
Six UNMC faculty receive awards for exemplary service in research, education, community
Six faculty members have been honored by the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Teaching awards were given to Jennifer Parker, M.D., Connie Miller, Ph.D., and Marlene Lindeman. Stan Harn, Ph.D., and Jeffrey Baldwin, Pharm.D., were honored for their community service, while Stephen Rennard, M.D., was honored for his research. Jennifer Parker, M.D., assistant professor in […]
Apr 24, 2009