Chuck Brown

Dr. Connelly named assistant dean at Norfolk nursing division

Liane Connelly, Ph.D., has been selected as assistant dean of the UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division in Norfolk, effective June 27.

May 11, 2011

Wellness Wednesday – Break out the sunscreen

As warmer weather sets in, medical center employees are reminded to be mindful of the sun and its ability to wreak havoc on skin.

May 11, 2011

Bookstore, parking services and Sorrell C-Store start summer hours

Summer hours are in effect at The UNMC Bookstore, UNMC Parking Services and the Sorrell Center C-Store.

May 11, 2011

Updated information about the Americans with Disabilities Act added to Firefly

Want to know what questions are acceptable to ask while interviewing a potential employee with a disability? Need to know whom to contact if a student or employee requests an accommodation for a disability?

May 11, 2011

Students have a ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ experience

As the Omaha Community Playhouse offers UNMC discounted tickets to Thursday’s 6:30 p.m. performance of “Tuesdays with Morrie,” we hear of an inspiring student experience with a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

May 10, 2011

High school alliance students look back on program’s first year

As the 32 students in the inaugural UNMC High School Alliance class prepare to graduate Thursday, two seniors reflect on their experiences from the last school year.

May 10, 2011

Gratitude for High School Alliance supporters

On Thursday evening, 32 high school juniors and seniors will graduate from the UNMC High School Alliance — a feat that would not have been possible without the more than 250 faculty, staff and students at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center who helped significantly during the last nine months.

May 10, 2011

Public health in action — Injury prevention a passion for this epidemiologist

Safety in the workplace should be a given, said Lina Lander, Sc.D., assistant professor of epidemiology in the College of Public Health.

May 10, 2011

Benefits workshops start today

You can still attend this week’s UNMC Benefits workshops regarding Medicare, Social Security and retiring from UNMC.

May 10, 2011

Students share stories from India — ROOM CORRECTED

This year, for the first time, the College of Public Health sent students abroad to gain learning and research experiences.

May 9, 2011