Chuck Brown

Wellness Wednesday – Poison Center says ‘K2’ or ‘Spice’ calls on the Rise

You can buy it as easily as a pack of cigarettes in Nebraska and it is marketed as a “legal high.”

Feb 2, 2011

Diversity presentation on courage postponed

Thursday’s Diversity Lectures and Cultural Arts Series event featuring Clennon King has been postponed until a later date due to winter weather.

Feb 2, 2011

Spotlight on new faculty – Anil Arora, M.D.

Anil Arora, M.D., assistant professor of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Feb 2, 2011

Joslyn to host a free member’s event for ‘The Glory of Ukraine’

UNMC employees are invited to preview “The Glory of Ukraine” exhibition at Joslyn Art Museum on Friday, Feb. 11.

Feb 2, 2011

UNMC LiveGreen website/pledge launches

UNMC LiveGreen — the new campuswide sustainability campaign — has launched a website that will be a one-stop-shop for all information related to the initiative.

Feb 1, 2011

Susie Buffett, NU system aim to improve childhood education

A gift by Omaha philanthropist Susie Buffett will allow the University of Nebraska to form the Buffett Early Childhood Institute. The institute is a universitywide collaboration designed to transform the approach to early childhood development and education.

Feb 1, 2011

‘It’s after midnight’ … Skate-a-thon ‘Thriller’ dance video

Check out video of the “Thriller” dance from this past weekend’s UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s at the UNMC Ice Rink.

Feb 1, 2011

Science Cafe canceled — UPDATED

The weather has canceled tonight’s Omaha Science Cafe at the Slowdown. The event will be rescheduled.

Feb 1, 2011

Courage in the workplace – Why it matters — DATE CORRECTED

Clennon King — who will present “Why Courage is Worth Catching: How courage can bring positive social change” at UNMC on Thursday — tells us why courage counts at work.

Feb 1, 2011

Courage and social change focus of Thursday event

It isn’t always easy or comfortable. But having the courage to change your environment can alter the course of your life and those around you.

Jan 31, 2011