Chuck Brown
Online toolkit helps UNMC comply with NIH public access policy
A “online toolkit” on the McGoogan Library of Medicine Web site will help investigators who must submit publication-accepted manuscripts to PubMed Central.
Jun 29, 2009
Think Green – food services works to increase sustainability
Food and Nutrition Services at The Nebraska Medical Center has recently implemented several measures to help its operation become more sustainable and environmentally sound.
Jun 26, 2009
UNMC offers new molecular test for colon cancer treatment
Physicians at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center now use a new test that will revolutionize treatment for colon cancer.
Jun 25, 2009
Employees honored for tenures and service to UNMC
In 1969, man first walked on the moon, more than 400,000 people gathered in upstate New York for Woodstock, Richard Nixon was sworn in as president and five current UNMC employees began their employment at the medical center.
Jun 25, 2009
DRC receives new display, researchers honored
The accomplishments of UNMC researchers are now acknowledged on new plaques displayed on the ground floor of the Durham Research Center.
Jun 24, 2009
Limit placed on Thank ‘U’ grams, Appreciation E-Cards introduced
Effective immediately, limits have been placed on the number of Thank ‘U’ medallions employees can send and redeem. Meanwhile, a new Appreciation E-Card function on Firefly provides a new way employees can show their appreciation for one another.
Jun 19, 2009
Ruth and Bill Scott receive Regents Medals
For Ruth and Bill Scott, two of UNMC’s biggest supporters, their philosophy for sharing their wealth is really quite simple. “A pile of money is a lot like a pile of manure,” Ruth Scott said. “It does no good until you spread it around.”
Jun 18, 2009
Juneteenth celebration culminates year-long diversity series
Leave your desk Friday and enjoy the final event in this year’s Diversity Lectures and Cultural Arts Series. At noon, Omaha civil leader and new city councilman, Ben Gray, will discuss the historical importance of the Juneteenth celebration.
Jun 18, 2009
Julie Zetterman receives Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ for May
It’s pretty simply really, Julie Zetterman — admininstrator in the department of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery — does what needs to be done.
Jun 16, 2009
Dr. Shaw roasted, toasted for his accomplishments
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., capped a June 6 roast for Byers W. (Bud) Shaw Jr., M.D., when he said: “There are very few leaders who are transformational. Bud has been a transformational surgeon and a transformational leader.”
Jun 16, 2009