Chuck Brown
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
Clinical trial holds hope for pediatric organ transplant patients
It is a medical Catch-22; the nutritional supplement necessary to keep children with failing intestines alive also can damage another vital organ. Now, a clinical trial at The Nebraska Medical Center offers new hope to patients.
Jun 16, 2009
UNeMed to host researcher technology commercialization course
UNeMed Corporation, the technology transfer leader for UNMC, will sponsor a free 11-week Webinar series for all researchers, post docs and graduates students beginning on June 18.
Jun 15, 2009
UNMC key site in international clinical stroke prevention trial
UNMC is a key participant in an international clinical trial that provides a completely new approach to protect stroke patients from another stroke or heart attack.
Jun 10, 2009
Free education and screening events for those with ‘Foot Drop’
UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, will host three events this week for people who suffer from “Foot Drop” — a common side effect of neurological disease.
Jun 8, 2009
UNMC poised to handle budget shortfall
University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken today addressed the university’s budget situation in an e-mail to all NU employees.
Jun 5, 2009