Chuck Brown
UNMC employee has special tie to Cattlemen’s Ball
This year’s Cattlemen’s Ball is extra special to Jim Temme. A 34-year employee at UNMC, Temme plans to trek back to his old stomping grounds and work as a volunteer at the event Friday and Saturday to help raise money for cancer research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.
Jun 2, 2008
More than 3,000 expected to attend Cattlemen’s Ball
Having raised more than $2.5 million for cancer research over the past 10 years, the Cattlemen’s Ball has established itself as one of the premier fundraising events for the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center. This year, more than 3,000 people are expected to turn out June 6-7 when the ball comes to the Niewohner Cattle Company nine miles northwest of Albion in north central Nebraska.
May 30, 2008
Doorways of Opportunity — affirmative action programs clear paths for UNMC student
This is the sixth in a series of stories about a move to ban affirmative action in Nebraska and the potential impact such a policy change would have at UNMC.
May 30, 2008
Dr. Maurer to receive 2008 Men of Honor Award
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., will receive a Men of Honor Award from the 100 Black Men of Omaha, Inc., on Saturday. The third annual black-tie gala event recognizes individuals whose service to the community fulfills the mission of the organization.
May 30, 2008
Three to receive internal medicine research awards
Three UNMC scientists will receive 2008 Internal Medicine Research Awards today for exceptional achievements in research.
May 30, 2008
Sixth session of Foundations for Success wraps up
Armed with new tools to advance their careers and improve their workplaces, 49 UNMC employees graduated May 7 from the sixth session of the Foundations for Success program.
May 29, 2008
Dr. Pamies appointed to National Board of Medical Examiners
The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) has named Rubens Pamies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNMC, a representative on the NBME’s Test Committee.
May 29, 2008
Doorways of Opportunity: Rural diversity
This is the fifth in a series of stories about a move to ban affirmative action in Nebraska and the potential impact such a policy change would have at UNMC.
May 28, 2008
Members of the Toews’ Travellers and the Varney Express 1 Million-Step Challenge walking teams and other high steppers were recognized at a pizza party last week for their feet … err … feats during the UNMC wellness challenge.
May 27, 2008
UNMC bids farewell to Dr. Romero
A farewell tea will be held today for Jose Romero, M.D., professor in the department of pediatrics-infectious diseases, from 1 to 3 p.m. in University Tower’s Private Dining Rooms.
May 23, 2008