Chuck Brown
Honoring Dr. King — John Beasley to speak at noon today
Actor John Beasley will deliver a commemorative address today at noon to honor slain civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 21, 2008
Clinical and translational research seminar today at noon
Deepak Khazanchi, Ph.D., of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, will present the monthly UNMC Clinical and Translational Research Seminar today at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Jan 21, 2008
Regents approve funds for student plaza
The vision of UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., of having a student plaza and ice rink on campus has moved a step closer to becoming reality.
Jan 21, 2008
Dr. Pamies looks to brighten futures for Omaha’s youth
The goals are ambitious. But that may be what’s needed to reverse a tragic trend … too many of Omaha’s children living in poverty. The Building Bright Futures initiative takes a comprehensive approach to improving the lives of children and youth. Rubens Pamies, M.D., UNMC vice chancellor for academic affairs, chairs the adolescent behavior health committee. Investing in a child’s future can spur community growth for years to come, he said.
Jan 21, 2008
Research seminar to focus on lessons of IT advances
Scientists interested in conducting clinical and translational research can take useful lessons from the theories and lessons obtained from information technology (IT) research and practice. That will be one of the messages Deepak Khazanchi, Ph.D., of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, conveys during the monthly UNMC Clinical and Translational Research Seminar on Monday.
Jan 18, 2008
Johanns says work of UNMC employees a source of pride
Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and Nebraska Gov. Mike Johanns dropped by UNMC for a tour and visit with medical center leaders on Wednesday.
Jan 18, 2008
Kearney nursing division hosts junior high students
The UNMC College of Nursing’s Kearney Division hosted 25 students for Youth Leadership Kearney’s Education Day on Jan. 9.
Jan 16, 2008
Geriatrics center may be named for senior care company
UNMC will seek approval of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday to name its new geriatrics center the Home Instead Center for Successful Aging.
Jan 16, 2008
DNA repair system explored in study
A key to repairing harmful damage in DNA was found through a recent Eppley Institute study.
Jan 15, 2008
Million-step Monday – McFadden and Carstens repeat
Marathoner Greg McFadden logged 549,213 steps in December to become the first repeat winner of the Gold Shoe award. The Silver Shoe, meanwhile, seems to have found a permanent home in Julie Carstens’ office at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Jan 14, 2008