Chuck Brown
Workshop aimed at improving scientists’ public speaking skills
Organizing and presenting information, research and ideas effectively is a key skill for many careers. This skill is particularly important for post doctoral students, fellows and junior investigators. For individuals who have no public speaking experience or those who are interested in sharpening their skills, the UNMC Office of Postdoctoral Education is sponsoring a public speaking workshop in February.
Jan 14, 2008
Dr. Zucker named 2007 scientist laureate
Irving Zucker, Ph.D., has been named the second UNMC Scientist Laureate for his outstanding research into heart failure. The award is the highest recognition given to a UNMC scientist.
Jan 11, 2008
Texas physician named chairman of pediatrics
A Texas neonatologist, John Sparks, M.D., has been named chairman of the UNMC Department of Pediatrics. The appointment, which was effective Jan. 1, was announced today by John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine.
Jan 11, 2008
Actor John Beasley to present Martin Luther King Jr. Day address
Actor John Beasley — who is celebrated for his work on the big and small screens — will deliver a commemorative address at The Nebraska Medical Center on Monday, Jan. 21 to honor slain civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 9, 2008
Team developing new campuswide faculty records system
A steering committee composed of personnel from all UNMC colleges and units has officially begun developing a new faculty records system that will be implemented across the entire campus.
Jan 9, 2008
Dr. Cuddigan named chair of adult health and illness department
Janet Cuddigan, Ph.D., assistant professor of the College of Nursing, has been appointed chairwoman of the Adult Health and Illness Department effective Nov. 1.
Jan 8, 2008
Regents approve clinical and translational research center
The creation of a UNMC Center for Clinical and Translational Research has been approved by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.
Jan 7, 2008
German exchange students finds CON ‘excellent’
When Jennifer Graetz walked down the halls of the Kearney division of the College of Nursing this past fall, most of the students knew her. That’s because she’d been visiting every class at the college since she arrived in August.
Jan 4, 2008
Center for Reducing Health Disparities is on a mission
While health care advances provide improvements in overall public health, there are significant differences in the health outcomes of low-income, minority, rural and underserved populations.
Jan 2, 2008
Looking back at a busy 2007
Breaking ground on a new low vision center, netting a record total in research funding and responding to one of the worst tragedies in Omaha history — these were just a few of the memorable moments from 2007, another incredibly busy year at UNMC.
Jan 2, 2008