Chuck Brown
UNMC to highlight new form of creatine at biotechnology convention
In the scientific community, the invention of Gatorade in 1965 by a team of researchers at the University of Florida is a landmark event. By creating a drink that rapidly replaced lost fluids and helped prevent dehydration, the University of Florida opened the door to a windfall of royalties that brought millions of dollars back to the university.
Jun 20, 2003
UNMC to highlight new form of creatine at biotechnology convention
This weekend, a contingent of Nebraskans will travel to Washington, D.C. to attend the largest biotechnology convention in the world in an effort to raise awareness for Omaha’s biotechnology programs.
Jun 18, 2003
Nashville physician named vice chancellor for academic affairs
A Nashville, Tenn., physician, Rubens Pamies, M.D., has been named vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNMC. Dr. Pamies is professor and chairman of the department of internal medicine at Meharry Medical College and professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Jun 10, 2003
Cardiology symposium garners strong turnout
A symposium looking at common problems in cardiology is being held today at the downtown Embassy Suites Hotel with a total of 165 health professionals from Iowa and Nebraska expected to be in attendance.
Jun 6, 2003
More than 450 attend Cattlemen’s Ball near Ashland
There wasn’t supposed to be a Cattlemen’s Ball in 2003. However, tell that to the farmers and ranchers of Nebraska. More than 450 people attended the ball on Saturday.
Jun 4, 2003
East Utility Plant Open House Today
Faculty, staff and students are invited to take a close look at the utility plant at an open house today (Thursday, May 29). The open house will run from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the plant, located at 40th Street and Dewey Avenue.
Over the past year and a half, on the corner of 40th and Dewey, the campus has seen the transformation of a parking lot into a “state of the art” East Utility Plant.
May 29, 2003
UNMC’s Lifestyle Enhancement Center to close
The Lifestyle Enhancement Center, UNMC’s facility for complementary and alternative medicine, will close on June 25, 2003.
May 27, 2003
Campus celebrates parking structure opening
UNMC, UMA and NHS faculty, employees and students celebrated the opening of the new employee structure on Thursday. (Click on headline for a story and photos).
May 23, 2003
531 students receive diplomas from UNMC
Degrees and certificates were conferred to 531 University of Nebraska Medical Center students last week during commencement ceremonies in Kearney, Lincoln and Omaha.
(Click on story for names of graduates and photos from various ceremonies).
May 15, 2003
Sen. Nelson secures $5 million for UNMC bioterrorism lab in Department of Defense budget authorization
Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson has secured $5 million from the Department of Defense budget authorization and will earmark the money as a “building block” for UNMC’s goal to establish a national bioterrorism center on campus.
May 12, 2003