Chuck Brown
Have you heard? New set of UNMC radio commercials begin
On Monday, UNMC kicked off its second round of radio ads. The ads, which will air the weeks of March 11, 18 and 25, feature the following topics and individuals:
- Research on diabetes — Jennifer Larsen, M.D., with comments from patient Richard McConnell of Omaha;
- Research in the genetics of learning disabilities — Shelley Smith, Ph.D., and;
- Research on rheumatoid arthritis — James O’Dell, M.D., with comments from patient Anne Ivey of Omaha.
To hear the new commercials, go to www.unmc.edu/future/.
Mar 13, 2002
New simulator gives physicians high-tech training
Endoscopy is a procedure used to diagnose digestive disorders from colitis to cancer. Millions of people go through the procedure every year but learning how to perform an endoscopy takes practice. Now, physicians and medical residents at NHS can hone their skills on a high-tech, computerized simulator that gives them true-to-life practice.
Feb 28, 2002
Committee to look at structure of vice chancellor for academic affairs post
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., announced today that he has appointed a 12-member committee to look at the structure of the vice chancellor for academic affairs position.
Feb 25, 2002
Dr. Armitage’s caricature unveiled at OPC
James Armitage, M.D., made history Feb. 4, but it wasn’t easy. The dean of the UNMC College of Medicine became the first physician to ever be honored with the Omaha Press Club’s most prestigious award — “The Face on the Barroom Floor.” But, to receive this distinction, he had to first endure a vintage 40-minute roasting by five of his UNMC colleagues.
Feb 20, 2002
Gift to benefit ophthalmology research, medical students from Cass County
John E. Gilmore, M.D., of Santa Monica, Calif., recently completed plans with the University of Nebraska Foundation to create the John E. Gilmore, M.D., Professor of Ophthalmology and the John E. Gilmore, M.D., Distinguished Scholarship fund with a future $1 million gift from his estate. The gift will benefit UNMC’s department of ophthalmology and medical students attending the UNMC College of Medicine.
Feb 15, 2002
Gift allows COD to plan new student computer, study room
Thanks to a $50,000 gift from longtime university supporter Ken Morrison of Hastings, UNMC students are looking forward to a new student computer and study room at the College of Dentistry.
Feb 8, 2002
Dr. Berndt to retire as vice chancellor for academic affairs
After 20 years in several key administrative positions at UNMC, William Berndt, Ph.D., announced today that he is retiring as vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean for graduate studies and research effective May 31.
Dr. Berndt, 68, has served as vice chancellor since 1985 with the 17-year stint interrupted only when he served as interim chancellor in 1991-1992 and chancellor in 1996-1998.
Feb 6, 2002
NU Regents to hear UNMC educational vision for the next century
A new building devoted to educational programs and the renovation of three existing buildings are the key recommendations of a 12-member task force that has been studying UNMC’s educational needs for the 21st century.
The group’s recommendations will be presented to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents today during the regents’ annual visit to the UNMC campus. No action will be taken today. The project will be formally presented to the board later this year for possible approval.
Jan 18, 2002
Changes to simplify publication of online newsletter
UNMC Today has met its first goal of the year: to slim down its publication process. Posted earlier in the day, the 2-year-old online employee newsletter will continue to carry a full scope of stories, announcements, news-related links and other campus information. In recent weeks, the e-mail notice sent to UNMC faculty and staff each day has been condensed to primarily include news headlines and links to other sections in the UNMC Intranet.
Jan 15, 2002