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UNMC starts residency program in radiation oncology
New program kicks off in July; will be one of about 70 such programs in the country. The University of Nebraska Medical Center has launched a new radiation oncology residency program. The four-year program, which will be directed by Ken Zhen, M.D., professor of radiation oncology, officially kicks off in July when the first […]
May 27, 2010
2010 Cattlemen’s Ball is officially a sellout
Huge turnout of 4,000 people expected for June 4-5 event KEARNEY, NE — The 2010 Cattlemen’s Ball is officially a sellout. All 4,000 available tickets at the Trail Boss and Top Hand levels have been sold. The annual event, which will be held this year in Kearney June 4-5, raises money for cancer research. While […]
May 20, 2010
Donation opportunities still available for 2010 Cattlemen’s Ball
Even though tickets have been sold out, multiple donation opportunities still exist; all proceeds stay in Nebraska KEARNEY, NE — Even though no more tickets are available to the 2010 Cattlemen’s Ball June 4-5 in Kearney, you can still help the event raise money for cancer research by donating through the event’s website, purchasing a raffle ticket, […]
May 20, 2010
Unique boots will highlight 2010 Cattlemen’s Ball
Decorative, three-foot boots will help raise money for cancer research at UNMC Eppley Cancer Center The 2010 Cattlemen’s Ball wants to give cancer the boot – literally. More than 50 three-foot fiberglass cowboy boots have been created with the idea to raise money for cancer research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center. Each […]
May 20, 2010
An expert in environmental contaminants will give a free presentation to the public at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, at North Platte Community College South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Road, Room 131. Shawn Gibbs, Ph.D., associate professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will talk about how Nebraskans can reduce their exposure […]
May 18, 2010
2010 Cattlemen’s Ball tickets nearing sellout
KEARNEY, NE – He who hesitates may not have the opportunity to attend the 2010 Cattlemen’s Ball, June 4-5 in Kearney. Ticket sales have surpassed 3,400. At the current pace, organizers believe all tickets could be gone by the end of this week. “Because we’re providing a sit-down prime rib dinner for all ticket holders, we have […]
May 17, 2010
UNMC professor receives Fulbright scholarship
Judith Mathews, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychology at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, was recently awarded a Fulbright scholarship. The Fulbright program is a prestigious international educational exchange program designed to solve shared international issues. As a continuation of her capstone project for her Master’s in Public Health degree, Dr. Mathews will conduct community-based participatory […]
May 14, 2010
CityMatCH at UNMC receives $249,917 grant for racial healing education effort
Contact: Patrick Simpson 402.561.7500 Psimpso1@unmc.edu CityMatCH, a national membership organization located in the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Pediatrics, will receive $249,917 to train urban maternal and child health leaders to engage in racial healing efforts. The grant, which will explore structural racism and promote racial healing among public health leaders, is one […]
May 14, 2010
May 20 Lincoln Science Café to give insight into forensic dentistry
Dentist and researcher James Jenkins, D.D.S., will be the featured speaker on Thursday, May 20, during the Lincoln Science Café, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the red9 located at 9th and M streets. In his lecture, “Forensic Dentistry,” he will discuss how forensic dentists identify the deceased using dental records. During the lecture, participants […]
May 13, 2010
UNMC announces first class of High School Alliance
One’s best friend died of a brain tumor at the age of eight. Another came to the U.S. from Kathmandu just one and a half years ago. A third is No. 3 in her class even through English is her second language. If you talk to any of the 36 high school students, you would […]
May 13, 2010