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UNMC LiveGreen – Carbon footprints the focus of next LiveGreen Scene

So what are carbon footprints and why do they matter? Attend the next LiveGreen Scene on March 22 to learn more.

Mar 12, 2012

Remembering … Joyce Hall

A fund to recognize Joyce Hall — a diabetes education and care leader at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center — is being developed. Hall died March 2 after a short battle with cancer. She was 65.

Mar 9, 2012

Eppley Institute building closed, Science Hall still open

While the Eppley Institute building has closed until April 2013 for renovations, the Eppley Science Hall Building remains open.

Mar 9, 2012

Student spotlight – Kayli Bendlin

Today we meet Kayli Bendlin, third-year student in the College of Pharmacy.

Mar 9, 2012

UNMC for the record

The international ophthalmology division restores sight to patient in Ghana and several members of the College of Pharmacy receive various awards.

Mar 9, 2012

February Vital Pin recipients announced

See who received Vital Pins in February.

Mar 9, 2012

Lookin’ at U – Greg Karst, Ph.D.

This week, we learn more about Greg Karst, Ph.D., professor of physical therapy education and assistant dean for academic affairs in the School of Allied Health Professions.

Mar 8, 2012

UNMC off the clock – Researcher doubles as high school hoops ref

Paul Sorgen, Ph.D., associate professor in the College of Medicine, didn’t quite make it to the Nebraska high school basketball state tournament this year. His season ended in the district finals.

Mar 8, 2012

What’s new at the zoo? Find out next Thursday — CORRECTED DATE

The white headed buffalo weaver bird — one of the newest inhabitants at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo — is native to east Africa, follows the African buffalo and feeds on “disturbed insects.” Does that mean it ignores content insects?

Mar 8, 2012

Irish dancers to perform at UNMC next week

Kick off your St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a performance from the dancers of Dowd’s Irish Dance Academy.

Mar 8, 2012