UNMC Today - Today's Headlines

Take an interactive look at the proposed cancer center

Check out a great interactive graphic of the proposed new cancer center from the Omaha World-Herald.

Jan 19, 2012

Facts about the cancer center project

Learn more about the proposed cancer center, which was announced today as part of the University of Nebraska’s “Building a Healthier Nebraska” initiative.

Jan 18, 2012

Plans unveiled for new cancer center

Preliminary plans for a new cancer center at the medical center’s Omaha campus were announced today by leaders from UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center. The project is the largest ever proposed for the medical center.

Jan 18, 2012

Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s – Human ice bowling!

What do Tom O’Connor, Marlene Schneider, Melanie Stewart, Myron Toews, Ph.D., Greg Karst, Ph.D., Rick Boldt, Erin Rosenbaugh and Paula LeGrande have in common? They all want to be bowling balls and you can help them.

Jan 18, 2012

Wellness Wednesday – Olson Center wants to help you triexercise.

The Olson Center for Women’s Health, along with the Omaha Triathlon, wants to help you accomplish your fitness goals!

Jan 18, 2012

Children, influential adults and boundaries

Today’s campus session sponsored by the UNMC Faculty Employee Assistance Program will help parents assist children with setting healthy boundaries with the influential adults in their lives.

Jan 18, 2012

More information to come Thursday

Read UNMC Today on Thursday for more about UNMC projects in the University of Nebraska’s “Building a Healthier Nebraska” initiative. This will include features on a new College of Nursing building in Lincoln and the expanded health sciences facility in Kearney.

Jan 18, 2012

Introducing UNMC LiveGreen Scene

Learn what really happens to that water bottle you recycle and what the term “carbon footprint” really means at the new UNMC LiveGreen Scene learn@lunch series, which kicks off next week.

Jan 17, 2012

Denim for Disabilities set for Jan. 17-Feb. 3

The Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, sponsor of the Feb. 19 Walk and Roll for Disabilities, has organized the fourth annual “Denim for Disabilities” campaign.

Jan 17, 2012

Othello Meadows: MLK wouldn’t believe us

As cities build monuments, name streets and hold events in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Othello Meadows III asks himself one question. “What would Dr. King say were he alive to see us as we sing his praises and say that we love his message?”

Jan 17, 2012