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Library sees few changes in subscription list

Despite continued journal price inflation, users of the McGoogan Library of Medicine will see relatively few changes in UNMC’s 2010 subscription list.

Jan 5, 2010

UNMC Grants – Dr. Oakley receives grant from American Cancer Society

Greg Oakley, Ph.D., a cancer researcher at the UNMC College of Dentistry, recently received a four-year $720,000 grant from the American Cancer Society to study DNA damage and how cells repair themselves.

Jan 5, 2010

A note about mileage reimbursement rates

Effective Jan. 1, the standard mileage rate decreased to 50 cents from 55 cents for use of a personal vehicle in conducting UNMC business.

Jan 5, 2010

H1N1 vaccine clinic for employees’ immediate family set for Wednesday

An H1N1 vaccine clinic for employees’ immediate family is set for Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.

Jan 5, 2010

Cultural competency training on deck for faculty/staff

Cultural competency educational training modules will soon be available for UNMC faculty and staff.

Jan 5, 2010

A look back at 2009

As UNMC moves into 2010, it’s time to reflect on 2009.

Jan 4, 2010

VanderMeulen elected to national PA organization board

UNMC’s Stephane VanderMeulen, assistant professor and academic coordinator in the School of Allied Health Professions’ physician assistant (PA) program, was elected to a director at large position on the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Board of Directors.

Jan 4, 2010

Omaha City Councilman Ben Gray to deliver MLK address

Omaha City Councilman Ben Gray will deliver a commemorative address on the UNMC campus on Monday, Jan. 18, to honor slain civil rights leader, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 4, 2010

UNMC receives grant to train geriatric nurse practitioners

The College of Nursing has been awarded a three-year grant for $462,945 to increase the number of nurse practitioners with geriatric expertise in rural and medically underserved communities in Nebraska.

Jan 4, 2010

How to use Lotus notes on that new iPad, iPhone or iTouch

Did you recently get a new Apple iProduct, such as an iPad, iPhone or iTouch, and would like to use your UNMC Lotus Notes e-mail on the device?

Jan 3, 2010