UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” This week, we feature Chris Dunham, manager of outreach administration in the Eppley Institute.
Dec 4, 2008
Sara Pirtle co-authors guidebook on global health
They say the world is getting smaller and for Sara Pirtle that is true in more ways than one.
Dec 4, 2008
Stone Soup fable comes to life at JP Lord
Many of us have heard the fable of “Stone Soup” or some version of it.
Dec 4, 2008
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Shawneen Gonzalez, D.D.S.
Shawneen Gonzalez, D.D.S., assistant professor in the department of oral biology and director of the oral radiology clinic, is one of the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Dec 4, 2008
Wellness Wednesday – NUFlex deadline is Friday
The deadline to make changes online or with the 2009 NUFlex Change Form is Friday.
Dec 3, 2008
Today we feature an essay by Carl Greiner, M.D., professor of psychiatry and vice chairman for patient safety at UNMC, who participated in a project led by Scottish artist Mark Gilbert.
Dec 3, 2008
Lack of primary care doctors presents a major challenge
When people talk about the health care crisis in the United States, they often refer to the rising costs or the number of people who lack adequate insurance or have no insurance at all.
Dec 3, 2008
Dr. Thompson receives Florence Niedfelt Professorship
Sarah Thompson, Ph.D, associate dean for academic programs for the UNMC College of Nursing, has been named to the Florence Niedfelt Professorship, an endowed, three-year appointment.
Dec 3, 2008
Employee forum this morning in the Sorrell Center
An employee forum will be held today at 9 a.m. in the Maisie Paustian Amphitheater (Room 3001) in the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education.
Dec 3, 2008
Craig Morgan to perform at 2009 Cattlemen’s Ball in Doniphan
DONIPHAN, Neb. — Country singer Craig Morgan, who performs fan-favorites “Red Neck Yacht Club” and “International Harvester,” and whose single “Love Remembers” has spent the last several months on the country radio charts is slated as the spotlight entertainment for the 11th annual Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska, June 5-6, near Doniphan.
Dec 2, 2008