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Dr. Noren a candidate for Detroit university presidency

Jay Noren, M.D., founding dean of the UNMC College of Public Health, has been selected as the final candidate in the search for a new president at Wayne State University in Detroit.
The university’s board of governors will gather Wednesday to consider Dr. Noren’s candidacy.

May 9, 2008

Monjaraz named one of state’s top nurses by Lincoln Journal Star

Connie Monjaraz, nurse manager for UNMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was named one of the top 10 nurses in Nebraska in Tuesday’s Lincoln Journal Star.

May 8, 2008

A poetic tribute to UNMC administrative professionals

Who would have guessed UNMC’s administrative professionals would bring out the poets in high-ranking folks like Vice Chancellor for External Affairs Bob Bartee and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources John Russell?

May 8, 2008

Compromise bill is highlight of legislative session

One of the major accomplishments of the 2008 session of the Nebraska Legislature was the passage of LB 606, a compromise bill pertaining to the human embryonic stem cell research being done at UNMC as well as the use of somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT).

May 8, 2008

Lookin’ at U — Charli Suter

Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” Each Thursday, we will randomly select a medical center employee to feature. This week, we feature Charli Suter, manager of the UNMC Bookstore.

May 8, 2008

Chancellor’s office has 15 free passes to EcoHuts opening

The chancellor’s office has 15 free passes to Friday’s opening reception of the EcoHuts exhibit at the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center. The passes are available to UNMC employees on a first-come, first-served basis.

May 7, 2008

Legislative session is productive for UNMC

Short, but productive. That would summarize this year’s second session of the 100th Nebraska Legislature.

May 7, 2008

Spotlight on new faculty — Jason Helvey, M.D.

Jason Helvey, M.D., assistant professor of radiology in the section of neuroradiology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

May 7, 2008

SAHP holds first pre-commencement ceremony

The School of Allied Health Professions held its first pre-commencement ceremony May 1 at Joslyn Art Museum’s Witherspoon Concert Hall.

May 7, 2008

Campus invited to HIV care center open house

The campus community is invited to an open house for the new UNMC Physicians Specialty Care Center today at 2 to 4 p.m.

May 6, 2008