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Dr. Neumeister earns Outstanding Teaching Award

Take a negative and turn it into a positive. That’s the task the UNMC College of Medicine faced three years ago after the sudden death of legendary educator LeeRoy Meyer, M.D. One of the faculty members who answered the call was Scott Neumeister, M.D.

Apr 23, 2008

SHARING The Trail event a success

The fourth annual SHARING the Trail 5K run/walk took place on April 5 at Miller’s Landing Park to benefit the student-run SHARING Clinics at UNMC.

Apr 23, 2008

UNMC Alumni Reunion Weekend slated for Sept. 19-20

The UNMC Alumni Reunion Weekend will be held Sept. 19-20.

Apr 22, 2008

Be green at home

A few small changes in your home and yard can lead to big reductions of greenhouse gas emissions and save money. Explore our list of nine simple steps you can take around the house and yard to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Apr 22, 2008

Dr. Solheim – Outstanding Faculty Mentor of Graduate Students

A mentor is a trusted friend, counselor or teacher who also is typically a more experienced person. That’s what students in UNMC’s Eppley Cancer Research Graduate Program (CRGP) have in Joyce Solheim, Ph.D., associate professor and director of the CRGP.

Apr 22, 2008

Tom Osborne, Chip Davis to headline Omaha wellness expo

University of Nebraska Athletic Director Tom Osborne and Manheim Steamroller’s Chip Davis will be among the speakers at the Omaha Health, Wellness, & Fitness Expo this weekend in the Omaha Civic Auditorium’s Exhibition Hall.

Apr 22, 2008

Holland honored for his support of research

Richard “Dick” Holland is always willing to take on a challenge. As his daughter, Mary Ann Holland, said, “My dad has never met a controversy he didn’t love. Once he gets his teeth into something, he’s like a pit bull.”
On April 14, Nebraskans for Research honored Holland at its annual tribute luncheon at Omaha’s Happy Hollow Club.

Apr 21, 2008

Million-step Monday – Walkers in the woods

UNMC Wellness Manager Jayme Nekuda has 30 passes for admission to both Fontenelle Forest Nature Center and Neale Woods Nature Center for participants of the 1 Million Step Challenge.

Apr 21, 2008

Dr. Sather receives community service award

It didn’t matter that she sat in the back room of a Hispanic clothing store, Linda Sather, Ed.D., was exactly where she wanted to be. … On this day, Dr. Sather, three interpreters and four nursing students provided free blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar screenings to customers as they wandered through the clothing store.

Apr 21, 2008

UNeMed seminar to focus on FDA approval of technology

FDA approval of technology will be the topic of a UNeMed sponsored seminar at 1 p.m. today in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.

Apr 21, 2008