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Closings on Emile and 40th streets forthcoming
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 4, a section of Emile Street between 41st Street and 42nd Street will close for four weeks while new utility piping and manholes are installed.
Aug 30, 2007
Two UNMC events nominated for awards
Two UNMC special events — one to raise money for the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, the other to raise money and awareness for organ donation — have been nominated for major awards in the inaugural Big Event Awards Celebration being held at 8 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the Joslyn Art Museum.
Aug 30, 2007
Psychiatry’s Sabatka receives August Gold ‘U’
If you ask Stacie Sabatka why things run smoothly in UNMC’s psychiatry department, she’ll say it’s because of the staff’s teamwork. Ask the staff and they’ll say that may be so, but Sabatka — the department’s clinical coordinator — is their MVP.
Aug 29, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Kathleen Volkman
Kathleen Volkman, assistant professor of physical therapy, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Aug 29, 2007
UNMC beats national funding trends with $80 million in 2006-07
UNMC researchers continue to buck the national trend for diminishing grant funds, bringing in more than $80.2 million during fiscal year 2006-07, an increase over the previous year’s record high of $79.2 million.
Aug 29, 2007
What? School while I’m sick in the hospital?
As students prepare to head back to school, some children will be gearing up to attend school where they receive their medical treatments.
Aug 28, 2007
Dr. Klassen named to NIAAA advisory council
Lynell Klassen, M.D., chairman of UNMC’s Department of Internal Medicine, has been selected to a four-year term on the advisory council of the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
Aug 28, 2007
Raising the bar – UNMC ups goal for 2007 United Way drive
Solid contributors to the United Way every year, UNMC officials — including Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D. — are calling on medical center employees to dig a little deeper during this year’s fund drive.
Aug 28, 2007
Million-step Monday – In their own words
Robin Jaeckel of the College of Public Health and Jesse Edwards of the School of Allied Health Professions explain in their own words how their lives have improved since starting the 1 Million Step Challenge.
Aug 27, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Preethy Nayar, Ph.D.
Preethy Nayar, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Public Health Department of Health Services Research and Administration, is one many new faculty members at UNMC.
Aug 27, 2007