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Education opportunities highlighted at Latina/Latino Youth Conference
About 230 students from 12 high schools and one middle school in the Omaha area attended the Chicano Awareness Center’s 16th Annual Latina/Latino Youth Conference, which was co-hosted by UNMC on Oct. 27.
Nov 3, 2006
New procedure, clinical trial address vascular plaque
UNMC surgeons are using a new plaque excision system called SilverHawk as part of a multi-center clinical trial to study the effect of drug therapy on atherosclerotic plaque. UNMC is among a select group of institutions in the U.S. and Canada, and the only one in this region, participating in the trial, known as LEAP (Lower Extremity Atherosclerotic Plaque Excision).
Nov 3, 2006
UNMC’s rare books have lasting value
They’re worth nearly $3.4 million. But the value of the nearly 4,250 volumes in McGoogan Library’s rare book collection goes beyond money. That was the word Thursday from a book expert as UNMC cut the ribbons on its newly renovated rare book rooms.
Nov 3, 2006
NU Foundation has banner fundraising year
The University of Nebraska Foundation has much to celebrate on its 70-year anniversary, breaking its records for gifts received and benefits transferred to the university.
Nov 2, 2006
Employees, students urged to attend bird flu forums
Plan now to attend one of five forums on avian influenza, also referred to as “avian flu” and “bird flu.”
Nov 2, 2006
Dr. Adelson offers new treatment for varicose veins
Anthony Adelson, M.D., an associate professor and section head of interventional radiology at UNMC, is performing a new, less-invasive procedure to alleviate varicose veins.
Nov 2, 2006
McGoogan rare book rooms reopening
A collection of rare medical books owned by UNMC is back where it belongs — in the McGoogan Library’s rare book rooms. A series of events will be held Thursday and Friday to celebrate the reopening of the rooms, which were closed for months for renovations.
Nov 1, 2006
At a pinning ceremony held in the Storz Pavilion of Clarkson Tower in September, 45 radiation science students took an oath of professionalism in front of more than 200 family members and friends.
Nov 1, 2006
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Margaret Wheelock, Ph. D.
UNMC researcher, Margaret Wheelock, Ph.D., answers some questions about her work, life and interests. This profile is part of series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each ot these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Nov 1, 2006
A message from President Milliken
NU President James B. Milliken responds to feedback concerning a previous message about Initiative 423, a ballot initiative to cap state spending in Nebraska.
Oct 31, 2006