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UNMC spring radio ads begin running today

Today, UNMC will begin airing its Spring series of radio commercials on stations throughout Nebraska.

Feb 26, 2007

NU ordered to pay salary increases for UNK, UNO faculty

The University of Nebraska has been ordered to pay a 4.4 percent salary increase to faculty at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and a 4.3 percent pay increase to faculty at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, for each year of the 2007-2009 biennium.

Feb 26, 2007

Catering department showcasing products at open house

Over the years, The Nebraska Medical Center’s catering department has served foods ranging from ostrich meat to hamburgers. During today’s open house, its staff will demonstrate how the department can meet the culinary needs of medical center personnel.

Feb 23, 2007

Meet Distinguished Scientist Susan Noble Walker, Ed.D.

UNMC researcher Susan Noble Walker, Ed.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.

Feb 23, 2007

Returning soldiers’ mental health focus of conference

The emotional roller coaster many soldiers find themselves on upon returning home from war often goes unnoticed by civilian health care providers. The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at UNMC and the Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System Department of Veterans Affairs have teamed to change that. On March 8, the CCE is sponsoring a daylong conference, “After Our War: Mental Health Challenges — Returning from a War Zone.”

Feb 23, 2007

Dr. Gollan: Behavioral health center great training spot

A new behavioral health center scheduled to open later this year in Omaha will be an ideal training spot for UNMC psychiatry students and residents, said College of Medicine Dean John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D.

Feb 23, 2007

SBIR/STTR grants provide avenues for research funds

A few years ago while seeking funding for research into a nicotine vaccine, Sam Sanderson, Ph.D., received a boost from a Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) grant.

Feb 22, 2007

Dentistry alum’s art helps make Lincoln clinic more welcoming

The brightly colored pencil drawings that hang in the pediatric clinic at the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln, act as hints about the artistic talent of Jane Bennett, D.D.S.

Feb 22, 2007

Medical center part of behaviorial health partnership

A behavioral health center dedicated to serving the needs of families and communities in the Omaha area will open by the end of 2007 as part of plans that will be announced today by members of a unique public-private partnership that includes UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center.

Feb 22, 2007

200 children receive care at dental day event in Lincoln

UNMC’s College of Dentistry hosted its 11th annual Children’s Dental Day on Feb. 2. About 200 children from seven Nebraska communities were treated to a day of food, fun and dental care.

Feb 21, 2007