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New museum chronicles College of Nursing history
With every box she opens Audrey Nelson, Ph.D., R.N., chairman of the UNMC College of Nursing and Alumni History Museum committee, gets more and more excited. Nurses and nursing students past and present will get to see these artifacts and many others with the opening of the UNMC College of Nursing and Alumni History Museum on Saturday, June 4. The museum is on the third floor of the College of Nursing.
Jun 2, 2005
Cardiovascular symposium set for June 10
A cardiovascular symposium scheduled for Friday, June 10, at UNMC is designed to provide the latest information on a broad spectrum of cardiovascular scenarios commonly encountered in everyday practice.
Jun 2, 2005
Dr. Romberger among YWCA’s Women of Vision
At the end of a busy workday, Deb Romberger, M.D., can be found serving others at One World Health Clinic, the local hospice program or through her faith-based community. That’s what has kept the Kansas transplant connected to the Omaha community. It’s also the reason she joins an elite group of female leaders to be honored by the YWCA.
Jun 1, 2005
Parking lot rates to be adjusted July 1
Beginning July 1, Parking Services is adjusting parking lot rates to create a more equitable price structure for all motorists. Overall, the plan reduces the number of employee rates – more than two dozen — to three categories: premium, $23 per month; average, $17 per month; and low, $10 per month. See story for more details.
May 31, 2005
UNMC graduate sings anthem, earns degree
It’s always been a toss-up as to what UNMC’s Iona Rone loved to do more – dissect frogs and study biology or sing. On May 13, she was honored for both.
May 27, 2005
NPS research poster winners announced
On May 20, the Nebraska Physiological Society announced two research poster winners during its eighth annual meeting at the Durham Research Center.
May 27, 2005
Rural research project has lasting impact
Not all of the 220 women from rural Nebraska enrolled in Susan Noble Walker’s research project, Wellness for Women, have met goals for incorporating healthy eating and physical activity into their lifestyle, but many have made extensive changes over the past two years.
May 26, 2005
UNMC’s Rapid Autopsy Program featured in scientific journal
UNMC’s Rapid Autopsy Program (RAP) received major acclaim this month when the Journal of Neuroimmunology carried two articles written by the UNMC RAP team. One article served as a tutorial for other institutions on what it takes to develop a RAP. The other article detailed the changes that occur in microglial brain cell function with HIV-1-associated dementia.
May 25, 2005
University accreditation process kicks off
When John Benson, M.D., reads the criteria on which UNMC’s accreditation application will be judged, he can’t help but note the similarities to UNMC’s strategic plan. Over the next 1 1/2 years, the campus will undergo a self-evaluation in hopes of receiving a full, 10-year re-accreditation.
May 24, 2005
Heart Walk surpasses 2005 goal
More than 2,200 people turned out for the 10th annual Omaha-Metro American Heart Walk on May 7 and raised more than $415,000, surpassing the 2005 goal of $375,000. This is the first year the local goal has been reach.
May 24, 2005