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2005 Harris Awards in Cancer Research announced
Six UNMC graduate students have received the 2005 Norman and Bernice Harris Awards in Cancer Research.
Apr 14, 2005
Showhouse opens to public April 16
UNMC employees will have to go no further than a couple of blocks to view this year’s Omaha Symphony/ASID Designer Showhouse. Potter’s House, an 1892 Renaissance mansion at 428 S. 38th St., is this year’s showhouse. Public viewing will begin Saturday, April 16, and continue through Sunday, May 8.
Apr 14, 2005
Alienation in the Indian nation is April 18 talk
On Monday, Lisa Prue Spellman, writer and editorial assistant in UNMC’s Public Affairs Department and a Lakota Sioux from the Rosebud Tribe of South Dakota, will offer her reflections on the Red Lake incident and its now historic place in the on-going struggle against alienation and cultural breakdown among America’s Native Americans.
Apr 14, 2005
Health information privacy, security – It’s good medicine
In recognition of National Health Information Privacy and Security Week, two UNMC employees reflect on the medical center’s work and dedication in safeguarding patient information.
Apr 13, 2005
Nursing professor presents at West African conference
Among the most rewarding career experiences for a professor is to see one’s colleagues and students progress in their chosen fields. UNMC’s Rosaline Olade, Ph.D., recently had the opportunity to experience that when she went to Abuja, the capitol of Nigeria, in Western Africa, where she had a major role in a nursing conference.
Apr 13, 2005
Silver U recipients for April announced
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Apr 13, 2005
Governor to present McFadden Lectureship April 14
Gov. Dave Heineman, who has led the state’s efforts in bioterrorism preparedness since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, will present the prestigious Harry W. McFadden, Jr., M.D., Lectureship at UNMC on Thursday, April 14 at 9 a.m. in the Durham Research Center’s Scott Auditorium.
Apr 13, 2005
Nutrition expert to give Harman lecture
Walter Willett, M.D., Dr. P.H., a nutrition expert frequently cited internationally for his expertise on foods, fats and diets, will be the guest speaker at Friday’s Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D. Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology.
Apr 12, 2005
Nursing students present research colloquium
The UNMC College of Nursing Spring Research Colloquium for graduate nursing students was held last Wednesday in the Durham Outpatient Center. Thirty-eight master’s students and one doctoral student presented their research findings in 20 poster and eight oral presentations.
Apr 12, 2005
Former chancellor amazed by campus growth
As he walked across the UNMC campus, Robert Sparks, M.D., marveled at the growth that has occurred since he led the institution in the 1970s.
Apr 11, 2005