UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
Legislators approve budget bill
Nebraska lawmakers overrode two vetoes pertaining to the University of Nebraska on Tuesday, meaning NU will see a 4.7 percent reduction in its state appropriation in 2003-2004.
May 30, 2003
Destination Midtown informational sessions scheduled
Harold M. Maurer, M.D., remembers well the meeting at the Omaha Chamber of Commerce.
Several presentations were taking place, all talking about renewal projects east of 24th Street and west of 72nd Street in Omaha. Dr. Maurer asked the question, “What about Midtown?”
May 30, 2003
UNMC honors minority graduates at reception
Ten underrepresented minority students who graduated recently from UNMC were recognized May 6 at the annual Minority Graduate Recognition Reception. Sponsored by UNMC’s Office of Student Equity and Multicultural Affairs, this year’s program was held at the Omaha Woman’s Club Mansion, 518 S. 38th St.
May 29, 2003
June 12 celebration marks successful HIPAA implementation
NHS, UNMC & UMA will host a celebration on Thursday, June 12, to recognize employees for the successful implementation of HIPAA. Ice cream sandwiches will be served at the celebration, which will take place from 1-4 p.m. in the courtyard between Swanson Hall and the visitor parking structure.
May 29, 2003
East Utility Plant Open House Today
Faculty, staff and students are invited to take a close look at the utility plant at an open house today (Thursday, May 29). The open house will run from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the plant, located at 40th Street and Dewey Avenue.
Over the past year and a half, on the corner of 40th and Dewey, the campus has seen the transformation of a parking lot into a “state of the art” East Utility Plant.
May 29, 2003
Dr. Schnoes wins MMI poster contest
Connie Schnoes, Ph.D., a one-year post-doctoral psychology fellow at Munroe-Meyer Institute, was judged the winner of MMI’s Fourth Annual Poster Session, which took place May 14. Dr. Schnoes completed her Ph.D. in school psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln last August.
In all, 14 posters from graduate students were presented at the poster session. Thirteen faculty and staff posters also were presented, but those were not judged for the contest.
May 28, 2003
Researchers study chest pain associated with vacuuming
For most people, doing housework is a dreaded chore. But for some people with certain health conditions, it can be harmful to their health.
May 28, 2003
Department of ophthalmology presents annual Gifford-Truhlsen Alumni and Residents Day
The UNMC department of ophthalmology will serve as host to its annual Gifford-Truhlsen Alumni and Residents Day on Friday, May 30, at the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
(Click on headline for a complete schedule).
May 28, 2003
Open house slated for May 31 at Baker Place
As a way to show appreciation to the north Omaha community and its neighbors, UNMC, NHS and the North Omaha Community Care Council (NOCCC) will host an open house Saturday, May 31 at the University Medical Associates (UMA) Health Center, 5050 Ames Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 28, 2003
Security check — a weekly HIPAA message
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. You will be receiving weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your job. Today’s HIPAA message stresses the importance of wearing identification badges.
May 27, 2003