UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
NHS/UNMC helps with Sisters Together school supply drive
The Sisters Together organization will hold its second annual “Back-to-School Get Together” school supply giveaway Sunday, Aug. 25, from noon to 3 p.m. (or until all the supplies are gone) at the Urban League Family Resource Center at 30th and Lake Sts. See story for a list of supplies needed and how you can receive a free ice cream sundae.
Aug 8, 2002
Appropriations Committee recommendation ‘fair’ to university
The Nebraska Legislature could begin debate this afternoon on a proposal that would not cut as much from the University of Nebraska’s budget allocation as had been proposed.
Members of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee advanced a measure Wednesday evening that would reduce the university’s allocation by $10 million. Gov. Mike Johanns had proposed that $20 million be cut from the university’s budget.
Aug 8, 2002
UNMC/NHS corporate sponsor of Youth Leadership Omaha
UNMC/NHS has joined the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben as corporate sponsors of Youth Leadership Omaha, an organization that allows students to further develop their leadership skills.
Aug 7, 2002
Researchers study role of protein in multiple sclerosis
Thomas Petro, Ph.D, department of oral biology, UNMC College of Dentistry, has been awarded a $209,000, three-year grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to study a cell protein called Interleukin-12 (IL-12) to determine its role in multiple sclerosis.
Aug 6, 2002
NU President Smith: proposed cuts unfair
University of Nebraska President L. Dennis Smith, Ph.D., in testimony before the Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee Monday said the university is being asked to take a disproportionate share of budget cuts.
Aug 6, 2002
UNMC, Fort Lewis College affiliation announced
UNMC and Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo., have entered into an affiliation agreement that will enhance health science research and career opportunities for more Native American and Hispanic students.
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and Fort Lewis College President Kendall Blanchard, Ph.D., signed a formal statement of affiliation in February.
Aug 5, 2002
UNMC/NHS, Metro Credit Union to launch UNeCard+
Beginning Monday, Aug. 5, UNMC/NHS employees will have the opportunity to add a convenience feature to their identification badges. On that day, UNMC, working with Metro Health Services Federal Credit Union, will launch the UNeCard+ program.
UNeCard+ uses available technology to give employees a convenient way to access funds and make purchases on campus without using cash.
Aug 2, 2002
Summer research students present findings
Sarah Janis and Laura Hollingsworth spent the past 10-weeks studying burying beetles to see if they hold the secret to a new antibiotic.
For three hours Thursday, the two showcased their research with more than 50 other undergraduate students in a research colloquium poster session sponsored by the Eppley Institute. The clinical and basic science presentations ranged from breast and prostate cancer research to congenital defects and kidney and respiratory disease.
Aug 2, 2002
Construction workers are scattered across campus. Cranes have emerged in the UNMC skyline, and cement trucks make regular visits to campus as progress continues on various construction projects. (Click for an update on the UNMC parking garage, Research Center of Excellence, east utility plant and related projects.)
Aug 1, 2002
Dr. Bylund to step down as pharmacology chairman
After 14 years as professor and chairman of the department of pharmacology, David Bylund, Ph.D., has decided to step down as chairman, effective Aug. 31. William Berndt, Ph.D., will serve as interim chairman of the department of pharmacology, effective Sept. 1.
Aug 1, 2002