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Internal medicine announces annual research awards
Five UNMC researchers have received this year’s Internal Medicine Research Awards for outstanding achievements and research accomplishments:
- Lynell Klassen, M.D. — Career Excellence Award, given to an established faculty member at the professor level for excellence in his or her research career.
- Paul Fey, Ph.D. — Basic Science Research Award, given to a junior or mid-level faculty member for excellence in a basic science research program.
- James O’Dell, M.D. — Clinical Research Award, given to a faculty member for excellence in a clinical research program.
- Scott Chapman, M.D. — Fellowship Research Award, given to a fellow for excellence in a research program.
- Todd Tessendorf, M.D. — Resident Research Award, given to a resident who has demonstrated excellence in a specific research project.
Jun 5, 2002
UNMC’s annual employee recognition banquet tonight
Nearly 290 UNMC employees will be honored tonight for their service and dedication to the university. Retiring employees, employees who have received a Gold ‘U’ award within the past year, and those with employment anniversaries in a five-year increment (5, 10, 15, etc.) will be recognized tonight at the annual employee recognition banquet at the Omaha Marriott Regency. See story for the list of employees being honored.
Jun 4, 2002
YWCA to honor UNMC’s Goetzinger-Comer
Sandy Goetzinger-Comer, director of the department of public affairs at UNMC, will be honored by the YWCA Omaha today during its annual Tribute to Women luncheon. Goetzinger is one of eight “Women of Vision” who will be recognized.
Jun 4, 2002
Cattlemen’s Ball draws nearly 3,000 people
Nearly 3,000 people basked in the wind-swept heat of eastern Nebraska’s rolling hills on Saturday, in an effort to promote beef in a healthy diet and raise money for cancer research.
Jun 4, 2002
UNMC third quarter grants total $9.1 million
UNMC received third quarter grant awards totaling nearly $9.1 million — bringing the year-to-date total to $37.7 million — and continuing on pace for a record year in research funding.
Jun 3, 2002
UNMC a leader in rural health care programs
UNMC’s rural health professional programs are on the forefront of rural health care nationwide, UNMC officials say. On Friday, several UNMC rural health experts addressed the General Affairs Committee meeting of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. The topic was UNMC’s rural health programs.
Jun 3, 2002
New leadership positions announced in UNMC’s ob/gyn department
Carl Smith, M.D., chairman of UNMC’s department of obstetrics & gynecology, has announced the appointment of four new faculty leaders.
May 31, 2002
Statewide bioterrorism preparedness group visits UNMC
UNMC’s experts in bioterrorism preparedness on Tuesday showed a statewide policy group how the university can support the state’s efforts to secure the homeland.
May 30, 2002
Dr. Augustine receives Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ Award for May
It’s almost a paradox when Sam Augustine, Pharm.D., says he wants to give something back to the university. In mid 1980s, the radiopharmacy program at the College of pharmacy was eliminated because of curriculum changes and budgetary limitations, and Dr. Augustine decided to leave academia.
May 30, 2002
Retired UNMC employee, Haye, dies
Rita Haye, who spent 17 years in UNMC’s Human Resources office, died May 22. She was 76. Haye joined UNMC in June 1973 as a secretarial specialist in human resources. She served as administrative assistant and program coordinator before retiring in 1990.
May 29, 2002