UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
UNMC, NHS promote National Breastfeeding Week
Laura Wilwerding, M.D., UNMC clinical assistant professor in the department of pediatrics, and Tess Parriott, R.N., NHS lactation consultant, are two of the most visible flag wavers on campus for breastfeeding. They not only do so by medical avocation and profession, but above all, as mothers. See story for the benefits of breastfeeding infants.
Aug 9, 2002
Team Kaos competes in criterium
UNMC, NHS and UMA sponsor Team Kaos, one of the driving forces in Nebraska cycling. The squad recently promoted and competed in the second annual Omaha Criterium, a two-day biking event to benefit the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.
Aug 8, 2002
Energy-saving tips available today
In conjunction with the UNMC/NHS energy consumption campaign, a representative of the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) will be on campus today to present information and tips on reducing energy consumption at home and at work.
Aug 8, 2002
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