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Dental professor receives National Student Research Mentor Award
UNMC College of Dentistry Associate Professor, Sreenivas Koka, D.D.S., Ph.D., recently received the American Association for Dental Research’s Student Research Group Mentor Award. The award recognizes outstanding faculty members with experience in research and who support student research.
Apr 9, 2002
Nebraskans for Research honor UNMC supporter
On Monday, members of Nebraskans for Research, UNMC and the Omaha business community gathered to salute philanthropist Charles Durham’s for his contributions to medical research.
“Charles Durham is a true pioneer,” said UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D. “He is the one who is moving the frontiers.”
Apr 9, 2002
Dr. Jackson receives March Gold ‘U’ award
Some days, Barbara Jackson, Ph.D., plays with brightly colored blocks and shapes, while assessing an infant’s developmental progress. On other days, she meets with adults across the state to evaluate early childhood programs or writes grants for the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s education and child development program.
Each day, however, she makes a difference in the lives of children.
For her commitment and outstanding performance, Dr. Jackson, director of the department of education and child development at MMI, has received the Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ Award for March. She also serves as associate professor in the department of pediatrics.
Apr 8, 2002
NU Board of Regents authorize salary increases at UNMC
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved an operating budget Saturday for the 2002-2003 year. The regents also authorized NU President L. Dennis Smith, Ph.D., to set salary increases at 4 percent at UNMC.
Apr 8, 2002
Dr. Mann’s teaching bolstered by studies of the brain
To Michael Mann, Ph.D., professor of physiology and biophysics, teaching is the same no matter who the students are – whether they are in his neurophysiology classes at UNMC or in the elementary science classes where he once volunteered.
Michael Mann, Ph.D., is one of four faculty members who will receive UNMC’s Outstanding Teacher Award Thursday, April 11 at 4 p.m. during the Annual Faculty meeting in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater. He is the final award recipient to be profiled in UNMC Today.
Apr 5, 2002
April 7 World Health Day focuses on health life styles
April 7 of each year is designated as World Health Day and celebrated by the 191 member countries of the World Health Organization (WHO) to emphasize significant issues in public health of worldwide concern.
World Health Day offers a unique opportunity to raise global awareness of a specific health theme. The theme for World Health Day 2002 (WHD) — Move for Health! — highlights the importance of physical activity and a healthy life style.
April also is Nebraska Public Health Month and Minority Public Health Month in Nebraska.
Apr 5, 2002
UNMC supporter receives prestigious Horatio Alger Award
UNMC supporter Charles W. Durham is one of 10 Americans being honored today with the prestigious 2002 Horatio Alger Award. The award recognizes the achievements and accomplishments of Americans who have risen from humble beginnings to achieve personal and professional success.
Apr 5, 2002
Dr. Paulman designs clinical experience opportunities
Lectures given by Paul Paulman, M.D., on malpractice cases require somewhat unusual preparation.
Dark glasses and dark clothing replace his usual professional attire, and his hair is carefully slicked back with the help of a lot of mousse. The final touch — a gold chain — completes Dr. Paulman’s sleazy medical expert costume.
Paul Paulman, M.D., is one of four faculty members who will receive UNMC’s Outstanding Teacher Award Thursday, April 11 at 4 p.m. during the Annual Faculty meeting in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater. Dr. Paulman is the third award recipient to be profiled in UNMC Today.
Apr 4, 2002
UNMC announces transfer agreement with Metropolitan Community College
Students will find it easier to pursue health careers thanks to recent transfer agreements signed between UNMC and Metropolitan Community College (Metro). The agreements outline Metro courses that will fulfill certain prerequisite requirements to all UNMC programs.
Apr 4, 2002
NHS Board approves funds for design of Clinical Center of Excellence
The NHS Board of Directors recently approved the expense of funds to proceed with design and architectural plans for the proposed Clinical Center of Excellence to be built between the University and Clarkson towers.
Apr 4, 2002