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More than peanuts – Participants Night includes jazz, crafts and science

What makes a man a legend? In the case of George Washington Carver it wasn’t just peanuts. The Durham Museum’s newest exhibit is the backdrop for this year’s participant’s night on Aug. 9.

Jul 20, 2011

Wellness Wednesday – Exercise and the heat

The dog days of summer have set in, which can make exercise outdoors a tricky and potentially dangerous proposition.

Jul 20, 2011

Nominations sought for J.G. Elliott Award

UNMC seeks nominations for the 2012 J.G. (Jack) Elliott Award.

Jul 20, 2011

Discounted Blues Brothers Revue tickets still available

There’s still time to get $5 tickets to the Aug. 11 preview night performance of the Blues Brothers Review at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

Jul 19, 2011

Nominate excellent co-workers for the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’

Got an excellent co-worker? Nominate him or her for the monthly Chancellor’s Silver U award.

Jul 19, 2011

OUCH Pager expanded to include all biologic exposures

Previously limited to bloodborne pathogens such as HIV, Hepatitis B or C, the OUCH Pager program has been expanded to include exposure to any biological agent to better protect employees and students of UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians.

Jul 19, 2011

Two UNMC students named Presidential Graduate Fellows

Jesse Cox, a Ph.D. candidate in cancer research, and Parama Dey, a Ph.D. candidate in biochemistry and molecular biology, are two of the eight recipients of the University of Nebraska’s 2011-12 Presidential Graduate Fellowships.

Jul 19, 2011

Facilities thanks employees for their energy-saving efforts

Facilities Management and Planning thanks employees who have helped save energy during this particularly demanding heat wave. It’s making a difference.

Jul 19, 2011

Dr. Cowan seeks contributors risk factors database

To date all of the data collected in the Great Plains Health Informatics Database and Biospecimen Bank has come from people with cancers. Now data from people who have no history of cancer is sought.

Jul 18, 2011

Benefit ‘U’ in focus — 10 percent off at CRAVE

From Sunday through Thursday each week in 2011, UNMC employees get a 10 percent discount at CRAVE — the midtown eatery at 200 S. 31st Ave.

Jul 18, 2011