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College of Public Health takes Tuesday’s pledge race

The College of Public Health raised its UNMC LiveGreen Pledge participation by 12 percentage points to beat the College of Pharmacy in Tuesday’s pledge race.

Mar 2, 2011

Medical marijuana the focus next Omaha Science Cafe

Ally Dering-Anderson, Pharm.D., will discuss the ethical debate surrounding the use of medical marijuana at the next Omaha Science Cafe on Tuesday at the Slowdown (729 N. 14th St.).

Mar 2, 2011

Wellness Wednesday — Friday mindful meditation sessions start on March 11

An occasional shift from “Doing Mode” to “Being Mode” can lead to greater focus, productivity, health and peace of mind.

Mar 2, 2011

UNMC off the clock – MMI’s Susan Kolb talks quilting

Sixteen years ago, Susan Kolb wanted to pick up a hobby so she took a quilting class.

Mar 2, 2011

And Truman’s middle initial stood for …

Jeannie Juul was the first with the correct response on Friday regarding the “S” in President Harry S. Truman’s name. Juul just beat a flood respondees that included University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken.

Mar 1, 2011

UNMC History 101 – The 1967 student fitness sit-in

On the first Tuesday of each month, UNMC Today will take a look back at the medical center’s history. Today, we look back to May 1967 when College of Medicine students staged a good-spirited protest to plead for a place to play sports and exercise.

Mar 1, 2011

FEAP services available to help with emotional needs

In the wake of the past week’s events — including the armed gunman incident at the College of Dentistry and the sudden death of Vice Chancellor Rubens Pamies, M.D. — employees are reminded that the Faculty Employee Assistance Program is available to help with emotional needs.

Mar 1, 2011

Dr. Crouse named acting vice chancellor for academic affairs/graduate studies dean

Dave Crouse, Ph.D., has been appointed acting vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean for graduate studies effective immediately.

Mar 1, 2011

Webinar series on seed funding/venture capital concludes today

A series of webinars on seed funding and venture capital investing in small businesses wraps up today at noon in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.

Mar 1, 2011

Pharmacy vs. Public Health in today’s pledge race

The College of Pharmacy and the College of Public Health face off in today’s UNMC LiveGreen pledge race.

Mar 1, 2011