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Research Notes — Discovery may render staph harmless

Like a switch that turns on a light, the mechanism that turns Staphylococcus aureus bacteria from harmless to deadly has been identified by Canadian scientists with the aid of UNMC researchers.

Jun 23, 2010

Wellness Wednesday — Sunscreen season is upon us

When you mow your yard or catch a game at Rosenblatt Stadium this week — don’t forget the sunscreen.

Jun 23, 2010

Earmark funding opportunities workshop scheduled for June 29

UNMC faculty, researchers and administrators interested in congressionally-directed funding and the best avenues to secure it are encouraged to attend a workshop on Tuesday at noon in the Durham Research Center, Room 1004.

Jun 23, 2010

A tribute for the troops

Employees who want to recognize friends, family and/or loved ones in the military in a July 2 UNMC Today item should submit information about the respective service members to today@unmc.edu by 5 p.m. on Monday, June 28.

Jun 22, 2010

Time out with T.O. – One fine dean

At the end of June, John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., will step down after more than seven years as dean of the College of Medicine. He’s loved every minute of it.

Jun 22, 2010

American Indian students get science education boost at UNMC

Forty-eight American Indian youths from reservations in Nebraska and South Dakota, as well as Omaha, participated in the Science Education Partnership Award camp hosted by UNMC earlier this month.

Jun 22, 2010

Culturefest and you

With plates that simultaneously carried cuisine from several nations, hundreds of students and employees gathered in the Sorrell Center for Culturefest on Friday.

Jun 21, 2010

‘Landscapes in the Age of Impressionism’ the focus of July 13 event

The exhibit, “Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism,” which is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through Sept. 12, will be the focus of a Tuesday, July 13 event in the Durham Research Center, Room 1004.

Jun 21, 2010

A note about July 4 weekend leave requests

For those using Firefly’s Leave Request process, please pay special attention to your requests that fall over the Fourth of July weekend.

Jun 21, 2010

Report all fires, even those that are extinguished

You’ve had a small fire. You quickly extinguish it. Since it is out, everything is fine. Right?

Jun 21, 2010