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Winter weather safety reminders

With more snow in the forecast for today, the UNMC Safety Leadership Team reminds the campus community to be alert around snow removal equipment.

Jan 6, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – Free passes, family days and new lunch skate days

UNMC Today readers can win two free, individual day passes to the campus skating rink and families skate for $10 on Saturdays thanks to two new special offers. Also, UNMC has moved it’s lunchtime skate days to Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Jan 6, 2010

UNMC Grants — Dr. Mirvish receives National Cancer Institute grant

Sidney Mirvish, Ph.D., a professor emeritus in the Eppley Institute, who recently celebrated a 40-year anniversary at UNMC, has received a $647,000 grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Jan 6, 2010

NEW — Tonight’s H1N1 vaccination clinic postponed because of weather

The H1N1 vaccine clinic for employees’ immediate family that was set for tonight has been rescheduled for next Wednesday because of the weather.

Jan 6, 2010

Library sees few changes in subscription list

Despite continued journal price inflation, users of the McGoogan Library of Medicine will see relatively few changes in UNMC’s 2010 subscription list.

Jan 5, 2010

UNMC Grants – Dr. Oakley receives grant from American Cancer Society

Greg Oakley, Ph.D., a cancer researcher at the UNMC College of Dentistry, recently received a four-year $720,000 grant from the American Cancer Society to study DNA damage and how cells repair themselves.

Jan 5, 2010

A note about mileage reimbursement rates

Effective Jan. 1, the standard mileage rate decreased to 50 cents from 55 cents for use of a personal vehicle in conducting UNMC business.

Jan 5, 2010

H1N1 vaccine clinic for employees’ immediate family set for Wednesday

An H1N1 vaccine clinic for employees’ immediate family is set for Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.

Jan 5, 2010

Cultural competency training on deck for faculty/staff

Cultural competency educational training modules will soon be available for UNMC faculty and staff.

Jan 5, 2010

Omaha City Councilman Ben Gray to deliver MLK address

Omaha City Councilman Ben Gray will deliver a commemorative address on the UNMC campus on Monday, Jan. 18, to honor slain civil rights leader, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 4, 2010