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Performer brings American Indian heritage to life at UNMC

Resplendent in a white buckskin dress, beaded moccasins and crown, Alpha Marie Goombi recounted her youth growing up in southern Oklahoma.

Nov 25, 2009

Wellness Wednesday – Health Risk Assessment reminder

Employees have 10 days left to take the Health Risk Assessment, which entitles those with university health insurance to enhanced wellness benefits.

Nov 25, 2009

Wednesday Husker Pick’em – Colorado

Our panelists prognosticate on Friday’s game between Nebraska and Colorado.

Nov 25, 2009

March of Dimes honorees include UNMC nurse faculty, students

UNMC’s Kathy Morris, D.N.P., recently received the Distinguished Nurse Award from the Nebraska Chapter of the March of Dimes.

Nov 24, 2009

Costs, benefits of scientific innovation focus of Science Cafe discussion

Donald Klepser, Ph.D., will focus on the nature, challenges and rewards of scientific discovery during his Omaha Science Cafe presentation on Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Nov 24, 2009

UNMC Grants — Dr. Padala investigates Wii-Fit uses for Alzheimer’s patients

UNMC’s Kalpana Padala, M.D., has received two national research awards to investigate whether use of Nintendo’s Wii-Fit can improve balance and quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s dementia (AD).

Nov 24, 2009

November Silver ‘U’ recipients named

UNMC employees who received the Silver ‘U’ award for the month of November.

Nov 24, 2009

Dr. Swindells named to NIH AIDS research advisory committee

Susan Swindells, M.B.B.S., has been selected to serve on the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) AIDS Research Advisory Committee.

Nov 24, 2009

Toy drive underway to benefit children on reservations

A campus toy drive for children living on American Indian reservations in Nebraska and South Dakota is now underway.

Nov 23, 2009

Cuts to NU budget less than expected

In a budget signed by Gov. Dave Heineman on Friday, the University of Nebraska received a smaller budget cut than was originally forecasted.

Nov 23, 2009