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Construction underway in Norfolk

Footings have been poured and construction has begun on the UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division on the campus of Northeast Community College in Norfolk.

Jul 10, 2009

Rain can’t dampen mood at Cattlemen’s Ball

Normally, rain in early June is a welcome thing in Nebraska. But when Mother Nature delivered more than three inches of rain to the Grand Island area in the wee hours of the morning on June 6, organizers of the 11th annual Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska weren’t smiling.

Jul 10, 2009

Speaker to discuss success after gynecologic cancer

Vicki Hess, a certified speaking professional and founder and principal of Catalyst Consulting, LLC, will present her motivational message to gynecologic cancer survivors and others on Monday, July 13 at UNMC.

Jul 9, 2009

Copyrights, trademarks, etc., focus of UNeMed presentation

UNeMed Corporation, the technology transfer leader for UNMC, will sponsor a free Webinar today for all researchers, post docs and graduates students.

Jul 9, 2009

Lookin’ at U – Marvin Vallier

Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” This week, we feature Marvin Vallier, a graphic designer in UNMC Printing Services.

Jul 9, 2009

UNO adviser back on campus by popular demand July 20

Those employees who wish to get their bachelor’s degrees will have a chance to meet with a University of Nebraska at Omaha adviser at UNMC on July 20.

Jul 9, 2009

Health care reform group established

The debate about health care reform is heating up as President Obama and Congress tackle the issues and draft plans. … UNMC, UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center have formed a health care review group to study the issues that will affect the medical center and its employees.

Jul 9, 2009

Founding dean of new nursing division named

Ruth (Pakieser) Macnamara, Ph.D., has been appointed assistant dean of the new UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division in Norfolk. As the founding and transitional dean, she will help identify a permanent assistant dean by January 2011.

Jul 8, 2009

Wellness Wednesday – UNMC looks to reclaim cycling title

Last year, Union Pacific took UNMC’s Corporate Cycling Challenge title. On Sunday, Aug. 16, medical center cyclists have a chance to take the crown back.

Jul 8, 2009

Garden Walk back in ‘ful’ force

I sat in the board room at the Munroe-Meyer Institute when the news was announced. Choking back tears, an MMI Guild member made it official. After 40 straight years, there would be no garden walk in 2008.

Jul 8, 2009