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Faculty members to be honored for long UNMC tenures — NOTE ROOM CORRECTION

The UNMC campus community today will celebrate the accomplishments of its faculty for exceptional teaching, mentoring and community service. Others will be recognized for their long-standing tenure at UNMC.

Apr 21, 2009

Reflections on Dr. Camras and a well-lived life

On Friday afternoon, I took a walk over to the Sorrell Center for a memorial service for Carl Camras, M.D., professor and chairman of the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences who died April 14 at age 55. I have to admit, when I arrived at the ceremony, my thoughts turned to all the work that waited for me back at the office. But I decided to stay at the ceremony. Good decision.

Apr 21, 2009

James Temme chosen as ASRT president-elect

James Temme, associate professor and associate director of radiation science technology education, has been selected by members of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists to serve as president-elect of the ASRT.

Apr 20, 2009

Dr. Batra named to research post

Surinder Batra, Ph.D., has been named the College of Medicine’s new senior associate dean for research and development.

Apr 20, 2009

APHA CEO to speak at UNMC this week

John Gans, Pharm.D., executive vice president and CEO of the American Pharmacists Association, will visit UNMC this week as part of the college’s 100 year anniversary celebration.

Apr 20, 2009

Dr. Rennard named recipient of ORCA Award

Stephen Rennard, M.D., Larson professor of internal medicine-pulmonary medicine, was named the recipient of the University of Nebraska’s Outstanding Research and Creative Activity (ORCA) Award this year.

Apr 20, 2009

Dr. Maurer inducted into Omaha Business Hall of Fame

Whether it’s baseball or business, being enshrined in the hall of fame is a pretty big deal. Thursday night, UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and six other prominent Omaha business leaders were inducted into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce.

Apr 20, 2009

UNMC, Creighton to host Kicks for a Cure soccer event

UNMC’s Eppley Cancer Center and Creighton University plan to score more points in the fight against women’s cancers with the fourth annual Kicks for a Cure event.

Apr 17, 2009

UNMC contemplates next steps toward world-class status

It’s a fact, said Gordon Mills, M.D., Ph.D., drugs don’t affect all people equally. To illustrate his point, Dr. Mills took a survey of Thursday’s crowd at the Chancellor’s Strategic Planning Retreat.

Apr 17, 2009

A schedule of UNMC/KETV News Watch 7 segments

The following is a schedule of this weekend’s “Health Watch Asks, UNMC Answers” segments on KETV NewsWatch 7.

Apr 17, 2009