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UNMC welcomes new Chinese students, bids farewell to others

UNMC recently welcomed 10 Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) students to campus and bid farewell to six students from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTUSM).

Jan 26, 2009

Regents approve UNMC Center for Humanities, Ethics and Society

Seven doctors took literary writing classes. A visiting artist drew portraits of patients and caregivers helping students improve their observation skills. … These are just some of the ongoing humanities projects that could be part of a new Center for Humanities, Ethics and Society (CHES) in the UNMC College of Public Health.

Jan 26, 2009

Health care reform series begins Jan. 29

The campus community is invited to attend the first in a colloquia series on health care reform on Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Jan 26, 2009

Schroeder elected to chair NU Board of Regents

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday elected Kent Schroeder as chairperson for 2009.

Jan 26, 2009

I Love UNMC Contest – one week left to enter

It is not too late to enter the I Love UNMC contest. With one week left, you have time to grab your cell phone, digital camera or camcorder and tell us why you love UNMC.

Jan 26, 2009

Stepping into professionalism

New students from the UNMC College of Nursing and School of Allied Health Professions took part in White Coat ceremonies across the state recently. During the ceremonies, students donned white coats and took oaths of professionalism that signified the beginning of their health careers.

Jan 23, 2009

Dr. Carver to chair state board of psychology

David Carver, Ph.D., director of counseling and student development at UNMC, has been elected chairman of the Nebraska Board of Psychology, the state licensing board that regulates the psychology profession.

Jan 23, 2009

UNMC to co-host Science Cafes in February

In efforts to boost young adults’ interest in science, UNMC is teaming with the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures and Bio Nebraska to host two “Science Cafes” in February.

Jan 23, 2009

Spotlight on new faculty – meet Edibaldo Silva, M.D., Ph.D.

Edibaldo Silva, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of surgical oncology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Jan 23, 2009

Lookin’ at U — Melinda Finken

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 Melinda Finken, an office associate in the UNMC Physician Assistant program.

Jan 22, 2009