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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
Dr. Tilden receives Lifetime Achievement Award from research society
Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, was honored recently when she received the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award of the Midwest Nursing Research Society.
Apr 21, 2009
Dentistry class of ’09 perfect on national boards … again
Members of the UNMC College of Dentistry Class of 2009 got a 100 percent pass rate on the second part of their nation board exams.
Apr 21, 2009
Memorial services to be held Saturday for Nancy Schneckloth
Memorial services for Nancy Schneckloth will be held Saturday at the United Lutheran Church at 3 p.m. in Shelby, Iowa. Schneckloth, a longtime faculty member at the UNMC College of Nursing, died Friday of Lou Gehrig’s disease. She was 70.
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