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Western Nebraska to access to UNMC cancer clinical trials

A formal affiliation agreement with hospitals in Grand Island, North Platte and Scottsbluff will expand all cancer clinical trials at UNMC to people in those communities.

Nov 6, 2008

Halloween MMI style

Below are photos from recent Halloween festivities at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Nov 6, 2008

Santa’s Preview held in Storz Pavilion Nov. 11-13

Santa’s Preview, a holiday boutique featuring special gift items and merchandise sponsored by the Clarkson Service League, is scheduled for Nov. 11 through Nov. 13.

Nov 5, 2008

Wellness Wednesday — Want to be more productive at work? Take a break!

Last Monday I attended the Nebraska Shakespeare troupe’s presentation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in the Sorrell Center. Because my department helped coordinate the performance and because I edit the campus newsletter, I attended out of a sense of obligation. I stayed because I laughed. A lot.

Nov 5, 2008

Dr. Maurer comments on the passage of Initiative 424

A message from UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., regarding the passage of Initiative 424, which prohibits the consideration of gender, race, ethnicity or national origin in public contracting, public employment and public education.

Nov 5, 2008

Joslyn to host partnership event on Sunday

Joslyn Art Museum will hold the annual UNMC Passport Partners Family Day on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Nov 5, 2008

Noon lecture to focus on Kennedy Assassination

John F. Kennedy’s presidency was tragically cut short by one or more assassins’ bullets. Historians have passionately debated his legacy ever since.

Nov 5, 2008

United Way goal reached

Congratulations UNMC, you did it again. As of Tuesday’s count, a total of $140,999 was raised during the 2008 United Way campaign, marking the second straight year the campus has surpassed its goal.

Nov 5, 2008

Dr. Grem appointed to FDA cancer advisory committee

UNMC cancer specialist, Jean Grem, M.D., has been appointed to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee. Dr. Grem, whose appointment began May 5, will serve in the role for three years.

Nov 4, 2008

UNMC shows off research at EPSCoR conference

UNMC’s research was on display at the fourth annual Nebraska Research and Innovation Conference, hosted by EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research), on Oct. 28.

Nov 4, 2008