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SNMA members host Wesley House students at UNMC

In the middle of summer jobs and rotations, members of UNMC’s Student National Medical Association took time to support the future health care careers of area elementary and middle school students.

Oct 28, 2008

A note about the campus drug policy

UNMC employees are required to adhere to the Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which prohibits employees from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcohol and/or a controlled substance on UNMC property. The term “substance” refers to drug or chemical compounds that are controlled by local, state, or federal law. UNMC complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, as amended.

Oct 28, 2008

Discussing cyber security — what if something goes wrong?

Despite everyone’s diligent work, sometimes things do go wrong. What should you do if you become aware of an “incident?”

Oct 28, 2008

College of Nursing welcomes new associate dean of research

Marlene Cohen, Ph.D., an expert in cancer symptom research, is the new associate dean for research and the Kenneth E. Morehead Endowed Chair in Nursing in the College of Nursing, dean Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., has announced.

Oct 27, 2008

UNMC receives 5.3 percent budget increase

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents has approved a 5.3 percent budget increase for UNMC for the fiscal year 2008-2009.

Oct 27, 2008

Winners of second United Way drawing announced

The winners of the second United Way campaign award drawing.

Oct 27, 2008

Jokela named interim director of alumni affairs

Roxanna Jokela has been named interim director of alumni affairs effective today.

Oct 27, 2008

Faces of Opportunity – Karnyta White

There’s no doubt some of life’s most challenging experiences shape our destiny. For UNMC College of Nursing student Karynta White, it was her grandfather’s prostate cancer diagnosis.

Oct 27, 2008

Conference focused on all things autism

In partnership with Future Horizons Publishing Company, the Autism Action Partnership (AAP) formerly known as the GWR Sunshine Foundation will host its annual conference Wednesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Omaha-La Vista Hotel and Conference Center at the intersection of I-80 and Giles Road.

Oct 27, 2008

Enjoy ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ in the Sorrell Center today

UNMC faculty, staff and students are invited to bring their lunches to the Sorrell Center’s Truhlsen Events Center today to enjoy Nebraska Shakespeare’s 2008 touring production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Oct 27, 2008