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Transplant medicine center, dentistry renovations on regents agenda

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will be asked on Friday to approve the creation of the UNMC Center for Transplantation Medicine. They also will get an update on renovation plans for the College of Dentistry.

Sep 5, 2008

Strategic plan booklet available online

An eight-page booklet highlighting UNMC’s 2008-2011 Strategic Plan is now available on the UNMC Intranet.

Sep 5, 2008

Cash in Thank ‘U’ awards at the Center for Healthy Living

Starting Monday, Sept. 8, those wishing to redeem Thank ‘U’ award medallions — or Thank ‘U’ grams as they are often called — must do so at the Center for Healthy Living front desk inside the Student Life Building.

Sep 5, 2008

Friday Husker pick ’em – San Jose State

Well, each panel member correctly picked last week’s winner between Nebraska and Western Michigan so they, like the Cornhuskers, are 1-0.

Sep 5, 2008

Philanthropist honored for support of neuroscience research

Harriett Singer was there, on the ground floor, supporting UNMC’s neuroscience research at a time when seeing a world-class program was simply a dream and one with a very uncertain future.

Sep 5, 2008

Lookin’ at U – Lindsay Martinez

Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” Each Thursday, we will randomly select a medical center employee or student to feature. This week, we feature Lindsay Martinez, a second-year physicians assistant student in the School of Allied Health Professions.

Sep 4, 2008

White coats by the numbers

Hundreds of new UNMC students from several colleges recently donned white coats during ceremonies held across the state.

Sep 4, 2008

UNMC in 3 – College of Medicine White Coat Ceremony

Welcome to our new series, “UNMC in 3.” The series will feature video pieces roughly three minutes in length that will provide succinct, informative and interesting perspectives on life at UNMC.

Sep 4, 2008

An above average frat party

The start of the school year can provide some anxious moments for just about any student. That’s especially true for medical students. Recently, I received an inside look at one of the cool things that is done to help new medical students make the transition.

Sep 4, 2008

Sorrell Center Web site features virtual tour, opening videos

Video from the formal grand opening ceremonies of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education and a tour of the College of Medicine’s new home are featured on the Sorrell Center’s Web site.

Sep 4, 2008