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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

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

Center for Healthy Living update

Employee Center for Healthy Living (CFHL) membership fees paid by payroll deduct will be suspended for the month of September and will resume on October paychecks.

Sep 4, 2008

Dr. Mercer takes reins of intestinal rehab program

Take something great and make it better. That’s the goal of UNMC transplant surgeon David Mercer, M.D., Ph.D., as he takes over as director of the medical center’s intestinal rehabilitation program for Deb Sudan, M.D., who has moved onto Duke University.

Sep 3, 2008

Wellness Wednesday — big benching with Dr. Sorrell

As was promised, we’re going “strong” into fitness talk this week. World-record strong.

Sep 3, 2008

New Gold ‘U’ incentive aimed at career development

There are 2,500 new reasons to win the Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ award.

Sep 3, 2008