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Employee satisfaction survey to begin Sept. 10

The satisfaction and commitment of faculty and staff continues to be a critical success factor in the strategic plan for UNMC. As in 2002, 2004 and 2006, a 32-question confidential survey will be sent to reassess the perceptions of current, regular employees, beginning Sept. 10.

Sep 3, 2008

Urgent call for donors for Thursday blood drive

The Red Cross needs your help! About 50 donation slots remain open for those who would like to give blood during a blood drive on campus on Thursday. UNMC students and faculty are welcome to give during the drive, which will be held in Wittson Hall, Room 3010, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sep 3, 2008

Undergraduate students receive Holland Future Scientist Awards

Six undergraduate students from Nebraska colleges and universities recently received the 2008 Richard Holland Future Scientist Award from the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures.

Sep 2, 2008

Sidewalk closing on 42nd Street

Starting Thursday, the sidewalk on the east side of 42nd Street from Emile Street north to the cross walk at Wittson Hall will be closed for concrete replacement.

Sep 2, 2008

Saving children in Nicaragua

Imagine having a child with a congenital heart defect. The child’s only chance for a normal life is to have surgery to correct the defect. However, your country doesn’t have the resources or the expertise to perform open heart surgery in children. It sounds hopeless, but wait — an American foundation wants children in all countries to have access to lifesaving cardiac operations — your child’s heart will be fixed.

Sep 2, 2008

Spotlight on new faculty — meet Ge Lin, Ph.D.

Ge Lin, Ph.D., associate professor in the department of health services research and administration in the College of Public Health, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Sep 2, 2008

Pediatric Grand Rounds celebrates 10th anniversary

Every week, health care professionals from the United States and 108 different countries around the world tune in to watch one of the most popular, longest-running medical shows on the Internet — the UNMC Pediatric Grand Rounds.

Aug 29, 2008

Spotlight on new faculty – meet Beau Konigsberg, M.D.

Beau Konigsberg, M.D., assistant professor in the department of orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Aug 29, 2008

Friday Husker pick ’em – Western Michigan

Alright Husker fans — and we know you’re out there — here’s a little something for you!

Aug 29, 2008

‘Jerry’s kids’ are all ages

Charles Fowler sat on the doctor’s examination table and prepared to have his muscle measurements taken. Physical therapist Robert Fuchs braced himself.

Aug 29, 2008