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MMI physical therapist travels to Washington, D.C.

Cerebral palsy. Muscular dystrophy. Spina bifida. Their disabilities were numerous, but they had only one goal: to advocate on behalf of themselves.

Jun 27, 2008

Honoring the troops

Employees who want to recognize friends, family and/or loved ones in the military in a July 3 UNMC Today item should submit information about the respective service members to today@unmc.edu by 5 p.m. today. Pictures of service members are welcome.

Jun 27, 2008

A big week on and off campus

Where did this week go? Last Friday — which seems like 20 minutes ago — I was in the administration center parking lot helping business continuity manager Rick Boldt inspect three rental mini-vans to be used to take Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and other UNMC leaders to western Nebraska for the annual leadership tour. Next thing I know it’s Thursday and I’m in the new Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education snapping pictures of Omaha philanthropists Ruth and Bill Scott after the Sorrell Center dedication ceremony.

Jun 27, 2008

Sorrell Center wows visitors

Some said it would never be built. But, on Thursday, UNMC opened the doors to a new era for medical education with its latest gem — the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education.

Jun 27, 2008

Sorrell Center to open today

The latest gem on the UNMC campus — the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education — opens today with a ceremony featuring top officials from the University of Nebraska, as well as local and state government leaders.

Jun 26, 2008

Rancher gifts $2.1 million for cancer, cardiology research

The estate of Hershey, Neb., rancher John Carothers will provide $2.1 million to the University of Nebraska Foundation to help advance medical research in cancer and cardiology at UNMC.

Jun 26, 2008

BRIN scholars on campus — meet Derek Moormeier

Twenty-two students from eight different undergraduate and community college programs have joined the Institutional Development Award Program (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)/ Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program. … Today, we meet Derek Moormeier, one of the new BRIN scholars on campus.

Jun 26, 2008

Lookin’ at U – Jacque-Llyn Wright

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 to feature. This week, we feature Jacque-Llyn Wright, an office associate in facilities management and planning.

Jun 26, 2008

Campus invited to Sorrell Center opening

The campus community is invited to the grand opening of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Jun 25, 2008

Hamm shares GME expertise in recently published handbook

Vicki Hamm has had many life goals. Being an author was not among them — until she got a call last fall.

Jun 25, 2008