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Dr. Noren a candidate for Detroit university presidency
Jay Noren, M.D., founding dean of the UNMC College of Public Health, has been selected as the final candidate in the search for a new president at Wayne State University in Detroit.
The university’s board of governors will gather Wednesday to consider Dr. Noren’s candidacy.
May 9, 2008
It would be hard to decipher which of the following statements is bigger news – “Man bites dog” or “Poet treats doctors.” Well, the second statement sort of happened this past winter at UNMC, where for eight weeks, seven medical center physicians set aside their Tuesday nights (and maybe a bit of pride) to take part in a creative-writing workshop led by critically-acclaimed poet Steve Langan.
May 9, 2008
Legislative team represents UNMC’s best interests
From the time a bill is introduced in the Nebraska Legislature to the time it does or doesn’t become law, many things happen along the way to help shape the final outcome of the bill. One group that often plays a key advisory role to the Legislature is the UNMC Legislative Team.
May 9, 2008
Passes remain for EcoHuts exhibit
The chancellor’s office has four free passes remaining for today’s opening reception of the EcoHuts exhibit at the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center. The passes, which are available to UNMC employees on a first-come, first-served basis, admit an entire family into the exhibit.
May 9, 2008
A poetic tribute to UNMC administrative professionals
Who would have guessed UNMC’s administrative professionals would bring out the poets in high-ranking folks like Vice Chancellor for External Affairs Bob Bartee and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources John Russell?
May 8, 2008
Compromise bill is highlight of legislative session
One of the major accomplishments of the 2008 session of the Nebraska Legislature was the passage of LB 606, a compromise bill pertaining to the human embryonic stem cell research being done at UNMC as well as the use of somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT).
May 8, 2008
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 Charli Suter, manager of the UNMC Bookstore.
May 8, 2008
Monjaraz named one of state’s top nurses by Lincoln Journal Star
Connie Monjaraz, nurse manager for UNMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was named one of the top 10 nurses in Nebraska in Tuesday’s Lincoln Journal Star.
May 8, 2008
Chancellor’s office has 15 free passes to EcoHuts opening
The chancellor’s office has 15 free passes to Friday’s opening reception of the EcoHuts exhibit at the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center. The passes are available to UNMC employees on a first-come, first-served basis.
May 7, 2008
Legislative session is productive for UNMC
Short, but productive. That would summarize this year’s second session of the 100th Nebraska Legislature.
May 7, 2008