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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
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
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
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
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
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