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GWR Sunshine Foundation hires executive director
With 15 years of experience as a senior adviser to a management consulting firm, Mark Hirschfeld was an obvious choice for the new executive director position at the GWR Sunshine Foundation, an organization dedicated to autism awareness. But the husband and father of two from Omaha also has a personal connection to the cause. His son, Jacob, has autism.
Mar 4, 2008
Governor’s policy director to speak at UNMC Delegates event
Lauren Hill, director of the Governor’s Policy Research Office, will be the guest speaker at the UNMC Delegates Program event on Friday, March 14 at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Mar 4, 2008
UNMC’s 10th Schwartz Center Rounds set for March 19
This month, the Schwartz Center Rounds — which made its debut at UNMC on Feb. 10, 2006 — is celebrating its 10th presentation.
Mar 4, 2008
Dr. Maurer: Scotts make UNMC dreams come true
Omaha philanthropists Ruth and Bill Scott are the kind of people who make dreams come true, UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., said during a Friday news conference to announce the couple’s latest gift to the medical center.
Mar 3, 2008
Million-step Monday – Pedometers of the Carribean
Cindy Plate, a grants and projects associate at in the Eppley Institute, displays her pedometer aboard the cruise ship she and her husband recently traveled the Carribean on in celebration of their 30th anniversary.
Mar 3, 2008
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Lani Zimmerman, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Lani Zimmerman, Ph.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Mar 3, 2008
Meet UNMC New Investigator James Wahl, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher James Wahl, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Feb 29, 2008
Ruth and Bill Scott continue their incredible support of UNMC
The UNMC beat goes on — thanks in large measure to the leadership of Omahans Ruth and Bill Scott. The Scotts, who have made five previous major donations to UNMC, are at it again. This time, they are making a gift that will provide the foundation for UNMC to add two new buildings — a College of Public Health and an addition to the College of Nursing — while also completing the establishment of UNMC’s academic campus.
Feb 29, 2008
UNMC to seek new addition for College of Nursing
Communities across the nation are in the midst of a nursing shortage, one that is only expected to intensify as baby boomers age and the need for health care grows. On March 7, UNMC will seek approval from the University of Nebraska Board of Regents for the construction of an addition to the College of Nursing.
Feb 29, 2008
Gift aimed at construction of College of Public Health building
In an effort to greatly strengthen public health in Nebraska, UNMC announced plans today to construct a new College of Public Health on the east end of the medical center campus.
Feb 29, 2008