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The importance of walkin’ and rollin’
Barb Essi, the mother of MMI program participant, Justin Essi, discusses the impact of recreation programs for adults with disabilities.
Feb 22, 2008
Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a new series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” Each Thursday, we will randomly select a medical center employee to feature. This week, we feature Fran Neff, an office associate in the College of Public Health.
Feb 21, 2008
Meet UNMC New Investigator Steve Caplan, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Steve Caplan, 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 21, 2008
February Silver ‘U’ recipients announced
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Feb 21, 2008
Lunch and learn on affirmative action ban today at noon
A legislative initiative aimed at banning affirmative action will be the topic of a lunch and learn session today at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater. Lunch will be provided for the first 50 employees to attend.
Feb 21, 2008
Music as medicine today at noon
Omaha’s Burt St. Boys and Daughters will play today at noon in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.
Feb 21, 2008
Girl Scouts donate blankets, hats to patients
Troop No. 2409 of the Great Plains Girl Scouts recently donated brightly colored blankets and hats to patients and their families at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center.
Feb 21, 2008
Burt St. Boys and Daughters return to Music as Medicine
A favorite of the Music as Medicine concert series, Omaha’s Burt St. Boys and Daughters will again fill the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium with their groove-filled signature sound on Thursday.
Feb 20, 2008
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Oksana Lockridge, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Oksana Lockridge, 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.
Feb 20, 2008
UNMC Off the Clock – Shellberg’s love of horses began at 3-weeks
From the looks of Jackie Shellberg’s cubicle on the second-floor of the Health Professions Tracking Center at UNMC, it’s obvious the 22-year-old is passionate about horses.
Feb 20, 2008