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Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. – Part 2 of 5
In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC Today will feature a series of photographs and quotations from the civil rights leader. In today’s excerpt, King urges people to strive towards human kindness and brotherhood.
Jan 15, 2008
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Balasrinivasa Sajja, Ph.D.
Balasrinivasa Sajja, Ph.D., assistant professor in the department of radiology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Jan 15, 2008
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. — Part 1 of 5
In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC Today will feature a series of photographs and quotations from the civil rights leader. In today’s excerpt, King reflects on the conditions of Birmingham, Ala., during the height of the city’s movement to integrate.
Jan 14, 2008
Dr. Druecker — a key contributor to the Chadron State RHOP — dies
Jay Druecker, Ph.D., one of the key players in the establishment of the Rural Health Opportunities Program at Chadron State College, died Wednesday morning. He was 69.
Jan 14, 2008
Workshop aimed at improving scientists’ public speaking skills
Organizing and presenting information, research and ideas effectively is a key skill for many careers. This skill is particularly important for post doctoral students, fellows and junior investigators. For individuals who have no public speaking experience or those who are interested in sharpening their skills, the UNMC Office of Postdoctoral Education is sponsoring a public speaking workshop in February.
Jan 14, 2008
Million-step Monday – McFadden and Carstens repeat
Marathoner Greg McFadden logged 549,213 steps in December to become the first repeat winner of the Gold Shoe award. The Silver Shoe, meanwhile, seems to have found a permanent home in Julie Carstens’ office at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Jan 14, 2008
Dr. Zucker named 2007 scientist laureate
Irving Zucker, Ph.D., has been named the second UNMC Scientist Laureate for his outstanding research into heart failure. The award is the highest recognition given to a UNMC scientist.
Jan 11, 2008
Texas physician named chairman of pediatrics
A Texas neonatologist, John Sparks, M.D., has been named chairman of the UNMC Department of Pediatrics. The appointment, which was effective Jan. 1, was announced today by John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine.
Jan 11, 2008
Prevention is best treatment for carbon monoxide poisonings
Did you know that a killer could be lurking in your home or car right now? The problem is that this killer can strike without ever being seen, heard or smelled.
Jan 11, 2008
Spotlight on new faculty — meet Chad Branecki, M.D.
Chad Branecki, M.D., instructor in the department of emergency medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Jan 11, 2008