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UNMC receives NU Foundation grants for research equipment

UNMC has received two grants totaling $255,445 from the University of Nebraska Foundation to acquire and upgrade research equipment. The annual grants are made available from unrestricted donations to the foundation.

Sep 19, 2007

Minority faculty, students network

A health science education is enough of a challenge. But like any life changing event, it’s easier when you have a support system. That is part of the goal of the recent third annual Minority Meet and Greet Event.

Sep 19, 2007

About $100,000 raised during first week of United Way drive

UNMC employees have donated more than $102,000 since this year’s United Way campaign began last week.

Sep 19, 2007

Blood drive to feature tropical theme

Thanks to a group of house officers’ spouses, those who donate during Thursday’s blood drive at the Center for Healthy Living (CFHL) will do their good deeds in a tropical atmosphere.

Sep 19, 2007

United Front – MS Society and UNMC work hand-in-hand in patient care

When it comes to helping patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), UNMC and the Nebraska Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis work as sister organizations.

Sep 18, 2007

A note about the campus drug policy

A note from UNMC Human Resources about the campus drug policy.

Sep 18, 2007

Several UNMC earmarks advance in the Senate

Several federal earmarks benefiting UNMC — including funds to support development of surgical robots and the possible relocation of Saddle Creek Road — were advanced to further stages of approval in the U.S. Senate last week.

Sep 18, 2007

Million-step Monday – A third of the way there but still time to start

UNMC is now about four months into the yearlong 1 Million Step Challenge — that said — there’s still time to get started.

Sep 17, 2007

Constitution Day quiz

Today (Sept. 17) is Constitution Day. In recognition of the day the U.S. Constitution was signed, all federally-funded educational institutions shall provide education on the Constitution. The first ten amendments to the Constitution — the Bill of Rights — were added by the first Congress and ratified in 1791, to more explicitly safeguard individual rights. Test your knowledge of the Bill of Rights by taking a quiz.

Sep 17, 2007

Dr. Mueller receives award for service to rural health

Keith Mueller, Ph.D., associate dean for academic affairs in the UNMC College of Public Health, received the prestigious President’s Award from the Nebraska Rural Health Association’s (NeRHA) for his distinguished service to rural health.

Sep 17, 2007