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Workshop aimed at strenghthening American Indian education
As she opened a box containing a shiny new microscope, Judy Walz felt a twinge of holiday spirit. “It’s just like Christmas,” said the science teacher from St. Francis Indian School. “We really don’t have the means or the materials that our students need. This microscope will really come in handy.” Walz was one of 16 teachers from eight reservations schools in Nebraska and South Dakota who attended a workshop at UNMC in early June.
Jun 18, 2007
Faculty complete 2007 administrative colloquium
Thirteen UNMC faculty members last month completed the Administrative Colloquium, a yearlong development course for faculty assuming leadership roles within the medical center.
Jun 18, 2007
Million-step Monday — blogging across Nebraska
A blog has been established for the roughly 800 UNMC employees participating in the 1 Million Step Challenge.
Jun 18, 2007
Durham seminar focuses on creating a museum ambiance
Durham Western Heritage Museum Director of Exhibit Design, Timothy Hantula, will give an inside look at how museum exhibits are developed during a presentation Tuesday at noon in the College of Nursing, Rooms 1011 and 1012.
Jun 18, 2007
42nd and Farnam streets to experience Saturday closings
From 7 a.m. to about 3 p.m. on Saturday, 42nd Street between Dodge and Emile streets will be closed while 42nd Street is resurfaced and concrete is poured for the walkway. Also during this time, Farnam Street between 40th and 44th streets will be closed.
Jun 15, 2007
UNMC research could lead to Marfan syndrome breakthrough
A UNMC research team has determined that doxycycline, a common drug used for a variety of health problems, significantly delays aneurysm rupture, tears and bleeding for mice inflicted with the Marfan syndrome.
Jun 15, 2007
UNMC research may be the future of heart disease detection
UNMC researchers have discovered a breakthrough “microbubble” technology for heart disease detection that could be more effective, less invasive and less costly than standard methods of detection such as nuclear stress tests.
Jun 15, 2007
Cyronek moves on after 30 years at UNMC
For 30 years, Danita Cyronek has looked out for patients of all ages. On Monday, she officially leaves the UNMC Department of Pediatric Neurology, where she’s served as a pediatric case manager since August 2003.
Jun 15, 2007
Son of UNMC PT graduate killed in Iraq
UNMC physical therapy graduate Lance Herold is mourning the loss of his son, who is among the latest casualties of the Iraqi war.
Jun 14, 2007
College of Medicine 1944 alumnus visits alma mater
Howard Baker, M.D., College of Medicine class of 1944, from Granada Hills, Calif., recently paid a visit to Omaha and his alma mater, UNMC.
Jun 14, 2007