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Creating an ambiance for the museum visitor

A museum’s mission varies depending on what type of museum it is. The primary goal for all museums, however, is basically the same: to educate and to entertain. Exhibit design plays a significant role in achieving this goal … Join the Durham Western Heritage Museum’s Director of Exhibit Design, Timothy Hantula for an inside look at the progression of exhibit development.

May 29, 2007

Tour to feature historic midtown churches

A tour of eight of midtown Omaha’s beautiful historic churches will be held Saturday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of an activity sponsored by Destination Midtown.

May 29, 2007

Governor looking to fill slots on boards and commissions

Gov. Dave Heineman is looking for qualified Nebraskans to fill positions on several state boards and commissions, some of which deal with health care.

May 25, 2007

Genomics expert receives 2007 McIntyre Award

Howard Jacob, Ph.D., director of the human and molecular genetics center at the Medical College of Wisconsin, received the 2007 A. Ross McIntyre Award at UNMC on Wednesday.

May 25, 2007

Campus set for a construction-filled summer

This summer may be one of the busiest ever in terms of campus construction. That’s the word from UNMC Director for Facilities Planning and Construction Ron Schaefer.

May 25, 2007

Legislative bill would benefit families affected by autism

Early intervention is the key to successfully dealing with autism. Now, thanks to a bill in the Nebraska Legislature, more families may be able to get the early intervention that their child needs.

May 24, 2007

Burn prevention tips from The Nebraska Medical Center

There’s no better way to celebrate the warm weather than to barbecue outdoors, but before you fire up the grill, make sure the youngest members of your family are kept a distance away.

May 24, 2007

Spotlight on new faculty — Meet Srikar Adhikari, M.D.

Srikar Adhikari, M.D., assistant professor in the department of emergency medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

May 24, 2007

Gourmet apples benefit the American Heart Association

Making caramel apples has always been a tradition for Joanie Martin, office associate I for the cardiology department at UNMC.

May 23, 2007

Dental graduate students receive awards at professional’s day

Sixteen graduate, dental and dental hygiene students received $1,400 in cash awards for their table top presentations at the 21st Annual Professional’s Day 40th Annual Student Scientific Program at the UNMC College of Dentistry in April.

May 23, 2007