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Up close with the Durham Western Heritage Museum
Standing Bear, Lewis and Clark, Byron Reed and Louis Bostwick are just a few of history’s notable figures who have found a new and improved home at the Durham Western Heritage Museum. … Join the museum’s Executive Director, Leo Smith, for an in-depth look at where the museum is headed and what it takes to get there on Thursday, May 10 at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
May 2, 2007
New technology may improve computer-aided joint replacement surgery
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third of three stories that will run in UNMC Today this week that focus on the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Convention, held May 6-9 in Boston. This story focuses on a computer-aided joint replacement surgical system being developed by UNMC researcher that will be displayed at the convention.
May 2, 2007
UNMC’s Human Resources Web site has been updated with the most recent changes in policies, such as the change in employee leave and vacation policies.
May 1, 2007
Plate painters needed for Arts for Hearts show
Painters are being sought to contribute to the sixth annual Arts for Hearts Art Show and Silent Auction. The event, which is sponsored by the C. Louis Meyer Foundation, will be held in the Durham Outpatient Center’s Central Atrium (second floor of the outpatient center near the gift shop) on Wednesday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Thursday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
May 1, 2007
UNMC leaders visit northeast Nebraska
Chancellor Harold M. Maurer M.D., and other senior leaders from UNMC are in the midst of a two-day trip to northeast Nebraska as part of the fourth annual UNMC leadership visit. … Dr. Maurer and others are blogging from the road about their experiences in the various communities. Click here to read their blog entries.
May 1, 2007
Letter of intent to establish Norfolk nursing division signed
In a symbolic ceremony in Norfolk on Monday, officials signed a letter of intent that fulfills one of three requirements toward establishing a nursing college in Norfolk. The letter was signed by officials from Northeast Community College and Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, and the University of Nebraska and UNMC.
May 1, 2007
Dr. Bedows’ discovery stands to revolutionize protein purification
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of three stories that will run in UNMC Today this week that focus on the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Convention, held May 6-9 in Boston.
May 1, 2007
Former Surgeon General: Education critical to fight disparities
Quality health education for all is a key component in helping relieve health disparities in the United States. That was the word from former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, M.D., during her visit to UNMC earlier this month.
Apr 30, 2007
Low-vision center offers new hope for those with sight problems
As an ophthalmologist, Carl Camaras, M.D., says there’s nothing more frustrating than not being able to help patients with their vision issues.
The Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation will help reduce such experiences for the region’s ophthalmologists, Dr. Camaras said Friday at a groundbreaking for the new center.
Apr 30, 2007
UNMC part of team that will showcase biotechnology innovations
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of three stories that will run in UNMC Today this week that focus on the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Convention, held May 6-9 in Boston.
Apr 30, 2007