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Climbing to world-class heights

UNMC is gaining altitude in its climb to world-class status.”We’re not at the top, but we’re on the right trajectory and gaining ground,” UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., said last Tuesday during his annual state-of-the-campus report at the Annual Faculty Meeting. “I’m really proud of the faculty and staff who are making this happen.”

May 2, 2007

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

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

HR policy Web site updated

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

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

NU President James B. Milliken comments on NU awards

A letter from University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken on the university-wide awards. The letter contains a link to video highlighting the work of the award winners.

Apr 30, 2007