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Opera composer and dancers to perform on campus
Anthony Davis, composer of the Opera Omaha presentation, “Wakonda’s Dream,” and dancers from the show will perform this week on the UNMC campus during two separate noontime events.
Mar 5, 2007
New policy to enhance postdoc experiences
Researchers know postdoctoral scholars are invaluable resources. UNMC’s goal, however, is to further strengthen the environment and culture for outstanding mentoring and training of postdoctoral scholars. As a result, a new postdoctoral education policy has been developed.
Mar 2, 2007
Meet Distinguished Scientist Uday Kompella, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Uday Kompella, Ph.D., discusses his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Mar 2, 2007
First ‘Lunch and Learn’ session a success
The first session of UNMC’s new “Employee Development Lunch and Learn Series” was a great success, said Carmen Sirizzotti, division director of employee relations.
Mar 2, 2007
Sen. Joel Johnson to speak at Delegate’s Program dinner
Nebraska State Sen. Joel Johnson, M.D., an alumnus of UNMC’s College of Medicine and chairman of the Nebraska Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee, will be on campus March 13 to speak to members of the UNMC Delegates Program.
Mar 2, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty — Carey Christiansen Ford, M.D.
Carey Christiansen Ford, M.D., assistant professor of family medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Mar 1, 2007
Pediatric clinic celebrates new location
The UNMC Physicians Pediatric Clinic celebrated its new location on the first floor of the Durham Outpatient Center with an open house on Monday.
Mar 1, 2007
Dr. Jim raps about his radio show
Jim Sorrell, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry at UNMC, is celebrating the second-anniversary of “Sunday Night Shrink Rap,” a radio show he hosts on Omaha radio station, 94.1 FM. Dr. Sorrell, or “Dr. Jim” as he is known on the radio show, answers questions about the show and other topics.
Feb 28, 2007
Meet Distinguished Scientist Rakesh Singh, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Rakesh Singh, Ph.D., talks about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Feb 28, 2007
‘Shrink Rap’ celebrates second anniversary
On Sunday nights when many Omahans are settled in for the evening, UNMC’s Jim Sorrell, M.D., and co-host Damian Montez, are gearing up for their live, weekly show on KQCH-FM (94.1). The show, “Shrink Rap,” recently celebrated its second anniversary.
Feb 28, 2007