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ITS recommends not upgrading Windows Vista, Office 2007
A note from UNMC’s Information Technology Services about Windows Vista, Office 2007
Jan 30, 2007
Avian flu education — advance preparation is key
International health experts say a pandemic is inevitable at some point in the future. Scientists are concerned that a pandemic from the H5N1 virus may emerge soon because two of the three conditions for an avian flu pandemic already exist with the H5N1 virus.
Jan 30, 2007
Avian flu forum this afternoon in Storz Pavilion
The second in the latest series of avian flu forums will be held today at 3:30 p.m. in Storz Pavilion, Rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Jan 30, 2007
Dr. Snyder named to federal health care quality group
Rita Snyder, Ph.D., recently was appointed to serve a three-year term with the lead federal agency charged with improving the quality of health care in the United States.
Jan 30, 2007
Fair gives researchers forum to show their work
UNMC researchers filled the Durham Outpatient Center Atrium with 30 posters recently as part of the seventh annual Research Fair.
Jan 29, 2007
Dr. Muelleman to chair new emergency medicine department
Robert Muelleman, M.D., has been named chairman of UNMC’s new emergency medicine department, which gained official designation as a new department on Jan. 1.
Jan 29, 2007
Powwow exhibit a must-see on Passport Partners Day
Among the many spectacular exhibits that can be seen during the Joslyn Art Museum Passport Partners Employee Day on Saturday is one titled “Faces from the Land: A Photographic Journey through Native America.” The exhibit, which features astonishing photographs of American Indian powwow dancers, has a special place in the heart of Terri Kalinowski, coordinator of The Nebraska Medical Center thrift store.
Jan 26, 2007
Grant aids rec therapy for developmentally disabled adults
UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute has received a $422,000 grant from the Enrichment Foundation to launch a recreational services program for adults with developmental disabilities.
Jan 26, 2007
Dr. Lane named director of diabetes center
James Lane, M.D., always wanted to lead a diabetes center. Now he will. Dr. Lane, associate professor in the section of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism at UNMC, has been named director of The Nebraska Medical Center Diabetes Center.
Jan 26, 2007
Snowmen invade College of Pharmacy
Sometime late Tuesday, 41 snowpeople appeared on the south side of the UNMC College of Pharmacy. The snow figures, each with twig arms, bark eyes and a carrot nose, met with chuckles from UNMC students, faculty and staff.
Jan 25, 2007