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Dr. Ryan helps with PBS show about American medicine
UNMC College of Nursing Professor, Sheila A. Ryan, Ph.D., served on an advisory panel for television series, “Remaking American Medicine.” The Charlotte Peck Lienemann & Alumni Distinguished Chair and director of International Nursing Education Programs was available for consultation about scenario selection. The program airs nationally on Public Broadcast System on Thursday evenings throughout October.
Oct 12, 2006
Peter Kiewit Foundation to give matching grant at AOH Gala
The Peter Kiewit Foundation has agreed to provide $500,000 in matching grants during tomorrow night’s Ambassador of Hope Gala at Omaha’s Qwest Center.
Oct 12, 2006
UNMC’s United Way campaign goes online
For the first time, UNMC will conduct its campus United Way campaign electronically.
Beginning Monday, UNMC employees will be able to pledge online through an efficient, secure internet system.
Oct 11, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet David Grandison, M.D., Ph.D.
David Grandison, M.D., Ph.D, associate director of health disparities, research education and diversity, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Oct 11, 2006
Student Senate opposes spending cap initiative
The UNMC Student Senate recently went on record in opposition to the spending cap initiative, which will appear on the November ballot.
Oct 11, 2006
Pearl Scott supported UNMC from afar
For the past 28 years, Pearl Scott consistently gave money to rural health initatives and in recent years supported the University of Nebraska Medical Center Rural Health Education Network. Upon her passing earlier this year, she earmarked another donation of $28,000. Pretty remarkable considering she was neither born in Nebraska nor did she attend the University of Nebraska.
Oct 11, 2006
UNL breaks ground on virology center
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln broke ground recently on a new virology research building, the Ken Morrison Life Sciences Research Center.
Oct 10, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Martin Wetzel, M.D.
Martin Wetzel, M.D., assistant professor of adult psychiatry Services, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Oct 10, 2006
M3 poster contest winners take home $250
Senior medical students Joanna Quigley and Joseph McGargill were the winners in the recent M3 poster contest.
Oct 10, 2006
Golf tournament for SHARING Clinic raises more than $25,000
The 7th Annual SHARING the Green Golf Tournament on Sept. 28 at Pacific Springs Golf Course raised more than $25,000 with nearly 100 people golfing.
Oct 10, 2006