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Activities, broadcast to highlight National Pharmacy Week
Nebraska Educational Telecommunications presentation of “Pharmacists: Unsung Heroes” on Sunday evening is one of many upcoming events being held in recognition of National Pharmacy Week.
Oct 13, 2006
End of Ak-Sar-Ben reign caps ‘special year’ for Dr. Maurer
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer’s reign as Ak-Sar-Ben king will end this weekend, capping a “special year” for Dr. Maurer and his wife, Beverly.
Oct 13, 2006
Dentistry students help with Mission of Mercy in Grand Island
More than 1,750 patients received approximately $650,000 worth of dental treatment at the Nebraska Dental Association’s Mission of Mercy event held last month in Grand Island.
Oct 12, 2006
Initiative 423’s potential effects on NU system
On Nov. 7, Nebraska voters will consider ballot initiative 423, also known as the spending lid or SOS (Stop OverSpending) Nebraska initiative. The NU Budget office has prepared an analysis of how a spending limit would impact the University system.
Oct 12, 2006
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
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
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