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Faculty Senate resolution opposes Initiative 423
The UNMC Faculty Senate recently went on record in opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment that would place a cap on state expenditures.
Sep 26, 2006
Munroe-Meyer to be highlighted at genetics conference
UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Genetic and Rehabilitation Institute is considered by some a Mecca for genetic research. Fittingly, several top geneticists will make a pilgrimage of sorts to the institute on Wednesday as part of a regional conference hosted by Munroe-Meyer staff.
Sep 26, 2006
Omaha police have received complaints about jaywalkers crossing Saddle Creek Road illegally to and from the UNMC campus and The Nebraska Medical Center. Pedestrians caught jaywalking are subject to citations.
Sep 25, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Alan Erickson, M.D.
Alan Erickson, M.D., assistant professor, rheumatology/immunology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Sep 25, 2006
UNMC names Scientist Laureate, Distinguished Scientists
Stephen Rennard, M.D., has been named the first UNMC Scientist Laureate for his outstanding work in pulmonary research. The award is the highest recognition given to a UNMC scientist. Dr. Rennard was among 25 investigators recently named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006.
Sep 25, 2006
Honors program alums act as chaperones
Students in the Holdrege Summer Honors Program spent five days in Omaha this summer learning about health sciences and health careers through interactive, hands-on learning opportunities. This year, the 10 high school students from the Holdrege area, were chaperoned by two alumni of the program.
Sep 22, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Blaine Cook, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Blaine Cook, D.D.S., M.S.D., recently joined UNMC as an assistant professor in the College of Dentistry and faculty member in the area of operative dentistry.
Sep 22, 2006
Dr. Hollingsworth and the Huskers
Tony Hollingsworth, Ph.D., professor and program director for Gastrointestinal Cancer Research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, will be a guest interview on a pre-game radio show before the Nebraska-Troy football game on Saturday night.
Sep 22, 2006
Cattlemen’s Ball raises more than $563,000
For the second consecutive year, the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska has raised more than a half million dollars for research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.
Sep 21, 2006
College of Medicine photo question — week 14 answer
Learn the answer to Wednesday’s College of Medicine historical photo question.
Sep 21, 2006