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Silver U recipients for June announced
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Jun 30, 2006
Goeztinger-Comer receives Chancellor’s Gold U award
Sandra Goetzinger-Comer doesn’t take an “interim” title lightly. In June 2004, Goetzinger-Comer stepped in as interim director of UNMC Alumni Affairs and, for 14 months, reenergized the office. All the while, she continued to serve as director of UNMC Public Affairs.
Jun 30, 2006
Burger King restaurants participate in fight against cancer
During the month of July, Burger King Restaurants customers in 73 locations will be asked if they would like to donate $1 to “Beat Cancer for Kids.” All donations will go toward childhood cancer research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.
Jun 30, 2006
College of Medicine photo question – week 2 answer
Learn the answer to Wednesday’s College of Medicine historical photo question.
Jun 29, 2006
Kyle Meyer has been named associate dean of the School of Allied Health Professions, effective Aug. 1. Meyer has served as assistant professor and director of clinical education in the Division of Physical Therapy Education since 1991, and has held academic appointments at UNMC for more than 25 years.
Jun 29, 2006
Travel reimbursement changes announced
In response to user feedback, the University of Nebraska will be implementing electronic signatures for online Travel Expense Statements in SAP beginning July 1. This will eliminate the need for required hand written signatures and thus expedite the travel reimbursement process.
Jun 29, 2006
College of Medicine photo question – week 2
The UNMC campus continues its celebration of the College of Medicine’s 125th anniversary today with another historical photo question.
Jun 28, 2006
Haven retires after 11 years as associate dean, 38 years at UNMC
She moves like white lightening, bolting down the hall so fast it seems she’s miles away before anyone else takes a step. Today, Mary Haven, associate dean of UNMC’s School of Allied Health Professions, will stop to celebrate the past 38 years at UNMC. Haven’s retirement party is today from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the private dining rooms.
Jun 28, 2006
Neurology residency program graduates excel
On June 8, the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences and the Creighton University Department of Neurology celebrated the graduation of two of its bright graduates: Jeff Thornton, M.D., and Carolina Ionete, M.D.
Jun 27, 2006
American Indian youths to benefit from UNMC workshop
The principles of science don’t need to be confusing Glenn Sowell told 14 elementary school teachers visiting UNMC. In fact, the complexities of how a convergent lens works can be explained simply by using a Styrofoam cup, a penny and a plastic bag. Learn more about UNMC’s recent Science Education Partnership Award workshop.
Jun 26, 2006