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Daylight Savings reminder
Yesterday was the first day of Daylight Savings Time. Please double check your calendar entries and verify they are correct. While ITS has installed numerous “patches” to correct calendaring problems associated with the time change, it is still possible that calendar entries may appear one hour off, especially if your computer’s clock settings are not checked to “Automatically Adjust for Daylight Savings Time.”
Mar 12, 2007
Regents approve next step in Norfolk nursing division proposal
A letter of intent that satisfies the first of three conditions for a proposal to establish a UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division in Norfolk was approved Friday by the Board of Regents.
Mar 12, 2007
South Omaha’s history the focus of partnership lecture
Gary Kastrick, a life-long resident of south Omaha and teacher at South High School, will talk about the events that made this area a key part of the city during a noon lecture on Tuesday in the College of Nursing, Rooms 1011 and 1012.
Mar 12, 2007
Meet UNMC’s Distinguished Scientist Steven Hinrichs, M.D.
UNMC Distinguished Scientist Steven Hinrichs, M.D., talks about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. UNMC Today profiled each of these researchers leading up to a ceremony today to recognize their achievements.
Mar 12, 2007
Talkin’ shop
Anthony Davis, composer of Opera Omaha’s “Wakonda’s Dream” discussed the creative process behind the opera in the Durham Outpatient Center’s West Atrium on Thursday.
Mar 9, 2007
Sunday bridal show to benefit Eppley Cancer Center
Future brides and others can simultaneously check out the latest in wedding fashion and support UNMC’s Eppley Cancer Center at the “Suite of Dreams Bridal Boutique and Fashion Show” on Sunday. A bonus feature of the event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in the Old Market, is that Eppley Institute professor Robert Lewis, Ph.D., will serve as a model in the fashion show.
Mar 9, 2007
Dr. Pratt named NU executive vice president and provost
LINCOLN — University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken has named Dr. Linda Pratt as executive vice president and provost for the university. Dr. Pratt has served as interim executive vice president and provost since July of 2006, and will officially take on the permanent appointment on Friday, subject to the approval of the Board of Regents.
Mar 9, 2007
Countdown to daylight savings time
Daylight Savings time begins Sunday and extends to Nov. 3. … While ITS has installed numerous “patches” to correct calendaring problems, it is still possible that calendar entries may appear one hour off, especially if your computer’s clock settings are not checked to “Automatically Adjust for Daylight Savings Time.”
Mar 9, 2007
Meet Distinguished Scientist Surinder Batra, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Surinder Batra, Ph.D., talks about his work life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Mar 9, 2007
‘Walk and Roll for Disabilities’ raises record $30,000
More than 450 registered participants and more than $30,000 raised. Both numbers were records realized at the 3rd annual Munroe-Meyer Institute and the C. Louis Meyer Foundation “Walk & Roll for Disabilities,” held in February at the Westroads Mall.
Mar 8, 2007