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On Friday, UNMC will sponsor a mini-symposium titled “Educating 21st Century Health Professionals: Clinical Skills Development through Simulation.” This will be the first in a series of mini-symposia, all focusing on contemporary issues in health science education especially in relationship to the anticipated opening of the new Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education. See article for presenters and registration information.

Apr 26, 2006

Dr. Black receives 2005 Alvin Earle Award

Students say Joyce Black, Ph.D., is an outstanding nurse with a gift for public speaking. They also say the she has a knack for teaching. As a result, UNMC students honored Dr. Black last week with the 2005 Alvin M. Earle Outstanding Health Sciences Educator Award.

Apr 25, 2006

Faculty recognized for years of service

The campus is invited to celebrate the accomplishments of its faculty members at today’s Annual Faculty Meeting, which begins at 4 p.m. in the Durham Research Center auditorium. In addition to exceptional teaching, mentoring and community service awards, faculty members who have worked at UNMC for 30, 20 and 10 years will be recognized.

Apr 25, 2006

College of Dentistry honored for service to needy children

The UNMC College of Dentistry recently received the Hope Medical Outreach Coalition Outstanding Service Provider award. The award is given annually for “most admirably representing and promoting the principles and mission of the coalition.”

Apr 24, 2006

UNMC to buy one square block in midtown

The opportunity to buy an entire square block within a campus’s boundaries is rare. But UNMC leaders will do just that with a $2.2 million purchase of 2.83 acres of land owned by Premier Leasing, L.L.C.

Apr 24, 2006

Dr. Marky earns Outstanding Mentor of Graduate Faculty Award

For Luis Marky, Ph.D., being a mentor is a lot like being a parent: You need to know when to push them to do better work, and you need to know when to have a little fun. Dr. Marky’s firm-yet-caring approach to teaching his students has earned him a reputation as one of the best faculty mentors on campus. He will be recognized Tuesday at the Annual Faculty Meeting, which will begin at 4 p.m. in the Durham Research Center auditorium.

Apr 24, 2006

Regents approve construction of second research tower

UNMC likely will break ground late this summer or early this fall on a second 10-level research tower. On Friday, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents unanimously approved construction of the facility, which is presently being called the Research Center of Excellence II.

Apr 24, 2006

Dr. Jensen to receive Community Service Award

Linda Jensen, Ph.D., is one of Nebraska’s most vocal advocates for persons with mental illness. In recognition of her dedication to serving others, she will receive the UNMC Spirit of Community Service Award during the chancellor’s annual faculty meeting April 25.

Apr 21, 2006

Durham Western Heritage Museum events

UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians employees and their families, as well as students, will receive free admission to several upcoming Durham Western Heritage Museum events with a valid student / employee ID. See story for a listing of events.

Apr 21, 2006

Dr. Todd among 2006 outstanding teachers

To successfully complete gross anatomy, students must absorb literally thousands of medical terms. It’s not easy, but if you have good teachers, the process becomes much easier. That’s where Gordon Todd, Ph.D. comes in. He’s been teaching gross anatomy for 34 years. And – better yet – he’s very good at it. Dr. Todd will be among four faculty members to receive the Outstanding Teaching Award at Tuesday’s Annual Faculty Meeting.

Apr 21, 2006