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Kawacz keeps it entertaining at Qwest Center
Paul Kawacz, producer/director in ITS Video Services at UNMC, moonlights as video director for Qwest Center events. In this capacity, he works Creighton basketball, University of Nebraska at Omaha hockey and other sporting events.
Apr 11, 2006
Cycling team studies chocolate milk as recovery drink
Chocolate milk might be a strong alternative to commercial sports drinks when it comes to helping athletes recover from strenuous, energy-depleting exercise. Those were the findings of some scientific — and not-so-scientific — research of chocolate milk when compared to commercial sports beverages. Find out what Team Kaos cyclists said after their unscientific study.
Apr 10, 2006
Graduate nursing students present research colloquium
Thirty-eight master’s students and one doctoral student recently presented their research findings during the UNMC College of Nursing Spring Research Colloquium for graduate nursing students. There were 14 poster and three oral presentations at the March 29 event in the Durham Outpatient Center.
Apr 10, 2006
UNMC travels to world’s largest biotechnology convention
Showcasing the state’s biotechnology inventions, research and opportunities for companies to establish biotechnology businesses in Nebraska is the goal of 25 Nebraskans heading to Chicago April 9-12. The group will be among an estimated 20,000 people attending the Biotechnology Industry Organization’s annual international convention, known as “BIO 2006.”
Apr 7, 2006
Pharmacy initiates new honor society members
The Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Rho Chi, the national pharmacy honor society at the UNMC College of Pharmacy, initiated 12 new members April 6 at its Annual Initiation Banquet at the Upstream Restaurant in downtown Omaha.
Apr 7, 2006
Students sought for international conference in Beijing
Applications are now being accepted for the selection of 12 students to attend the International Student Forum in Beijing, China, June 30-July 2. UNMC was invited to the annual forum as a result of UNMC’s Asia Pacific Rim Development Program, inaugurated in early 2005. Applications are due April 15.
Apr 7, 2006
Physical therapy education receives University-wide award
Pat Hageman, Ph.D., can’t help but smile. And as the director of the Division of Physical Therapy Education at UNMC, she has good reason. On Thursday, the division was honored with the University-wide Departmental Teaching Award, given to a department within the University of Nebraska that has made unique and significant contributions to teaching.
Apr 7, 2006
Arts for Hearts seeks painters
Organizers of this year’s Arts for Hearts Show and Silent Auction are seeking up to 30 people to hand-paint plates and mugs for the annual art and craft show. Proceeds from the May event support the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Recreation Therapy Program.
Apr 6, 2006
Wickert heads to Thailand for avian flu workshops
Bob Wickert will head to Bangkok, Thailand, later this month to help the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention train specialists in rapid detection techniques of avian flu.
Apr 5, 2006
Sorrell Center to enhance UNMC’s excellence in education
During the past decade, UNMC has bolstered its research and patient care facilities in its quest to become world-class. Now, it is enhancing its medical educational program with the construction of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education.
Apr 5, 2006