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Dental college celebrates scholarly activities
The UNMC College of Dentistry recently held its 20th Annual Professionals’ Day and 39th Annual Student Scientific Program.
Apr 4, 2006
It’s difficult to see germs when you sneeze – until you’ve met Dr. Knows. On Wednesday, 65 third-graders from Fontanelle Elementary saw first-hand how germs spread after the giant puppet sneezed colored confetti out of his nose.
Apr 3, 2006
UNMC graduate programs climb in national rankings
UNMC’s College of Medicine continued its climb in two categories of this year’s U.S.News & World Report’s academic rankings.
Apr 3, 2006
Groundbreaking signals new era of medical education
A new era of medical education is about to be launched at UNMC. The launching will take place Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., with a formal groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction of a new education building on the UNMC campus.
Apr 3, 2006
Hydro-mulching turns site green
On Friday, workers sprayed the perimeter of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education site with grass seed to help stabilize the soil and prevent erosion from rain and wind. The hydro-mulching process gave the brown construction hole a festive St. Patrick’s Day color.
Apr 3, 2006
Discovery could aid fight against cancer
Cancer researchers have discovered that metabolites of natural estrogens can react with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) to cause specific damage that initiates the series of events leading to breast, prostate and other human cancers. UNMC researchers are part of the discovery team.
Mar 31, 2006
Family Day at Joslyn Art Museum April 9
The Joslyn Art Museum invites employees, students and their families of UNMC, UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center to Passport Partners Family Day on Sunday, April 9. To receive free admission, simply show your employee ID.
Mar 31, 2006
McGoogan Library celebrates week with activities
The McGoogan Library of Medicine is celebrating National LIbrary Week with several activites, including an opportunity to star in your own READ poster. See story for details.
Mar 31, 2006
Accelerated bachelor’s degree in nursing launched
The UNMC College of Nursing, with support from Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, will launch an Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing program. The college will admit a class of 10 students in January 2007 at the UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff. The application deadline for those interested in applying is June 30.
Mar 31, 2006
Chancellor’s retreat examines economic development
Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., wants economic development to be a natural extension of UNMC’s mission. In fact, the topic took center stage March 23 at the Chancellor’s Eighth Annual Strategic Planning Retreat.
Mar 30, 2006