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O’Connor receives Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ Award
In media circles, he is the face and voice of UNMC. On campus, he is “the” person to contact when a story breaks. For the past 18 years, Tom O’Connor has passionately promoted UNMC to all who would listen.
Nov 29, 2005
Retired researcher, Dr. George Dubes, dies
George Dubes Sr., Ph.D., 79, of Omaha, died Nov. 13 at Immanuel Hospital after complications from two strokes. He taught microbiology at UNMC from 1964 until his retirement in the mid-1990s.
Nov 28, 2005
UNMC residents pass boards for eighth straight year
In football, repeat undefeated seasons are a laudable – if not improbable – goal. And eight perfect seasons are virtually unheard of – unless the team is UNMC’s Department of Internal Medicine.
Nov 28, 2005
UNMC nursing graduates, students honored
On Nov. 19, the March of Dimes hosted the 2005 March of Dimes Excellence in Nursing Awards ceremony. Of the 168 award nominations submitted, at least 21 were graduates of, or students at, the UNMC College of Nursing.
Nov 28, 2005
Lincoln nursing students showcase work
St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Lincoln recently showcased work done by senior level undergraduate students from the College of Nursing Lincoln Division.
Nov 23, 2005
Library’s reference desk makes life-saving call
Cindy Schmidt, M.D., has taken a lot of reference calls at the McGoogan Library. But, this one was unusual. Her colleague, Roxanne Cox, was calling from a villa outside of Arrezzo, Italy, and it was urgent.
Nov 23, 2005
Candidates sought to lead NU’s diversity initiatives
University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken has named a 10-member committee to seek candidates for a position in the Office of the President that will provide leadership for university-wide diversity initiatives. The group will be chaired by Rubens Pamies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs and graduate studies and professor of internal medicine at UNMC.
Nov 22, 2005
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Dick Slater, M.D.
Dick Slater, M.D., assistant professor of radiology, is among the many new faculty members on the UNMC campus.
Nov 22, 2005
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Mary Kay Drake, M.D.
Mary Kay Drake, M.D., assistant professor of radiology, is among the many new faculty members on the UNMC campus.
Nov 21, 2005
Workshop on research and education funding opportunities
On Dec. 13, the UNMC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research will host a two-hour workshop on federal funding opportunities focused on research and education. The workshop will cover proposal review processes and available grant funding at the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Click for details and registration information.
Nov 21, 2005