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Duo raises money, awareness for MMI autism program
One is a mathematical genius. The other is the head football coach at Notre Dame. Together they were a dynamic one-two punch in raising awareness and money for the autism program at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute. In all, more than $642,000 was raised at two events.
Jun 9, 2005
UNMC to participate in AAMC Chronic Care Program
UNMC was selected recently by the Association of American Medical Colleges to participate in the nationwide Academic Chronic Care Collaborative. UNMC is one of 22 medical schools and teaching hospitals to participate in the new program designed to improve care of chronically ill patients.
Jun 8, 2005
UNMC student, Miss Douglas County talks hospice
As a senior nursing student at UNMC, Mary Bosshardt lives to “make every day count” by helping people cope with death. Last fall, Bosshardt, 22, was crowned Miss Douglas County 2005 with her platform “make every day count” – hospice family care. Since then, she has spent 20 to 30 hours a week working in and promoting hospice care while attending school.
Jun 8, 2005
Thank ‘U’ program being reviewed, but will continue
Because of a recent clarification by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a moratorium has been placed on the practice of exchanging medallions for cash value certificates as part of the UNMC Thank ‘U’ Program.
Jun 8, 2005
Destination Midtown unveils neighborhood gardens
Destination Midtown Tuesday unveiled plans to establish “identity” gardens throughout the Destination Midtown neighborhood. The announcement was made at the corner of Woolworth Avenue and Turner Boulevard at the site of a similar neighborhood garden.
Jun 8, 2005
Munroe-Meyer Guild’s annual garden walk, faire June 12
The 38th Annual Garden Walk will be Sunday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine). Sponsored by the Munroe-Meyer Guild at UNMC, proceeds will support MMI’s therapeutic, training and research activities benefiting children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and chronic handicapping conditions.
Jun 7, 2005
Plans call to raise tuition by 5 percent
At its meeting Saturday, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider a 5 percent tuition increase for the 2005-2006 school year.
Jun 7, 2005
UNMC interested in Commercial Federal property
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Saturday will consider approving a seven-year contract between UNMC and the University of Nebraska Foundation to buy approximately five acres of land and buildings currently owned by Commercial Federal Bank.
Jun 7, 2005
Internal medicine research awards announced
Four UNMC researchers will receive the 2005 Internal Medicine Research Awards for exceptional achievements in research. The awards will be presented Friday, June 10, during the internal medicine grand rounds at noon in the Durham Research Center Auditorium. Note the location, then click to read about the award recipients.
Jun 6, 2005
Dr. Bassett honored for volunteer service
Craig Bassett, M.D., recently was named the UNMC College of Medicine’s 2005 Volunteer of the Year.
Jun 6, 2005