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University fares well in legislative session
Between debate on motorcycle helmets and proposed smoking bans, Nebraska lawmakers dealt with a number of university-related bills during their 90-day session that ended June 3. “Overall, the session was very productive for the University of Nebraska and UNMC,” said UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D.
Jun 10, 2005
Fuchs, Newland honored at SAHP awards program
Robert Fuchs and James Newland, M.D., were honored at the 2005 Awards Program for the UNMC School of Allied Health Professions. Retiring Associate Dean Mary Haven also was recognized for her leadership.
Jun 9, 2005
Destination Midtown welcomes new business
“Enlightening the world a sip and a page at a time.” The words float across the wall of midtown’s newest business, The Reading Grounds, a combination bookstore and coffee shop just a few blocks east of UNMC, at the corner of 40th and Farnam Streets.
Jun 9, 2005
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