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Walter Willett, M.D., Dr. P.H., a nutrition expert frequently cited internationally for his expertise on foods, fats and diets, will be the guest speaker at Friday’s Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D. Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology.

Apr 12, 2005

Nursing students present research colloquium

The UNMC College of Nursing Spring Research Colloquium for graduate nursing students was held last Wednesday in the Durham Outpatient Center. Thirty-eight master’s students and one doctoral student presented their research findings in 20 poster and eight oral presentations.

Apr 12, 2005

UNMC employee shares Final Four memories

Tom O’Connor of UNMC’s Public Affairs shares his personal account of his recent volunteer work at the NCAA Men’s Final Four.

Apr 11, 2005

Former chancellor amazed by campus growth

As he walked across the UNMC campus, Robert Sparks, M.D., marveled at the growth that has occurred since he led the institution in the 1970s.

Apr 11, 2005

UNMC, hospital to launch encrypted e-mail April 12, 2005

On Tuesday, UNMC, UMA and The Nebraska Medical Center, will launch an encrypted e-mail system within the campus electronic mail systems. The system is necessary to safeguard patient privacy and protected health information (PHI).

Apr 11, 2005

Chancellor’s retreat provides campus roadmap

Building a world-class academic health sciences center doesn’t happen overnight. Nor does it happen single-handedly. The goal requires commitment, vision and a detailed roadmap. For the past seven years, UNMC’s leaders have pursued excellence via strategies discussed at the Chancellor’s Annual Strategic Planning Retreat, a day designed to outline the campus’ direction for the next three years.

Apr 8, 2005

Family overwhelmed by donations for cancer research

On Sunday, Brian Brownrigg, his sister Kate Brownrigg, and cousin, Carolyn McMannama will run their first marathons — 26.2 miles — in the Spirit of St. Louis Marathon in St. Louis, Mo. The cause: to raise money for cancer research in honor of a family member, Betsy Brownrigg, and others battling ovarian cancer. The funds raised will benefit Liz’s Legacy.

Apr 8, 2005

Campus Security to change uniform patches

Campus security uniforms soon will be displaying a new uniform patch, said Sgt. Jeff Ebel, security uniform/equipment coordinator.

Apr 7, 2005

UNMC Eppley Cancer Center to host administrative forum

The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center has been selected to host the Cancer Centers Administrators’ Forum (CCAF), April 10-12. The CCAF consists of senior-level cancer center administrators and has representatives from all of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer centers, as well as other reputable centers reaching for NCI designation.

Apr 7, 2005

Dr. Smith to receive inaugural Sparks Award

Philip Smith, M.D., a longtime leader in Nebraska public health, will receive the first Robert D. Sparks, M.D., Award in Public Health and Preventive Medicine at the University of Nebraska’s inaugural Public Health Day on Thursday, April 7.

Apr 6, 2005