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Commemorating Martin Luther King — part 6 of 6
Today, UNMC Today caps its six-part series of Martin Luther King Jr. photos and quotations with the civil rights leader outlining the goals of education. In commemoration of the holiday, Omaha Police Chief Thomas Warren and his sister, Brenda Council, will be on campus today at noon.
Jan 17, 2005
Behrendt takes oath to lead UNMC Student Senate
Saying he wants to be a strong representative for the UNMC student body, third-year medical student Nick Behrendt took the oath of office on Thursday to become the next UNMC Student Senate president. The unopposed victor in November’s student elections, Behrendt also will be the UNMC student representative on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.
Jan 17, 2005
UNMC physician sees tsunami devastation
It was a 70-degree winter day and K.C. Balaji and his family were relaxing on the sandy beaches in the Bay of Bengal, as they often do when they visit the southeastern coast of India. His 2-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son built sand castles, played ball and dodged waves as they lapped the shore. One week later, a deadly tsunami struck the tranquil beach, erasing everything in its path.
Jan 17, 2005
Students explore research opportunities
John Gross wandered through mountains of poster boards Thursday (Jan. 13) in search of a summer research opportunity. The Creighton University senior hopes to work in a lab after he graduates in May with a bachelor’s degree in biology. The UNMC Office of Research and Development’s fifth annual Research Fair last week was a wonderful opportunity, he said, to sample the breadth of basic and clinical research taking place on campus.
Jan 17, 2005
UNMC researcher recalls role in historic events
From the sixth floor of the New York Medical Examiner’s Office, Shelley Herek tested DNA associated with the city’s criminal cases to unlock the mystery hidden behind each case number. But all that changed on Sept. 11, 2001.
Jan 14, 2005
Commemorating Martin Luther King — part 5 of 6
In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC Today will feature a series of photos and quotations from the civil rights leader. In today’s excerpt, King discusses what it takes to serve. Plan to attend Monday’s Martin Luther King Day program at noon in the Storz Pavilion.
Jan 14, 2005
Commemorating Martin Luther King — part 4 of 6
In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC Today will feature a series of photos and quotations from the civil rights leader. In today’s excerpt, King discusses the struggle for freedom.
Jan 13, 2005
Internal medicine residents pass boards for seventh straight year
For the seventh consecutive year, residents of UNMC’s Department of Internal Medicine have recorded a 100 percent pass rate on their certification examinations. James O’Dell, M.D., director of the internal medicine residency program, said that no other program in the region has numbers comparable to UNMC.
Jan 13, 2005
Reducing the risk of identity theft
Identity theft is the fastest growing financial crime in the United States, but UNMC is committed to protecting employees from the misuse of their personal information. See what steps have been taken on campus and find out what to do to prevent theft of your own identity.
Jan 12, 2005
Commemorating Martin Luther King — part 3 of 6
In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC Today will feature a series of photos and quotations from the civil rights leader. In today’s excerpt, King addresses perceptions of the ghetto.
Jan 12, 2005