Newsroom
Conserving energy is campus wide effort
Employees can impact UNMC’s energy consumption by turning off lights, computers and monitors in offices, whenever possible, said Nick Combs, UNMC’s manager of Maintenance and Utilities.
Aug 19, 2003
Beauty can be found on the micro level, as many scientists know. Wanted are tif or high quality jpg format photomicrographs, thermographs, electron micrographs and fluorescent images to be incorporated into the Durham Research Center opening ceremonies. Click for details.
Aug 19, 2003
UNMC graduate joins Intellectual Property Office
A new position in UNMC’s Intellectual Property Office will further help retain intellectual property rights for the university and its researchers. Michael Dixon, who recently earned his Ph.D. in pathology and microbiology from UNMC, will serve as the IPO’s Faculty Liaison.
Aug 18, 2003
Cultural competence: why now and why me?!
Imagine this — a patient comes to the clinic who does not understand our easy to comprehend health care system. He has never been in a true clinic – having come from an area upset by war and civil unrest for decades. He barely speaks English or, if he does, he does not speak medicalese. Here, Valda Ford shares her thoughts on cultural competence.
Aug 18, 2003
Required training in the protection of human subjects
Ernest D. Prentice, Ph.D., and Bruce Gordon, M.D., IRB co-chairs, have issued the following memo to all investigators and participating study personnel regarding required training in the protection of human subjects.
Aug 18, 2003
Cancer research fund established in honor of Liz Karnes
A fund to advance cancer research and care at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center has been established in honor of Liz Karnes, an Omaha community leader who died earlier this year after a 12-year battle with cancer.
Aug 15, 2003
UNMC to train trainers in cultural competency
The UNMC Community Partnership office is offering cultural competency training to UNMC and UMA employees who are willing to provide training to their colleagues. See article for details.
Aug 15, 2003
New specialty prepares nurses for family, mental health role
The UNMC College of Nursing has received a $750,000 federal grant that will help ease Nebraska’s shortage of rural health professionals by preparing students in the dual capacity of a family nurse practitioner and advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse.
Aug 14, 2003
College of Nursing hosts retirement party for Dr. Lindsey
More than 150 people recently attended the College of Nursing’s retirement dinner for Ada Lindsey, Ph.D., who will formally retire Oct. 7 as the college’s fifth dean.
Aug 13, 2003
Some UNMC computers infected by Blaster Worm
On Tuesday, the UNMC campus experienced workstation difficulties due to a computer virus called the Blaster Worm. Less than 10 percent of the UNMC computers were infected with this worm. ITS has been working with departmental personnel to repair infected machines. If you are still experiencing difficulties with your computer, call your computer support person or the HelpDesk at 559-7700.
Aug 13, 2003