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Inventor Recognition Reception Set for June 10
The UNMC Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will acknowledge UNMC inventors at this year’s upcoming annual Inventors Recognition Reception. All inventors are invited to attend the reception, which will take place on June 10, 2003, in the University Hospital Private Dining Room.
Jun 3, 2003
College of Nursing ranks 21st in NIH research funding
The story behind the UNMC College of Nursing reaching new heights in federally funded research is one of strategy, vision, determination and teamwork. The college, which had no research funding from the National Institutes of Health a decade ago, ranks 21st in NIH research funding for schools of nursing in the most recent rankings.
Jun 2, 2003
Drakes named ‘legacy family’ at UNMC
McCook, Neb., residents Richard and Mary Lou Drake always encouraged their seven children to “aim for the top of the tree.”
The children heeded their parents’ advice and have continued to climb to life’s uppermost branches. Five of the Drake children – Cathy, Carol, Cindy, Casey and Mary Kay (Markie) – graduated with degrees from UNMC. The Drakes were recently honored as the second “legacy family” at UNMC.
Jun 2, 2003
Hundreds of employees participate in American Heart Walk
Many UNMC, NHS and UMA employees took part in the Ninth Annual Omaha-Metro American Heart Walk on May 3, which was co-sponsored by UNMC and UMA.
May 30, 2003
Legislators approve budget bill
Nebraska lawmakers overrode two vetoes pertaining to the University of Nebraska on Tuesday, meaning NU will see a 4.7 percent reduction in its state appropriation in 2003-2004.
May 30, 2003
Destination Midtown informational sessions scheduled
Harold M. Maurer, M.D., remembers well the meeting at the Omaha Chamber of Commerce.
Several presentations were taking place, all talking about renewal projects east of 24th Street and west of 72nd Street in Omaha. Dr. Maurer asked the question, “What about Midtown?”
May 30, 2003
UNMC honors minority graduates at reception
Ten underrepresented minority students who graduated recently from UNMC were recognized May 6 at the annual Minority Graduate Recognition Reception. Sponsored by UNMC’s Office of Student Equity and Multicultural Affairs, this year’s program was held at the Omaha Woman’s Club Mansion, 518 S. 38th St.
May 29, 2003
June 12 celebration marks successful HIPAA implementation
NHS, UNMC & UMA will host a celebration on Thursday, June 12, to recognize employees for the successful implementation of HIPAA. Ice cream sandwiches will be served at the celebration, which will take place from 1-4 p.m. in the courtyard between Swanson Hall and the visitor parking structure.
May 29, 2003
East Utility Plant Open House Today
Faculty, staff and students are invited to take a close look at the utility plant at an open house today (Thursday, May 29). The open house will run from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the plant, located at 40th Street and Dewey Avenue.
Over the past year and a half, on the corner of 40th and Dewey, the campus has seen the transformation of a parking lot into a “state of the art” East Utility Plant.
May 29, 2003
Dr. Schnoes wins MMI poster contest
Connie Schnoes, Ph.D., a one-year post-doctoral psychology fellow at Munroe-Meyer Institute, was judged the winner of MMI’s Fourth Annual Poster Session, which took place May 14. Dr. Schnoes completed her Ph.D. in school psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln last August.
In all, 14 posters from graduate students were presented at the poster session. Thirteen faculty and staff posters also were presented, but those were not judged for the contest.
May 28, 2003