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Parking structure celebration today
UNMC and NHS faculty, employees and students are invited to a tailgate party today to celebrate the opening of the new employee parking structure
May 22, 2003
Dr. Roche retiring from administrative role
When Edward “Ted” Roche, Ph.D., interviewed for a faculty position in the College of Pharmacy in 1966, he thought it would be a nice place to be for the next three to five years.
This academic year will be the last for Dr. Roche in administration. After 23 years as an academic administrator, Dr. Roche will return full time to the pharmaceutical sciences faculty.
May 21, 2003
From Ghana to New York City to Omaha: Sallar’s path leads to UNMC pharmacy degree
Kofi Sallar’s journey to the United States began with a mere $20 in his pocket and a one-way plane ticket from Ghana to New York City. Now, more than seven years later, Sallar is the proud recipient of a doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and is preparing for a career with Indian Health Service in Gallup, N.M.
May 20, 2003
Dr. Larsen among those honored as YWCA Women of Vision
A UNMC physician is one of eight Women of Vision who will be honored at the annual YWCA Omaha Tribute to Women luncheon.
Jennifer Larsen, M.D., section chief for diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism in the department of internal medicine, will be honored in the “professions” category. The luncheon will begin at noon on Tuesday, June 10, in the Palace Ballroom at the Holiday Inn Central, 72nd and Grover streets.
May 20, 2003
Cost Transfer Training Session set for June 10
Do you need a review of the cost transfer procedure and requirements in effect on July 1? Does your job require you to understand the complexities and requirements associated with cost transfers? Do you find yourself confused about the Federal regulations regarding cost transfers? Do you find yourself wondering if you know all the right information? If you do, this training opportunity is for you!
The Office of Budget and Analysis is re-hosting a training session about the UNMC Cost Transfer Policy and Procedure. To help you understand the July 1 requirements, the training session is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10.
May 20, 2003
Heavenly HIPAA — a weekly HIPAA message
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. You will be receiving weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your job. Today’s HIPAA message is about notifying clergy if a congregation member is in the hospital.
May 20, 2003
Library services still in demand
The growth in electronic library resources hasn’t slowed traffic at the McGoogan Library.
During the 2001-02 fiscal year, 225,716 visitors entered the McGoogan Library, and there were more than 1.7 million visitors to all University of Nebraska libraries. (Love Library at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the Schmid Law Library at the NU College of Law, University Library at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Ryan Library at the University of Nebraska at Kearney).
May 19, 2003
Pope, ‘icon to medical students,’ wins Gold ‘U’ Award
Sue Pope might not have stayed at UNMC long, had it not been for a green, 1970 Plymouth Duster.
Pope has long since retired the vehicle, but her passion as program coordinator in the College of Medicine’s Office of Admissions and Students remains strong nearly 33 years later.
May 19, 2003
Third finalist to participate in ‘ask the candidate forum’
A finalist for a top administrative post at UNMC will take part in an “ask the candidate forum” at 7:30 a.m. CDT Thursday, May 22, in the Wittson Hall Amphitheater, Room 3034. Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.
Rubens J. Pamies, M.D., is professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and chairman of the department of internal medicine at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn.
May 19, 2003