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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
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
Stroke screening event reveals underdiagnosed, untreated high blood pressure
About 100 people took part in a free stroke screening event Friday at UNMC/NHS.
The number of people whose blood pressure was elevated was “astounding,” a top stroke expert said.
May 19, 2003
Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska to Hold Ranch Party
The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska has made plans to hold a Ranch Party on Saturday, May 31, 2003, at the Double D Farm near Ashland. The Party will include a beef brisket barbeque; entertainment by Red Steagall, a cowboy poet and a recording artist; and an auction.
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May 16, 2003
HR to offer communications skills courses
Four UNMC Communications Skills Courses, presented by UNMC Human Resources, will be offered over the coming months. (Click on headline to see course and registration information.
May 16, 2003