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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

May Silver ‘U’ winners announced

Click on headline to see winners

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.
(Click on headline for complete story and ticket information).

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

Husband of former nursing dean dies; services set for Saturday

J. Thomas Yeaworth, husband of former UNMC College of Nursing Dean Rosalee Yeaworth, died Wednesday. A graveside service is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday at Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park, and will be followed by an 11 a.m. church service at Dundee Presbyterian Church.

May 16, 2003

531 students receive diplomas from UNMC

Degrees and certificates were conferred to 531 University of Nebraska Medical Center students last week during commencement ceremonies in Kearney, Lincoln and Omaha.
(Click on story for names of graduates and photos from various ceremonies).

May 15, 2003