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UNL educator on gay and lesbian issues to speak on campus June 24
NHS/UNMC faculty, students and staff are invited to a special presentation, titled “Rainbow at UNMC: Lessons in Gay and Lesbian Issues.” The one-hour program will begin at noon on Tuesday, June 24, at the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Guest speaker will be D. Moritz, assistant director for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally Programs and Services at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Jun 13, 2003
UNMC/Creighton Joint Neurology Residency Program holds annual awards ceremony
Neurologists and neurosurgeons from the community and members of UNMC’s department of neurological sciences and Creighton University Medical Center’s department of neurology gathered at The Champions Club June 5 for the UNMC/CU Joint Neurology Residency Program’s second annual graduation and educational evening.
Jun 13, 2003
NHS, UNMC and UMA employees were treated to ice cream sandwiches Thursday during a celebration to recognize 12,500 employees who participated in HIPAA training.
Jun 13, 2003
Schulz estate gift supports three research areas at UNMC
Lifelong farmers Ervin and Dorothy Schulz of Doniphan, Neb., bequeathed $509,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation that creates a fund for medical research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
The Schulz Medical Research Fund provides support for cancer, cardiovascular and diabetes research.
Jun 13, 2003
Eye research programs’ size, quality on rise at NU
More than 30 eye researchers from the University of Nebraska gave 37 presentations at the recent annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The meeting attracted more than 10,000 investigators from around the world for a week of presentations and discussion on advancements in eye research.
Jun 12, 2003
NHS, UNMC & UMA will host a celebration today (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 south of Swanson Hall.
Jun 12, 2003
‘Relay for Life’ walkers raising funds
More than a dozen walkers from UNMC/NHS will participate in the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” event on June 28-29 at Norris Middle School, 2235 S. 46th St.
Jun 12, 2003
Third Annual Omaha Cycling Weekend June 21-22
The Third Annual NHS/UNMC Omaha Cycling Weekend will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22. The weekend will feature two competitive cycling events in the Omaha metro area. The events will benefit the University of Nebraska Foundation’s Dave Babcook Memorial Fund for pancreatic cancer research.
Jun 11, 2003
Dr. Maurer announces budget cuts
Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., has announced plans for UNMC to reduce its state-supported budget by an additional $2 million.
Jun 11, 2003
Internal Medicine announces annual research awards
Five University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers will receive this year’s Internal Medicine Research Awards for outstanding achievements and research accomplishments. The research awards will be presented at a special internal medicine grand rounds on Friday, June 13, at the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Jun 10, 2003