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UNMC names new College of Nursing dean
Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., associate dean for research for the Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing, will be appointed to serve as sixth dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, pending approval of the NU Board of Regents.
Dr. Tilden, who would assume the post Oct. 8, will succeed Ada Lindsey, Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, who will retire July 31 after more than eight years at UNMC.
Jun 5, 2003
MMI, Scottish Rite Foundation Celebrate 25th Anniversary today
For 25 years, the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) and the Scottish Rite Foundation of Omaha have contributed to a partnership that has benefited many children with speech and language disorders.
The 25th anniversary of this partnership will be celebrated today (June 5) at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 202 S.20th St. Festivities include an open house and informative tours of the facilities beginning at 11 a.m. Free lunch will be served until 1 p.m. and a Dixieland band will provide musical entertainment. At 5:30, a dinner of steak or fish will be served and the cast from the Buddy Holly tribute will perform an hour of songs for diners.
Jun 5, 2003
Satellite workshop to explore ‘life cycle’ of grant budgets
UNMC grant administrators and support staff are being encouraged to attend a satellite workshop that will help explain regulations affecting research and the issues relevant to compliance.
Jun 4, 2003
More than 450 attend Cattlemen’s Ball near Ashland
There wasn’t supposed to be a Cattlemen’s Ball in 2003. However, tell that to the farmers and ranchers of Nebraska. More than 450 people attended the ball on Saturday.
Jun 4, 2003
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. As part of our continuing efforts to educate employees, these HIPAA-related messages will be distributed the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, beginning next week.
Today’s HIPAA message is about UNMC/NHS compliance with HIPAA.
Jun 3, 2003
CCE construction will close intersection, affect other areas
Construction on the new Center for Clinical Excellence (CCE) has begun. In the coming weeks and months, more construction activity will take place.
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, the intersection of 44th Street and Dewey Avenue will be closed until further notice. (Click on headline for further details).
Jun 3, 2003
Shuttle route revised, beginning Monday
Employees who ride the campus shuttle may follow a different route to their drop-off points, beginning Monday.
(Click on headline to see map of new route).
Jun 3, 2003
New document makes reporting inventions easier for UNMC personnel
The UNMC Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has designed a New Invention Notification Form, which makes it easier for UNMC faculty and staff to report their inventions to the IPO.
Jun 3, 2003
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
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