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Recruited as a researcher, James Turpen, Ph.D., delivered exactly two lectures to students during his first three years at UNMC. After being invited to help teach the embryology core, Dr. Turpen gained an appreciation for integrating basic science with clinical practice. This is the last in a three-part series highlighting UNMC’s Outstanding Teachers.

Mar 31, 2003

Tornado awareness week, mock drill April 2

In recognition of Tornado Awareness Week (March 31 through April 4), UNMC and NHS will participate in a statewide tornado awareness exercise Wednesday, April 2.

Mar 31, 2003

Faculty to be honored with 30-year service awards

Five UNMC faculty members will be honored for 30 years of service to UNMC at the Annual Faculty Meeting on Monday. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. at the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater. An overflow room will be available in the Eppley Institute, Room 2009. The faculty members include Jeffrey Baldwin, Pharm.D., of the College of Pharmacy, as well as College of Medicine faculty Jean Deupree, Ph.D., William Gust, M.D., Michael Mann, Ph.D., and Robert Ramaley, Ph.D. See story for a short biosketch of each honored faculty member.

Mar 31, 2003

College of Dentistry provides free sealants to children

In an effort to prevent cavities, dental hygienists from the UNMC College of Dentistry, along with the Indian Chicano Health Center and Douglas County Health Department, last week placed free sealants on the teeth of 160 second- and third-graders at Marrs Academy School in south Omaha.

Mar 31, 2003

Mother, daughter inspire one another

On March 20, when UNMC medical student LaKisha Williams opened her envelope and announced she would to her medical residency in psychiatry at Louisiana State University, her mother, Cassandra Williams Smith, stood by her side. It was a sweet moment of victory that would not have been associated 26 years ago with a pregnant black teen-ager in rural Mississippi.

Mar 28, 2003

Dr. Booth finds rewards in teaching

When James Booth, Ph.D., was offered a teaching assistant position upon beginning his doctoral education, he was terrified at the thought of presenting lectures in front of a classroom of students. More than three decades and hundreds of lectures later, Dr. Booth is being honored with the UNMC Outstanding Teaching Award. This is the second in a three-part series on UNMC’s outstanding teachers.

Mar 28, 2003

Free tax preparation assistance offered to UNMC employees

Sid Magdanz is once again offering free tax preparation assistance to UNMC employees who have questions regarding their 2002 tax returns. Magdanz is available to assist UNMC employees every Tuesday through April 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Administration Center, Room 2032.

Mar 28, 2003

College of Dentistry celebrates academics, research

What will the future of oral health look like? UNMC College of Dentistry students, faculty, residents and staff gained insight into that question March 21 during the college’s 17th annual Professionals Day event in Lincoln.

Mar 28, 2003

Clinical psychologist cultivates minds

Keith Allen, Ph.D., isn’t likely to give the pre-doctoral interns that he mentors a lot of answers when discussing intervention strategies for patients. Instead, the UNMC clinical psychologist seeks to cultivate the future psychologists’ minds with in-depth dialogue and thought about why specific treatments are effective. This is the first of a three-part series featuring this year’s Outstanding Teachers.

Mar 27, 2003

Nebraska groups seek to protect NU from further cuts

UNMC’s faculty and student senates are among the wide array of Nebraska organizations that have adopted resolutions asking that the University of Nebraska be considered a high priority for funding as the Legislature moves toward completion of the budget for the 2003-2005 biennium. See story for list of organizations.

Mar 27, 2003