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Second-annual auction will benefit research, other charities
Rhona and Daniel Yetts don’t want other parents to experience what they went through. The parents of a daughter who passed away at age 31/2, the couple are the organizers for a sports-memorabilia auction that will raise money for leukemia research at UNMC and other charitable causes. See story for details, including an April 29 campus viewing of some of the auction items.
Apr 28, 2003
Bioterrorism symposia planned across the state
Four, two-day bioterrorism symposia have been scheduled for across Nebraska to help educate health-care providers and first responders about the indicators of bioterrorism-related illnesses, as well as treatments for those illnesses. See story for details.
Apr 25, 2003
Geneticists celebrate 50 years of the double helix
Today, scientists worldwide are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the article, published in Nature, that described the now famous “double helix” model that describes how DNA is structured. It’s hard to imagine science without the three-dimensional structure of DNA, Shelley Smith, Ph.D., says.
Apr 25, 2003
Longtime admirer of UNMC aging expert to deliver Harman Lectureship
Waiting in an airline terminal is normally not a memorable experience. However, for two scientists with roots from different continents, it turned out to be the beginning of a friendship that is still going strong seven years later. See story for details.
Apr 25, 2003
Advocate for cancer research, Liz Karnes, dies
Liz Karnes, an Omaha community leader who inspired many during her battle with cancer and various complications, died Thursday morning at her home. She was 53. “Liz was not just a strong advocate for Omaha, but she also was a strong advocate for UNMC and the Eppley Cancer Center,” said Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Eppley Cancer Center.
Apr 25, 2003
Nebraskans will determine University’s future
Read an editorial by UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., that has been sent to newspapers across the state.
Apr 24, 2003
Pharmacy fraternity raises $2,500 for cystic fibrosis camp
The Kappa Psi chapter of the College of Pharmacy recently raised $2,500 for a camp for children with cystic fibrosis. Fourteen teams competed in this year’s “Hoops for Healing” basketball tournament, an annual event that the fraternity chapter organizes and conducts.
Apr 24, 2003
Sign language workshop April 25
Have you ever stopped to think about how much you take hearing for granted? The NHS/UNMC Employee Diversity Network, in honor of Deaf Awareness Month, will sponsor a special workshop titled, “The ABC’s of Sign Language,” Friday, April 25, from noon to 1 p.m. in Wittson Hall, Room 3037.
Apr 24, 2003
Dr. McCashland earns April Gold ‘U’ Award
The pager sounds and Tim McCashland, M.D., agrees to squeeze another patient into an already full day. Saying “no” isn’t easy, even when it means late hours, postponing other tasks or interrupting his vacation. For his commitment and dedication, Dr. McCashland has received this month’s Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ Award.
Apr 23, 2003
Silver ‘U’ recipients announced for April
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Apr 23, 2003