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UNMC is among a unique group of governmental, business, education, healthcare and neighborhood leaders who Tuesday announced plans to fund a planning effort that will define future development and growth for the Midtown Omaha area.

Apr 2, 2003

Chancellor: UNMC must sustain momentum through tough times

UNMC must continue to proceed with vigor on its strategic priorities, overcoming any obstacles that a sagging economy and reduced state funding may bring. That was the message Monday from UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., who addressed about 150 faculty at their annual meeting.

Apr 2, 2003

Chancellor’s family shares Lifetime Achievement Award

Receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award is especially gratifying when family surrounds you. That was the case when UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, traveled to Atlanta for a reception in which Dr. Maurer was honored with the Children’s Oncology Group award. See story for photos of the event.

Apr 2, 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 was honored Monday with the UNMC Outstanding Teaching Award. Due to a reporter’s error, the incorrect version of this story ran in Friday’s UNMC Today. We regret the error. Click for the correct version.

Apr 2, 2003

Don’t be foolish — a weekly HIPAA message

HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. You will be receiving weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your job. Today’s HIPAA message lists 10 foolish things to avoid.

Apr 1, 2003

NU Foundation home office to move April 3 & 4

The University of Nebraska Foundation’s home office in Lincoln is moving April 3 and 4 to: 1010 Lincoln Mall, Suite 300, Lincoln, NE 68508-2886. See story for details.

Apr 1, 2003

Researcher discovers joy in teaching

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