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UNMC sponsors mini-medical school on smallpox
UNMC invites Nebraskans to attend a free health educational series on smallpox, titled, “Smallpox: What You Need to Know,” on Thursdays, Feb. 13, 20 and 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (CST). During the series, Nebraskans will learn about smallpox, the social and ethical issues, the risks involved in the smallpox vaccine, the safety mechanisms in medical research and how the state will respond in the event of a bioterrorist attack.
Feb 3, 2003
Construction projects take shape
Construction continues on two eye-catching projects slated for completion this year on the UNMC campus. Read about the progress of the Durham Research Center and the new parking garage, as well as a hanging permit requirement for all parking structures.
Feb 3, 2003
Preventing rejection of pig organs without severe immune suppression
In a major innovation in organ transplantation that could offer hope to millions of Americans with organ failure or diabetes, a study by Ximerex, Inc. in conjunction with researchers from UNMC has demonstrated that acute rejection of pig heart transplants could be prevented without the need for severe immune suppression. The findings were reported in the February issue of the Annals of Surgery.
Feb 3, 2003
Black History Month activities announced
Each February, NHS and UNMC faculty, staff and students join the rest of America in celebrating African American history and culture during Black History Month. This year, the campus is invited to attend a free presentation on Friday, Feb. 28, of “Let My People Go: Trials of Bondage in Words of Master and Slave,” one of the most thought-provoking, historically-researched productions ever on the true social realities of slavery and post-Civil War racial and gender issues. See story for the complete Black History Month schedule.
Feb 3, 2003
Christmas Day clean-up crew receives TEAM award
Nine members of the Facilities Management and Planning department received the UNMC Business and Finance department’s TEAM (Team Excellence and Merit) Award for their quick response to a water main break on Christmas Day.
Jan 31, 2003
Dr. Wigton presents College of Medicine history
On Thursday, Robert Wigton, M.D., associate dean for the UNMC College of Medicine and UNMC’s resident historian, presents Part 2 of his series on the campus’s history.
Jan 31, 2003
Pediatrician teaches UNMC students to care for children
Karen Higgins, M.D., challenges herself by volunteering to teach UNMC students and residents about caring for children. Dr. Higgins receives the Volunteer Faculty of the Month Award.
Jan 30, 2003
Students gain sports medicine skills under Dr. Brown
For the past seven years, fourth-year residents in UNMC’s department of orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation have worked under the supervision of David Brown, M.D., in the area of sports medicine. Dr. Brown receives the Volunteer Faculty of the Month Award.
Jan 30, 2003
The UNMC Student Senate recently welcomed a new slate of officers and senators. On Jan. 20, David Crouse, Ph.D., interim vice chancellor for academic affairs, administered the oath of office to Casey Johnston, student senate president and student regent; Kristin Sonderegger, student senate vice president; and new student senators.
Jan 30, 2003
403(b) SRA info missing from mailed 2002 W2 forms
For those UNMC employees who took part in the 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Account (SRA) in 2002, the recently mailed W2 tax forms are missing required data. This is a university-wide situation and affects employees participating in the 403(b) SRA plan at all four NU campuses and in central administration. See story for details.
Jan 30, 2003