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Electronic cost transfer form training Nov. 19

Sponsored Programs Accounting and the Office of Budget, Analysis and Financial Compliance will co-host a training session titled, “How to Use the New Electronic Cost Transfer Form” Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Nov 5, 2003

Relationship with NAP benefits UNMC, patients with HIV/AIDS

UNMC’s strong relationship with the Nebraska AIDS Project (NAP) is important to the university in several ways, the medical director of the UNMC HIV Clinic says. NAP is the beneficiary of the annual “Night of a Thousand Stars” celebration. This year’s 11th annual celebration will take place on Dec. 6. A UNMC-sponsored pre-party reception and cocktail supper will take place at the Omaha Woman’s Club, 518 38th St., beginning at 7 p.m

Nov 4, 2003

Communication skills courses offered

UNMC Human Resources is presenting two communications skills courses for employees: Command Spanish for Administrative and Office Staff and English as a Second Language.

Nov 4, 2003

UNMC/Hot 107.7 radio co-sponsored children’s event

On Halloween night, UNMC and radio station Hot 107.7 co-sponsored – Trick or Trunk – a candy giveaway that drew more than 2,000 children and parents to the Baker’s Place parking lot at 51st Street and Ames Avenue. This was the first time for such an event in North Omaha.

Nov 4, 2003

UMA provides winter health tune up

About 300 adults and children received a “Winter Health Tune Up” Saturday at the University Medical Associates’ annual health screening event at Clarkson West Medical Center, 144th and Center Streets.

Nov 4, 2003

Allied Health week celebrated at UNMC

Allied Health Professions Week is being celebrated this week to honor health care providers working in the more than 80 allied health professions.

Nov 4, 2003

Employees have time to return SimplyWell sign-up cards

The data obtained from the health screenings of a new campus wellness program will help to guide future employee wellness efforts, says Jayme Nekuda, UNMC’s manager of health promotion. The SimplyWell program is free to UNMC employees who participate in UNMC’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield medical insurance plan. Employees may still enroll by returning their sign-up cards to the SimplyWell office.

Nov 3, 2003

Mayor to address concerns at Nov. 5 town hall meeting

Mayor Mike Fahey will host a town hall meeting Nov. 5 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Field Club of Omaha, Inc., clubhouse, 3615 Woolworth Ave. He will address concerns presented by residents at previous Destination Midtown meetings.

Nov 3, 2003

AFLAC gift brightens experience for pediatric cancer patients

Amid the tricks of Halloween came a big treat for pediatric cancer patients and families at The Nebraska Medical Center. AFLAC presented the hospital with a $45,000 gift to help kids and their families get through a truly scary time in their lives.

Oct 31, 2003

UNMC hosts appreciation lunch for high school principals

In 2001, UNMC’s Office of Student Equity and Multicultural Affairs (OSEMA) inaugurated an appreciation lunch for the principals of schools that send six or more graduates to the incoming fall class. This year, 20 schools met this qualification.

Oct 31, 2003

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