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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

Student Senate changes hands

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

Dr. Shaffer mentors young physicians

For more than a quarter of a century, Kenton Shaffer, M.D., has diligently served the community of Kearney through his skillful practice of pediatrics and adolescent medicine. Dr. Shaffer is a Volunteer Faculty of the Month award recipient.

Jan 29, 2003

Dr. Peters recognized for steadfast service

John Peters, M.D., sees the importance of being a volunteer faculty member. His view stems from when he was a student in the ophthalmology department at UNMC from 1989-92. Dr. Peters is recognized as a Volunteer Faculty of the Month Award recipient.

Jan 29, 2003

UNMC among nation’s healthiest companies

UNMC recently received the Gold Well Workplace Award from the Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) and the distinction of being one of America’s healthiest companies.

Jan 28, 2003

Students gain knowledge in facial plastic surgery

Over the past 16 years, Steven M. Denenberg, M.D., has contributed to the UNMC College of Medicine by teaching residents the details of facial plastic surgery and instructing them in patient-friendly office techniques. Dr. Denenberg is a Volunteer Faculty of the Month award recipient.

Jan 28, 2003