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UNMC radio commercials begin airing March 3
UNMC will air its spring series of radio commercials highlighting research and education beginning Monday, March 3. The commercials will run in three, three-week flights from March 3 through May 11 on stations in Omaha, Lincoln and in communities across the state.
Feb 28, 2003
College of Nursing to host March 1 career fair, open house
UNMC’s College of Nursing, as well as UNMC students of the Nebraska State Student Nurse Association in Omaha and Lincoln, will host a career fair and open house Saturday, March 1 for anyone interested in a nursing career or who would like to advance their nursing degree.
Feb 27, 2003
Understanding life as a slave — part 3 of 4
‘But for the hope of being free,’ Frederick Douglass once said, ‘I have no doubt but that I should have killed myself.” To better understand the long-term trauma of slavery, see Friday’s play “Let My People Go: Trials of Bondage in Words of Master and Slave.”
Feb 27, 2003
Dog therapy is part of Stress Free Zone
UNMC/NHS faculty and staff discovered a Stress Free Zone Wednesday on campus. The event was designed to help build awareness, educate and possibly change behaviors related to stress and its effects.
Feb 27, 2003
Leader of global smallpox eradication campaign at UNMC
On Wednesday, Donald A. Henderson, M.D., learned what Tom Ridge and other top U.S. governmental officials have found out in the past few months: Nebraska, and UNMC specifically, are leaders in bioterrorism preparedness.
The man who spent 10 years directing the World Health Organization’s global smallpox eradication campaign will cap his two-day visit to UNMC today with the Latta Lecture. Dr. Henderson is senior science advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Feb 27, 2003
Dr. Armitage resigns as College of Medicine dean, will stay at UNMC
James O. Armitage, M.D., an internationally recognized expert in the research and treatment of lymphoma, has resigned as dean of the College of Medicine at UNMC, effective Sept. 1. He plans to stay at UNMC, focusing his efforts on medical students and his clinical and research interests.
Feb 27, 2003
UNMC Printing Services receives 2002 Partnership Award
UNMC Printing Services, comprised of approximately 25 employees, was recently awarded the 2002 Chancellor’s Partnership Award, given annually to individuals or groups whose efforts have strengthened the partnership between UNMC and NHS.
Feb 26, 2003
Dramatic readings, poetry highlight Black History month
With soft lighting and low-key, live jazz music, the poets of “Spoken Word” entertained more than 60 people Feb. 20 during the second UNMC/NHS Black History Month event.
Feb 26, 2003
Living history on stage — part 2 of 4
“Let My People Go: Trials of Bondage in Words of Master and Slave” is the closest embodiment to the living testimonies of ex-slaves in dramatic production today. See it on campus Friday.
Feb 26, 2003
Business & Finance announces reorganization
UNMC’s Department of Business and Finance has reorganized some of its divisions to better meet the challenges of the future and the needs of all customers in an efficient and timely manner. See story for details.
Feb 26, 2003