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Facilities Management & Planning has announced that the Laundry/Service building on the corner of 42nd and Emile Streets will now be known as the Academic and Research Services building.

Aug 12, 2002

UNMC, NHS promote National Breastfeeding Week

Laura Wilwerding, M.D., UNMC clinical assistant professor in the department of pediatrics, and Tess Parriott, R.N., NHS lactation consultant, are two of the most visible flag wavers on campus for breastfeeding. They not only do so by medical avocation and profession, but above all, as mothers. See story for the benefits of breastfeeding infants.

Aug 9, 2002

UNMC launches Web site for energy-saving campaign

UNMC has launched a Web site in conjunction with the UNMC/NHS energy conservation campaign. Visit the site to learn energy-saving tips and energy myths and facts. View the site at
www.unmc.edu/energy.

Aug 9, 2002

Team Kaos competes in criterium

UNMC, NHS and UMA sponsor Team Kaos, one of the driving forces in Nebraska cycling. The squad recently promoted and competed in the second annual Omaha Criterium, a two-day biking event to benefit the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.

Aug 8, 2002

Energy-saving tips available today

In conjunction with the UNMC/NHS energy consumption campaign, a representative of the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) will be on campus today to present information and tips on reducing energy consumption at home and at work.

Aug 8, 2002

NHS/UNMC helps with Sisters Together school supply drive

The Sisters Together organization will hold its second annual “Back-to-School Get Together” school supply giveaway Sunday, Aug. 25, from noon to 3 p.m. (or until all the supplies are gone) at the Urban League Family Resource Center at 30th and Lake Sts. See story for a list of supplies needed and how you can receive a free ice cream sundae.

Aug 8, 2002

Appropriations Committee recommendation ‘fair’ to university

The Nebraska Legislature could begin debate this afternoon on a proposal that would not cut as much from the University of Nebraska’s budget allocation as had been proposed.

Members of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee advanced a measure Wednesday evening that would reduce the university’s allocation by $10 million. Gov. Mike Johanns had proposed that $20 million be cut from the university’s budget.

Aug 8, 2002

UNMC/NHS corporate sponsor of Youth Leadership Omaha

UNMC/NHS has joined the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben as corporate sponsors of Youth Leadership Omaha, an organization that allows students to further develop their leadership skills.

Aug 7, 2002

Researchers study role of protein in multiple sclerosis

Thomas Petro, Ph.D, department of oral biology, UNMC College of Dentistry, has been awarded a $209,000, three-year grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to study a cell protein called Interleukin-12 (IL-12) to determine its role in multiple sclerosis.

Aug 6, 2002

NU President Smith: proposed cuts unfair

University of Nebraska President L. Dennis Smith, Ph.D., in testimony before the Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee Monday said the university is being asked to take a disproportionate share of budget cuts.

Aug 6, 2002