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Campus celebrates MLK Day with “The Meeting”

In reality, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X only met long enough to pose for a photograph. On Monday, they met for more than 60 minutes in an intense, passionate and sometimes volatile on-stage meeting. More than 360 people gathered Monday in NHS Storz Pavilion and Wittson Hall for “The Meeting,” a fictional account of a meeting between Dr. King and Malcolm X.

Jan 22, 2002

The words and images of Martin Luther King, Malcolm X — part 7 of 7

Don’t miss today’s presentation of “The Meeting,” a fictional portrayal of an encounter between Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lower Storz of NHS Clarkson Hospital (overflow attendance to Wittson Hall Amphitheater). Hosted by UNMC and NHS, the play is free and open to the public.
The quotations in today’s final feature on Dr. King and Malcolm X indicate that both men believed their visions for America would probably lead to their deaths.

Jan 21, 2002

Nominations sought for Outstanding Teacher Awards

The UNMC Faculty Senate is inviting nominations for Outstanding Teacher Awards for 2001-2002. Students or faculty may submit nominations for full-time employees of UNMC who hold a full-time faculty appointment at the rank of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor or professor.

Jan 21, 2002

Augustine honored with National Nuclear Pharmacy Award

Sam Augustine, Pharm.D., associate professor of pharmacy practice in the UNMC College of Pharmacy, has been selected as the recipient of the American Pharmaceutical Association Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management (AphA-APPM) William H. Briner Distinguished Achievement Award in Nuclear Pharmacy Practice.

Jan 21, 2002

The words and images of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X — part 6 of 7

Through Jan. 21, UNMC Today will feature photos and quotations from Martin Luther King Jr. and his political counterpart, Malcolm X. Today’s quotes reflect that both men believe that community regeneration is primarily internal, not external.

Jan 18, 2002

Students learn about cultural similarities, differences

In his hometown of St. Paul, Neb., Jesse Hanisch came closest to cultural diversity when he dined on Mexican food, he says. That’s why a new week-long workshop focusing on cultural competency at UNMC was of such interest to Hanisch, a Caucasian.

Jan 18, 2002

NU Regents to hear UNMC educational vision for the next century

A new building devoted to educational programs and the renovation of three existing buildings are the key recommendations of a 12-member task force that has been studying UNMC’s educational needs for the 21st century.

The group’s recommendations will be presented to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents today during the regents’ annual visit to the UNMC campus. No action will be taken today. The project will be formally presented to the board later this year for possible approval.

Jan 18, 2002

The words and images of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X — part 5 of 7

Through Jan. 21, UNMC Today will feature photos and quotations from Martin Luther King Jr. and his political counterpart, Malcolm X. Today’s selections concern changing beliefs.

Jan 17, 2002

UNMC begins study on new drug for potential treatment of acute myeloid leukemia

UNMC researchers have begun the first clinical study in the United States to examine the safety and effectiveness of a unique new drug that may have potential in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). AML, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow, is the most common type of acute leukemia in adults, with an estimated 10,000 new cases a year.

Jan 17, 2002

Family event Feb. 2 at Strategic Air and Space Museum

UNMC and NHS employees, students and their families can receive discounted admission to UNMC’s Health and Technology Day Saturday, Feb. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Strategic Air and Space Museum. With an employee ID, admission to the museum and events is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

Jan 17, 2002