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Social media and the Skate-a-thon
From Facebook photo tags and Twitter posts to a live webcast, the UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s is set to go viral.
Jan 27, 2012
Skate-a-thon brings campus together
The 2012 UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s, Jan. 27-28, is raising money for Parkinson’s research at UNMC, which is a wonderful thing.
Jan 27, 2012
UNMC and the Skate-a-thon, made for each other
For three years, Colleen and Ted Wuebben held a skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s research at their place, at the ice rink they’d built in the back of their Omaha home.
Jan 25, 2012
Meet ice bowling ball candidates Melanie Stewart, Dr. Myron Toews
Get to know our human ice bowling ball candidates Melanie Stewart and Myron Toews, Ph.D.
Jan 24, 2012
Take an interactive look at the proposed cancer center
Check out a great interactive graphic of the proposed new cancer center from the Omaha World-Herald.
Jan 19, 2012
UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center Unveil Plans for a New Cancer Center
New center would elevate Nebraska’s role in cancer care and research
Jan 19, 2012
New Lincoln nursing building a key to addressing shortage
The Lincoln Division of the UNMC College of Nursing turns away large numbers of qualified applicants each year because of inadequate facilities. That would change with the construction of a new facility on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus.
Jan 19, 2012
Othello Meadows: MLK wouldn’t believe us
As cities build monuments, name streets and hold events in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Othello Meadows III asks himself one question. “What would Dr. King say were he alive to see us as we sing his praises and say that we love his message?”
Jan 17, 2012
MLK event to feature revitalization leader, hip-hop violinist
Watch a video of hip-hop violinist Daniel Davis, who will join Omaha revitalization leader Othello Meadows in leading today’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemoration.
Jan 16, 2012
Second annual UNMC Skate-a-thon to raise funds for Parkinson’s research
Last year’s 24-hour skate raised $40,000; this year’s goal is $100,000 The University of Nebraska Medical Center is taking another run at putting Parkinson’s disease on ice. On Jan. 27-28, the UNMC Ice Rink will host the second annual UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s. Skaters are set to circle the ice for 24 consecutive hours – […]
Jan 16, 2012