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Dr. Zheng inspired by grandfather

Jialin Zheng, M.D., went to medical school at the behest of his grandfather, a famous local practitioner of Chinese traditional medicine.
“He said I could do great things particularly if I combined Chinese medicine with western medicine,” Dr. Zheng said.

Nov 11, 2011

Chamber music on tap at Music as Medicine

Trumpeter K. Craig Bircher, trombonist Jay Wise and pianist Stacie Haneline will perform chamber music pieces from composers such as Bromel and Clarke during today’s Music as Medicine.

Nov 10, 2011

Lookin’ at U – Megan Tracy

This week, we learn more about Megan Tracy, cost accountant and financial analyst in financial compliance and cost analysis.

Nov 10, 2011

PA annual nut sale among items listed on the campus life calendar

Check UNMC Campus Life Calendar to keep up with campus happenings such as the Physician Assistant program’s annual nut sale, which will be held on campus on Nov. 11, 14, 16 and 23.

Nov 9, 2011

Student Senate election today

Student Senate elections will be held today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Wittson Hall lobby next to the 42nd Street entrance.

Nov 9, 2011

Wellness Wednesday – Help design the campus wellness campaign

Faculty and staff are invited to join a team that will lead the launch of a comprehensive wellness campaign to increase physical activity among employees.

Nov 9, 2011

Flu shot clinic this afternoon

A free flu shot clinic for employees will be held today from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Storz 1-4.

Nov 9, 2011

Wounded Knee Massacre the focus of noon Durham Museum seminar

The accounts of Dr. Charles A. Eastman (Ohiyesa) — a physician who witnessed the Wounded Knee Massacre — will be discussed today at noon during a Durham Museum seminar in the Sorrell Center, Room 2010.

Nov 9, 2011

Date corrected for Wounded Knee Durham Museum seminar

A Durham Museum seminar on Dr. Charles A. Eastman (Ohiyesa) — a physician who witnessed and recounted the Wounded Knee Massacre — will be on Wednesday, not Tuesday as originally noted in UNMC Today.

Nov 8, 2011

Myths and misunderstandings of Tuskegee focus of today’s Wilson lecture

Susan Reverby, Ph.D., a professor at Wellesley College, will discuss misunderstandings and misinformation related to the infamous Tuskegee Experiment during the Wilson Lecture today.

Nov 8, 2011