Author: Fran Higgins
Higgins Receives Certificate
To toot one’s horn or not to toot one’s horn: that was the question? The answer I received: toot away, so here goes. I successfully presented my portfolio last week at UNO for the certificate in Advanced Writing. The fifteen credit hours for this included Grant Writing, Narrative Nonfiction, Travel Writing, Experiments in Creative Nonfiction, and […]
Dec 2, 2009
We Have a Winner…But…
Jill Carson in Public Relations was the first to correctly identify my whereabouts in the “Where in UNMC” contest, with Michelle Simon in Distance Education a close second. (Michelle also identified Elephanto’s location in the photo, so I’ll have to think of something special for her.) However… Elephanto met with a little accident this morning, […]
Nov 23, 2009
Where in UNMC…?
The UNMC campus is a beautiful place to work and study, and it’s also a healthy environment, especially since the campus went tobacco-free. In a comment to this post, be the first to correctly identify my location in this picture and Elephanto will join you at your desk for the next week or two. Can you […]
Nov 23, 2009
Next SAHP Research Seminar
Please mark your calendar for the next SAHP Research Seminar presentation in Bennett Hall 2020 from noon-1:00pm: November 18, 2009 – Tanya Custer “Radiation Therapy Simulation Instructional Module Effectiveness Study”
Nov 9, 2009
2009 Student Leader Gathering with President Milliken
Each year, President Milliken invites student leaders from across the University to join him and his wife for dinner at their home. Here is a group photo taken at the gathering, as well as a link to more individual pictures of the event on the University website.
Nov 3, 2009
Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month
Every October, physical therapists celebrate National Physical Therapy Month by raising awareness about our profession. To do our part in the promotion, UNMC PT students will be traveling to Lincoln to speak with UNL’s Pre-Physical Therapy Club. Our goal is to educate these students on the premier doctorate program UNMC has to offer and field […]
Oct 30, 2009
We have a Winner!
Jan tried to hold on to Elephanto for another week, but Stephane VanderMeulen, in the Physician Assistant program, beat her by two minutes! They both correctly identified the Sorrell building. (Back when it was a whole lot warmer outside.) Congratulations, Stephane.
Oct 26, 2009
Where in UNMC are We?
Be the first to post a comment that correctly identifies the location of Fran and Elephanto in this photo, and the little elephant will keep you company for a week or two, bringing good luck, and good cheer to your office.
Oct 26, 2009
Next SAHP Research Seminar Presentation October 28, 2009
The next SAHP Research Seminar will be on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 in Bennett Hall 2020 from noon-1:00pm. Mark your calendar for Dawn Venema’s presentation: “The effects of total knee arthroplasty on postural control.”
Oct 22, 2009
Jim Temme … chili champ
James Temme, associate director of Radiation Science Technology Education (RSTE), talks about his passion and prowess as a chili cook-off competitor in this article from UNMC Today. Cool beans, Jim!
Oct 6, 2009
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