Author: Fran Higgins
Creating a Strong Nebraska health care team
This opinion article by Kyle P. Meyer, Ph.D., PT, senior associate dean, and Gregory M. Karst, Ph.D., PT, assistant dean for academic & student affairs, UNMC School of Allied Health Professions appeared in the Grand Island Independent. One of the hallmark traits of Nebraskans is their knowledge of the game of football, and their understanding of […]
Feb 29, 2012
Darwin Brown, MPH, PA-C receives Silver U
Congratulations to Darwin Brown, MPH, PA-C, the February Silver U Recipient! Darwin is a faculty member in the Physician Assistant Education program and was recognized by his colleagues for his leadership and excellence. Well done, Darwin!
Feb 21, 2012
Student Spotlight on Amand Harlow (PT1)
In case you missed it, here’s a link to the UNMC Today article on Amanda Harlow, a first-year physical therapy student.
Feb 10, 2012
Welcome to Mavrick Christian Afrank
Mavrick Christian Afrank, 7 lbs 7 oz, was born to Emily and Kyle Afrank. Emily is a third year physical therapy student. Congratulations!
Feb 8, 2012
TV Monitors in Bennett and Sorrell are temporarily suspended
The system used to log in to and update the TV monitors on campus has been offline since Friday. Consequently, the slides may be outdated, including the room scheduling monitors outside the classrooms. Sorry for the inconvenience, but, hopefully, it will be restored quickly.
Feb 8, 2012
Come celebrate!
Silver U Celebration Tuesday, February 21, 2012 8:15 am – 8:45 am Bennett Hall Reading Room (3011)
Feb 1, 2012
A big thank-you to Dr. Leuschen!
The M. Patricia and James W. Leuschen Professorship for Advancing Research in the Allied Health Sciences will provide research support for SAHP senior and junior faculty. Read about it in UNMC Today.
Jan 16, 2012
Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s
You can skate (as much or little as you like), spectate, donate, or volunteer at the UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s on January 27-28. Don’t miss it! Last year was a hoot and there will be some very cool events happenin’ this year to top it.
Jan 12, 2012
Eight Secrets of Brainstorming
Take these into consideration before you go into your next meeting: 1) Look at change as fuel 2) Accept all ideas 3) Defer judgment 4) Reduce status (all are equals) 5) Avoid idea smashers 6) Declare your point of view 7) Say “Yes, and…” (instead of “No, but…”) 8) Re-discover your innovative self 9) Have LOTS […]
Jan 6, 2012
VanderMeulen to Continue Serving on Physician Assistant Education Association Board of Directors
Alexandria, VA – Members of the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) re-elected Stephane VanderMeulen to a second term as Director at Large on its Board of Directors. VanderMeulen currently serves as Academic Coordinator for the University of Nebraska Medical Center Physician Assistant Program in Omaha. Voted in during the Association’s recent Annual Education Forum in […]
Dec 20, 2011
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