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Author: Fran Higgins

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

Popcorn tomorrow!

Wednesday, December 14th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., SAHP Academic & Student Affairs will provide popcorn and water for SAHP faculty, staff, and students. Stop by BTH 3004 to get your snack on!

Dec 13, 2011

Introducing Mary Wood…

Please welcome Mary Wood, Office Associate I and Research Assistant, to the SAHP! Mary offices in the Physical Therapy Education department and here’s a little bit about her in her own words: “I am a mother of six (four boys and two girls) and grandmother of six.  I enjoy spending time with my parents and with […]

Dec 9, 2011

PA director candidate to present tomorrow

All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the SAHP Forum given by the Director of Physician Assistant Education candidate, Darwin Brown. The forum will be held tomorrow, December 7, 2011, 8:30-9:30 am, in Bennett Hall, Room 2020.

Dec 6, 2011

Skating at UNMC

Here’s a short video from last week at the ice rink to test the new capability to post videos on the blog. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXLmsPQ2Ag4&w=500&h=310]

Dec 6, 2011

SAHP Faculty and Staff Forum today, Tues, Dec 6th

Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 3:30 PM in Bennett Hall 2020, SAHP faculty and staff will get the latest updates on communication strategies in the School and on campus. This is an opportunity to learn about new technology and social media, so please bring your questions!

Dec 5, 2011

Congratulations to new senators!

The newly elected at-large student senators representing the School of Allied Health Professions are all from the Physical Therapy Education program. Congratulations to Haeley Hansen (PT1), John Mayne (PT1), and Michelle Ripperger (PT2), and thank you for serving the school!

Nov 29, 2011