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Author: Fran Higgins

Hageman’s appointment gives voice to rural Nebraskans

Patricia Hageman, Ph.D., professor and former program director of physical therapy education in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s School of Allied Health Professions, has been appointed to a three-year term on a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) external advisory committee. Dr. Hageman is the only Nebraskan on the 21-member committee appointed by Kathleen […]

Mar 1, 2011

New Mindful Meditation Dates

An occasional shift from “Doing Mode” to “Being Mode” can lead to greater focus, productivity, health and peace of mind. Anyone interested may join together for a short Mindful Meditation period of 20 – 30 minutes every Friday at noon in Wittson 4039 (the Alumni Association Conference Room on the Wittson end of the 42nd […]

Feb 28, 2011

Go, SAHP, Go!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 22, 2011, the School of Allied Health Professions will be up against the College of Nursing in a friendly competition to see which group can raise its pledge participation percentage the most in the UNMC LiveGreen pledge race. Let’s do it, people! If you haven’t already taken the pledge, please take it […]

Feb 21, 2011

Sam Sanderson in the News

Click for a story in The San Diego Union-Tribune about Sam Sanderson’s latest research collaboration with four researchers from San Diego State University. Kudos, Sam!

Feb 8, 2011

Competition

Tuesday, May 10 at TD Ameritrade Park, the Alumni Office is hosting a competition to re-name the “Blast at the Blatt” event, Creighton vs. Nebraska baseball game. Suggest a new, creative name for this event…i.e. “The First Blast Away from the Blatt.”  The winning name selected by the Alumni Association 501c3 Board will receive four […]

Jan 28, 2011

A Reminder

TODAY & TOMORROW Friday & Saturday, January 28 – 29 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., UNMC Ice Rink: UNMC Parkinson’s Skate-a-thon goes over night until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday (but you only skate as much as you want). Your $10 registration fee includes skate rental! Fran Higgins is taking donations/sponsorships if you’d like to help out but don’t […]

Jan 25, 2011

Jeremy Peterson: former x-ray student/now medical student/student senate president

Jeremy Peterson, a third-year medical student from Atkinson, Neb., is the 2011 president of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Student Senate. As Student Senate President, Peterson also serves as a non-voting member on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. In 2006, he participated in the inaugural class of the Summer Medical and Dental […]

Jan 21, 2011

Upcoming RUG sessions – mark your calendars and register

UNMC Branding Guidelines for Research Posters Bill Wassom from UNMC Printing Services and David Markes from UNMC Public Relations will present at the next RUG (Research User Group) session on Thursday, Jan. 27 from 10-11 a.m. in 1004 Durham Research Center. They will discuss guidelines for UNMC research posters. Click here to register online  (under […]

Jan 21, 2011

Joint Effort!

What: Joint Effort is an all night volleyball tournament hosted by the UNMC Physical Therapy and Creighton Physical Therapy students.  All proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation, Nebraska Chapter. Date: Friday, February 25th Time: Registration begins at 5:00 PM. Place: West Omaha Health Center (1212 N 102 Ct) Cost: $120/ team by 2/4; 150/ team between […]

Jan 20, 2011

Talent Tuesday – January 25, 2011

Watch the amazing juggling feats of Renee Crosby of rheumatology and listen to Steve Caplan, PhD, biochemistry and molecular biology, read from his newly published novel, Matter Over Mind. Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater!

Jan 13, 2011