Author: Fran Higgins
Katherine Jones Recognized
Katherine Jones has been a member of the Nebraska Stroke Advisory Council (NSAC) since 2006. She conducted an assessment of acute stroke treatment in Nebraska hospitals in 2006 that NSAC members have used as a road map for improving acute stroke systems of care across the state including EMS education about recognition of signs and […]
Mar 4, 2011
Congratulations on a swim well swum!
Jack Turman, Jr.’s son, Jack III, a sophomore at Papillion La Vista South High School, won a bronze medal in the 500 meter freestyle at last weekend’s state swim meet. He also posted the fifth best time in the state for the 200 meter freestyle in which he won the consolation race. Congratulations!
Mar 2, 2011
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
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- by Jeffrey RobbThe meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the boardroom at Varner Hall.
- by John KeenanUniversity President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, discussed the decision to seek sole governance of Nebraska Medicine in an Omaha World-Herald column Thursday.
- by Jeffrey RobbAn email from COI-Smart will go out Jan. 19 to individuals who are required to complete this disclosure.
- by John KeenanSafe Links and Link Protection will be added to Microsoft Teams.
- by Jeffrey RobbNotes on a grant opportunity through Women Investing in Nebraska and the bookstore's welcome back sale.