Category: Associate Dean’s Office
Emergency Phone for Telephone Failure
Most people on campus are probably unfamiliar with the backup system we have on campus to provide limited telephone service for emergency use if the regular telephone system fails. (At least, the folks with whom I spoke knew nothing about it.) So here’s the deal: The full procedure and the locations of red emergency phones is […]
Aug 5, 2009
Mary Haven Honored
A surprise was unveiled at the AACC Annual Meeting on Saturday, July 18th in Chicago. The AACC Management Sciences Division awarded Associate Dean Emerita, Mary C. Haven, MS, FASAHP, the Outstanding Contributions to Management Sciences Award. This award is presented each year at the Division’s Annual Leadership Seminar. “Mary has been instrumental in the past […]
Jul 30, 2009
Where in UNMC is Fran?
Anne Constantino wins the coveted Elephanto trophy for a week! She was the first to correctly identify (in a posted comment) my whereabouts on the UNMC campus. This lovely green space is located behind the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education encircled by a walking track. It’s a great place to study, have […]
Jul 27, 2009
SAHP Potluck: Brought to you by the Staff Leadership Council
In February, Associate Dean Kyle Meyer appointed eight staff members to the SAHP Staff Leadership Council as part of our strategic plan in order to improve efficiency and communication in the school. They meet bi-monthly to discuss administrative issues, disseminate information to others in their departments, and plan upcoming events. Standing (l-r): Michelle Simon, Distance […]
Jul 23, 2009
So much more than just a walk!
The SAHP walking club completed day five on Thursday, July 16, 2009. Some members of the group have already reported an increase in stamina and a little looser fit to their pants! We took advantage of the rain on this day to walk inside. (Our campus has the best skywalks and tunnels for those […]
Jul 17, 2009
SAHP Walking Club off to a Brisk Start!
Some useful info: Your weight x distance = energy used walking. Time does not matter as much as distance. If you speed up to walking a mile in 13 minutes or less, you will be burning more calories per mile. But for most beginning walkers, it is best to increase the distance before working on […]
Jul 13, 2009
Where in UNMC is Fran?
Well…Amber has had Elephanto for two weeks, now, and it’s time for him to find a new home. Be the first to correctly identify my location on our fabulous campus in this picture (and find Elephanto in the photo) and you will receive the coveted trophy to display at your workstation for the next week. […]
Jul 13, 2009
SAHP Walking Club — Together in Health!
by Fran Higgins Friday, July 10, 2009 was the inaugural walk for the School of Allied Health Professions’ new walking club. “This fitness activity was the brainchild of our Staff Leadership Council,” said Sue Miyeno, council chair. “It’s our contribution to the wellness initiatives on campus, something simple to get folks up out of […]
Jul 10, 2009
Canadian Forces Physician Assistant Program
The School of Allied Health Professions Physician Assistant Program has just completed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Canadian Forces Physician Assistant Program to award Bachelor of Science degrees to their graduates beginning in 2009. The University of Nebraska has been the degree granting institution for the U.S. military Interservice Physician Assistant Program for […]
Jun 30, 2009
Four SAHP Employees Recognized for a Combined 95 Years of Service
The annual employee service awards dinner was held on June 15, 2009 at the Embassy Suites La Vista Convention Center. A crowd of over 425 employees, family members, and supervisors were hosted by the UNMC Human Resources Department. Sue Eulberg, PA Program Associate and Rita Parks-Agnew, PT Program Associate were recognized for 40 and […]
Jun 17, 2009
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