Category: Education
OT student finds a new occupation in repurposing
Occupational therapy student Clancy Hesseltine stumbled onto a new occupation during her first semester at UNMC in Kearney. Let her tell you the story… I started Hesseltine Halters in my first semester of occupational therapy school as a class assignment for which I had to learn a new occupation. I knew I wanted something unique, […]
May 6, 2022
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by Ali Rezek and Hannah Steber, Genetic Counseling Class of 2022 Today (April 25th), people around the United States will celebrate National DNA Day! Why do we celebrate DNA when we can’t see it? The goal of National DNA Day is to give us an opportunity to learn more about advances in genomics, or the […]
Apr 25, 2022
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Horak recognized for excellence in teaching
Shaun Horak, DMSc, PA-C, received the Pat and Susan McClaughry Physician Assistant Excellence in Teaching Award. Students nominate and vote on this award, which recognizes passion for teaching and mentorship of future PAs.
Apr 21, 2022
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