Category: Extended Family
Rita turns the page
Congratulations to Rita Parks Agnew, BSG, Student Affairs and Budget Coordinator for UNMC’s Physical Therapy (PT) program! Rita announced that she will be retiring at the end of May after nearly 37 years of service. Since joining UNMC in October 1974 under the founding program director, Mary Ellen Sacksteder, Rita watched the program grow from […]
Mar 9, 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
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
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
Clarification on the Skate-a-Thon
It may not have been clear in my initial post or in the marketing about the UNMC Skate-a-Thon, but YOU DON’T HAVE TO SKATE THE WHOLE TIME! When you sign up, you’ll choose the block of time you want to participate. It’s going to be a great time so don’t miss out. What: UNMC Parkinson’s Skate-A-Thon When: […]
Jan 7, 2011
A few leftovers…
There are a few bags of pecans and Breakfast Blend coffee left from the PA fundraiser. Pecans $7.50 Coffee $5.50 Contact Nicki Simmons at 559-7955 or nsimmons@unmc.edu.
Jan 5, 2011
UNMC Parkinson’s Skate-A-Thon
I’ve signed up! You can, too. Or you can volunteer or donate to raise funds for Parkinson’s Research. What: UNMC Parkinson’s Skate-A-Thon When: January 28 – 29, 2010 6pm – 6pm (24 hours) BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO SKATE THE WHOLE TIME When you sign up, you’ll choose the block of time you want to […]
Dec 22, 2010
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