Category: Kudos
Another Master in our midst: congratulations to Linda Sykora, MSEd
Linda Sykora, MSEd, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM , instructor and hematology coordinator in our clinical laboratory science education program graduated in December with her Master’s Degree in Education. Congratulations, Linda!
Jan 15, 2014
Congratulations to Pat O'Neil, MPA!
Our director of Finance and Administration, Pat O’Neil, graduated from UNO on December 21, 2014 with her master’s degree in public administration. She took advantage of the tuition remission program offered by UNMC. “The three-and-half years it took flew by,” Pat said, “and the best part was interacting with my amazingly diverse classmates.” Congratulations on your achievement, […]
Jan 13, 2014
Donnelly publishes in Journal of Pathology Informatics
Amber Donnelly, PhD, MPH, SCT(ASCP), program director for the Cytotechnology program, and her team published an article, “Optimal z-axis scanning parameters for gynecologic cytology specimens,” in Journal of Pathology Informatics. The use of virtual microscopy (VM) in clinical cytology has been limited due to the inability to focus through three dimensional (3D) cell clusters […]
Dec 31, 2013
Physical Therapy class of 2016 adopted a family
The PT class of 2016 adopted an Omaha family (5 children and a mother) through the Salvation Army/Star 104.5 Adopt-a-Family radio-thon. They collected money, shopped for presents on the children’s wish lists, and bought them a gift certificate for groceries. They also wrapped and delivered the presents to the family.
Dec 30, 2013
UNMC PT Researchers on KETV
Researchers, Dawn Venema, PT, PhD, and Joseph Siu, PhD, are studying the link between walking and talking simultaneously and how it can help battle dementia. Read more and watch the video: http://www.ketv.com/news/local-news/researchers-study-benefits-of-walking-talking-with-dementia-patients/-/9674510/23583394/-/eh2rvk/-/index.html#ixzz2oySULqPI
Dec 30, 2013
RSTE helps the Ronald McDonald House again this year
The Radiation Science Technology Education (RSTE) students, faculty, family, and alumni all helped decorate the Ronald McDonald House for Christmas on Thursday evening, December 5th. Associate Director of RSTE, James Temme, served chili to all the participants. Cookies and cupcakes were contributed by the RSTE Alumni.
Dec 6, 2013
PT student takes UNMC to the tallest mountain in the US
At 14,497 ft (4418,69 m), Mt Whitney in California is the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. Piece of cake for Robert Mason, physical therapy class of 2015, who grew up mountaineering in Washington state. Robert summited on August 2, 2013 as a youth leader for a Boy Scouts of America trip along with […]
Nov 27, 2013
Another Successful “Coats and Caps for Kids” Drive
On November 21, 2013, the Radiation Science Technology Education (RSTE) students, with support from the RSTE Alumni, delivered coats, hats, and gloves to the Miller Park Elementary School. Each year, the students collect new and gently used winter coats, caps, gloves, and monetary donations for the purchase of stocking caps and gloves for the children. […]
Nov 26, 2013
CLS SHARING student abstract accepted to national conference
Clinical Laboratory Science students Krystal Davis and Amanda Stastny, along with faculty advisor, Ricki Otten, MT(ASCP)SC, will be in Nashville, TN on Saturday, February 1, 2014. They will present their poster, “An Interprofessional Guide to Laboratory Testing for Student-Run Free Clinics,” at the Society of Student-run Free Clinics’ national conference. This annual conference is a […]
Nov 15, 2013
Congratulations to Mary Wood, Silver U recipient
Mary Wood was awarded the Chancellor’s Silver U for November, 2013. The celebration will be on Thursday, November 21, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Bennett Hall Reading Room. Congratulations, Mary!
Nov 7, 2013
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