Category: Kudos
We did it again! Thank you!
The School of Allied Health Professions, for the second year in a row, made it to 100% participation in the United Way campaign. Thank you to all faculty and staff for helping us set a record, again. 🙂 SAHP rocks!
Oct 9, 2013
Perfusion student, Kristie Steffens, awarded prestigious scholarship
The American Society of Extracorporeal Technology (AmSECT), clinical perfusionists’ professional society, awarded one of our students, Ms. Kristie Steffens, the prestigious annual Perfusion Without Borders student scholarship. This scholarship is associated with a mission trip Kristie is taking, associated with her University of Wisconsin clinical rotation. According to AmSECT, Kristie was an excellent applicant, competing […]
Sep 30, 2013
Ricki Otten elected faculty chair for SHARING
Sharing clinics change leadership every September, and this year, Ulrike “Ricki” Otten, MT(ASCP)SC, was elected the chair of the faculty committee for SHARING for the next two years. According to Audry Paulman, MD, clinical associate professor in Family Medicine, “Ricki represents CLS well.” Yes, she does! Congratulations, Ricki!
Sep 27, 2013
Amber Donnelly and her team in UNMC Today
Innovative teaching method earns prestigious grant for SAHP by Kalani Simpson, UNMC public relations September 27, 2013Â UNMC Today Traditionally, when cytology is taught, it’s done at the microscope. That means there’s only room for a limited number of heads. One instructor and six students gather round, for example, at a seven-head ‘scope, and the teacher […]
Sep 27, 2013
Joe Norman, Ph.D., named director of physical therapy program
by Kalani Simpson, UNMC public relations September 26, 2013 UNMC Today Joe Norman, Ph.D., professor of physical therapy education, has been appointed director of the PT program, effective Sept. 15. “I am thrilled to have Dr. Norman assume this leadership role,” said Kyle Meyer, Ph.D., senior associate dean of the School of Allied Health Professions. […]
Sep 26, 2013
Maggie Tierney, PT3 student, in UNMC Today
Nice article this morning in UNMC Today about one of our students in Physical Therapy Education: From water skis to physical therapy not a big leap for student by Kalani Simpson, UNMC public relations September 19, 2013 Maggie Tierney, a third-year physical therapy student, has seen it in their demeanor. She’s seen it in their […]
Sep 19, 2013
Dr. Siu to be honored for innovation
Ka-Chun (Joseph) Siu, PhD, assistant professor in physical therapy education, will be honored at the 2013 Innovation Awards for his team’s invention: a portable camera-based simulator for skill acquisition. Congratulations, Dr. Siu!
Sep 18, 2013
Donnelly to receive Investigator Grant
Amber Donnelly, PhD, MPH, SCT(ASCP), was selected to receive the American Society of Cytopathology Foundation’s Investigator Grant. The Award consists of a two-year, $50,000 grant with quarterly payments beginning January 2014. Applications were reviewed by a panel selected by the ASC Foundation Board. The grant winner will be announced during the ASC Annual Scientific Meeting […]
Sep 16, 2013
Open house to honor our Bennett Hall EVS workers
It’s Environmental Services (EVS) Week! This Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m., we will celebrate Linda Flowers and Bob Wachter in the Bennett Hall Reading Room, 3011. Pease join us in thanking them for their contributions to the School of Allied Health Professions. Thank you for all you do for us in […]
Sep 10, 2013
Dr. Venema wins Achievement in Education Award
Dawn Venema, PT, PhD, assistant professor in Physical Therapy education, won the “Achievement in Education Award” from the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association. She will officially receive this at the Fall State Meeting Sept 28, 2013, during the Business Luncheon.   Dawn was selected for her demonstration of consistent academic service to NPTA members. She has performed […]
Sep 6, 2013
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