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Preview for Tomorrow's Head-Shaving…

So a few of us were discussing the St. Baldrick’s Foundation event tomorrow, July 16th at 2:00 p.m. in the DRC Commons, in which I will be getting my head shaved, and someone suggested that those who donate on my head should be allowed to sign my head. A reasonable request, and a good incentive. […]

Jul 15, 2010

A Close Shave for a Good Cause

This Friday, July 16th at 2:00 in the DRC Commons, I will be getting my head shaved. What if my dollar buys the Petri dish that ends up holding the cure? That was my first thought when I saw the article in UNMC Today about folks shaving their heads to raise money for cancer research. […]

Jul 14, 2010

Connie Mitchell of UNMC Named ASRT Fellow

The following is a news release from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT): ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Connie L. Mitchell, M.A., R.T.(R)(CT), assistant professor and radiography program director of the division of radiation science technology education in the University of Nebraska Medical Center School of Allied Health Professions, has been has been elevated to Fellow […]

Jul 9, 2010

Dreaming in Color

    The opening reception for Karen Linder’s “Dreaming in Color,” happens tonight, Thursday, July 8, 2010 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Nomad Lounge: 1013 Jones Street, Omaha, NE. Don’t miss it! A portion of the proceeds will benefit UNMC’s School of Allied Health Professions.

Jul 8, 2010

SAHP Fun Run 2010

Mark your calendars: September 18, 2010 at Miller’s Landing in Omaha, we will kick off our first annual School of Allied Health Professions Fun Run event! It’s an opportunity to introduce incoming students and their families to SAHP faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as local businesses. The event will include a non-competitive, family-friendly walk/run […]

Jun 28, 2010

Reception for Roxanne Alter

Please come to a reception in honor of Roxanne Alter on Thursday, July 1, 2010 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in Bennett Hall 3011. Roxanne has recently taken a new position in the Department of Pathology and Microbiology. She has dedicated 20 years to the CLS Program and the School of Allied Health Professions. Please come to […]

Jun 25, 2010

Honors at April Forum

The UNMC School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP) honored three individuals — Tobi Schonfeld, Ph.D., Connie Mitchell and Lisa Bartenhagen — for their teaching and service. The awards were presented April 28 during SAHP’s annual Awards Ceremony. Earlier in the day, 101 students and 27 faculty members presented 89 posters during the Student Forum on […]

May 28, 2010

Society of Nuclear Medicine Awards NMT Student the Mickey Williams Minority Student Scholarship

The Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist Section (SNMTS) has awarded Lynn Nguyen, an undergraduate student in the UNMC Nuclear Medicine Program, to be a recipient of the Professional Development and Education Fund (PDEF) Mickey Williams Minority Student Scholarship. The Mickey Williams Minority Student Scholarship provides $2,500 to a minority student entering or enrolled in a […]

May 18, 2010

Perfusion students take research on the road

Four perfusion students travelled to Reno, Nevada to present their research at the 48th International Conference of the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology Conference: Stacia Woldorf “Altering Osmolarity and Potassium Levels of PRBSc and FFP with Use of Stan alone Hemoconcentrator and Wash” Kristina Schmidt “A Cardiopulmonary Bypass Technique to Physiologically Abate the Deleterious Effects […]

Apr 29, 2010

RSTE Book Drive a Success

As a service project this spring, the UNMC Radiation Science students collected gently used books and monetary donations for the purchase of books for children ages 5 – 12 years for the Miller Park Elementary School students. James Temme, associate director of RSTE, and seven students in our radiography program personally delivered 400 used books […]

Apr 27, 2010