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Kudos in Our Physical Therapy Program
Three UNMC physical therapy faculty members will be recognized at the opening ceremonies of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) in San Diego, California February 17-21, 2010: • Kathy Volkman will be recognized for becoming a Board-Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy; • Joe Norman and Grace Johnson will be recognized for being […]
Jan 27, 2010
Who's In for Skating Next Tuesday?
Okay, so I won the free skating pass from Public Relations and I couldn’t wait to use it. I brought my warm socks today, but hadn’t given anyone a heads up, so I ended up skating alone (which was actually really fun because I had the rink to myself); however, it would REALLY be COOLER […]
Jan 26, 2010
Joint Effort
The UNMC and Creighton Physical Therapy students are hosting a volleyball tournament in February to raise money for the Nebraska Arthritis Foundation. This tournament is the largest fundraiser for the Nebraska Arthritis Foundation every year. Last year it raised around $5000. All the proceeds benefit this foundation – the tournament does NOT raise money for […]
Jan 22, 2010
NIA regional meeting set for April 8 at UNMC
One of Dr. Pat Leuschen’s former students, Cerise Elliott, Ph.D., who recently delivered a presentation for the SAHP Research Seminar Series, is a research program analyst at the National Institute of Aging (NIA) and was instrumental in bringing their regional conference to Omaha. The NIA will sponsor a regional meeting at UNMC on Thursday, April 8 […]
Jan 21, 2010
Pat O'Neil Joins the SAHP as Director of Finance & Administration
We are pleased to announce that the School of Allied Health Professions has hired its first Director of Finance & Administration. Patricia O’Neil will be joining the SAHP effective January 11, 2010. Ms. O’Neil holds a BS in Finance from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a certificate in Health Services Administration from Creighton […]
Jan 20, 2010
Nuclear Medicine Students' Fundraiser
The Nuclear Medicine students are raising money to fund travel to the Society of NM meeting. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, they have a nice selection of See’s Candy! Please support the students by stopping by the RSTE department on 5th floor of Bennett Hall to order; or you can print off this order form […]
Jan 20, 2010
Graduate Travels from Nevada to Receive Diploma
Maryglo Stroik brought her family all the way from Las Vegas, Nevada in December to attend graduation. She received her baccalaureate degree in Radiation Science Technology through the BSRST Degree Advancement Option in the School of Allied Health Professions via distance education. Maryglo is pictured here with her parents, her husband Nate, and their two daughters. Her sister also made the trip […]
Jan 20, 2010
PT Student Uses Her Skills on the Hill
Alison Larsen, third-year student in physical therapy in the School of Allied Health Professions, and her husband, Will Becker, have been active in the outdoors for years. They picked up skiing while living in Colorado from 2000-2006. Volunteering with the Mt. Crescent ski patrol in Iowa became a natural extension after an introduction by several […]
Jan 19, 2010
Dr. Karim Bandali to Present Today
As part of the SAHP Research Development Seminar Series, Dr. Karim S. Bandali, Chair of Cardiovascular Perfusion, The Michener Institute of Applied Health Science, Toronto, Ontario, will present, “The Use of Simulation in Inter-Professional Health Science Education” today, Friday, January 15, 2010 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in MSC 2018.
Jan 15, 2010
Congratulations to Jan Tompkins — New Grandmother!
Jan Tompkins, in Allied Health Distance Education, is a new grandmother. Here are the stats and a picture of the happy family: Alexandre Matthias Tompkins, born January 9, 2010, 9 lbs. 5 oz.
Jan 11, 2010
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- by Jeffrey RobbThe Interprofessional Academy of Educators' Distinguished Educator Award is the academy’s highest honor.
- by Jeffrey RobbDr. Abdalla is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology.
- by Jeffrey RobbThrough Dec. 5, all blood drives at UNMC are an opportunity to boost NU's team in the 'We Give Blood' challenge.
- by Jeffrey RobbSix nursing faculty honored by Nebraska Nurses Association, and Jianghu Dong, PhD, is honored for outstanding teaching.
- by Jeffrey RobbThe 753-space garage is available for daily neighborhood parking following an opening ceremony Wednesday.