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Upcoming RUG sessions – mark your calendars and register

UNMC Branding Guidelines for Research Posters Bill Wassom from UNMC Printing Services and David Markes from UNMC Public Relations will present at the next RUG (Research User Group) session on Thursday, Jan. 27 from 10-11 a.m. in 1004 Durham Research Center. They will discuss guidelines for UNMC research posters. Click here to register online  (under […]

Jan 21, 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

…and from last night’s news…Reggie Harbourne

A unique study, taking place in Omaha, is helping premature babies learn, grow and explore their world. Reggie Harbourne, courtesy associate professor in physical therapy education and associate professor at MMI appeared on the news last night to talk about her current research. The full article and video are no longer available on ketv.com.

Dec 27, 2010

Kurz in Winter Discover Magazine

Max Kurz, PhD, courtesy assistant professor in physical therapy education and director of biomechanics at the MMI is in the Winter 2010 edition of UNMC Discover. Click here for the magazine in pdf format and check out pages 20-21 to read, “This is your brain after rehab,” about Dr. Kurz’ research using MEG to discover […]

Dec 27, 2010

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

Temme to hold SAHP's first endowed chair

There’s a wonderful article in the UNMC Today this morning regarding James Temme’s appointment as the Charles R. O’Malley Chair for Radiation Science Technology Education. Here are some pictures from the reception given by the NU Foundation where Kyle Meyer, PhD, associate dean for the SAHP presented trustee Richard Kelly with a commemorative “chair.” Kelly, the […]

Dec 17, 2010

Spirit Video on Youtube

I realize not everyone is on Facebook, so I uploaded our Spirit Challenge video to Youtube. You can watch it here. This includes still photos before and after the challenge. Thanks to Kathy Burke in PT for shooting it all, and thanks again to The Vitals: Gail Hackendahl, Nicki Simmons, Tanya Custer, Tamara Cardin, Michelle […]

Dec 16, 2010