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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: McLaughlin Fellowship Fund Annual Research Colloquium on Infection and Immunity McLaughlin Fellowship Fund Annual Research Colloquium on Infection and Immunity The James W. McLaughlin Fellowship Fund will sponsor the "Annual Research Colloquium on Infection and Immunity" on September 14, 2004 from 2:00 to 6:00pm., in Levin Hall. All UTMB medical and graduate students, clinical fellows, residents, and postdoctoral fellows are eligible to participate in the Colloquium. Presented research should relate to the general areas of infection and/or immunity. The format for the Colloquium will be an open poster session. Participants are requested to submit an abstract to the McLaughlin Office no later than 5:00 pm on August 13, 2004. Five (5) awards of $500 each will be given to selected presenters to attend scientific meetings . The McLaughlin Committee feels that great benefit can be derived by enhancing scientific exchange between students, fellows, faculty, and other members of our health science community at this colloquium. Food and beverages will be provided at the poster session. If you would like to submit an abstract, please contact D'lisa Creager, Ph.D., Administrator for the McLaughlin Fellowship Fund at docreage@utmb.edu. Contact: Email: D'lisa Creager For: Research Services Phone: 23744 FAX: |
PCP Open House Join us at the Primary Care Pavilion for an Open House. Thursday, July 22, 2004 4-6 p.m. Celebrate with these host departments: Family Medicine, Suites 103 and 104 Harborside Medical Group, Suite 112 Pediatrics, Suites 119 and 120 University Internist Group, Suite 110 Women's Health Care Group, Suite 126 Let our family care for yours with expertise, compassion, and patience. 400 Harborside Drive, Galveston (corner of Harborside and Holiday Drives) Parking is FREE. Contact: Email: Ramona Diaz-Perales For: UTMB Clinics Administration Phone: 79209 FAX: |
--------------Join us for the next FYI - Brown Bag Lunch ----------------- (HIPAA) This presentation has been designed to provide you with an understanding of the Privacy Regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its impact on UTMB and its employees. Our goal in this course is to: · provide you with an overview of the HIPAA requirements on maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI); · enable you to begin thinking about how the HIPAA rules may affect your work routine; and · explain how you and UTMB may be fined for violating HIPAA rules. Presented by Holly Jolin Training Manager Office of Institutional Compliance July 14, 2004 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Where: Rebecca Sealy Conference Room 1.504 We encourage you to bring your lunch and join us for this information packed session about HIPAA. For additional information contact Organizational Development, Training & Recognition, at ext. 76700 or via email at hr.odtr@utmb.edu Contact: Email: Organizational Development, Training & Recognition For: Organizational Development, Training & Recognition Phone: 76700 FAX: |
ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASS Do you mismanage your anger? Has anyone ever told you that your anger is getting in the way of your relationships? How we express anger is something we learn. Come join the Employee Assistance Program for this interactive class which will focus on identifying and understanding anger and its consequences, and identifying techniques and coping skills for healthily managing anger. The class will be offered on Thursday, July 15, 2004, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. in the Bethel Hall conference room 1.102. Please email or call for a reservation. Contact: Email: Human Resources EAP For: Employee Assistance Program Phone: 22485 FAX: |
IMPORTANT ANNUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION ! Click for more information Contact: Email: Benefits Center For: Finance Phone: 409-772-2630 FAX: |
MANDATORY TRAINING FOR ALL MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS This lively three-hour session is offered only in the classroom. University leadership is requesting that you take the course by Aug. 31, 2004, but we are encouraging people to take the training as soon as possible. In order to get all supervisors trained in one year, eight general sessions will be offered per month. Thus, it is important that we have an even distribution of participants throughout the year in order to ensure that all supervisors have an opportunity to experience this training. TO REGISTER FOR THIS TRAINING, log onto www.utmb.edu/online, enter into the training system by entering your username and password, click on “Catalog,” then click on “Building Competency to Manage Diversity,” and select the date in which you wish to attend. Once you have registered, don’t forget to mark your calendar for this date. You will receive a reminder via email the day before you are scheduled to attend. These sessions will be held in Rebecca Sealy 1.213. Class size is limited. Additional dates will be announced on UTMB’s homepage and the daily email announcements. We look forward to seeing you there. CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE: July July 21, 9-12 Wed (full) August Aug. 3, 9-12 Tues. Aug. 11, 1-4 Wed. Aug. 4, 1-4 Wed. Aug 18, 1-4 Wed. Aug. 6, 9-12 Fri. Aug 19, 1-4 Thurs. Aug. 10, 9-12 Tues. Aug 24, 9-12 Tues. Contact: Email: Cynthia C. Castaņeda For: Office of Equal Opportunity & Diversity Phone: 747-8823 FAX: 747-8836 |
THE TIME IS NOW COMPLETE YOUR EEO LAW SEXUAL HARASSMENT AWARENESS TRAINING In accordance with state law, all UTMB employees must receive Equal Employment Opportunity Law/Sexual Harassment Awareness Training within 30 days of hire and every two years, thereafter. If you have not yet met your training requirement, we strongly encourage you to complete the training one of two ways 1) online at http://www.utmb.edu/online/ 2) attend a scheduled training The Office of Equal Opportunity & Diversity is offering the following classroom training dates: July 14, 2-4 Wed Aug. 17, 10-12 Tues All sessions will be held in 1.213 Rebecca Sealy. To enroll, contact Cynthia Castañeda at 747-8823 (if registering by email please include the following information: Name, Dept. Emp#, & Campus Mail Route of registrant) To view future dates, visit our web page http://www.utmb.edu/diversity/training Contact: Email: Cynthia C. Castaņeda For: Office of Equal Opportunity & Diversity Phone: 747-8823 FAX: 747-8836 |
DIVERSITY IN THE WORK PLACE - SIGN UP NOW Am I communicating openly and clearly? Is it possible that my words or actions are being misinterpreted? Are my assumptions creating barriers? We’re all different. We have different work methods, different communication styles, and different personal values. All too often, simple biases and assumptions get in the way of open communication. At UTMB, you are expected to function in a diverse work environment and keep personal feelings separated from business. While this sounds easy conflicts can arise in a diverse workforce like ours. This training is recommended for everyone UTMB. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is offering the following Diversity Training Schedule: August 18, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m All sessions will be held in Rebecca Sealy 1.213 To enroll in one of the scheduled sessions contact Cynthia Castañeda at 747-8823 or by email (please include the following information: NAME, DEPT, EMP#, EXT., & CAMPUS MAIL ROUTE of registrant). Contact: Email: Cynthia C. Castaņeda For: Office of Equal Opportunity & Diversity Phone: 747-8823 FAX: 747-8836 |
Garage After Hours & After Hours and Weekend/UTMB Holiday Parking For After Hours parking there is a $12.00 monthly fee, but there is no additional charge if you have contract parking through UTMB for daytime use. Anyone interested in getting this After Hours access may come by the Parking Facilities office in the Gail Borden Bldg. room G-24 between 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. There are time restrictions on the After Hours access and you must use your ID Badge to enter and exit at all times; to avoid a possible charge for using the access incorrectly. After Hours access is valid: Monday - Friday Enter between 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. Exit between 5:30 p.m. - 9:15 a.m. Saturday - Sunday and any recognized UTMB Holiday / 24 hour access This After Hours access is not to be used during the daytime hours. Being parked between the hours of 9:15 a.m. and 3:59 p.m. is NOT ALLOWED with the After Hours access because these spaces are needed for patients and visitors during these times. You will be billed for parking between these times at the posted rates. Please remember, you must exit the garage by 9:15 a.m. If a person is OCCASIONALLY called out during allowable hours and is not able to exit on time, please call the office at x24786 or x21581 to avoid problems with exiting. Posted parking fees apply for entry or exit at all other times. If you have any questions, please contact the Parking Office x24786 (Greta, Lena, or Corina) After Hours and Weekend/UTMB Holiday Parking The following are the times that the UTMB Parking Facilities Lots are available at no charge for after hours and weekend/UTMB Holiday parking: WEST END Student spaces (west of 11th Street)(5:00 PM - 6:00 AM) D-Lot (4:00 PM - 5:00 AM) Located on Mechanic Street between 11th and 12th D-Annex (4:00 PM - 5:00 AM) Located on Mechanic Street between 12th and 13th J-Lot (4:00 PM - 5:00 AM) Located on NW corner of 11th and Market Street EAST END F-Lot (5:00 PM - 7:00 AM) Located between Breckenridge & Bethel Halls on East Texas Avenue P-Lot (5:00 PM - 7:00 AM) Located north of the PCP RHT-Lot (5:00 PM - 7:00 AM) Located on Post Office Street between 6th and 8th All of these areas are available beginning at 5:00 PM on Fridays through the stated times Monday mornings. Please remember that all parking regulations are enforced 7 days a week. For questions or more information, please contact Mike Morales 772-7562 Email: ddmorale@utmb.edu Contact: Email: Greta Earls Gillard For: UTMB Parking Facilities Phone: 772-4786 FAX: |
Animal Assisted Therapy Workshop DATES & TIMES: August 7 - training workshop – 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (just the humans this day!) August 14 – Evaluation of skills & aptitude (by appointment) LOCATION: Rebecca Sealy, Room 1.506 (both days) COST: for UTMB staff, students, and volunteers - $50 per person (includes training manual, workshop, and screening) one animal free; $15 for each additional animal (does not include Delta Society registration fees) QUESTIONS: Audrey Schwartz-Rivers, Instructor 281-772-0069 Sponsored by Volunteer Services Contact: Email: Vickie Ladner For: Volunteer Services Phone: 22549 FAX: 21452 |
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COMMON THREADS CELEBRATION STARTS TODAY: First event at noon Today’s activities include: Noon-2 p.m. Film and Panel Discussion Race: The Power of Illusion Levin Hall Dining Room. All are welcome. Box lunches provided. Is race a biological myth? Where did the idea of racial differences come from? These and other questions will be explored in part one (The Difference Between Us) of this award-winning PBS documentary with a panel discussion following. Panelists include: Dr. Chester Brown, Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor University Dr. Holly E. Heard, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Rice University Dr. Ron Carson, Director, Institute for the Medical Humanities, UTMB Melvin Williams, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, UTMB (panel facilitator) 3-4:30 p.m. Diversity in the Workplace Levin Hall Dining Room. All are welcome. Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity training specialist Kinneil Coltman will lead a diversity workshop. Come prepared to engage and to learn how to get the most from each day's experience. Last year’s popular “Diversity Network” film festival also returns, on UTMB’s TV Cable Channel Channel 53. For details on the film festival and the complete schedule of Diversity Week activities, visit the link below... Click for more information Contact: Email: Pep Valdes/Andrea Strahan For: OUA for Office of the President Phone: (409) 772-2618 FAX: |
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Grand Rounds To be held in the Shriner Burns Hospital Auditorium (7th floor) Topic: “How Stable Are Personality Disorders?” Presenter: M. Tracie Shea, Ph.D. Associate Professor Brown University Providence, RI Funded by: Abbott Laboratories Accreditation: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. UTMB designates this continuing medical education activity for up to (1) hour (s) in Category 1 of the Physician’s Recognition Award of the American Medical Association. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. Goals/Objectives: At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to: -Demonstrate knowledge of the course of personality disorders. -Identify the most and least stable aspects of personality disorders. -Identify factors influencing the stability of personality disorders. Contact: Email: Jodi Morris For: Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Phone: 78302 FAX: 78300 |
Deadline is near: Common Threads Diversity Fair and Campus Celebration A highlight last year was the Diversity Fair and Campus Celebration. It returns on Friday, July 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Levin Hall Foyer and Dining Room. The fair will feature free food from distant lands, exhibits of art, crafts and collectibles, the new Support Staff Professionals diversity quilt, presentation of essay contest winners, music, entertainment and more. But we need help to make this popular event another success. Do you have a hobby or collection you'd like to share? Do you paint, sculpt, take photos, make jewelry or crafts, collect music or do some other activity that speaks to who you are as an individual? Do you play a unique regional instrument (sitar, bagpipes, steel drum, etc.) or music style? Would you like to share your passion, talent or skills with others? Or, would you be willing to contribute your time as a volunteer? If so, we need you. We'll supply a space, table or display board—and electric power if you need it. If you volunteer, we'll provide the assignment. You supply the creativity and a little bit of your time. BUT HURRY: THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR SPACE IS MONDAY, JULY 12. Please sign up online using the link below. Need more information? Call extension 28783 or 78196. Click for more information Contact: Email: Pep Valdes For: OUA for Diversity Council Phone: Extension 28783 or 78196 FAX: |
Van Pool Openings Take time to read or take a nap while you ride to work. This is a great way to reduce car insurance and wear and tear on your car. The van leaves the Bay Area Park and Ride and drops off at UTMB Waverly Smith Pavilion for an 8 to 5 workday. If you are interested or would like a test ride, call or email me. Contact: Email: Sherry Jia For: Internal Medicine Phone: 71827 FAX: 26507 |
Uniform Shop Closing Contact: Email: Bruno Cristelli For: Auxiliary Enterprises Phone: 747-8892 FAX: 772-3440 |
Special Use Facilities - Rate Change For questions regarding the change, please call or email Patty Grove (plgrove @utmb.edu) or Tilly Jones-Miller (tajones@utmb.edu), Office of the President, Special Use Facilities at extension 76753. Contact: Email: Tilly Jones-Miller For: Office of the President-Special Use Facilities Phone: (409) 747-6755 FAX: (409) 747-6734 |
Commit to Fit and be a part of living history: ELISSA Needs Volunteers The 1877 tall ship ELISSA is currently seeking volunteers for its upcoming seamanship training program. Orientation is Saturday, July 24 from 1:30-5 p.m. at the Galveston Texas Seaport Museum at Pier 21. The training consists of 18 Saturdays (twice a month) from July 24, 2004 until daysails in March 2005. A youth sail training program is also available. This is a great opportunity for UTMB employees to help our community preserve a part of Galveston and Texas history and keep the ELISSA sailing. For more information on seamanship training, call (409) 763-1877, email elissa@galvestonhistory.org or visit the Texas Seaport Museum web site at: www.tsm-elissa.org/elissa-volunteer.htm Click for more information Contact: Email: Richard Hodge For: Sealy Center for Molecular Science Phone: 76870 FAX: |
NOW OPEN REBECCA SEALY GULF ROOM Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Come and enjoy our 50's Theme Eatery. Contact: Email: Donna Ehrlich For: Asistant Vice President for Operations Phone: 71382 FAX: 71377 |
--- GULF COAST SENIOR CARE PROVIDERS NETWORK BREAKFAST --- Surgical and Non-surgical Treatments for Incontinence PRESENTED BY: Margie A. Kahn, M.D. Assistant Professor, UTMB Director of Pelvic Floor Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery Department of OB/GYN, Division of Gynecology Department of Surgery, Division of Urology DATE: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 TIME: 8:15 Breakfast & Networking 8:30 Meeting 9:30 Closing & Networking PLACE: Caduceus Room, Administrative Building, 6th Floor 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX Free Parking Administrative Garage DOOR PRIZES: SeabreeBreeze Nursing & Rehabilitation Texas Home Health RESERVATIONS REQUESTED BY: July 9, 2004 409-747-2141 or Email: scohen@utmb.edu 409-747-3377 or Email: madavis@utmb.edu GULF COAST SENIOR CARE PROVIDERS NETWORK Contact: Email: Penny Davis For: Senior Services Office Phone: 409-747-3377 FAX: |
Web Developers Group to Meet July 13 The agenda includes: Introductions Matt Havard, Office of University Advancement Update on the Content Management System RFI Carl Dolezal, Outreach/Business Development InfoShare Discussion/Feedback Cathy Leonard, Information Services New Daily Announcement System Anthony Hernandez, Academic Resources Everyone with an interest in Web and Internet Technology as it applies to the UTMB community is invited and encouraged to attend. For additional information on the Web Developers Group, please contact one of the following people: Matt Havard, Office of University Advancement mahavard@utmb.edu Carl Dolezal, Outreach/Business Development ctdoleza@utmb.edu Cathy Leonard, Information Services cleonard@utmb.edu Terry Janak, Financial Information Systems tjanak@utmb.edu Click for more information Contact: Email: Cathy Leonard For: Information Services Phone: 73862 FAX: 73802 |
Create New Vanpool Contact: Email: Jennifer Troncoso For: Internal Medicine-Administration Phone: 747-0624 FAX: 409-772-3394 |
“Emerging family of neutral sphingomyelinases. Mechanisms and functions.” Yusuf A. Hannun , PhD Ralph Hirschmann Professor and Chair, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC Candidate for Chair Department of Human Biological Chemistry & Genetics Monday, July 12, 2004 12 – 1 PM 2.212 Basic Science Auditorium Lunch will be provided. Contact: Email: Debra Liedy For: Office of the Dean of Medicine Phone: 22673 FAX: 29598 |
University Advancement Offers Training On Endowment Reporting Contact: Email: Michele Martinez For: Office of University Advancement Phone: 23952 FAX: |
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Purpose: This study will compare the effects of a soymilk diet and a cow milk diet on breast density, female hormones, and bone density as they relate to the prevention of breast cancer. Study Design: This is an outpatient study on the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at UTMB. The total duration of the study is at least 26 months. There will be a baseline observation period of at least 2 months and a special diet period of 24 months. Visits will occur on cycle days 20, 22, and 24 each month during baseline and cycle days 22 and 24 every 3 months during the diet phase (approximately 22 visits over 26 months). For each visit, participants will be asked to: * bring a 24-hour food record detailing all meals, snacks, and beverages (form provided by GCRC) * bring a 12-hour (overnight) urine collection (containers provided by GCRC staff) * undergo fasting blood draws (between 700am-930am) Annual MRIs, mammograms, and bone density tests (DEXA) are also provided as part of the study. Inclusion Criteria: Healthy Females who: * ages 30-40 years old * are not on a vegetarian diet or doctor prescribed diet * have regular menstrual cycles * do not desire to become pregnant in the next 2 years * have not taken hormonal contraceptives in the last 6 months Exclusion Criteria: Females who: * are excessively overweight or larger than DD bra cup size * have a first degree relative (mother or sister) who has been diagnosed with breast or reproductive organ cancer * have had breast or reproductive organ cancer * have allergies to soy, milk, or beef * have had breast enlargement or reduction If you are interested in participating in this study, you can reach Misti Rel or Chantelle Freeman (chfreema@utmb.edu) toll free at (866) 237-8580 or (409) 772-9117. Contact: Email: Chantelle Freeman For: PMCH Phone: 29117 FAX: 772-6287 |