--Friends for Life Pledges Support of CRME's Anti-terrorism Education Program
--Alumni Invited to Join in Welcoming Freshman Class at Special Pinning Ceremony
--HIV/AIDS Researchers Encouraged to Apply for Funding from UMSM AIDS Program
--Wellness Department Presents Spring Installment of Smoking Cessation Program
--EAP Still Accepting Registration for Program on Parenting and Teenagers
--Share the Team Spirit at University's Celebration for National Champion Hurricanes
--Watch Canes Basketball Face-Off Against UConn Huskies in Rematch of the Season
--Yoga Classes on Medical Campus Can Calm Your Nerves and Ease Your Mind
--Upcoming Calendar Events

CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN MEDICAL EDUCATION
RECEIVES SUPPORT FOR ANTI-TERRORISM PROGRAM
The non-profit organization Friends For Life has pledged to raise $1 million in support of the Center for Research in Medical Education (CRME) for its initial development and implementation of an anti-terrorism curriculum for EMS and hospital-based healthcare workers. Planning already is underway at the center's Division of Emergency Medical Skills Training (EMST) for a 16-hour, hands-on, scenario-based course that will focus on operational and medical care issues related to incidents of terrorism involving biological, chemical, incendiary, explosive, and nuclear weapons. Through nearly 30 years of support, Friends for Life, a volunteer organization of women and men with five chapters in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties, has raised more than $20 million for School of Medicine programs. The organization also has been a dedicated supporter of the CRME's emergency training programs. With Friends For Life support, more than 6,000 learners--including thousands of paramedics who answer 911 calls for millions of residents throughout Florida--are trained each year through the center's EMST Division.

MEDICAL SCHOOL ALUMNI NEEDED TO HELP
FRESHMAN CLASS THROUGH RITE OF PASSAGE
Attention School of Medicine alumni: You are invited to join the Office of Medical Development for the second annual Freshman Pinning Ceremony. This new tradition at the medical school was created by a group of students to establish a link between themselves and those who walked the path before them at the School of Medicine. Student council requests your presence to be part of this memorable event, to be held Friday, January 25. Your help is needed for pinning the students and welcoming the class of 2005 to the School of Medicine family. If you can attend, RSVP to the Office of Medical Development at 305-243-6256 or e-mail grodriguez3@med.miami.edu.

HIV/AIDS RESEARCHERS CALLED TO APPLY FOR
FUNDING FROM COMPREHENSIVE AIDS PROGRAM
In continued support of HIV/AIDS care and treatment, education, and research, the Comprehensive AIDS Program (CAP) is calling for proposals seeking funding for HIV-related research. Awards of up to $25,000 will be available by March 1. The deadline for submission of proposals is February 28. For a copy of the request for proposal application, contact CAP at 305-243-6535 or stop by the administrative office in the Elliot Building, Room 2016.

"KICK THE HABIT" THIS SPRING:
SAVE YOUR MONEY AND YOUR HEALTH
The average pack-a-day smoker spends almost $1100 per year on cigarettes. How about quitting the habit and using that money to take the vacation of your dreams or pampering yourself at a local spa? The Department of Wellness and Recreation offers another installment of its Smoking Cessation Program, beginning January 30. The program is geared toward anyone ready to stop smoking and "kick the habit." Classes are free for all UM insurance holders. Call Jennifer Pinto at 305-243-3209 for details.

REGISTRATION STILL OPEN FOR EAP
COURSE ON PARENTING AND TEENAGERS
Having trouble talking to your teen? Join the Employee Assistance Program's S.T.E.P. Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Teens (ages 13-17). Registration for the program has been extended. In this workshop, discussion groups meet once a week, from noon to 1 p.m., for a total of eight sessions, learning how to understand teen behavior, how to listen, how to talk to teens, and how to use discipline that makes sense. Participants must purchase a course textbook for $15, and should read one chapter between sessions. To register, call 305-284-6604.

FACULTY AND STAFF ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
ON-CAMPUS CELEBRATION TO HONOR FOOTBALL CHAMPS
The University of Miami football team will be honored as the 2001 National Champions at a campus celebration on Friday, January 25, at 7 p.m., on the University Green on the Coral Gables campus. The entire university community--faculty, staff, alumni, students, and fans--is invited to attend. The football team and coaching staff will take part in the ceremony, emceed by ESPN show host and UM alumnus Roy Firestone and "Voice of the Hurricanes" Mark Vandermeer. You may also be aware that there will be a tickertape parade in downtown Miami earlier in the day, which is intended to give the greater Miami community an opportunity to show their support. Due to medical school obligations, faculty and staff who wish to attend the parade will need to take the time off as personal or vacation leave, with the concurrence of their immediate supervisor.

HURRICANES SEEK REVENGE AGAINST
UCONN HUSKIES -- TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Tickets are now on sale for the Hurricanes men's basketball team's re-match against the UConn Huskies. In the team's last meeting this season, the Canes were only 5.6 seconds away from stretching their then-undefeated season to 15 games, but were defeated by the Huskies in the final seconds. The highly anticipated match-up is scheduled for February 2 at the Miami Arena, with tip-off at 7:30 p.m. Order your tickets today by calling 800-GO-CANES.

HEAL YOUR BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT WITH
YOGA CLASSES ON THE MEDICAL CAMPUS
Are you troubled by anxiety, arthritis, muscle pain, or depression? A workout with yoga can rid you of these ills and more. Learn the posture, breathing, relaxation, and meditation techniques that can help you gain control of your mental and physical health and improve your overall well-being. Yoga is offered on the medical campus at the Ortho-Rehab Building and the Mailman Center, at 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on fees and registration, call 305-243-3663 or e-mail vrobles@med.miami.edu.

QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPLIANCE?
TWO UM HELPLINES CAN ASSIST YOU
Medicare and billing concerns? Address questions to Third Party Reimbursement/Office of Compliance at 305-243-HELP or 877-415-HELP. For information about this helpline or training programs offered by the compliance office, contact Gemma Romillo at 305-243-5842. Research integrity concerns? Report concerns regarding research integrity and adherence to federal or University regulations directly to the Office of the Vice Provost for Research at 305-243-6415, or you can call the University's toll-free compliance hotline at 866-YOURCALL.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

HUMAN RESEARCH SUBJECTS
ARE TOPIC OF WEEKLY SEMINARS
A program of weekly small-group seminars on topics that pertain to the protection of human subjects in research continues January 22, with "UM Internal Audit," presented by Gay Lapinski, associate research compliance officer, noon to 1 p.m., at the Mailman Center, Room 3023. Future seminars continue through May, featuring such topics as IRB guidelines and confidentiality. The full calendar of seminars may be viewed at http://www.miami.edu/research/lectureseries. For more information or to register for any of these weekly seminars, call Katherine Morales at 305-243-2311 or e-mail kmorales@med.miami.edu. RSVP is required.

UM'S WEB-BASED DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTING
SYSTEM IS FOCUS OF TRAINING COURSE
Gain an overview of the University's web-based departmental accounting system at "DMAS Training," presented by the Office of Professional Development and Training. This program is geared toward employees with a working knowledge of the University's Financial Records System. In this course, you will learn how to view ten-year account summary information, download account information to an Excel spreadsheet, view purchase orders, and more. The class will be held January 22, 3 to 5 p.m., in the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. To register, call 305-243-3090.

EMPLOYEE ASSSISTANCE HELPS YOU DEAL
WITH STRESS FROM SEPTEMBER 11 EVENTS
Explore how the changes in reality since September 11 have affected your sense of satisfaction, security, and well-being. At "Handling the Stress of Threat," you will discuss how these changes have influenced how you work, interact with others, and care for yourself. Techniques to lessen the damaging influences of stress also will be reviewed. The course will be held January 23, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. Register online at http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,2421-1;1495-3,00.html or call the Employee Assistance Program at 305-284-5110.

FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVES VISIT CAMPUS
TO OFFER INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS
A representative from TIAA-CREF will be on the medical campus to conduct individual interviews and address your financial and investment questions. The sessions will be held on January 23 at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. To schedule an appointment, call 877-267-4510 or visit http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc. Fidelity Investments also will provide individual counseling interviews to address financial issues on January 28, at the same location. To schedule an appointment with a Fidelity representative, call 800-642-7131.

LEARN TO BE A BETTER SUPERVISOR
DURING THREE-WEEK TRAINING SESSION
"Fundamentals of Supervision" is a three-session program, presented by the Office of Professional Development and Training, that will teach you important policies and procedures, address personal liability issues, and provide you with a valuable reference manual. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the three classes. The first session, "Employment Policies and Procedures," is scheduled for January 24, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. "Performance Appraisals" and "Progressive Discipline," will be held on January 29 and 31, respectively, both from 1:30 to 5 p.m., at the same location as the first session. To register, call 305-243-3090 or visit http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,2421-1;1495-3,00.html.

MANDATORY COURSE FOR BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN
AND TUBERCULOSIS TRAINING AVAILABLE THIS MONTH
The "OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Tuberculosis Training" course is mandatory for all who have the potential for exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The course will be held January 28, 10 a.m. to noon, in the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. You will learn about bloodborne pathogens, biomedical waste disposal, latex allergy, and tuberculosis control measures and regulations. You also will learn how to protect yourself from infection. For more information or to register, call 305-243-3090.

DEVELOPMENT COURSE OFFERS WORKSHOP ON
PROCESSING UNIVERSITY SALARY DOCUMENTS
Professional Development presents a workshop for employees responsible for processing salary documents, which will outline the process of salary transactions and journal entries. Participants will learn the details of time and effort reports and certification, university and federal regulation requirements on salary cost transfers, and more on related topics. The course consists of two sessions and will begin on January 29, 9 a.m. to noon, in the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. The second session will be held January 31, same time and place. For more information or to register, call 305-243-3090.

INTERDEPARTMENTAL ACADEMIC DAY TO
FOCUS ON COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Join the Behavioral Science Program of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, along with several other disciplines, for an Interdepartmental Academic Day to address complementary medicine. A primary aim of this conference is to help physicians and all others who are interested to learn about some of the complementary adjuvants to "traditional" medical approaches. Lectures on herbal remedies, acupuncture, and yoga will be given, and attendees also may participate in a workshop featuring demonstrations of these services. The event will be held January 30, 8 a.m. to noon, in Bascom Palmer's Retter Auditorium, and all are invited. If your department is interested in participating in future academic days, call the event's coordinator Heidi Stanley, Ph.D., clinical assistant professor and director of the Behavioral Science Program, at 305-243-2872 or hstanley@miami.edu.

MIAMI NATURE BIOTECHNOLOGY WINTER SYMPOSIUM
ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR FEBRUARY EVENT
The registration deadline for the Miami Nature Biotechnology Winter Symposium is approaching. This year's conference will focus on "The Genome and Beyond -- Genomics and Structural Biology for Medicine," and will be held February 2 - 6, at the Radisson Deauville Hotel Resort in Miami Beach. The cost for the event is discounted to $300 for UM employees, and tuition remission also is available. This conference is a CME credit approved program of the University of Miami. To register and also to find out if you qualify for tuition remission, send your name, department, address, and locator code to mnbws-biochem@miami.edu. For more information, call 305-243-3597 or visit http://www.miami.edu/mnbws.

LEARN TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM VIOLENT
CRIME AT WELLNESS SELF-DEFENSE COURSE
Sign up now for the S.A.F.E. National Self-Defense Institute Program and learn the skills to protect yourself from violent crime. The course will be held February 18, noon to 1:30 p.m., and will teach you how to reduce your risk, avoid dangerous situations, and use simple strategies that can help you avoid being attacked. You also will learn life-saving techniques on how to save yourself if you do become a victim. The registration fee is $5 and the deadline for registration is February 15. Call Jennifer Pinto or Zelda Calvert at 305-243-3209 to enroll.