e-Update
April 30, 2001
Weekly News Briefs
e-Update is distributed
weekly to keep faculty and staff at the University of Miami School of Medicine
up-to-date on news at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center.
To submit news for publication, e-mail items to update@med.miami.edu.
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
--Medical Faculty Invited to Meet with Provost Glaser for Dean's Periodic
Evaluation
--Be Prepared for Traffic Delays Due to Batchelor Institute Dedication
this Thursday
--FBI's Dr. Jenifer Smith Lectures on Alternative Career after Medical
Training
--UM's New Agreement with AT&T Wireless Means Savings on Plans and Equipment
--Visit University's Web Site for List of Travel Fair 2001 Raffle Winners
--Bid on Collector's Items from Ryder Center's Groundbreaking at On-line
Auction
--Upcoming Calendar Events
PROVOST GLASER MEETS MEDICAL
FACULTY THIS FRIDAY TO DISCUSS DEAN'S PERIODIC EVALUATION
Luis Glaser, Ph.D.,
executive vice president and provost, will meet with the School of Medicine
faculty this Friday, May 4, at 4:30 p.m., in Bascom Palmer's Retter
Auditorium. The meeting will review the results of the periodic evaluation
of John G. Clarkson, M.D., senior vice president for medical affairs
and dean of the School of Medicine. All faculty members are encouraged
to attend.
BATCHELOR CHILDREN'S RESEARCH
INSTITUTE DEDICATION PARKING AND TRAFFIC ADVISORY
The dedication of the Batchelor
Children's Research Institute is this Thursday, May 3, at 10 a.m. Approximately
500 invited guests are expected on campus that day, and measures have been taken
to minimize parking and traffic disruptions. Most event traffic will be concentrated
in the vicinity of N.W. 14th Street between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon. There
may be traffic delays at the exit ramps from 836 West and I-95 South. Please
note that N.W. 14th Terrace will be closed from N.W. 11th Avenue to Miami Subs.
All parking meters on N.W. 14th Terrace and N.W. 11th Avenue will be bagged
and out of operation from 6 p.m. on Wednesday until approximately 6 p.m. on
Thursday. While no parking garages will be closed, there may be heavy congestion
at the back entrance of Park West from around 7 a.m. until noon. Thank you for
your understanding and patience as the School of Medicine celebrates this important
milestone. Please
note that the luncheon is an invitation-only event.
FORENSIC DNA EXPERT VISITS
MEDICAL SCHOOL TO SPEAK ON OPTIONAL CAREERS IN MEDICINE
Last Friday, the
CHOICES seminar series featured FBI Supervisory Special Agent Jenifer
A.L. Smith, Ph.D. CHOICES, or Come Hear Optional Ideas Choosing Employment
in Science, is an organization created by the Biomedical Graduate Student
Association and the Office of Graduate Studies, and is designed to expose
biomedical Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows to a variety of career
options in the sciences. Dr. Smith, chief of the FBI's DNA Analysis
Unit, discussed different types of DNA forensic tests, as well as the
real-life drama involved with the evolution of DNA testing. She cited
an FBI publication that details the cases of individuals who were "convicted
by jury, exonerated by science." Twenty-six convicts to date have been
proven innocent, sometimes many years after they were found guilty,
due to advances in genetic testing. Dr. Smith also explained how the
smallest piece of evidence, from baseball caps to fingernail clippings,
yield DNA samples that can crack a criminal case. For more information
on the CHOICES seminar series, contact the Office of Graduate Studies
at 305-243-6406.
CORRECTED PHONE NUMBER
FOR WIRELESS SERVICE AGREEMENT
UM's Purchasing
Department recently signed an agreement with AT&T Wireless Services
that will provide UM with additional discounts. The program, now available
to University Employees, includes a bonus 15 percent extra minutes for
employees and corporate lines on AT&T Digital Advantage and AT&T Regional
Advantage plans and 25 percent discounts on new equipment. AT&T will
systematically evaluate usage trends of corporate and employee lines
to recommend more advantageous plans. For more information about the
plan, call the AT&T representative, Tina Tritsch at 305-496-2300 or
visit http://www.miami.edu/purchasing/orderlst/cmdty_listing.htm
and click "C" to get to "Cellular Services"
TRAVEL DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES
RAFFLE WINNERS FROM TRAVEL FAIR 2001
The Travel Department
held its annual Travel Fair on April 17 at the University Center on
the Coral Gables campus and on April 19 at the Sylvester Comprehensive
Cancer Center. Attendees of the fair had the opportunity to participate
in a raffle for free travel related gifts. Click here http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,2593-1;7379-3,00.html
for a list of the winners.
RYDER CENTER GEAR AVAILABLE
AT ONLINE AUCTION SITE
This week on the
Hurricane online auction, bid on once-in-a-lifetime new items. A shovel
and hard hat used during the Ryder Center groundbreaking and signed
by head basketball coaches Perry Clark and Ferne Labati are available
to bid on until May 3. Check out these items at http://interact.fansonly.com/auction/auction_list.cfm?store_id=3.
All money generated from online auctions goes directly to the UM Athletic
Scholarship Fund to support student athletes.
QUESTIONS ABOUT
MEDICARE BILLING?
CONTACT THE OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE
Address questions
regarding Medicare billing and compliance to Third Party Reimbursement/Office
of Compliance at 305-243-HELP or 1-877-415-HELP. For more information
about the help line or training programs offered by the compliance office,
contact Gemma Romillo at 305-243-5842.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
ATTEND FRS TRAINING AND LEARN HOW TO INTERPRET THE REPORT 90'S
Obtain a better
understanding of Financial Records Systems by attending this workshop
that will help you interpret the Report 90's Account Summary, Open Commitment
Status Report, and the Report of Transactions. This workshop will take
place on May 1 and 3, 2 to 5 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155.
For more information, call 305-243-3090.
EMPLOYEE SUPPORT SOLUTIONS
SPONSORS SEMINAR ON CHARITABLE GIVING
Charitable giving
can be a win-win situation for both you and the recipient of your gift.
Explore the latest options available in this important area of financial
planning. This seminar will take place on May 3, 9 to 10 a.m., Dominion
Parking Garage, Suite 155. For more information, call 305-243-3090 or
visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE AND
DONATE AT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE BLOOD DRIVE
The final blood
drive of the academic year is scheduled for May 3 and 4 at several locations
around the medical center. On May 3, stations will be set up in front
of Bascom Palmer's Retter Auditorium, in the Sylvester courtyard, at
the Mailman Center, and in the Student Lounge on the second floor of
the Rosenstiel building. Donations only can be made at the Student Lounge
on May 4.
JOIN TEAM UM AT THE 5K
WALK/RUN TO BENEFIT THE LEUKEMIA SOCIETY
Join Team UM for
this year's 17th Annual Club Med Corporate Walk/Run on May 3, 6:45 p.m.,
at Bayfront Park in Miami. Last year UM had a record 431 participants
and the women's, men's, and co-ed teams claimed first place in the Educational
Division. This is one of the year's biggest events for University employees.
Register at http://www.miami.edu/wellness.
Your entry entitles you participation in the race and the post-race
party at Bayfront Park, a Corporate Run commemorative t-shirt, and a
Team UM t-shirt. For more information, call 305-243-3209.
EAP BRINGS ASSERTIVENESS
TRAINING TO MEDICAL CAMPUS
The Employee Assistance
Program brings you "Assertiveness Training," a four-session course designed
to help you identify your personal communication style and develop assertive
techniques. The class will be held from noon to 1 p.m., on four consecutive
Fridays, beginning May 4, at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155.
Another session will be held consecutive Tuesdays, beginning May 8.
Nurses and masters level licensed mental health professionals can earn
four continuing education credits. All participants will receive a certificate
of completion. For more information or to register, call 305-284-6604.
JOIN TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION
AT MIRACLE MAKERS AWARDS LUNCHEON
The Transplant Foundation,
Inc., an affiliate of the School of Medicine, will hold its Miracle
Makers Awards Luncheon on Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas, May
5 at 10:45 a.m. The luncheon will honor outstanding individuals who
have helped to make organ transplantation possible. The event will begin
with a cocktail reception, followed by lunch in the Magellon Dining
room, an awards ceremony, and auction. The cost of the luncheon is $55
per person. For more information, call 800-533-3172.
CELLULAR THERAPIES AND
TISSUE ENGINEERING INITIATIVE HOLDS CONFERENCE
The mission of the
UM Cellular Therapies and Tissue Engineering Initiative is to promote
the development and translation of novel molecular and cellular therapies
into clinical application. The initiative will promote interdisciplinary
research in biomedical applications and technologies that are associated
with biologic replacement, tissue repair and engineering tissue. The
conference will be held on May 7-8, at the Wilder Auditorium at the
University of Miami, Coral Gables campus. For more information, call
305-284-2445.
ATTEND WORKSHOP ON CONTINUOUS
IMPROVEMENT
Learn why there
is a process to help improvement, how this process relates to your job,
different approaches, what causes some improvement efforts to fail,
and where you can get improvement help. This workshop takes place on
May 8, 9 to 11 a.m., Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. For more information,
call 305-243-3090 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INVITES
YOU TO A WORKSHOP ON INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Fidelity Investments
is offering a workshop for employees who are currently participating
in the Savings Program and have more than 10 years until retirement.
The workshop will take place on May 9, noon to 1 p.m., Dominion Parking
Garage, Suite 155. The goal of this workshop is for participants to
determine whether their asset allocation is on target with their future
savings needs. The presentation also describes the importance of reviewing,
reevaluating, and rebalancing your portfolio on a regular basis. For
more information, call 305-243-3090 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
EMPLOYEE CONSULTATIONS
OFFERED BY RETIREMENT COUNSELORS
Fidelity Investments
will be offering one-on-one consultations for employees on May 9 and
10, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. Fidelity
retirement counselors will be available to help you calculate the potential
impact of increasing your contribution rate, determine if your current
investment mix is appropriate for your situation, and the rebalancing
or relocating your assets as needed. Call 800-642-7131 to schedule your
consultation.
ENHANCE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
AND SERVICE EXCELLENCE AT WORK
"Frontline Skills
for Service Excellence" provides an opportunity for employees to practice
telephone and face-to-face greetings, communication styles, and participative
listening skills. The course will take place on May 10, 2 to 5 p.m.,
Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. It is designed for employees who
have primary responsibility for service excellence in the workplace.
For more information, call 305-243-3090 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
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