--Notice: Benefits Open Enrollment 2001 Postponed Until Further Notice
--Burroughs Wellcome Lecture to Feature Visiting Professor, Dr. Irving Weissman
--Faculty Club on Gables Campus Will Host October 24 Faculty Senate Meeting
--Hurricane Athletics Offers Basketball Season Tickets at Low Prices for Employees
--Cruises, Yoga Classes, Disney Field Trips, and More to Support the United Way
--Help a Friend Quit the Habit at Special Luncheon during Great American Smoke-Out
--Upcoming Calendar Events

BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION POSTPONES OPEN
ENROLLMENT SCHEDULED TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK

The Benefits Open Enrollment period scheduled to begin October 22 has been postponed. Stay tuned to campus publications for an announcement of the new dates for this year's Open Enrollment.

VISITING PROFESSOR FROM STANFORD TO
DISCUSS CELL BIOLOGY AT UPCOMING LECTURE

Join the Department of Microbiology and Immunology for a seminar on cell biology, presented by Irving Weissman, M.D., chosen by the department to receive the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Visiting Professorship in the Basic Sciences. The lecture will be given October 25, 4 p.m., in the Rosenstiel Building's third floor auditorium, with a reception to follow. Dr. Weissman is a professor of cancer biology, pathology and developmental biology at Stanford University, where he also heads up the immunology program. His laboratory has successfully isolated blood-forming stem cells in mice and humans, and is currently working on the genetic mechanisms of stem cell function. In addition to his visiting professorship at the School of Medicine, Dr. Weissman has received many prestigious honors, including the Outstanding Investigator Award from the National Institutes of Health.

SAVE THE DATE: FACULTY SENATE WILL
MEET OCTOBER 24 ON GABLES CAMPUS

The next meeting of the Faculty Senate is scheduled for October 24, 3:15 p.m., in the Faculty Club on the University's Coral Gables campus. For more information or to review minutes from past meetings, visit http://www.miami.edu/FacultySenate.

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS OFFER VARIOUS
EVENTS TO HELP SUPPORT THE UNITED WAY

Several departments and offices around the University are offering creative ways for you to support the 2001 United Way Campaign. Below are a few of the fundraising events they are offering. If your office is coordinating activities in support of the United Way Campaign, e-mail the details to update@miami.edu and we'll spread the word.

ADOPT A SMOKER AND TREAT THEM
TO A "QUIT COLD TURKEY" FEAST

Do you have a friend or family member who you wish would stop smoking? "Adopt" them for the Great American Smoke-out, November 12, and treat them to a "quit cold turkey" lunch, sponsored by the Department of Wellness and Recreation. The goal of this national event is to encourage smokers to quit for one day. Along with a hot turkey feast, the department will offer education and support programs, in addition to free quit kits. Luncheons will be held at both the medical and Coral Gables campuses. For more information or to obtain an adoption form, call Jennifer Pinto at 305-243-3209.

'CANES SEASON BASKETBALL TICKETS
HALF-OFF FOR UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES

Season tickets for the 2001-01 Hurricanes men's and women's basketball seasons are on sale at the UM ticket office, located at the Hecht Athletic Center on the Coral Gables campus. Come out and watch the women take on teams such as Northwestern, Minnesota, and cross-town rival Florida International University. Men's home games include Big East contests against Notre Dame, Villanova, Boston College, and Connecticut. Employees can purchase tickets for the women's 15-game home schedule at just $13 for the season. This package includes admission for two adults and three children. Men's season ticket packages start at just $50 for lower bowl end court reserved seats, and packages for side court reserved seats are only $125 for the season. You also can take advantage of the Family Plan ticket package, which includes admission for two adults and three children to all seven men's basketball weekend games and is available for only $88. The ticket office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. You also can place your order by calling 800-GO CANES.

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!

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE WANTS TO HELP
YOU RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF DEPRESSION

Depression affects more than 17 million Americans, but many do not receive proper treatment due to misunderstanding or improper diagnosis. Join your Employee Assistance Program at "Depression: What You Need to Know," and learn the signs and symptoms of the condition, treatment modalities, and more. The seminar will be held October 15, noon to 1 p.m., at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. To register or for more information, call 305-284-6604.

FINANCIAL WORKSHOP HELPS YOU
LEARN INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

Employer Support Solutions presents "Asset Allocation/Investment Strategies," an educational financial workshop, October 15, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. Experts will teach you to evaluate the risk of each investment and learn the techniques of effective allocation of your portfolio's assets. To register, call Benefits Administration at 305-284-6834 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.

FINANCIAL COURSE WILL TEACH YOU
SECRETS OF SAVING FOR RETIREMENT

Learn the advantages of pre-tax contributions and tax-deferred growth at the TIAA-CREF Financial Education Seminar, October 17, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. Representatives will teach participants about saving for retirement, including issues such as how time manages risk and how high fees can adversely affect long-term growth. You also will learn how to lower your current taxable income and build your nest egg through tax-deferred plans. Space is limited, so register now by calling 800-842-2003 or visiting http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc.

EAP CLASS TEACHES HOW TO HELP A
CO-WORKER IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP

Are you aware of the issues surrounding domestic violence and how it affects the workplace? At "Domestic Violence: A Workplace Issue," the Employee Assistance Program will teach you why domestic violence occurs, what it means to the work environment, and how to help someone in an abusive relationship. The course will be held October 17, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. To register, call 305-243-7676.

ANNUAL EXTREME ETHICS CONFERENCE TO
ADDRESS CHALLENGES IN RESEARCH ETHICS

The Ethics Programs of the University of Miami present "Extreme Ethics: Unusually Difficult Challenges in Epidemiology and Human Subjects Research," October 18 - 20, at the Sheraton Biscayne Bay Hotel in Miami. The conference will feature a one-day workshop on IRB standards, followed by a two-day program to include topics like ethics and bioinformatics, research in genetically isolated communities, and scientists as social advocates, among others. The program will include lectures and interactive roundtable discussions. Continuing education credits will be available for physicians, nurses, and psychologists. For more information or to register, call the Ethics Programs at 305-243-5723, e-mail ethics@miami.edu, or visit http://www.miami.edu/ethics.

JOIN DERMATOLOGY FOR MAKEOVER
DEMONSTRATION TO BENEFIT UNITED WAY

Put on a new face at a makeover demonstration sponsored by the Department of Dermatology, along with Bloomingdale's and Yves Saint Laurent. The event will be held October 19, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Rosenstiel Building, Room 2023. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $10 each. All proceeds will benefit the United Way campaign. Skin care samples and lunch will be provided. For more information or to order tickets, call Tere Calcines or Monica Romero at 305-243-4472.

UM/SYLVESTER BREAST CANCER WORKSHOP TO
DISCUSS PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND ADVANCES

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Courtelis Center presents an all-day workshop, "Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: The Millennium Update," October 23, at Sylvester Conference Room 1301. Topics of discussion will include early diagnosis and prevention, genetic advancements, and psychosocial issues, among others. UM/Jackson employees can attend for $20; the cost is $60 for all others. Six contact hours will be provided for nurses, social workers, and mental health counselors. Preregistration is required, so call Fariba Ostovary at 305-243-4274 to reserve your space.

CONTINUING EDUCATION LECTURES IN LATE
OCTOBER PRESENT VARIED DISCUSSION TOPICS

Physicians can earn three hours of continuing medical education credits at upcoming lectures in the 2001 CME physician courses series. Arthur Fournier, M.D., professor and associate dean for community health affairs, and Jack Hartoq, Esq., assistant county attorney, will speak on HIV/AIDS, October 23, 4 to 7 p.m., in the Diagnostic Treatment Center, second floor. Three credit hours can be earned. Walter Lambert, M.D., associate professor and medical director of the Child Protection Team, will join Dr. Fournier on October 24, 4 to 6 p.m., where he will discuss family violence. Dr. Fournier will give an HIV/AIDS/TB Update at this presentation, which will be held at the same location. A total of two CME credits will be given at this lecture. Finally, Dorothy Norato, Risk Management Department, will discuss risk management, October 25, 4 to 5 p.m., same location. One credit hour is available for this lecture. Pre-registration is not required for any of the lectures.