The 2006 University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine commencement ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m. at the BankUnited Center, 1245 Walsh Avenue, Coral Gables. Today (Tuesday) is the deadline to return completed regalia forms to the Office of Community Relations. Faculty members who participate in commencement are invited to attend the Dean’s Graduation Brunch, hosted by the new dean, Pascal J. Goldschmidt, at 11:30 a.m. in the Hurricane 100 Club at the BankUnited Center. Special faculty awards will be presented this year. For more information, please contact Community Relations at 305-243-3453.

William J. Whelan, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, is the recipient of the 2006 Faculty Senate Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award. This award recognizes his distinguished career in scientific research, which has focused on the field of polysaccharides of the starch/glycogen family. All faculty are invited to attend the award ceremony, reception, and lecture by Professor Whelan entitled “It Was There All the Time” on Wednesday, April 5 at 4 p.m. in the Storer Auditorium of the School of Business Administration.

Be one of the first 2,000 members to join the Medical Wellness Center and you will be entered in the raffle to win two round-trip airline tickets to anywhere in Florida or the Bahamas compliments of Continental Airline Connection.

The IRS has reported a dramatic increase in email-based “phishing” scams, which promise rebates but are actually designed to steal victims’ identities. Like most reputable companies, the IRS does not communicate with customers (taxpayers) via e-mail, nor does the IRS ask for passwords, personal identification numbers or other secret information about financial accounts.

Biomedical Communications is offering free tutorials designed to assist UM faculty and staff in creating posters for presentations and conferences using Microsoft PowerPoint. The workshop covers a variety of PowerPoint tools including understanding menus, basics of page setup, choosing font types and sizes, importing objects as well as other steps needed to create impressive poster exhibits. These free sessions are for individual assistance and will be held on a one-to-one basis. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Kim Loper at 305-243-6783.
 
Biomedical Communications can help you create high impact poster sessions, business presentations, indoor and outdoor signage, or art reproductions easily and affordably. The staff can also assist with photography and graphic design, scanning, enlargement and restoration, printing, mounting and lamination. Biomedical Communications is conveniently located on the lower level of the Louis Calder Memorial Library and open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, please visit http://calder.med.miami.edu/biomed.

The PureEdge e-forms viewer, required for using Web-based forms such as those at the federal grants clearinghouse Grants.gov, is now available via the Citrix Applications Portal. It can be used by both Windows and Mac systems.  For more information, visit http://it.med.miami.edu/x1107.xml.

Is your drive home from work a hassle? Here’s the solution: Vanpool. If you live in the area of Weston, Pembroke Pines, Miramar or Cooper City and work between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Vanpool has a ride for you. Call Marie at 305-585-6480 (ext. 62527).

If you are a member of Humana HMO Choice Plan, LabCorp is the only approved in-network laboratory for routine labs. Humana will deny payment of claims submitted for a Quest lab. If you receive your primary care at the Coral Gables Practice (Daystar) and a specialist orders routine lab tests, the tests can be performed at your primary care physician's office. To ensure proper processing of tests and delivery of results, you will need a LabCorp requisition form completed by your specialist. You can pick up this form at the specialist's office, or the specialist may mail or fax it directly to you. LabCorp sites are also available to provide this service and offer extended hours. For the location and hours of LabCorp Patient Service Centers, please visit the Benefits Administration website at http://www.miami.edu/benefits.

Camp Discovery takes place on the Coral Gables campus and is geared toward children entering kindergarten through young elementary school students. Round trip transportation will be available for campers from the medical campus. Two four-week sessions run from June 5 through July 28. Fees for Camp Discovery include swimming at the University center pool under the supervision of Randy Abelman, coach of the diving teams, and Mariusz Podkoscielny, head coach of the women’s swim team. Other activities include dance, gymnastics, volleyball, soccer, arts and crafts, music and much more. Limited spaces are also available for Camp Canterbury, the preschool camp for one to four year olds. Please visit http://www.canterbury.miami.edu for more details and a camp application. E-mail pbochman@miami.edu for other related questions.

To ensure that your child car seat is installed correctly, a certified child passenger safety technician will be available on Wednesdays in front of the Mailman Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The service is available to everyone who transports children under the age of 12 in their vehicle. For more information, e-mail gstepanian@um-jmh.org, or call 305-243-3928 to set up an appointment. Priority will be given to those with appointments. The Injury Free Coalition for Kids is a division of Holtz Children's Hospital/ Miller School of Medicine.

A representative from Fidelity Investments will be on the medical campus to conduct individual counseling sessions from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) and also on April 27, May 24, June 28 and July 26. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-642-7131.

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• University Ombudsperson: 305-284-4922

Any University of Miami employee reporting or deciding whether to report activity that may be in violation of a law, rule, or regulation is protected against retaliation by the Whistleblower Protection Statement. For more information, visit the Office of Compliance site.

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Pamela Stanley, Ph.D., professor, Department of Cell Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, will present "Roles for Specific Glycans in Development and Notch Signaling" today (Tuesday) at noon in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fourth-floor auditorium. For more information, please call Maria Penton at 305-243-6691.

The following presentations take place from noon to 1 p.m. They are free of charge and a light lunch will be served. Please call 1-800-545-2292 to register.

Julia Beutler will present “The Nuts and Bolts of Having a Study Reviewed By the New Human Subjects Research Office” today (Tuesday) from noon to 1 p.m. in the Mailman Center, room 3023. Log on to Net Learning at https://netlearning.miami.edu to register. For more information, please e-mail Maira Abraham at Mabraham@med.miami.edu.

In recognition of the American Dietetic Association’s National Nutrition Month, UM/Sylvester Nutritional Services is hosting a day-long conference entitled “Nutrition, Quality of Life, Surviving Cancer.” The conference takes place today (Tuesday) in UM/Sylvester, room 1301. The morning presentations for health care professionals only begin at 8 a.m. and will include information on nutrition and healing, organic foods, fat consumption, immunity and teamwork when treating cancer patients. From 2 to 3:30 p.m., patients, friends and family are invited to take part in conference displays and giveaways as well as round table discussions with nutrition, cosmetic, infection control, safety, and social services professionals. Continuing education units will be provided. Reservations are required. The conference is free for everyone. To RSVP, please contact Karon Rzad, R.D., C.D.E., at 305-243-8885.

To honor social workers during Social Work month in March, grand rounds will be held today (Tuesday) in the Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Presenters include Kenneth Goodman, Ph.D., director of the University of Miami’s Bioethics Program, and Daniella Levine, JD, MSW, founder and executive director of Human Services Coalition. We encourage you to bring pamphlet information on your program, your study or upcoming conferences. General continuing education units will be provided, but this event will not satisfy the Ethics and Boundaries for Healthcare Professionals requirement. Two events that do fulfill that requirement are the UM/Florida Bioethics Network one-day conference on April 7 at the Wyndham Miami Beach Resort, and the Miami Area Geriatric Education Center one-day training on April 27 at the Diabetes Treatment Center. For further information, please contact Claudia Vasquez Fraga at 305-243-1016 or Cfraga@med.miami.edu.

Learn how UMeNET can assist with decreasing standing orders. This seminar will feature how to navigate, order and forecast pending orders for on-time deliveries with university-wide vendors through UMeNET. It will be offered today (Tuesday) and again on Thursday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the third floor of the Calder Library. For more information, please contact Heidi Tyre at htyre@miami.edu.

Janine Suppa, a registered nurse specializing in oncology nursing at UM/Sylvester, is hosting an information session for the university community and the general public on Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. in UM/Sylvester, room 1301. Topics will include early detection of colorectal cancer, nutrition, high risk populations and treatment options, as well as screening and surgical procedures conducted by health professionals. This event is the culmination of a month of activities recognizing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month at UM/Sylvester and is sponsored by the American Cancer Society, Roche, Pfizer, Genetech and Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals. No RSVP required. Please call 305-243-4071 for more information.

This seminar focuses on the investment market and how to diversify investments. It will be conducted by a financial specialist from the university's Employer Support Solutions Program. The seminar will be held on Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. in Dominion Parking Garage, room 155. Log onto NetLearning at http://netlearning.miami.edu to register. For step-by-step registration instructions, please visit http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/0,1770,2441-1;30206-3,00.html, or call 305-243-3090. For answers about content, call 305-284-6604.

The University of Miami Citizens Board and graduate school invite the UM community to "A Day of Cutting-Edge Research & Creative Display," to a look at the more than 300 active research initiatives in the areas of cancer, diabetes and paralysis research, entrepreneurship, engineering, marine science, art, music and more. It takes place on Thursday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the University Green at the Coral Gables campus. Opening ceremonies will feature the UM Grammy-nominated Concert Jazz Band from noon to 1:30 p.m. For more information, please visit www.miami.edu/rcf, or call the graduate school at 305-284-4154.

This seminar is designed to help attendees understand their credit report and credit score. It is sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program and will be delivered by a specialist from Consumer Credit Counseling Service. Participants will learn how to dispute incorrect information and improve their credit score. The seminar takes place on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. in Dominion Parking Garage, room 155. To personalize this experience, each participant is asked to complete an authorization form to enable Consumer Credit Counseling Service to obtain his or her credit report and score, which will be reviewed during the seminar. Visit www.miami.edu/eap/seminars and scroll down to “Understanding Your Credit Report” to download the authorization form. Complete and fax the signed authorization to Bonita Cales at 305-284-5097 by the deadline indicated. Reports will be destroyed for those individuals who request a credit report but are unable to attend the seminar. To register, visit http://netlearning.miami.edu. If you have any questions about the online registration system, call 305-284-5110 or 305-243-3090.

The following lectures are sponsored by the Neuroscience Center, the Miller School of Medicine, and the Office of the Provost. They take place at 1 p.m. in the Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium.

The Florida Geriatrics Society (FGS) and the UM Miami Area Geriatric Education Center will host the Geriatrics & Gerontology Summit 2006 Friday through Sunday at the Eden Roc Renaissance Resort & Spa, 4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. The FGS annual meeting is a chance for physicians and other health care professionals to discuss the latest information on geriatric care in Florida. The purpose of this three day meeting is to provide information on key geriatric care developments, including hypogohadism, cancer, symptom management, hematological malignancies, coping with loss, dementia, substance abuse, rheumatologic problems, Medicare prescription coverage and long term care options. A maximum of 14 CME/CEU credits will be available for physicians, psychologists, nurses and social workers. A discounted rate is available for VA and UM employees. For more information, please call the FGS at 850-531-8349. You may also visit www.fgsonline.org or www.miami.edu/magec for information on other geriatric trainings.

Michael Whitcomb, M.D., senior vice president for medical education, director of the Division of Medical Education for the Association of American Medical Colleges, and editor-in-chief of Academic Medicine, will present "Educating Medical Students: What’s the Goal?" on Friday at noon in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fifth-floor auditorium. Dr. Whitcomb will explain the educational program leading to the M.D. degree and how it has changed. Admission is free and lunch will be served. This series is sponsored by The Educational Development Office. For more information, please call 305-243-7482.

Approximately 1.4 million people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year; over 29,000 of these will occur in Florida alone. Please join the Relay for Life Committee and Canes for Cancer Awareness Friday and Saturday to celebrate and cherish the strength of survivors, the hopes of patients and the memories of those who have passed on. The annual University of Miami Relay for Life will be held at South Miami Senior High School, 6856 S.W. 53 Street, at 6 p.m. Faculty, staff and students who are cancer survivors or who have had a loved one affected by cancer are invited to participate. Please contact umrelay4life@gmail.com for more information or to sign up for the event.

The following presentations take place at UM/Sylvester, room 1301 at noon. For more information, please e-mail d.dames@med.miami.edu.

H&R Block will be providing on-site tax preparation at the Miller School of Medicine and Jackson Memorial Hospital April 3 through 7 and April 10 through 15 in the Alamo Courtyard. Applications will also be available for Florida KidCare, an umbrella health insurance program for children birth through 18. For more information on the tax return service, please call Kathleen Blenke at 305-899-0961, or visit www.hrblock.com. For information about Florida KidCare Health Insurance, please call Ebenezer Boakye at 305-358-8800.

All faculty and staff who are interested in the appointment, promotion and tenure process are invited to attend a faculty workshop on “Policies and Procedures for Promotion and Tenure.”

The 2006 University of Miami Alpha Omega Alpha Visiting Professor, Mark Siegler, M.D., FACP, will present "What is Clinical Medical Ethics Research and Can It Improve Patient Care?" on Wednesday, April 5 at noon in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fifth-floor auditorium. Dr. Siegler is the Lindy Bergman Distinguished Service Professor of Medicine and Surgery and director of the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at the University of Chicago.

Eng H. Lo, Ph.D., professor at Harvard Medical Center and head of the Neuroprotection Research Laboratory for the Department of Neurology & Radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital, will present "Neurovascular Pathophysiology in Brain Injury” on Wednesday, April 5 at noon in the Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium. For more information, please call 305-243-7108 or visit www.themiamiproject.org/Lectures.xml.

S.T.E.P. (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) is a discussion group that offers parents of children under age six a realistic and practical approach to meeting the challenges of raising kids today. As a participant, you will learn how to understand your child’s behavior, how to listen to and talk to your child, and how to use discipline that makes sense. Classes will be held every Wednesday beginning April 5 through May 24 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Dominion Parking Garage, room 155. You may register online at http://netlearning.miami.edu (be sure to register for all sessions). For step-by-step instructions on how to register, please visit http://www.miami.edu/eap/HowToRegister.doc. If you have any questions on using the online registration system, call 305-284-5110 or 305-243-3090. For questions about content, call 305-284-6604.

AIG VALIC presents two opportunities to attend the “Tax Advantage Strategies for After Tax Dollars” seminar on Thursday, April 6 in room 155 of the Dominion Parking Garage. This seminar will cover 529 college plans, universal life insurance and tax-deferred annuities. The first session is from 9:30 a.m. to noon and the second presentation is from 3 to 5 p.m. To register for either session, please call 305-284-6834.

The Florida Bioethics Network’s annual spring conference will be held on April 7 at the Wyndham Miami Beach Resort, 4833 Collins Avenue. Keynote sessions will feature presentations on social work ethics, women’s health and bioethics and political conservatism. Other sessions will address issues in ethics committee operations, end-of-life care and children with disabilities, among other topics. The program is in conjunction with the University of Miami Ethics Program’s 14th annual “Clinical Ethics: Debates, Decisions, Solutions” conference. The program is approved for continuing education credits for nurses, physicians, social workers, psychologists, guardians and lawyers. UM, JMH and VA faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission or a courtesy tuition waiver but must pre-register. For more information, please visit http://www.ethics.miami.edu or e-mail ethics@miami.edu.

Change Management will be offered by The Leadership Academy on Tuesday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to noon in Dominion Parking Garage, suite 155. Seating is limited. To register, please visit http://netlearning.miami.edu. For more information about the Leadership Academy, visit www.miami.edu/development-training/la, or call the Professional Development Training Office at 305-243-3090 or 305-284-5110.

It seems that there are never enough hours in the day to do what matters most and this can leave us feeling off-balance. This seminar reveals how time management and stress management go hand-in-hand and will help participants find ways to prioritize time, reduce stress and achieve balance. It will be held on Friday, April 14 from noon to 2 p.m. in Dominion Parking Garage, room 155. You can register on-line at http://netlearning.miami.edu. For step-by-step instructions on how to register, please visit http://www.miami.edu/eap/HowToRegister.doc. If you have any questions on using the online registration system, please call 305-243-3090, or call 305-284-6604 for questions about content.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is conducting a clinical research study evaluating an investigational vaccine for human papillomavirus. Participants should be healthy women over the age of 26 who are not breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant during the next eight months and who will be in the area for the next three years. Qualified participants will receive study related tests, physical and gynecological exams, information on women’s health issues, family planning and compensation for travel and time. Please contact Iliana Rivas at 305-243-5832 for more information.

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