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News on the Go #653, June 3, 2008News on the Go is a service of the Office of Institutional Advancement, providing timely news and information to faculty, staff, fellows, residents and students on the go. Deadline: 10 a.m. Thursday before Tuesday publication. Submit all events and deadlines to the Web Calendar. Submit other items for consideration using the News on the Go submission form. Topics at a glance: The Leader Update ... Kenneth H. Porter, D.D.S. ... SPH Dean ... Hurricane Preparedness ... Presidential Updates ... Food Drive ... Distinguished Professional Woman Award ... Standing Committees ...Summer Research Program ... Library Classes ... Retirement Planning ... NuRide ... UT System Ultimate Challenge ... Savings Center The Leader Update
Remembering Kenneth H. Porter, D.D.S.The loss of a UT family member is always difficult to accept and endure, especially one so highly respected and admired as Ken Porter, D.D.S., professor emeritus and clinical professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials. Porter passed away suddenly May 19 while vacationing in Colorado.
For information on the scholarship, contact John.T.Greer@uth.tmc.edu, 713-500-4380 New School of Public Health DeanRoberta B. Ness, M.D., M.P.H., a distinguished researcher, educator and physician who specializes in women’s health, has been named dean of The University of Texas School of Public Health, effective Jan. 1, 2009. Ness will succeed Guy S. Parcel, Ph.D., who has led the UT School of Public Health since 2005. For the full story, visit the News Room. Hurricane PreparednessIt’s that time of year again, hurricane season. Prepare yourself by learning what to do before, during and after a storm. For information on hurricane preparedness and safety, visit:
Remember to ask questions, Environmental Health & Safety is available to help you be as prepared as possible for the 2008 hurricane season. More emergency response information can be found at http://www.uthoustonemergency.org/ Presidential UpdatesJames T. Willerson, M.D., president of the UT Health Science Center at Houston, will give his final updates as President on the following dates:
Food DriveCoordinators are needed for the annual UT Health Science Center food drive benefiting the Houston Food Bank. The drive, which will take place Monday, June 16 – Monday, June 30, is held in conjunction with KHOU-TV’s “Spirit of Texas” Food Drive, the Texas Medical Center, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, and the Kroger Company. For more information on becoming a coordinator, contact Rodney.J.Ball@uth.tmc.edu, 713-500-5435. Distinguished Professional Woman AwardThe Committee on the Status of Women is accepting nominations for the 2008 Distinguished Professional Woman Award. The woman nominated must:
Nominations are due Friday, June 20. Send nominations to Kathy.Rodgers@uth.tmc.edu. For more information, visit http://www.uth.tmc.edu/csw/awards.htm Nominees Needed for Standing CommitteesFaculty and staff interested in serving on one of UT Health Science Center at Houston’s standing committees during the 2008-2009 year should submit their names for consideration by the nominating committee by Friday, June 13. Standing committees include:
Candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume by Friday, June 13 to Robert.Jenkins@uth.tmc.edu at University Center Tower (UCT) 2250. For responsibilities and membership guidelines, visit Standing Committees, Teams, and Task Forces Summer Research Program Seminar SeriesThe Medical School's 2008 Summer Research Program which began May 27 and includes a weekly seminar series, noon–1:15 p.m., Thursdays, Medical School Building, Room 2.006. The series is open to all health science center faculty, staff and students, as well as the Texas Medical Center community. Upcoming seminars include:
For more information, contact Linda.Guardiola@uth.tmc.edu, Summer Research Program coordinator, 713-500-334. HAM-TMC Library Classes
All classes are free and offered in the library classroom. To view the complete class schedule and register, check HAM-TMC Library Class Schedule Retirement Planning Q&AClose to retirement or thinking about it sometime in the next few years? Well, now’s the time to ask questions you may have and get the answers from your Benefits Office. Join one of the upcoming Pre-Retirement Planning Meetings. Bring a sack lunch; drinks provided.
For more information, visit Benefits Upcoming Events or contact Stephanie.S.Jones@uth.tmc.edu NuRide: Improve Your CommuteAvoid the sting of high gas prices by carpooling with other people going your way. NuRide is an online ridesharing community where you can earn rewards for sharing rides. With NuRide you can ride with friends and neighbors whenever you like, and every ridesharing trip earns points that can be redeemed for gift cards, discounts, tickets to shows and attractions, and other rewards. To see the rides and rewards available in your area, visit www.nuride.com UT System Ultimate ChallengeIt’s time to take simple steps to better health! Register for America On the Move: UT System Ultimate Challenge. You can register for America On the Move: UT System Ultimate Challenge from today until the completion of the 6 week challenge. You don't need a pedometer; it's completely free and really simple steps to log your daily activity. To learn more visit America On the Move 2008: UT System Ultimate Challenge and be sure to register with the America On the Move: UT System Ultimate Challenge using registration code: RUT106260 For further assistance in reaching your personal wellness/fitness goals, please visit the Recreation Center and UT Counseling & WorkLife Services New Summer Offers at Savings CenterSummer is right around the corner and the Savings Center has great offers that will save you time and money. The Savings Center is a free program that can save you up to 25 percent off on name-brand, every day and luxury items including a savings benefit on the purchase or lease of new cars or trucks from more than 5,200 dealers in 48 states. Visit the Savings Center site today to save on thousands of merchants. For more information, contact UT Counseling & WorkLife Services. |
