School of Medicine address set for Oct. 24
The School of Medicine State of the School Address will be given by Richard
D. Krugman, MD, dean of the school, on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 4:30 to 5:30
p.m.
The address will be held on the Fitzsimons campus, RC-1 North, 1st floor,
Hensel Phelps Research Auditorium. The faculty reception will follow
in the RC-1 North 1st floor atrium.
It will be broadcast to the following locations:
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Ninth Avenue Campus: 3rd Floor Lecture Hall
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The Children's Hospital: Tammen Hall Auditorium
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Denver Health Medical Center: Local Cable Channel 43 on any TV at any
location on Campus
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National Jewish Medical & Research Center: The boardroom of Molly
Blank Room, J102
Power of One panel discussions to address GMOs,
organ donation and medical advances
Panelists will examine both past and future monumental moments in the
world and their ripple effects in part four of the City of Aurora's Power
of One program. Admission is free, and all panel discussions will take
place at 7:30 p.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center at 15151 E. Alameda
Parkway.
"
GMOs and the Food Supply," scheduled for Oct. 17, will touch on
the controversial topic of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and
their role in the world's food supply.
Panelists are: Patrick F. Byrne, associate professor at Colorado State
University's department of soil and crop sciences; Dan Bush, chair of
Colorado State University's biology department; and Suzanne Wuerthele,
regional toxicologist for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region
8.
"
The Impact and Future of Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation and Transplantation," slated
for Oct. 24, will address the role transplantation and donation plays
in our world today, what the future holds, the ethical questions that
arise and the true story of one person touched by donation.
Panelists are: Patty Boyd, director of special services for Presbyterian/St.
Luke's Medical Center; Michael Talamantes, a clinical social work educator
for the University of Colorado Transplant Program; and Anissa Cordova,
family support/aftercare coordinator for Donor Alliance, Inc.
"
Medical Advances Changing the World," scheduled Nov. 14, will address
the emerging field of stem cell biology, advances in the treatment of
breast cancer and progress in low back pain research and treatment.
Panelists are: Christopher Hogan, PhD, associate professor of medical
oncology and integrated immunology at the UCD School of Medicine;
Virginia Borges, MD, medical oncologist at the University of Colorado
Cancer Center and assistant professor at the UCD School of Medicine;
and Venu Akuthota, MD, director of the University of Colorado Hospital
Spine Center, and associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation
at the UCD School of Medicine.
Admission is free; no tickets are required. Please RSVP to 303-739-6617
or jpatters@auroragov.org. For more information, visit www.auroragov.org/thepowerofone or call 303-739-6617.
The Power of One is presented by the City of Aurora Library, Recreation & Cultural
Services, in partnership with the Friends of the Aurora Public Library,
Barnes & Noble, the Community College of Aurora, the Colorado Film
School at Lowry and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
Fall Supplier Showcase and Corporate Express
Office
Products Show slated this month
The Procurement Service Center (PSC) invites all CU faculty and staff
to the Fall Supplier Showcase, Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Cajetan’s
on the Auraria campus. The Supplier Showcase is being held in conjunction
with the annual Corporate Express Office Products Show.
There will be exhibits from 15 suppliers in addition to the office supply
manufacturer reps. This is an opportunity to learn about new products
and technologies plus visit with your CU Purchasing staff.
Enter to win prize drawings. Enjoy complimentary refreshments. Pick up
free samples.
RSVP today at www.cusys.edu/psc/showcase.html
Back by popular demand – the return of the annual Corporate Express
Office Products Show at the Fitzsimons campus on Wednesday, Oct. 25,
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the Bruns Conference Room, 1st floor in
Building 500.
These shows provide you the opportunity to:
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Learn about the latest in office supply items and technologies;
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Obtain product information from the experts;
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Meet your Corporate Express reps; and
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Check out free samples.
Refreshments will be served. All CU staff and faculty are invited to
attend. No need to RSVP; just stop in.
Move to Fitzsimons transition web page established
Construction for the new facilities on the Fitzsimons campus is well
underway. Although schedules and building occupancies are still in the
planning process, the campus community should begin thinking of certain
aspects of their move.
Visit the 4Move Transition web page which contains current updates including
an initial timeline, what to expect in preparing for your move as well
as what you can be doing or thinking about at this stage. You will also
find a link to contact us with any move related questions that you may
have at this time.
If you have trouble with the link above, you may also view the page by
clicking here: www.uchsc.edu/instplan/4Move/Transition.htm
School of Dentistry receives honor for
aiding Louisiana dental students
The University of Colorado Denver School
of Dentistry is a 2006 recipient of an American Academy of Periodontology
(AAP) Special Citation Award.
The UCD School of Dentistry is being recognized for its outstanding
assistance and dedication to the periodontal program at Louisiana State
University (LSU) after Hurricane Katrina.
“
Hurricane Katrina devastated the LSU campus in New Orleans, which housed
the only dental school in the state,” said Kenneth A. Krebs, DMD
and 2005-2006 AAP president. “The UCD School of Dentistry graciously
opened its campus to the faculty and students from the LSU periodontal
program.”
“
It was our privilege to host these individuals who had lost not only
their dental school, but homes, friends and patients as well,” said
Denise Kassebaum, DDS, MS, dean of the School of Dentistry. “Their
determination in the face of these challenges inspired the entire dental
school family.”
Special Citations, sponsored by Pfizer, are given annually by the AAP
in recognition of outstanding work on an Academy committee or special
project.
Fall Festival has a German flair
Employees on the Fitzsimons campus celebrated the changing of the seasons
with a party courtesy of the Chancellor's Campus Life Committee.
Helga's German Restaurant came out with their mobile kitchen and served
up plenty of bratwurst.
October
Community Events at the
University of Colorado Cancer Center
Events listed below are community calendar postings offered through the
University of Colorado Cancer Center.
Thursday, Oct. 19: Stage 4 Cancer Support Group
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Place: Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, Room 3052
Who: Patients, family members, caregivers
Contact: The Cancer Resource Center, (720) 848-0316
Thursday, Oct. 19: Lung Cancer Support Group
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Place: Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, Room 3052
Who: Patients, family members, caregivers
Contact: The Cancer Resource Center, (720) 848-0316
Friday, Oct. 20: Dealing with Breast Cancer Education Workshop
Let a nurse, physical therapist, Reach to Recovery volunteer and social worker
help guide and support you during your breast cancer treatment and recovery
Time: 10 a.m. - Noon
Place: Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, Room 3052
Who: Women with breast cancer and their supporters
Contact: The Cancer Resource Center (720) 848-0316
Tuesday, Oct. 17: Nutrition and Cancer Classes
Topic: Winning the Cold and Flu Wars: Nutrition Support for Immune Function.
Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute, Room 3007
Contact: The Cancer Resource Center, (720) 848-0316
For more information on cancer, support, resources, and events please visit the
Cancer Resource Center in Room 2015 at the Anschutz Cancer Pavilion or call (720)
848-0316.
Also, please visit the calendar on the Web at www.uccc.info/cancercalendar.
Art exhibit at UCCC honors women’s
cancer journeys
Lilly Oncology on Canvas, an art exhibition honoring the journeys traveled
by millions of people affected by women’s cancer worldwide, will be on display
at the UCD Cancer Center.
The exhibition will be open to the public until Oct. 26, Mondays -Wednesdays,
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fifty pieces
of art will be showcased in the lobby of the Anschutz Cancer Pavilion.
Lilly Oncology on Canvas began in 2004 as an international art competition
for those whose lives have been touched by women’s cancers, including those
diagnosed with cancer, their families and friends, and health care providers.
People were invited to use art as a means of expressing the struggles and successes
in battling cancer.
The original competition attracted more than 400 submissions from 23 countries.
To date, it has traveled to hundreds of cities on four continents, and has
been displayed in 16 languages..
5K
Run, Walk, and Roll to benefit MS Center
Four third-year UCD physical therapy students are organizing a 5K Run,
Walk and Roll on Saturday, Oct. 21, to benefit the Rocky Mountain MS Center
in celebration
of National Physical Therapy Month.
The course is a certified 5K course around a lake. There will be numerous
awards, prizes and food from a wide variety of businesses.
You can register and pay online at www.blacktie-colorado.com.
Click on Event Calendar, Oct. 21st, and the Active Living with MS Run,
Walk and
Roll. The
cost to register online is $20.
If you have any questions, contact: Angie Liddle - angie.liddle@uchsc.edu;
Lara McKenzie - lara.mckenzie@uchsc.edu; Kara Gosch - kara.gosch@uchsc.edu;
or Leah
Haverhals - leah.haverhals@uchsc.edu.
Call for nominations for distinguished
professors
CU President Hank Brown is soliciting nominations for selection of the
2007 Distinguished Professors. This title is extended to recognize the
outstanding
contributions
of CU faculty members to their academic disciplines.
Nominations: For a description of the nomination process, please see the
Administrative Policy Statement at: http://www.cusys.edu/policies/Academic/Distinguished-Professors.
Nominations should be made through the departmental chair, and must be
approved by the dean and provost.
Request for proposals for diversity and
excellence
grants
Diversity and excellence grants are designed to provide assistance for
projects initiated by faculty and/or staff that promote diversity and inclusion
on
the campuses. Multiple awards of up to $5,000 each will be made.
Examples of funded projects include: research colloquia highlighting multicultural
scholarship; efforts to integrate cultural content into curricula; and
translation services for limited-English-speaking staff.
Funding will be granted for a maximum of one year; however, projects demonstrating
progress may be re-submitted for consideration for continued funding. Priority
will be given to collaborative projects, projects benefiting more than
a single individual, and projects for which departments provide matching
funds.
See the CU Diversity Website for a complete list of recently funded projects:
http://www.cusys.edu/diversity/grants_diversity-excellence-2005.html
Format for Proposals:
Proposals should be no longer than three pages and include:
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Title of the project;
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Name, phone number, and email address of author(s);
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Description and purpose of the project;
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Statement of the intended impact, outcomes, and measures;
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Statement about how the project reflects the institution’s diversity goals;
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Timeframe; and
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Itemized budget.
Diversity and excellence grant proposals submitted by faculty must include
a brief statement of support from their dean. Proposals submitted by staff
must
include a statement of support from their dean or an equivalent officer.
Submit paper or electronic copy of proposal and letter of support to the
contact person,
listed below, in the Vice Chancellor’s Office.
Deadline for submission is Friday, Nov. 3. Contact persons will forward
proposals to the system diversity office by Wednesday, Nov. 8.
Award recipients will be notified by the system diversity office in January
2007.
A written report on the progress of the initiative must be submitted to
the system diversity office one year following the award.
For more information contact:
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CU-Boulder: Jeff Cox – jeffrey.cox@colorado.edu
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CU-Colorado Springs: David Moon - cmoon@uccs.edu
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UCD (all campuses): Jason Thompson – jason.thompson@uchsc.edu
For questions, contact the system diversity office at 303-492-8911, or
email carmen.williams@cu.edu.
CU president to hold open hours
University of Colorado President Hank Brown will continue to hold "President
Brown’s Open Hours" on each campus during 2006-2007 to give faculty,
staff, and students the opportunity to speak with him directly.
President Brown is scheduled to meet with the UCD community Tuesday,
Dec. 19, 7-8:30 a.m., on the Ninth Ave. campus, in the Chancellor's Conference
Room.
Technology Transfer Office seeking
proposals
The University of Colorado Technology Transfer Office (TTO) has $2.06 million
available for grants directed to development-oriented research to accelerate
commercialization by reducing CU bioscience related inventions to practice
and validating their ability to address significant therapeutic, diagnostic
and medical
device market applications. The funds for this program are available from
a State appropriation with matching funds provided by the CU Foundation
and the
CU TTO.
To be eligible for this funding, investigators must have submitted an invention
disclosure to the TTO by September 15, 2006, followed by a research proposal
before September 27, 2006. The minimum funding is $50,000 and the maximum
is $200,000, inclusive of an 8 percent overhead rate.
For additional information access the following three documents:
Program Overview, Eligibility Criteria and Selection Process at http://www.cu.edu/techtransfer/poc/state_poc.html
Proposal Submission Form at http://www.cu.edu/techtransfer/poc/StatePOCApplicationTemplate.doc
CU Invention Disclosure Form at
http://www.cu.edu/techtransfer/campus/forms.html
Calling all musicians
Orchestra musicians are invited to join Melomania, the HSC Interdisciplinary
Orchestra.
Melomania is conducted by David Brussel of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.
Join faculty, staff, students, and other health professionals to create
music and
have fun.
For more information, please contact Christina.Yu@uchsc.edu
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