News Capsules 01/04/06
NEWS
Wanted: Your feedback. More than 100 faculty, staff, students, and community members have spent hundreds of hours developing preliminary recommendations for 11 of the University’s 34 strategic positioning task forces. Now, through Jan. 27, it’s your turn to provide input. The feedback will be used in drafting final recommendations for Provost Thomas Sullivan and Senior Vice President Robert Jones. To review the preliminary recommendations, go to http://www.umn.edu/systemwide/strategic_positioning. Preliminary recommendations from the four AHC task forces will be available in April.
Join alumni, faculty, staff, and students Jan. 25 for an insider’s preview and discussion of the University of Minnesota’s 2006 Capital Request. Hear President Robert Bruininks, students, and faculty explain how the building projects in this year’s capital request will benefit the University and the entire state. This program will teach you how to be an effective advocate for the University at the Legislature and in your own community. Enjoy a light dinner and meet others who care about the future of the U. The event runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the McNamara Alumni Center. To register for this event, call 612-625-9174. For more information, go to http://www.supporttheu.umn.edu.
Complete a wellness assessment and receive a $65 award. The assessment, part of the UPlan’s new Health Connections program, must be completed between Jan. 12 and April 30, 2006. All University of Minnesota employees are eligible. Health Connections provides resources for employees to evaluate and improve the status of their health and well being. For more information, go to http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/wellness/healthconnections.
Medical School researchers found the anti-viral drug valacyclovir effective in treating infectious mononucleosis, which is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). In a study led by Henry Balfour, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, valacyclovir lowered or eliminated EBV in research subjects who took it for two weeks. “This research suggests that an antiviral drug can be used to treat mono and that it might limit person-to-person spread, a promising public health benefit for college campuses,” Balfour said. For more, go to http://www.ahc.umn.edu/news/releases/mono121905.
PEOPLE
Stephen Schondelmeyer, College of Pharmacy, will receive the American Pharmacists Association’s Research Achievement Award in the Pharmaceutical Sciences at the 2006 APhA meeting in March.
Tim Stratton, College of Pharmacy, will be inducted as an American Pharmacists Association Fellow at the organization’s annual meeting in March.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
AHC staff and faculty are invited to an informal discussion on safety and security Jan. 5, 11 a.m. to noon, in room 1-450 Moos Tower. Guest speakers include University of Minnesota police officers Matt Quast and Erik Stenemann. Please bring questions, comments, and concerns. Light refreshments will be provided. The discussion is co-sponsored by University Police, AHC Office of Facilities, and CHIP. For more, contact CHIP Director Jenny Meslow at mailto:meslo001@umn.edu.
“Challenges and Opportunities in Future Clinical Research” will be presented by David DeMets, Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, University of Wisconsin–Madison, on Monday, Jan. 9, noon to 1 p.m. in room 2-520 Moos Tower. Light lunch will be served to the first 40 attendees. The presentation is part of the Distinguished Visiting Scholar Series of the Academic Health Center Office of Clinical Research. For more information, contact Susan Jackson at mailto:sjackson@umn.edu.
Dean Connie Delaney, School of Nursing, will provide the annual State of the School Address on Monday, Jan. 23, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in 4-180 Weaver-Densford Hall.
Deborah Prothrow-Stith, associate dean for faculty development and professor at the Harvard School of Public Health, will speak Jan. 25, 7 p.m., at the Humphrey Institute. Prothrow-Stith is a nationally recognized leader in using public health strategies to understand and eliminate youth violence. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jean Fountain at mailto:jeanfountain@earthlink.net or 952-941-4422.
Get an assessment of your medication-related needs and help University students prepare for a career in pharmaceutical care. Appointments are now being accepted for the College of Pharmacy’s Pharmaceutical Care Clinic. In the clinic, advanced-standing pharmacy students conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ medication-related needs in the presence of experienced faculty. All University employees, friends, and relatives are encouraged to make an appointment and help prepare pharmacy students for this new professional responsibility. There is no charge for your assistance but nominal contributions are accepted. For more information and to set up an appointment, please call 612-625-7929.
Bio-Medical Library Update: Hone your skills in the upcoming Bio-Medical Library Winter Intercessions Classes: Jan. 5, Beyond NCBI, noon to 1 p.m.; Jan. 9, PubMed, 10 to 11 a.m. For more information, go to http://www.biomed.lib.umn.edu/lc.html.
Learn more about health-related careers at the third annual Biosciences and Medical Career Connections event Feb. 13, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the DoubleTree Hotel in St. Louis Park. The event provides networking opportunities for students, recent graduates, and mid-career professionals seeking employment in such health-care fields as biotechnology, medical technology, and pharmaceutical care. The cost is $25, $10 for students. To sign up or get more information, visit http://www.oncallstaffing.com or call 763-541-1393, ext. 222, if you have questions. The event is sponsored by Medical Alley/MNBIO, MedSuds, and Twin Cities Business Monthly.
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