sparrows, and the popular raptors such as hawks, owls, and eagles. If you keep your eyes peeled, it’s easy to spot many of these birds throughout Kansas and even right here in Wichita. In addition, the Wichita Audubon Society hosts several programs and field trips for both serious and amateur birders. Whether you choose to go it alone or in a group, grab your binoculars and head outside for some great bird watching!

The first day of fall, the autumnal equinox, is Sunday, Sept. 22. Equinox means “equal night” in Latin and it is one of only two days (the other being spring equinox) when the sun crosses the celestial equator. Once this day passes in the fall, the days begin to get shorter and the weather starts turning cooler. The most obvious signs of fall are the changing colors in the landscape. Leaves begin turning various colors of red, yellow, orange, and brown. Summer garden plants and grass begin to slow down and are replaced by fall blooms. Another sign of the approaching cooler temperatures is the behavior of our friends in the animal kingdom. Here in Kansas, we’ll begin to be plagued less by bugs, squirrels will be scurrying to stock up on nuts for the winter, and there will be an upsurge in deer activity. Most notably, however, will be the large flocks of migrating birds. Late September and early October are peak periods for many migrating species. And due to the wetlands and prairies in the state, Kansas is one of the hotspots. Shorebirds and hummingbirds begin migrating in July, but hit their peak in September while songbirds and perching birds are just beginning. The first few weeks of October are when migration begins for warblers,

September 19, 2012

Inside this issue AIDS Memorial Garden

Art Galleries

Birthdays

Career Opportunities

Center Express

Classifieds

Class of 2014

Clinical research exam

Congratulations

Diabetes cooking classes

E-learning modules

E-mail system

Faculty Research Day

Fall Festival

FMLA Training

HealthQuest News

Intro to Clinical Research

JayStar

Kansas K9 ResQ Fundraiser

KU Pride

KU Today

Live & Learn

MPA Headline News

New Employee Meet & Greet

News Flash

Open Enrollment meeting

Park Elementary thank you

Plant It Pink

Professional development

Research Forum

Research funds available

Research study participants

Say hello

6 Questions

Solid-waste assessments

United Way

Warren Theatre tickets

New Features

Follow us on Twitter

Letters of intent for funding

Psychiatry Grand Rounds

Archives Fall for AutumnFall for Autumn

Bird Bit

Kansas has 467 species on the state

bird list, exceeding every neighboring

state except Colorado, which lists

470.

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E-Learning Modules

available to

employees

KUMC has several e-learning modules for employees.

Topics include:

Career Advancement: Success for the Promotion

Seeker

Management/Leadership: Hiring Competent

Employees, What Every Supervisor Should Know,

and Writing Effective Position Descriptions

Policies & Procedures: Corrective Action, Family &

Medical Leave Act, FLSA, Overtime/Compensatory

Time, Shared Leave, and Workplace Violence

Professional Development: Managing Your Time,

Preventing Harassment in the Workplace, and

Conflict Management.

To complete these trainings, click here. You will need

to use your network username and password to log in.

The next KU Pride will take place at 9 a.m., Tuesday,

Oct. 2, in the Sunflower Room. Don’t miss it!

Training

opportunity for

supervisors and

managers

"FMLA/ADA Training for Supervisors &

Managers"

If you supervise employees at any level of the

organization, you won't want to miss this training!

Keeping up with the legal aspect of your

supervisory responsibilities can be challenging at

best. However, understanding the Family Medical

Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act

doesn't require a degree in employment law. Come

and learn about FMLA and ADA, and how these

two laws can interact. Protect yourself and the

university by knowing the right things to do to

avoid making serious mistakes in your everyday

employment decisions. All managers and

supervisors are strongly encouraged to attend.

Two remaining dates to choose from:

3 to 5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012

10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012

Location: Sunflower Room (all sessions)

Can't make it to these two dates? Contact Crystal

Nevins, HR, at 3-1802 to discuss possibilities that fit

with your schedule.

Sign up today!

Save the Date

The 21st Annual Research Forum is scheduled for

Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the KU School of

Medicine–Wichita. Mark your calendars, and

watch for details in the coming months.

Questions can be directed to Christina Frank,

cfrank@kumc.edu, in the Office of Research.

Bird Bit The speed of migrating birds ranges from 20 to 50

miles per hour. Larger birds fly faster than smaller

birds. If the flock flies for 10 hours a day, then they

could fly about 400 miles a day.

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KUSM-W in the News

Sept. 13—People You Should Know

Sept. 13—HIV/AIDS expert Dr. Donna Sweet hosts annual picnic

fundraiser

Sept. 12—KU med student saves life by donating

For the latest news about KUSM–W, click here.

Certified Clinical

Research

Professional prep

course and

certification exam

8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 1

8 a.m. to noon, Nov. 2

4016 Varnes, School of Nursing, KUMC, Kansas

City

Review course is $295 for SoCRA members; $370

for non-members

Exam fee $195

NOTE: If you check the eligibility category of

“minimum of two years of full-time employment

during the past five years as a clinical research

professional,” you will need a letter of reference on

official letterhead and job descriptions for each

position held.

Registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 21.

For more information, contact Mary Buller,

mbuller@kumc.edu.

Plant It Pink

Honor a breast cancer

survivor, beautify your

garden, and raise money for

a good cause when you

Plant It Pink. For a $20

donation, you'll receive ten

Darwin Hybrid Pink

Impression tulip bulbs that

you can plant in the fall and

enjoy next spring.

Each year, more than 1,890 Kansas women are

diagnosed with breast cancer. The good news is that

more women are surviving breast cancer than ever

before because of better screening and improved

treatment.

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action

Network (ACS CAN) is a leader in the fight against

breast cancer. We help protect the National Cancer

Institute's $5 billion budget that funds the research

that leads to breakthrough treatments. ACS CAN

also works to make sure that every woman gets the

mammogram she needs by advocating for the

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection

Program.

When you Plant It Pink, you also receive a one-year

membership to ACS CAN.

Tulips are a symbol of renewal and a metaphor for

the cancer experience. Your blooming pink tulips will

honor the women in your life who have or are

currently battling breast cancer and will serve as a

reminder to get your annual mammogram.

Visit Plant It Pink of Kansas to order your bulbs

or for more information.

Headline News

Read “Headline News,” the Medical

Practice Association's online newsletter,

to keep informed of what is happening in

the MPA.

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How long have you worked at KUSM–W, and what was your job before

you came here? I’ve been with KUSM–W for a year. Previously, while working on my bachelor’s

degree in communication, I was a student worker and then an administrative

assistant for the satellite campuses at WSU.

What are your job responsibilities and what do you like most about your job? In my role, I’m responsible for providing administrative support to the Office of

Research and the Associate Dean for Research. I manage Dr. Mariscalco’s calendar

and assist in planning events, such as the Research Forum and the grant workshop

we hosted this month. The thing I like most about my job, aside from the

wonderful group of people I work with, is that I am able to integrate the skills and

experience I obtained from my degree by editing manuscripts for investigators and

updating our website. I’ve also found a love for event planning while in this

position, so being able to plan events now and then is a lot of fun.

If you have taken the Strengths Finder Assessment, what are your top 5

Strengths and how do you use them in your job? Context, Developer, Discipline, Empathy, and Intellection. I use each of my

strengths in some form throughout the day but the two I find I use most often are

context and empathy. I use context to improve on the processes, events, and

meetings that occur in the Office of Research. When I first came to this position, I

had to rely on information from the previous years to guide me through the daily

responsibilities in my position. My empathy strength helps me to work with and

assist a diverse set of individuals who come to our office with research needs.

What do you do in your spare time? I’m an avid reader so most of my spare time is spent wrapped in a blanket in a

cushy chair with my Kindle. When I’m not reading, I’m watching (way too much)

TV or movies. Traveling is my second great passion and, while I used to travel

quite a bit, my current travel is limited to day trips on long weekends. I also enjoy

shopping with my mom, going to dinner with friends, or a dose of “dress therapy”

with my sister.

What’s a favorite movie and/or book? There are so many it would be hard to name just one! But the one that sticks out

most is the 2005 version of “Pride & Prejudice.” I’m a huge Jane Austen fan and

love period films so it was no wonder that I loved the movie. A more modern film

favorite is “Dirty Dancing.”

Who is your hero or the person you most admire and why? My hero is my mother. She is smart, funny, selfless, and giving. Her sense of humor

often makes me wonder if she isn’t a teenager in disguise! She’s a single mom who

gives the most of herself to her children. She has seen us through so many hard

times and has grown stronger because of it. She has always been there for me and

supported me in everything I’ve done. Her faith in God is inspiring and she instills

that faith in her children. She is the mom I hope to be one day.

6 Questions For...

Christina Frank

Administrative Assistant,

Office of Research

Hometown: Benton, Kan.

Family: Jennifer (mom), Jeff

(younger brother), Taylor

(younger sister), Nick (older

brother), Riley (nephew), and

Mia (Siamese)

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Putting Out the Fire: Prevention &

Treatment of Acid Reflux & Ulcers Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 9

Roberts Amphitheater

William Salyers, Jr., M.D., M.P.H.

Medical director

KU Wichita Gastroenterology

Did you miss the Sept. 11 lecture about

cholesterol with Dr. Maurice Duggins?

FREE audio recordings and notes are available online at

wichita.kumc.edu/live-and-learn

within a week after each lecture.

Going green in more

ways than one

KUSM–W is looking for businesses interested in saving

money and being more environmentally friendly. Dr.

Elizabeth Ablah, PMPH associate professor, and others

are conducting FREE solid-waste assessments for

interested businesses to learn how they can cut costs and

landfill waste, and increase recycling. Check out this story

in the Wichita Eagle and call (316) 293-3597 for more

information.

JTO receives birthdays from Academic and

Student Affairs, MPA, WCGME, the MPH

program, and Human Resources. If you prefer

that your birthday not be published, please notify

the appropriate representative.

Jon Pankow Sept. 19

Jack Brown Sept. 20

Brianne Owens Sept. 20

Christina Frank Sept. 21

Patricia Barker Sept. 22

Rochelle Grahem Sept. 22

Kacey Provenzano Sept. 22

Tara Morrow Sept. 23

Jimmy Bush Sept. 24

Kathy Hackney Sept. 24

Paul Haeder Sept. 24

Karim Masri Sept. 24

Ryan LaSota Sept. 25

Russell Beamer Sept. 26

Ashley Lida-Venegas Sept. 26

Terry Ast Sept. 27

Dina Corbin Sept. 27

Matt Leroy Sept. 28

Danielle McDonald Sept. 28

Jon Thomason Sept. 28

Rachel Nichols Sept. 29

Deepa Bhanot Sept. 30

Michael Campbell Sept. 30

Marianne Eyles Sept. 30

Cristy Baldwin Oct. 1

Jason Nugent Oct. 1

Levi Short Oct. 1

Therese Cusick Oct. 2

Meggan Grant Oct. 2

Caitie Palko Oct. 2

Dick Smith Oct. 2

Ryan Sorell Oct. 2

Chris Webber Oct. 2

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Wanted: Research

Study Participants

The KU School of Medicine–Wichita is looking for

persons with Peripheral Arterial Disease

(PAD) to participate in a study examining poor leg

circulation. The study will focus on those within

the African-American community with low levels of

activity and who experience pain and discomfort

when walking. Participants will be compensated for

their time and effort. For more information, call

(316) 293-3567.

The KU School of Medicine–Wichita needs

participants for a placebo-controlled study

designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and

tolerability of Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-

Release (DVS SR) in the treatment of children

and adolescents ages 7-17 with Depression.

Participants will be asked to complete about 10

study visits and will receive investigational study

medication or placebo (inactive substance), study-

related mental health assessments, lab assessments,

and physical exams. Compensation may be

provided for completed visits. Subjects who

complete the eight-week treatment may be eligible

to participate in a six-month open-label extension

study. For more information, contact Jessica Rudick

at (316) 293-3806.

If you are involved in a study that is recruiting

subjects and would like to have it listed in Jayhawk

Talk Online, please e-mail wicpa@kumc.edu

with the specifics. Once we draft the copy, we’ll

send it back to you for IRB approval then publish it.

Please join us for the next KU

Pride day for the United Way

Campaign, Wednesday, Oct. 17.

With supervisor’s approval, you

may wear jeans to work if you

purchased a year pass or by purchasing a sticker for

$2.50 in Human Resources. All proceeds will benefit

United Way. For more information, please contact

Tyler Doyle at 3-2649 or tdoyle@kumc.edu.

KU Pride day for

United Way

Match a Maple!

The AIDS

Memorial Garden

is in need of some

help. It has moved

three times since

1997 with its final

resting spot

located on the

Wichita Campus

adjacent to the

parking lot on the northeast side of the complex.

The AIDS Memorial Garden was designed to

remember someone special with an engraved brick.

Bricks have been purchased for those who have died

from AIDS or those who have been instrumental in

the fight against the disease.

The hope is to beautify the area with trees, bushes,

and plants to create a respite spot for anyone,

including anyone who works at KUSM–W. The

bricks are in place, tulips and hostas are planted, but

so much more needs to be done to improve the

area.

Dr. Donna Sweet has agreed to buy some Japanese

maples for the area and we are asking for

contributions from others to help the cause. We

are looking to add several large holly bushes which

cost almost $100 each. We also want to add some

other plants to the area to make it much more

inviting. If you are willing to contribute, contact

Michael Madecky at (316) 293-3405 or

mmadecky@kumc.edu.

Bird Bit

The Western Meadowlark (pictured in the

feature story) became the state bird of Kansas

on Jan. 29, 1925 (Kansas Day) after a vote by

more than 121,000 school children. The

election was coordinated by Madelaine Aaron,

who was then the secretary of the Kansas

Audubon Society. A total of 43,895 votes

were cast for the Western Meadowlark, with

the second and third place finishers being the

Bobwhite and the Cardinal.

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Introduction to

Clinical Research

5 to 6:30 p.m.

Thursdays

Via ITV from the Kansas City campus

This course will provide a basic and broad overview to

clinical research. Attendees will gain an understanding

of how to develop clinical research questions, including

protocol design and the factors that should be

considered when initiating a clinical research study.

This may be of great interest to residents who are

contemplating fellowships. By the end of the course,

students will have completed a Research Outline in

preparation to begin a research project.

For a complete course description, click here.

The course is open to all at KUMC, including faculty,

staff, students (medical and MPH), and residents.

Click here for a registration form. Residents, fellows,

and faculty should use this form to register. Students

enrolling for credit should enroll through the

registrar’s office.

The course is also open to all KUMC staff and faculty.

The course will be offered at no charge and, as this is a

non-credit course, there is no need for faculty and staff

to enroll through the registrar’s office.

Registration forms must be e-mailed to Donita Dalton,

ddalton@kumc.edu, and Trisha Richmeier,

trichmeier@kumc.edu.

Contact the Office of Research, 3-3811, with

questions.

Employee Appreciation

Take a Break

2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 30

Save the Date:

Fall Festival

“Dream Suite”

Digital art and paintings by Jack Wilson

William J. Reals Gallery of Art – West

“Moody Waters”

Egg tempera paintings by Jim Butler

William J. Reals Gallery of Art – East

For more information contact Anita Peeters, 3-3400.

Bird Bit “The Birds” is a 1963 film by

Alfred Hitchcock loosely based on

the 1952 story of the same name

by Daphne du Maurier. The film

introduced movie audiences to

Tippi Hedren, mother of actress

Melanie Griffith.

2012 KUMC Faculty

Research Day

1 to 5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 26

School of Nursing auditorium and available via

Adobe Connect to the Wichita Campus.

Keynote Presentation:

“Diet and Cancer Prevention: Can Nutrigenomics

Assist to Identify Who Will Benefit Most or Be

Placed at Risk?”

John Milner, Ph.D.

Director of the USDA Beltsville Human Nutrition

Research Center.

Dr. Milner earned a Ph.D. in nutrition with a minor

in biochemistry and physiology from Cornell

University and a B.S. in animal sciences from

Oklahoma State University. He has served in an

advisory capacity as a member of the U.S.

Department of Agriculture’s Human Nutrition

Board of Scientific Counselors, and has published

more than 250 book chapters, monographs, and

journal articles.

View the agenda for more details. KUMC

Research Institute will have updates and

additional details closer to the event.

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Learn more about open enrollment for 2013 health

insurance at an information session at 1 p.m., Tuesday,

Sept. 25, in Roberts Amphitheater. Questions can be

directed to Leona Johnson, ljohnson7@kumc.edu.

Additional Open Enrollment sessions will be

10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3, Sunflower Room

1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10, Meadowlark Room

2 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17, Sunflower Room

9 to 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 24, Sunflower Room

Benefits Open

Enrollment Meeting

Kansas K-9 Rescue

Fundraiser

Kansas K-9 ResQ, a non-

profit dog rescue group

based in Wichita, Kan., is

currently collecting tax-

deductible donations of

goods, services, or gift

certificates, which will be

placed in gift baskets to be

raffled at Woofstock, the annual Kansas Humane

Society fundraiser taking place on Oct. 6, 2012.

Woofstock is our biggest fundraising opportunity

of the year so we hope you can help us out with

donations. Can’t make a donation but want to

help? Contact them at (316) 295-6534 to buy some

raffle tickets for fabulous baskets or stop by their

booth at Woofstock! More details and additional

contact information can be found here.

New Employee

Meet and Greet

3 to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 25

Mount Oread Room

Psychiatry

Grand Rounds

Tuesday, Sept. 25

"A Novel Educational Curriculum for Residents"

Anthony Tobia, M.D.

Via Christi Regional Medical Center on Harry

3600 E. Harry

McNamara Center

Lunch is served at 11 a.m.; speaker from 11:30 a.m. to

1 p.m.

View the full Grand Rounds schedule here.

For more information, contact Ronda Magness at

(316) 293-3508.

Bird Bit During migration, most birds fly by night in small

flocks. This allows them to eat during the day

and avoid some predators.

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IMPORTANT NEWS FROM HEALTHQUEST

HeathQuest Rewards Program Kicks Off New Year

HealthQuest began a new program year on Aug. 1. This means employees can now begin earning credits for a

discount on their 2014 health insurance premiums! From Aug. 1, 2012, through July 31, 2013, employees enrolled in

the medical portion of the SEHP who complete a health assessment questionnaire worth 10 credits and earn an

additional 20 credits by July 31, 2013, will receive an incentive discount of $480 on their health plan premium for

Plan Year 2014. Full details can be found here. Log in to your account on the wellness portal to get started

today!

What’s New?

Non-Tobacco User Declaration (10 Credits)

A new feature for employees who do not use tobacco products is that they will now make a “Non-Tobacco User”

declaration on the wellness portal instead of the Open Enrollment portal! Non-tobacco user declarations can be

made anytime between Aug. 1, 2012, and July 31, 2013, by completing the self-report form for non-tobacco use on

the wellness portal. Credit will be awarded automatically upon completion of the form.

Health Advisor Call (5 Credits)

The Health Advisor service is designed to help you better understand your personal risk factors after completing

the health assessment questionnaire. By speaking with a Health Advisor you will also learn what resources are

available to help you achieve your goals and get answers to your questions about the HealthQuest Rewards

Program. After completing the health assessment questionnaire, you may call toll-free 1 (888) 275-1205 (option 6)

and you will be connected to a Health Advisor. Credit will be awarded automatically upon completion of the Health

Advisor Call.

Conversations (2 Credits Each)

Are you ready to have a virtual "conversation" about your health? By answering a few simple questions on the

wellness portal, you can get personalized advice on important health topics. Try one of these fun learning tools

today! Credit will be awarded automatically upon completion of each conversation. A maximum of six credits can

be earned for conversations.

Join the Healthy Habits Challenge Going on Now! (Worth 5 Credits)

This four-week challenge is designed to help participants replace current habits with healthier habits during their

workday. The focus is on making a big impact over time by implementing small changes. To successfully complete

this wellness challenge, your goal is to earn a total of 50 daily activity points. Participants will earn one point per

activity per day by putting each healthy habit into practice:

Old Habit New Habit

Not getting enough exercise? Get moving for at least 10 minutes of exercise.

Grabbing high-calorie snacks often? Replace high-calorie snacks with healthy snacks.

Drinking too many sodas or flavored beverages? Replace some sodas and/or flavored beverages with water.

Letting stress build up without taking breaks? Take mini-breaks to stretch and relieve stress.

All daily activity points earned need to be entered on the wellness portal by Monday, Sept. 24. Log in, click

“Challenges” from the left menu and select “Current Challenge.” By completing the challenge you will earn five

wellness credits for the HealthQuest Rewards Program! For a paper tracking form or more information, please visit

http://www.kdheks.gov/hcf/healthquest/challenges.html.

The KU School of Medicine–Wichita is now on

Twitter.

Follow us at twitter.com/KUSM_Wichita.

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Letters of intent for funding opportunities

due Monday, Oct. 1

Three KUMC funding opportunities are currently accepting letters of intent, due Monday, Oct. 1. The three

opportunities are outlined below.

Questions can be directed to the Office of Research, cfrank@kumc.edu.

Frontiers: The Heartland Institute for Clinical and Translational Research is pleased to announce the

availability of grant funds for pilot and translational clinical research conducted by investigators affiliated with

institutions comprising the Heartland Institute for Clinical and Translational Research.

In academic year 2012-2013, the WCGME-KBA Pilot Program will be administered in conjunction with the

Frontiers Pilot Program. All Wichita faculty who apply to the Frontiers Pilot Program will also be eligible for the

WCGME-KBA Pilot Program. No additional application will be needed. Applications and reviews for Frontiers Pilot

Program will automatically be forwarded to WCGME Research Council for consideration of funding.

The mission is to provide both junior and established investigators research funds to support the development of

clinical or translational pilot/feasibility studies and novel methods development in high-priority research areas that

will lead to the submission of peer-reviewed grants. A total of at least 10 awards of $30,000 will be made in this

funding cycle.

Learn more about submission requirements and deadlines.

Lied Basic Science Grant program

The objective of the Lied Basic Science Grant program is to develop new and innovative ideas that have a high

probability of leading to the submission of a new application for national, peer-reviewed funding. The type of

research may include, but is not limited to, basic biomedical investigations in topics related to health, disease,

therapies and outcomes in animal models and/or in human subjects, populations, or specimens.

Learn more about submission requirements and deadlines.

Clinical Pilot Research

The objective of the Clinical Pilot Research program is to promote research development in high-priority areas that

can compete successfully for external funding, and to stimulate multidisciplinary research teams.

Learn more about submission requirements and deadlines.

Bird Bit Radar studies show that most migration flight

occurs at less than 10,000 ft., but some have been

recorded flying at 27,000 ft.! Birds on long-

distance migrations fly at higher altitudes than

short-distance migrants.

Governor Sam Brownback recently appointed Quinter physician Dr. Michael Machen, Family & Community Medicine clinical assistant professor, to the Kansas Advisory Committee on Trauma, which advises the Secretary of Health and Environment on the development and implementation of a statewide trauma system.

Dr. W. Steven Trombold, Internal Medicine clinical assistant professor, achieved re-certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine and was awarded a Certificate of Critical Care Medicine.

Dr. Tracie Collins, Preventive Medicine & Public Health Chair and professor, has been named president of the Midwest Region of the Society of General Internal Medicine. She will be responsible for oversight of society activities and lead planning for next year's annual meeting.

Congratulations!

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What’s Cookin’ With Diabetes

If you have diabetes and want to learn more about managing your condition and cooking healthy, you and one

guest are invited to “What’s Cookin’ with Diabetes,” a free seminar offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of

Kansas and K-State Research and Extension. “What’s Cookin’ with Diabetes” will provide self-management

guidelines that will help you understand the importance of taking medications, eating healthy, and being active. The

proper combination of all these items is essential to living better with diabetes. In addition you’ll learn or be

refreshed on how and why to monitor your blood sugars, problem solving, and ways to reduce your risks.

Attendees will be offered small samples of diabetes-friendly foods. There will also be take-home materials, tasty

recipes, and community resources. Pre-registration is required and seating is limited. Sign up early to reserve

your spot. The following seminars are open to the public: Topeka, Sept. 24 (Spanish); Lansing, Sept. 25; Downs,

Sept. 27; Dodge City, Oct. 22 (English & Spanish Sessions); Liberal, Oct. 23 (English & Spanish Sessions); Pittsburg,

Oct. 29; Paola, Oct. 30.

Introducing the Class of 2014

Matthew Leroy

Hometown: Hutchinson,

Kan.

Family: Brianna (wife); Aiden

(son, 5 months)

When and how did you

first get interested in

medicine?

I have always been interested

in medicine but my junior year

of high school I took A & P

and that really strengthened my interest in the field.

What field of medicine are you leaning toward?

Orthopaedics or Emergency Medicine.

Whom do you most admire, or who is your

hero, and why?

My hero is my dad because he has always provided for

his family in one way or another. He showed me that

hard work will always pay off.

What is one interesting fact or unusual trait

about you?

Bungee jumped over the Zambezi River in Zambia.

New campus e-mail system coming this fall!

The next generation of e-mail is coming to your e-mail box.

Starting this fall, Microsoft Outlook/Exchange will replace GroupWise, the e-mail system used by nearly all

entities on campus. Anyone using a kumc.edu address will retain their current e-mail address, and their

GroupWise data will be migrated to Exchange.

The change encompasses The University of Kansas Hospital and its off-campus locations, as well as Mid-America

Cardiology; the University of Kansas Medical Center and its KU Wichita Medical Practice Association; and The

University of Kansas Physicians.

IT leaders at those organizations say GroupWise was falling behind in a world where integration is vital. “In our

business, it’s imperative that our communication systems work together,” said Matthew Fuoco, director of

Telecommunications & Networking at the medical center. “Outlook/Exchange gives us that benefit.” The market

leader in business e-mail systems, Outlook/Exchange integrates easily with SharePoint websites, telephone

systems (including voice mail), and with outside business partners, including systems on the Lawrence campus.

“It also offers a more reliable and better integrated mobility solution, which is important for users of smart

phones and other mobile devices,” said Sean Roberts, the hospital’s systems director of Information Technology.

Many new and enhanced features will be part of this migration including instant messaging, a robust webmail

client, and better integration with 3rd party applications.

The migration to Outlook/Exchange is months away, but IT leaders wanted to unveil the plan now, to keep

everyone in the loop.

Also, because all e-mail and calendars will migrate over to Outlook/Exchange, the early heads-up gives you plenty

of time to start cleaning out those musty folders and archives that don’t need to make the jump to

Outlook/Exchange.

As the migration to the new system nears, watch for many training opportunities as well as continuous online

training.

The migration to Outlook/Exchange will be a major undertaking. IT groups at the hospital, the university, and

UKP will pilot the new system for several weeks, followed by a “big bang” migration weekend – currently slated

for late fall.

Even after that weekend, the migration will stretch for several weeks.

In the coming weeks and months, more information will be posted here.

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Bird Bit The 1984 film “Birdy,” starring Matthew Modine

and Nicholas Cage, received four out of four

stars from film critic Roger Ebert.

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Say “hello” to...

Camille Cohen

Referrals/Charge Entry

MPA

Crystal Edwards

Health Information

Coordinator

MPA

A JayStar is a “spot award” recognition

program designed to acknowledge and reward

employees. To learn more about the award and

how you can nominate someone, go to

JAYSTARS.

Jerri Shulda

Pediatrics

Jerri stepped up to the plate while Tara was

unexpectedly out of the office for two weeks.

She stayed on top of duties, took care of areas

she hadn't handled before, and was beyond

willing to help the department out. We

appreciate her teamwork and positive attitude

during this time.

- Tara Shirley and Geri McFall, Pediatrics "Give Without Regrets:

Having Holiday Spirit

Without Breaking the

Bank"

Excited about the holidays?

Me, too! This is the time of

year that beckons to us to

give and spend “cheerfully.”

Join us as we explore ways

to keep spending under

control. Together we will

raise our awareness of money traps and create a plan

to keep the “cheer” in the holidays as we map out

ways to experience true financial health. Instructor will

be JoLynn Bright from EMPAC.

Two Dates to Choose From:

10 to 11 a.m., Oct 23, 2012

3 to 4 p.m., Oct 31, 2012

Meadowlark Room

Sign up today!

Professional

Development

Bird Bit The Yardbirds are an English rock band

popular in the 1960s. They are known for

launching the careers of guitarists Eric

Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page.

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Don’t forget your

discounted movie

tickets

VIP discount tickets to the Warren Theatres (East,

West, and Old Town) are sold in HR during regular

business hours. Price per ticket is $7. Check with the

theatres prior to purchase as passes are not

accepted for all performances. For further

information, or to check on availability of passes,

contact HR at 3-2615.

Research funds

available

Collaborative R34s for Pilot Studies of

Innovative Treatments in Mental Disorders

(Collaborative R34)

National Institutes of Health

Award amount $225,000

Closing date for applications January 7, 2015

This funding opportunity seeks to support

collaborative preliminary intervention studies to

evaluate the feasibility, tolerability, acceptability, and

safety of novel mechanism drug candidates, promising

investigational new drugs or novel psychosocial

strategies for the treatment of mental disorders and

for obtaining the preliminary data needed as a pre-

requisite to larger-scale (efficacy or effectiveness)

intervention or services studies.

More information can be found here.

Classifieds Ad Rules

If you have an item to buy, sell, or

trade, consider listing it as a FREE

classified ad in JTO. This service is

available to students, residents,

faculty, staff, and others who work

for KU, MPA, and affiliates.

Remember, you must resubmit – by

e-mailing wicpa@kumc.edu or

calling 293-2643 – to list an item

again!

Thank You from Park Elementary!

Students at Park Elementary sent thank you notes for the school supplies the KUSM–W campus provided. To see

more cards or the banner they made, stop by Public Affairs!

Pediatrics

General Pediatrician

General Pediatrician

Neonatologist (PT)

Pediatric Diagnostic Cardiologist

Pediatric Emergency Specialist

Pediatric Endocrinologist

Pediatric Hospitalist

Pediatric Intensivist

Pediatric Pulmonologist

Pediatric Urologist

PMPH

Epidemiologist

Psychiatry

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Child & Adolescent Psychologist

General Psychiatrist

Geriatric Psychiatrist

Office of Research

Senior Scientist/Director of

Mid-Continent Center for

Outcomes and Health Services

Research

Scientist—Mid-Continent Center for

Outcomes and Health Services

Research

Faculty

Anesthesiology

Research Scientist

Family and Community

Medicine

Clinical Scholar

Geriatrician (2 FTEs)

Internal Medicine

Ambulatory Care/General Internal

Medicine (3 FTEs)

Cardiologist (2 FTEs)

Dermatologist (2 FTEs)

Endocrinologist (2 FTEs)

Endocrinologist (2 FTEs)

Gastroenterologist (2 FTEs)

Hematologist/Oncologist (2 FTEs)

Hospitalist (5 FTEs)

Infectious Disease Specialist (3 FTEs)

Infectious Disease, Chief

Neurologist

Neurologist

Pulmonary/Critical Care (2 FTEs)

Rheumatologist (2 FTEs)

Medical Sciences

Assistant/Associate Professor of

Anatomy

Orthopaedic Surgery

Chair, Department of Orthopaedic

Surgery

Staff

ASA

Standardized Patient Pool

Facilities

Housekeeper

HR

HR Assistant (PT)

HR Business Partner, Talent

Acquisition and Employee Events

PMPH

Postdoctoral Fellow

Psychiatry

PRN Research Nurses and Techs

Research Assistant

Study Coordinator

Study Coordinator & Participant

Recruiter

Rural Health Education and

Services

Web Designer/Developer

For more information, contact Leona

Johnson, HR, ext. 3-2615, or

ljohnson7@kumc.edu. For a

complete and up-to-date listing, click

on JOB VACANCIES.

Career Opportunities

Next JTO deadline is

noon, Monday, Sept.

24. Please e-mail items

of interest to Public

Affairs at

wicpa@kumc.edu.

Click here for current edition.

KU Today is the official publication from

the Office of University Relations at the

University of Kansas in Lawrence.

Click here for current edition.

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