College of Health Sciences

Friday Footnotes

July 3, 2009

Norton Named Director
of Pharmacy Continuing Education

James Norton, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Area Health Education Centers and Community Outreach, has been named director of Continuing Education for the UK Colleges of Pharmacy and Medicine effective July 1, 2009. He replaces Peter Gilbert, associate dean for Administration and Finance for the College of Medicine, who served as acting director during the initial transition of this office.

Dr. Norton will be responsible for overseeing CE and ensuring it remains committed to delivering quality educational activities responsive to advances in medicine, pharmacotherapy and patient care that emphasize improving patient and population health in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond.

In addition to his responsibilities as director of CE, Norton will continue to serve as the College of Medicine's associate dean Area Health Education Centers and Community Outreach.

From:
Dr. Michael Karpf, Executive Vice President for Health Affairs,
Dr. Jay Perman, Dean, College of Medicine & Vice President for Clinical Affairs

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Volunteers Needed for a Home Auditory Training Study

Researchers at the University of Kentucky, College of Health Sciences are conducting a research study to measure the benefit of an auditory training program that can be used at home with your television to help improve listening for adults with hearing aids. Since some hearing aid users are not satisfied with their current hearing aids, this training may be a useful way to help improve how well they understand speech in noise. Initial and follow-up testing occurs over 4 visits (about 1- 2 hours each) and training at home will occur over 4 weeks, but can be done at your convenience.

You may be able to participate if you:

  • Are an adult with hearing loss who is a new or experienced hearing aid user
  • Are between 50-79 years of age
  • Have adequate vision to see and operate a television and remote control
  • Have no history of neurological or psychiatric disorder

If you meet these qualifications for the study, please contact Anne Olson, investigator and research coordinator, at (859) 218-0572 or aolso2@uky.edu.

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UK Community Invited to View Fireworks From Parking Garage

University of Kentucky Parking & Transportation Services (PTS) will host its annual fireworks viewing in conjunction with Lexington's July 4th celebration on the top deck of Parking Structure #5 (located on South Limestone, next to Kennedy Book Store).

Any member of the University of Kentucky community possessing a valid UK parking permit may park in the structure free of charge to view the fireworks from the upper level.

"PTS is glad that Parking Structure #5 provides such a great view of the fireworks in such a family-friendly environment," said Don Thornton, director of Parking & Transportation Services. "We are pleased to be able to offer this unique opportunity for members of the UK community, which allows them to avoid downtown traffic."

Gates to the parking garage will open at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 4, and will close a half hour after the conclusion of the fireworks display. The top deck lights will be turned off during the display for enhanced viewing.

Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs, and food and drink are permitted. Portable restroom facilities and trash receptacles will be provided.

Alcoholic beverages, grills, open fires, and all fireworks (including sparklers) are prohibited. UK Police Department will have officers on hand to enforce these restrictions.

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Cultural Competence Conference for Students

Cultural Competence Conference for Students Flier

The Cultural Competence Conference for Students is scheduled for Friday afternoon, August 28, 2009 at the Student Center. Entertainment and a cookout begins immediately following the sessions.

Several of our programs require certain students to attend this conference and other programs highly recommend it to their students. Please forward this information to these students. We will forward additional information about the conference as it arrives.

Click here to download the conference flier (pdf).

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Calendar of Events

August 20 Staff Council Business Meeting
Noon – 1 p.m.
Robinson Commons
Lunch Served
Topic: College Strategic Plan (Speaker: Dean Gonzalez)
August 21 Faculty Retreat Day
8:30 – 4:00
Includes breakfast, lunch, and reception
September 18 Faculty Meeting*
Noon — 1:30
CTW 216
October 16 Faculty Meeting*
Noon — 1:30
CTW 216
November 20 Faculty Meeting*
Noon — 1:30
CTW 216
December 18 Faculty Meeting*
Noon — 1:30
CTW 216
January 15 Spring Kick-Off
Begins at 8:30, ends later in the afternoon
February 19 Faculty Meeting*
Noon — 1:30
CTW 216
March 26 Faculty Meeting*
Noon — 1:30
CTW 216
April 16 Faculty Meeting*
Noon — 1:30
CTW 216
May 14 Faculty Meeting*
Noon — 1:30
CTW 216

*Faculty meetings are open to staff as well.
Note: More dates can be found on the CHS Sharepoint Calendar

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