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College of Health Sciences

Friday Footnotes

August 21, 2009

Scott Livingston On WTVQ

New physical therapy faculty Scott Livingston was interviewed on WTVQ news about sports-related concussion. The segment originally aired Monday, Aug. 17.

Click here to view the news segment (YouTube link).

Jennifer McKeon Named Best New Investigator

Congratulations to Athletic Training Assistant Professor Jennifer McKeon for being named the Best New Investigator Research Poster Presentation Winner at the 4th International Ankle Symposium in Sydney, Australia. Her presentation was titled "Do those with chronic ankle instability have deficits in joint position recognition? A Systematic Review."

Faculty Profile: Robert Zwicker

Dr. Robert Zwicker, a retired medical physicist from UK Healthcare, has assumed the directorship of the Radiation Sciences Division. Dr. Zwicker has been a part of the RS faculty for many years and will help the program transition from Ralph's leadership to new leadership. Ralph will remain with the program for this year at a 50% assignment. Please stop by the RS offices to welcome Dr. Zwicker.

Updated Agenda for Cultural Competence Conference

Click here to download the updated 2009 Cultural Competence Conference Agenda (pdf).

The conference will be held at the UK Student Center on Friday, August 28.

An important message from UK Healthcare regarding the Topping Out Ceremony on September 30th

As you may know, the annual employee picnic this year will be featuring the Topping Out of the new UK Chandler Hospital. This large celebration will include medical campus faculty, staff, students, special guests and community leaders. This ceremony and picnic will disrupt areas around Rose Street at the medical campus as well as limit the use of the Wethington loading dock during the event set-up and tear down. Set up will begin on September 29th and the event will be held on September 30th. The loading dock and Rose Street will be cleared by 8:00 a.m. on October 1st.

2009-2010 CHS Faculty Development Series

The dates for the 2009-2010 CHS Faculty Development Series: Strategies for Improving Instruction have been set. Topics and details will be provided soon.

SAVE THE DATES

UK Health Colleges 2nd Annual Blood Battle

The Blood Battle is a friendly competition between health colleges. The competition offers the colleges a friendly interaction with a competitive edge. Also, our future health professionals of tomorrow will be given a chance to help individuals who in need today. Blood donations are needed to meet the demands of our friends and family who need transfusions. In fact, nearly 50% of the products donated to the Kentucky Blood Center are needed to supply the demands of UK Medical Center. The winner is determined by the college that has the highest percentage of donors. The winner will be awarded with a Trophy and bragging rights. Friends and family are also encouraged to donate.

Join NSSLHA's Komen Race for the Cure Team

UK's chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (UK-NSSLHA) is sponsoring a team for participation in the 2009 Komen Lexington Race for the Cure. All faculty, staff and students from the College of Health Sciences as well as family or friends are invited to join the team and run or walk to help fight breast cancer.

International Ale & Food Tasting Celebration Coming to UK's Hilary J. Boone Center

The Hilary J. Boone Center at the University of Kentucky is opening its doors to everyone on Thursday, Aug. 27. That's right, no membership required as we celebrate with an international flair. From 4:30 until 8 p.m. that evening guests will be invited to sample over 60 beers from around the world while also dining on internationally inspired foods that include chipotle rubbed pork tenderloin, polish and Italian sausages, Louisiana butterflied shrimp — and that is just a sample of menu items. Live music will be provided by the UK String Band.

Calendar of Events

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

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