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Friday FootnotesFebruary 18, 2011 View Archives
Green IdeaUse rechargeable batteries to save money & help reduce the amount of toxic materials sent to landfills. Questions, concerns, ideas? E-mail Nick.
Kingston Award for Excellence in TeachingThe Kingston Award Committee has selected Karen Skaff and Sam Powdrill to receive the 2011 Kingston Award for Excellence in Teaching. They were chosen based on their innocative work in developing and sustaining the use of standardized patients in the Physician Assistant Studies program. This effort has lead to substantial HRSA funding and has gained recognition beyond UK. Tp date, more than 2,500 standardized patient encounters have been completed by PAS students. Many thanks to the Kingston Committee (janice Juperstein, Kim Campbell and Carl Mattacola) and to those who nominated and supported applicants for this award. Please offer your congratulations to Karen and Sam. Back to TopCHS Award RecipientsThe Research Advisory Committee (RAC) met on 2/4/11 to vote for the CHS Research Award recipient from the nominees provided. Although a single award is typically given each year in one of the 2 categories (Distinguished Research Award and Young Investigator Award), two candidates are so exceptional, the RAC voted to give 2 research awards. CONGRATULATIONS to Pat Kitzman, PhD, recipient of the Distinguished Research Award and also Rita Patel, PhD, recipient of the Young Investigator Award! Back to TopReminder: Baby Shower for the McKeon’sDate: March 1, 2011 The McKeon’s are registered at Baby’s-R-Us. Back to TopDanceBlue 2011Congratulations to the CHS DanceBlue team for winning the Overall Team Spirit Award for Small Teams! A special thanks to the dancers, volunteers and supporters for all of your dedication, hardwork and help. Back to TopPhysical Therapy Career FairThe Division of Physical Therapy will be hosting its annual PT Career Fair today, Friday, Feb. 25, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. – noon throughout the first two floors of the Wethington Building. This will be followed by afternoon interviews for the third year PT students. We anticipate 160 PT students will participate in the morning Fair and nearly 60 in interviews. Back to TopEducation Abroad Scholarships AvailableMore than $150,000 in scholarships are available for students interested in education abroad opportunities. Individual awards range from $750 to $1,500. Please encourage interested students to visit the Office of International Affairs website at www.uky.edu/intlaffairs for more information. Applications for summer and fall 2011 are due March 1. Expand This Story Back to TopLibQUAL SurveyUK Libraries will be assessing service quality by asking faculty and students to complete the national LibQUAL survey from February 14-28. Data from the survey will help UK Libraries understand faculty and student expectations and perceptions of library service. A sample of faculty and students will receive an e-mail message (via UK e-mail) with a link to the survey. This year’s shortened version of the survey, LibQUAL Lite, will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Your participation is appreciated, and undergraduate and graduate students who complete the survey are entered in a drawing to win a free iPad. Back to TopNutritional Sciences Seminar Series
Muscle Forum
Children with Disabilities Conference“Meeting the Therapy Needs of Infants, Toddlers and Children with Disabilities in Rural Communities”Saturday, March 19, 2011 This conference focuses on serving the needs of rural occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech-language pathologists who desire increased competency in the provision of evidence-based practice service delivery and increased understanding of diversity issues for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities in early intervention or school-based settings. Download conference information packet (pdf). Back to TopInaugural UK Obesity & Diabetes Research Day
Come hear researchers from the University of Kentucky and other regional institutes share their current findings and ongoing research about the alarming rise in obesity and diabetes rates. Our presenters will also discuss prevention, development and treatment of these epidemic-level diseases. Download information flier (pdf). For questions, please contact Mary Lowell via e-mail or by phone at (859) 323-4933, ext. 81390. Expand This Story Back to Top4th Annual Multicultural Health Careers Open HouseSaturday, March 5, 2011 The annual Multicultural Health Careers Open House continues the University’s commitment to building diversity by targeting traditionally underrepresented minorities interested in the Health Professions. Please note, however, this event is open to ANY interested student. The Open House will give prospective students from the state of Kentucky and surrounding areas and their families the opportunity to meet and greet the Deans and select staff and students from each of the University’s Health Professions Colleges. Expand This Story Back to TopAcademic Enhancement Open HouseMarch 8th, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Dr. Karin Lewis, Director of Academic Enhancement, will open with welcoming remarks at 4:15 p.m. followed by brief remarks from Dr. Robert Mock, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dr. Mike Mullen, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Dean of Undergraduate Studies. Refreshments will be provided. Back to TopAppalachian Health Summit: Focus on Obesity
Calendar of Events
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