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MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
MyUHealthChart unites technology and excellence in patient care
In less than two weeks, UHealth will launch MyUHealthChart, a component of the UChart electronic medical records system that will allow patients of the University of Miami Health System to manage their health care from anywhere, at any time. MyUHealthChart.com will be launched in the first group of ambulatory clinics on Tuesday, May 18, giving patients access to portions of their medical records. | more |
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ROSENSTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE
CSTARS shares global satellite images of Gulf of Mexico
Scientists at the Center for Southeastern Tropical Advanced Remote Sensing (CSTARS) at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science continue to actively collaborate with several international satellite data providers to acquire critical environmental imagery of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. | more |
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INFORMATION SECURITY
‘Anti-virus’ malware can infect your computer
Most of us know better than to open e-mail attachments from unknown sources or download software from untrustworthy sites. Likewise, we should already have an anti-virus program and other software on our computers to stop malware. Now a new trend—malvertising—takes advantage of your security knowledge. Online advertisements pose as anti-virus software to make you believe your computer has been infected. | more |
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SPORTSLINE
No. 11 Miami women’s tennis to host NCAA regional
The University of Miami women’s tennis team is set to host the Coral Gables Regional for the upcoming NCAA Women’s Tennis Tournament, as announced by the NCAA Selection Committee in a live telecast provided by ESPNews. The Hurricanes, one of 16 host sites, drew the No. 11 overall seed in this year’s tournament, which begins Friday, May 14. | more
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UM PRESENTS
2010 ’Canes Film Festival
This weekend the Bill Cosford Cinema and the Motion Pictures Program at the University of Miami School of Communication will present a program of award-winning student work. The program consists of select student films produced this year before they are screened for industry professionals later this month in Los Angeles. Admission is free. | more |
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FOR YOUR BENEFIT
Session offers strategies for dealing with difficult people
To remain effective in your job, you have to stay composed and professional when faced with difficult people and situations. In this session, you will learn how to assess challenging people and situations. You’ll discover powerful tools for managing conflict calmly, effectively, and without sacrificing your self-respect. You’ll also learn how to stay focused and communicate more effectively with all types of problem personalities. | more
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SPORTSLINE
Second UM Baseball Employee Day is May 21
The second Hurricanes Baseball Employee Day will be held on Friday, May 21, with the ’Canes taking on Atlantic Coast Conference rival Virginia at 7 p.m. at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field. All full-time and part-time regular employees are eligible to receive one free ticket to the game and have the opportunity to purchase up to four more tickets for $1 apiece. | more |
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| UM honors student leaders | more
UM discount: Curious George Live is coming to BankUnited Center | more
Register now for hierarchical lineal modeling (HLM) workshop in June | more
New Office of Research website launched, demos available | more
Save the date—May 26: 15th Annual Medical Issues and the Growing Child Conference: Examining the Use of Assistive Technology to Support Individuals with Learning Disabilities | more
Light-harvesting properties of purple bacteria could have solar energy applications | more |
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CNN’s Soledad O’Brien visits UM
Appearing at the University of Miami’s Cosford Cinema on Tuesday, CNN anchor and special correspondent Soledad O’Brien screened a portion of her new documentary on the plight of Haiti’s orphans and moderated a panel discussion on the earthquake-ravaged country. | more |
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FREEZE FRAME
A good man
Sergio M. Gonzalez, the University of Miami’s senior vice president for university advancement and external affairs, is one of “12 Good Men” recently honored by Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida for their outstanding community work, civil service, and involvement in South Florida charity organizations. Gonzalez received the honor on April 22 at Jungle Garden during the 12 Good Men Luncheon. Presenting Gonzalez, left, with the award was James Murphy, co-chair of the 12 Good Men event. | more |
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FREEZE FRAME
Defense policies of the hemisphere
Frank Mora, deputy assistant secretary of defense for Western Hemisphere affairs at the U.S. Department of Defense and a University of Miami alumnus, discussed the “Top Seven Myths of U.S. Defense Policy Toward the Americas” last Thursday at the University of Miami’s Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies. The talk was co-sponsored by the Cuban Heritage Collection of the University of Miami Libraries and the Center for Hemispheric Policy. | more |
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Special Event:
Thursday through Sunday, May 13-16:
UM Commencement Ceremonies | more
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| Thursday, May 6: Disparities and Community Outreach Core Journal Club | more |
| Thursday, May 6: Anesthesiology Grand Rounds: Kidney and Liver Interaction | more |
| Thursday, May 6: Advanced InfoEd Proposal Development hands-on workshop | more |
| Thursday, May 6: Surgical Grand Rounds: Alan S. Livingstone Commemorative Lecture: Development of International Trauma and Hospital Systems | more |
| Thursday, May 6: Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology Seminar Series: Molecular Mechanisms of Myosin-Light-Chain-Induced Cardiac Disease | more |
| Thursday, May 6: Endocrinology Grand Rounds: Recurrence of Disease Following Kidney or Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation | more |
| Thursday, May 6: Epidemiology and Public Health Grand Rounds: Linking Public Health Drug Abuse Research to Neuroscience | more |
| Thursday, May 6: LoweDown Happy Hour | more |
| Thursday, May 6: Learn about the Lowe’s Docent Volunteer Program at an open house session | more |
| Friday, May 7: Neurology Grand Rounds: Maintaining Ionic Homeostasis in Stroke: Gain vs. Cost | more |
| Friday, May 7: Participate in the 2010 Miami Golf Classic | more |
| Friday, May 7: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar Series: Running Interference: Cell Type-Specific siRNA Delivery Mechanisms | more |
| Friday, May 7: Golf tournament to help support Miller School’s Center for Liver Diseases | more |
| Saturday, May 8: 2010 ALS Walk | more |
| Monday, May 10: Miami Project to Cure Paralysis seminar: The Synapse: From Cell Biology to Translational Research | more |
| Monday and Tuesday, May 10-11: Demonstrations of new Office of Research website scheduled | more |
| Tuesday, May 11: Pediatric Grand Rounds: Lung Development in Preterm Infants | more |
| Tuesday, May 11: Cardiology Grand Rounds: Mitral Regurgitation: A Complex Multifaceted Disease | more |
| Tuesday, May 11: Navigating Community Resources | more |
| Tuesday, May 11: Anesthesiology lecture: The Effect of Herpes Simplex Virus Vector-Mediated Gene Transfer of Soluble TNF Receptor on Neuropathic Pain, Morphine Tolerance and Withdrawal in Rats | more |
| Wednesday, May 12: Deep Brain Stimulation of the Midbrain for Acute Enhancement of Locomotor Function Following Partial SCI | more |
| Thursday, May 13: Surgical Grand Rounds: Recurrence of Disease after Kidney or Kidney Pancreas Transplantation | more |
| Thursday, May 13: Neurological Surgery Grand Rounds: Novel Gene Targets to Promote Axon Regeneration after Spinal Cord Injury | more |
| Thursday, May 13: Overview of new animal operations reporting for investigators and department administrators | more |
| Thursday, May 13: Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology Seminar Series: A Role for Clathrin in Autophagy | more |
| Thursday, May 13: Navigating Community Resources | more |
| Thursday, May 13: Velos Patient Management module | more |
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