United Way totals Benefits' information Baseball season tickets CAREER SEMINAR Move to the next level of your career with UM's five-week Career Coach Seminar, beginning Tuesday, February 11. To reserve your place, call 305-284-2614 or send an e-mail.

UNITED WAY FUNDRAISING TOTALS

Faculty and staff came through again this year for the United Way, raising more than $1 million. More than $800,000 of the total was raised via employee pledges and fundraising, and another $200,000 from an anonymous gift to be used by the School of Medicine. Additionally, 303 employees pledged one percent of their annual salary, up from 263 last year. More than 40 UM programs and initiatives receive funding from the United Way. Way to go 'Canes!


CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. TO LECTURE

The School of Business Administration invites faculty and staff to attend the 2003 Northern Trust Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Wednesday February 5 in the Storer Auditorium. Celebrating Freedom, Adventure and Individual Expression: 100 Years of Tradition is the title of the lecture to be given by Jeffrey L. Bleustein, chairman and CEO of Harley-Davidson, Inc. The lecture will be followed by a dessert reception. RSVP to 305-284-2875 or via e-mail.


MIAMI EUROPEAN UNION CENTER TO HOST LUNCHEON AND SEMINAR

The College of Arts & Sciences and the Miami European Union Center (EUC) will host a luncheon/seminar on the implications of European Union enlargement and South Florida's role as a gateway for current and newly acceded EU members to Central and South America, noon - 6 p.m., Friday, February 7, at the James W. McLamore Building. The keynote speaker is Minister Counselor Miroslaw Luczka, representing the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the U.S., H.E. Przemyslaw Grudzinski. The Miami EUC was established in 2001 as a joint venture between UM and Florida International University to promote European Union studies. The event is free and open to the public. For more information visit the Web site and to RSVP call 305-284-5259 or send an e-mail.


UM, CORAL GABLES, TEAM UP FOR SENIOR RESIDENT SURVEY

The Center on Aging, in cooperation with the City of Coral Gables, has embarked on a comprehensive survey of the needs of elderly residents in the City of Coral Gables, the results of which will serve as a tool to help provide appropriate services for senior citizens in Coral Gables. Spearheaded by City of Coral Gables Commissioner Maria Anderson and directed by Associate Professor Ira Sheskin, Ph.D., the survey will take several weeks and involve telephone interviews of more than 800 senior residents chosen scientifically at random. For additional information regarding senior services available in the City of Coral Gables, contact Paul Hunt at 305-460-5608.

	2002 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSA) FORMS DUE Any claims incurred during calendar year 2002 must be sent to the prior FSA administrator, CoreSource, Inc. using the 2002 claim forms and be postmarked by Monday, March 31. Claim forms for calendar year 2002 for Health and Dependent Care can be downloaded as Adobe Acrobat files. If you have any questions regarding your claims for 2002, contact CoreSource at 1-800-327-5462, ext. 7494. GRADUATE TUITION REMISSION TAX FORMS AVAILABLE If you or a dependent are enrolled in graduate level courses using the tuition remission benefit, you should notify Benefits Administration of the total number of graduate credits that you anticipate taking in calendar year 2003 to lessen your year-end tax burden. This allows Benefits Administration to withhold taxes from your paycheck in equal installments over a longer period in the calendar year. You can download the Graduate Tuition Remission Taxation Estimate form from the Benefits Administration's website in Adobe Acrobat format. By law, the University must collect taxes due from employees by the end of the calendar year in which the graduate courses were taken. Employees are responsible for paying tax on the value of graduate tuition remission received in excess of $5,250 in a calendar year, and all dependent graduate tuition remission is taxable. All taxable graduate tuition remission in calendar year 2003 will be taxed as ordinary income. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS AVAILABLE ON WEB The Summary Annual Reports for the Group Health Insurance Plan, Group Dental Plan and Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plan and other plans for the period beginning June 1, 2001 and ending May 31, 2002, are now available on the Web. Benefits Administration has made the Summary Annual Reports available to you as required by law. BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE Wondering where your January 2003 edition of Benefits Administration Update (BAU) is? It's now online in Adobe Acrobat format. Look for a print version of BAU in your mailboxes this week as well. Information in the January BAU include: Fast, quick access to medical and dental group member and customer service numbers The place to go for UnitedHealthcare's claim and physician information Ways to plan for your future with Supplemental Retirement Accounts EAP Spring Seminar Schedule MAIL ORDER PRESCRIPTION BENEFIT SAVES YOU MONEY If you're looking to save money on your healthcare costs, why not try the Merk-Medco Mail Order Prescription benefit available through UnitedHealthcare. Faculty and staff using the benefit regularly for maintenance prescriptions can save up to 1/3 of their out-of-pocket expense. For more information call 1-888-327-9791 to get instructions on how to fax your prescription to the pharmacy.

TWELVE-WEEK WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM FOR DIABETICS

The Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) has created Miami Lite, a 12-week weight loss program for individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Open to the public, Miami Lite will help participants with weight loss, nutrition, controlling portion sizes, diabetes education, weight management techniques and guidelines for exercise. The program starts at 8 a.m., Thursday, February 6, at the DRI, 1450 NW 10TH Avenue, first floor. Participants will meet every Thursday from 8 - 10 a.m. at the DRI. The cost for the complete program is $300. Questions? Contact Anna Perez at aperez@med.miami.edu or 305-243-3455.


DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE WORKSHOP ON INSULIN THERAPY

The Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) presents the half-day workshop Basal/Bolus Insulin Therapy for the Primary Care Physician, 7:45 a.m. - 1 p.m., Friday, February 7, at the first floor DRI Education Conference Center. This program will focus on the concepts and practical application of intensive insulin therapy for the management of insulin-treated patients seen at the primary care level. CME and CEU credits will be given. A continental breakfast and refreshments will be available. Registration is $15, which is waived for UM/JMH employees. To register, call Arleen or Star at 305-243-1062.


FREE COMPUTER BOOKS

The School of Continuing Studies will be giving away computer books in the UC Breezeway, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thursday, February 6. The books are surplus or slightly old computer textbooks that are no longer needed. Staff members will also be available to discuss computer-training classes available, such as the University of Miami Office Specialist (UMOS) certification, which trains, tests and certifies your skills in Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook, and Microsoft professional certifications. Learn more at the book-give-away or by visiting the Web site.

	MIAMI VS. VILLANOVA MEN'S BASKETBALL TIME CHANGE The men's basketball game scheduled for Saturday, February 8 has a new tip off time of 8 p.m. at the Convocation Center. Tickets are now on sale at 1-800-GO-CANES, at the Convocation Center Box Office (Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.), or the Hecht Athletic Center (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Tickets can also be purchased by visiting any TicketMaster location or by calling 305-358-5885. MEN'S TENNIS WINS HOME OPENER; AT HOME THIS WEEKEND After winning their season opener 7-0 against Florida Atlantic University, the men's tennis team takes on North Carolina State, 6 p.m., Friday, February 7, and Texas A&M, 11 a.m., Sunday, February 9, at the Neil Schiff Tennis Complex. For more information on men's and women's tennis visit hurricanesports.com. EMPLOYEE NIGHT AT WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME The women's basketball team squares off with the second ranked University of Connecticut Huskies, who are riding a 58-game winning streak, 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 19. Be there for the BIG EAST showdown as the 'Canes look to improve from #3 in the Conference to #1. For this game only, employees can get one free ticket and purchase up to five additional tickets for $1 each. Get your tickets at the dates and locations listed below. Save time and print out your employee day form here. For more information call 1-800-GO-CANES or stop by the Hecht Athletic Center. Tuesday, February 4, Medical, Gables, & Rosenstiel Campuses, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thursday, February 6, Medical & Gables Campuses, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT FOR BASEBALL SEASON TICKETS The 2003 UM baseball season promises to be a magical one. This year's home schedule features future Major League Baseball Hall of Fame member Tony Gwynn and his San Diego State Aztecs, pre-season #1 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, pre-season #2 Florida State Seminoles and more. All UM employees receive 50 percent off the regular season ticket price. Chairback Reserved - $175 (regularly $350) Publix Family Plan (2 Adults, 3 kids) - $99 (regularly $198) General Admission - Adult $50 (regularly $99) General Admission Youth/Senior - $43 (regularly $86) Payroll deduction forms can be sent via e-mail by contacting akelley@miami.edu. Return the completed form to the ticket office at the Hecht Athletic Center. Questions? Call 305-284-3382. View the new online 2003 Season Ticket brochure, or call 1-800-GO-CANES for details.

LIFE ALLIANCE ORGAN RECOVERY AGENCY UNVEILED AT OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION

Join School of Medicine Dean John Clarkson, MD, and Joshua Miller, MD, chief of the Division of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation and co-director of the Lillian Jean Kaplan Renal Transplantation, at the unveiling of the Organ Procurement Organization's new logo and name, Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, at their new location, Highland Park Building, Suite 150-A. For additional information, call 800-232-2892.


LECTURE EXAMINES SPORTS CROWD DISORDERS

The Center for Research on Sport in Society and the College of Arts and Sciences begins its Spring Lecture Series 2003 with Kevin M. Young's North American Sports Crowd Disorder, 5 p.m., Thursday, February 13, in room 101 of Pearson Residential College. The lecture is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. RSVP at 305-284-3690 or via e-mail. Co-sponsored by Pearson Residential College.


PROPOSALS BEING ACCEPTED FOR CANCER RESEARCH AWARDS

The Damon Runyon -Lilly Clinical Investigator Award, which supports young physician-scientists conducting patient oriented cancer research, is accepting proposals. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident, and only two nominations per institution will be accepted. The award will be granted for a period of five years and is subject to review and approval each year. If interested, submit a one-page summary of your research along with your CV to the Executive Office of Research Leadership by Friday, February 7. Visit the Damon Runyon Web site for further details and complete eligibility requirements. Contact Tony M. Izquierdo at 305-243-5792 for more information.


SYMPOSIUM EXAMINES CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

The Florida Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, the Research Service of the Miami Veterans Administration Medical Center and the E.M. Papper Laboratory of Clinical Immunology and Molecular Biology present the FSCLS/UM/VA 2003 Symposium titled Current Development in Clinical Laboratory Science, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saturday, February 8, at the Lois Pope Life Center Auditorium. All programs are approved by P.A.C.E provider # 024 and the State of Florida provider # JP0000082. For additional information call Mirtha Sanabia or Gus Godoy at 305-243-6288 or 305-243-5783.


LECTURE EXAMINES EMOTIONS OF ANCIENT GREEKS

The Program in Classical Antiquity presents a lecture by David Konstan on The Emotions of the Ancient Greeks, 5 p.m., Monday, February 10, in LC 110. Konstan is the John Rowe Workman Distinguished Professor of Classics and the Humanistic Tradition at Brown University, the author of a number of books, and former president of the American Philological Association. For questions, contact Ada Orlando at 305-284-4733.


QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPLIANCE? TWO UM HELPLINES CAN ASSIST YOU

Medicare and billing concerns? Address questions to Third Party Reimbursement/Office of Compliance at 305-243-HELP or 877-415-HELP. For information about this helpline or training programs offered by the compliance office, contact Gemma Romillo at 305-243-5842. Research integrity concerns? Report concerns regarding research integrity and adherence to federal or University regulations directly to the Office of the Vice Provost for Research at 305-243-6415, or you can call the University's toll-free compliance hotline at 866-YOURCALL.


REMINDERS

• TODAY: Save a life by becoming a blood donor. The Wellness Center will hold a blood drive from 4 - 9 p.m. on today and Tuesday, February 3-4 in the atrium. For more information, call the Wellness Suite at 305-284-5433.
  
  
• Patricia A. Grady, Ph.D., director of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), National Institutes of Health, will present Current and Future Trends in Nursing Research, 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, February 4, in the Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building, fifth floor auditorium. The presentation is sponsored by the vice provost for research office. For further information, call 305-243-6415.
  
  
• The Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies presents the Eighth Annual Futernick Family Lecture, 8 - 10 p.m., Wednesday, February 5 at UM Miller Center. Rabbi Jack Riemer, author, editor, and former Senior Rabbi at Beth David Congregation, will give the lecture, titled, What is the Most Difficult Mitzvah to Keep? Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the lecture is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. RSVP at 305-284-6882 or via e-mail.
  
  
• Parenting Children with Attention Deficit Disorder, a lunch time seminar conducted by the Employee Assistance Program, will take place 11:30 - 12:30 p.m., Thursday, February 6, in the Professional Development and Training Office on the medical campus. Bring your lunch and questions. Call 305-243-3090 to register.
  
  
• Join Vice Provost and College of Arts and Sciences Dean James H. Wyche and the Interdisciplinary Studies faculty for an open house and dedication of the Reshefsky Family Seminar Room, 4:30 p.m., Thursday, February 6, on the patio of the Dooley Memorial Building in front of room 125. For additional information, call 305-284-2017.
  
  
• The Miami Area Geriatric Education Center (MAGEC) is hosting the Intensive Geriatric Training Nutrition Module, Thursdays, February 6, 13, and 20, at the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged at Douglas Gardens. This program has been approved for 20 contact hours for registered dietitians and registered dietetic technicians. Pre-registration is $155, with a reduced rate of $100 for UM/VA/JMH employees and students. Fee includes conference materials, breakfast and lunch. For more information and a registration form, visit the MAGEC Web site or call 305-243-6270.
  
  
• The Division of Continuing Medical Education is hosting a program titled Radiation, Biological and Chemical Emergencies: Response and Triage, Friday and Saturday, February 7 - 8, at the Miami Airport Marriott (1201 NW LeJeune Road). CME credits are available to attendees. For more information call 305-243-6716 or e-mail Oscar Reyes.