2009 Internship Fair

Friday, November 13, 2009

Student Union Auditorium Noon to 3:00 pm

Students in all majors welcome.

Test-Drive Your Career Choice, Gain Real-World Experience and Network

Bring updated resumes. Wear professional or business casual attire, Be prepared to talk with employers about your internship and career interests.

For updated list of companies and internship opportunities go to www.utoledo.edu/utlc/career

Click "Events" then click "Internship Fair"

For more information contact The University of Toledo Career Services

Student Union 1532 419-530-4341 jean.baker@utoledo.edu for more information

Alpha Epsilon Delta, the UT pre-health professional honors society, has a general meeting coming up.

When: Thursday, November 12

When: 5:00pm

Where: BO 1031 (conference room)

Meeting info:

Dr. Reed Roth, OD will be speaking to the group about his practice, day-to-day and lifestyle as an optometrist. We invite all students to attend, especially those interested in pre-health professional careers. AED will also be selling T-shirts and talking about upcoming events!

Medical Microbiology & Immunology Seminar:

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Room 105, Health Education Building - 10:00 a.m.

Speaker: Adriana T. Larregina, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Dermatology and Immunology

Director of Cutaneous Laboratories and Education

University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA

Title of Talk:

"Tachykinins and their neurokinin-1 receptor: a proinflammatory

association crucial for the generation of cellular immunity"

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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Room 227, Health Education Building ? 12:15 p.m.

Speaker:

Francis X. Pizza, Ph.D.

Professor

UT, College of Health Science and Human Service

Department of Kinesiology

Title of talk:

?Interplay between the inflammatory response and skeletal muscle after resistance exercise?

Cultural Bus Visit To The Detroit Institute of the Arts

Sponsored By: National American Indian Heritage History Month Committee & the Office of Multicultural Student Services

Friday November 13, 2009

11:00 a.m. (bus departs) - 3:00 p.m. (bus returns)

**RSVP REQUIRED: ONLY 40 SPOTS AVALIABLE**

$3 Reserves Your Spot and Pays Admission

(paid at time of RSVP)

Visit the Student Union 2500 by November 10, 2009

For more information contact the Office of Multicultural Student Services at 419-530-2261

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Presents ?My Cry in the Dark? on November 14 2009 at 7:13 PM in Rocky?s attic.

Mental health is a primary health focus area on Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's agenda. "My Cry in the Dark" is a campaign designed to elevate awareness of the mental health disorders that African-American families are facing. At this Event various health care disparities (that may lead to anxiety disorders, anger management issues, stress management and substance abuse) will be displayed through various forms of art! Topics include rape, neglect, addiction, death, illness, poverty, and physical mental and emotional abuse

Moreover, this program will educate the Community about the ethnic and racial disparities in consumers seeking mental health care treatment. Ultimately, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will use this program to dispel the negative stigma associated with mental health services. The program will also encourage people to seek mental local, regional or national health resources as needed.

The American Marketing Association, SIFE, and the College of Business Alumni Affiliate is having a food drive to benefit the Northwest Ohio Food Bank.

It is called the You "Can" Help Food Drive. It will be held from November 5th - December 4th. Drop off locations are located at Stranahan Hall, Carlson Library Lobby, Driscoll Alumni Center, and Health & Human Services.

We are in need of the following items:

> Peanut Butter

> Canned Goods: Meats, Stews, Tuna Fish, Pork & Beans, Navy Beans, Spam, Soup

> Apple Sauce, Peaches, Pears, Fruit Cocktail

> Green Beans, Corn, Peas and other vegetables

> Dry Pasta and Ramen noodles

> Dried Beans

> Powdered Milk

> Spaghetti Sauce, Tomato Sauce, Ravioli, Beefaroni

> Macaroni & Cheese and other packaged dinners

> Cereal

> 100% Juice

> Saltine Crackers

> Toiletries: Toilet Paper, Soap, Shampoo, Deodorant, Feminine Napkins

The University of Toledo's Financial Management Association (FMA) is hosting an event with special guest Carty Finkbeiner on November 11th from 6-7pm.

The event will take place in the Ingman Room at the Student Union and is open to all majors and light refreshments will be served.

Finkbeiner will be:

> Reflecting on his experiences as Mayor (some of the advances made, hardships, key milestones, initiatives, etc)

> Speaking to the students about government career opportunities with the city of Toledo

> Where he thinks Toledo is going in the future, and how we can help to move the city in that direction

> What incentives there are to fight "brain drain" and keep our brightest in Toledo

He is scheduled to speak for 20-30 minutes, allowing 20-30 additional minutes for questions.

ATTENTION ALL FACULTY/STAFF

REMEMBER TO TURN IN YOUR REGALIA RENTAL ORDERS BY TUESDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2009. ANY ORDERS AFTER THIS DATE WILL INCUR A

LATE FEE.

FOR QUESTIONS-PLEASE CALL THE BOOKSTORE IN THE STUDENT UNION AT 419-530-2516.

The University of Toledo, Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds/Speaker Series will be presented on Thursday, November 12 on the Health Science Campus, HEALTH EDUCATION BUILDING, ROOM 105, from 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.

NOTE: NO lunch will be provided. Please feel free to "Brown Bag."

Topic: "Autonomic Disorders: A Guide for the Clinician"

Speaker: Blair Grubb, M.D.

Professor

Division of Cardiology

Department of Medicine

University of Toledo

Fall Music Festival Presented by the Chinese Association of Greater Toledo and the Association of Chinese Faculty and Staff at UT

The Chinese Association of Greater Toledo (CAGT) and thee Association of Chinese Faculty and Staff (ACFS) at the University of Toledo will present a culturally rich entertainment program at the University of Toledo, Doermann Theatre, November 15, 2009 from 3:00 to 5:30 pm.

As part of a collaborative effort of the two organizations, CAGT and ACFS will present this enjoyable and diverse cultural program to showcase the beauty of China, a fascinating country with over 5000 years of history and 1.3 billion people. It is their goal to encourage members of our community to increase their awareness of the rich, cultural presence of our Chinese friends and neighbors in Toledo.

The program will consist of a varied array of performances by more than one hundred children and adults. The performances will include lion dance, choir, Thai Chi, Chinese folk music, piano, dance, Peking Opera, fashion show, and much more. Guests may also partake in a special complimentary tea tasting as they enter the theatre, beginning at 2:30 PM.

There are several thousand Chinese in the Greater Toledo area, involved in education, research, business, or simply visiting. One of the greatest challenges for this group of people is not only to adapt to the new cultural environment, but also to add the value of its heritage to the local community. With accelerating economic development in China, we anticipate a fast growing number of Chinese in the region and an increase in exchanges of education, business, as well as cultural and social programs.

Anyone who is interested in Chinese Culture and fine musical entertainment is encouraged to attend this culturally rich event. Admission is free and is open to the public.

An open house for the winter session of the Health Science Campus Weight Watchers At Work group will be held at Noon, Wednesday, November 18, 2009. A minimum of 20 members are needed to hold the sessions for 17 weeks at $186 plus 19 weeks free eTools.

Meetings are held weekly on Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m., Dowling Hall, Room 0015. For more information and/or to RSVP please call 419-383-4460.

Driver Safety Awareness Survey

This is a short survey sponsored by the University of Toledo College of Medicine in cooperation with the Safety Council of Northwest Ohio. The survey will require less than 15 minutes to complete. Your anonymity will be maintained and your responses will be kept confidential. Thank you for your participation.

Upon completion of this survey you will be given instructions on how to enter yourself into a raffle to win a new Apple? iPod.

To take the survey, please click on the link below. You are not required to login to take this survey and no other personal information will be gathered from you.

http://enrollmentservices.utoledo.edu/events/register.asp?event_id=1581

The UT policy committee is an all-campus Presidential committee that is beginning its third year of work. The committee is charged with merging policies between the Main Campus and the Health Science Campus. The committee also encourages the updating of policies. The committee is not charged with deciding the appropriateness or validity of policies.

The committee has established a comprehensive policy website at www.utoledo.edu/policies to ensure that faculty, staff, and students have ready access to the policies. It is the responsibility of the UT community, including faculty, staff, and students, to comply with the University policies that affect them.

All new policies, merged policies, and revised policies are in a common format with a responsible agent and posted on the web for a 30 day comment period. Comments that are submitted are reviewed and answered by the responsible agent. Policy updates are automatically emailed to any stakeholder who joins the email notification of updates by sending an email to policies@utoledo.edu.

For the past year, the policy committee has expanded to also review University committees and organization charts. The policy committee is an open committee that welcomes new members from the University community.

Contact committee chair William McMillen (530-5542) or committee member Beth Hagen (530-4043) for more information.

Have you considered teaching?

Science and math teachers are in demand nationwide.

Thousands of dollars in scholarships are available to become a science or math teacher. Science, math, or engineering degree required, with 2.7 GPA

Information Session

Thursday, November 12

The University of Toledo

Gillham Hall 3050

7pm

Now is the time to become a teacher.

To RSVP or more info

419-530-4967

teachut3@utoledo.edu

Check our web site for future dates!

www.teachut3.utoledo.edu

The Mulford Library is seeking submissions for its 2010 Health Science Campus Artist Showcase. Faculty, staff and students from the HSC, as well as the College of Pharmacy and College of Health Science and Human Service, can send electronic images of their artwork to mulfordartshow@gmail.com. Submission deadline is Thursday, December 3, 2009. For submission guidelines and other details, please go to http://libguides.utoledo.edu/hscart.

Contact Jodi Jameson (419-383-5152 or jodi.jameson@utoledo.edu) if you have any questions.

On Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 in Stranahan Hall, room 2030 at 8:45pm, Rob Bathurst, a Certified Information Systems Security Profession (CISSP), will be the guest speaker at the Association of Systems Management meeting.

Rob Bathurst is a student of I.S. at U.T., in the U.S. Air Force, and probably knows more about IT security than anyone you have ever met (all learned during his time in the military). He is a CISSP certified, which is the gold standard for security certification in the IT industry. To learn more about what it's like to learn and work in IT security, and what the government IT experience is like, join us Tuesday.

ASM leadership positions available.

Contact Joshua.Schinagle@utoledo.edu

FREE PIZZA!!

On Saturday, Nov. 7 American Mobile Fitness in Sylvania, OH will offer UT students a 50% discount on their Women's Real-Life Self-Defense course.

Taught just a few times a year, the course aims to prepare women for the possible dangers of walking alone at night.

The regular rate is $60, but with a valid UT ID, it will only be $30, for a 4 hour course from 8:00am to 12:00pm.

Participants should wear comfortable street clothes.

For any additional information contact Heinrich Thomas at (419) 410-5418.

Course Location:

American Mobile Fitness

5133 S Main St.

Sylvania, OH

(419) 517-4374

Pianist Robert Ballinger will present a Faculty Artist Recital on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 4:00p.m. in the Recital Hall of the University's Center for the Performing Arts. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will feature the Fantasia (K.475) and Sonata (K.457) in C Minor of Mozart, Granados' "The Maiden and the Nightingale," Three Intermezzi, Op.117 of Brahms, the etude, Op.10 No.3 and Scherzo in C# Minor by Chopin, and conclude with variations on "El Vito," by Manuel Infante.

For further information, please contact: Dept. of Music, 419.530.2448

Robert.Ballinger@utoledo.edu

Registration for the "21st Annual Cardiovascular Symposium" can be done at cme.utoledo.edu.

Date of Program: Thursday, December 10, 2009

Location: Dana Conference Center, Lucas Auditorium at 8:00 am - 4:20 pm

Registration Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2009

General fee: $75.00

UT Faculty and Staff: $40.00

UT Residents and Students: No Charge to attend.

The Cardiovascular Symposium is an annual educational series that is designed to bring cardiologists, internists, cardiac surgeons, family physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals up-to-date with new concepts in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with heart disease. Discussions on Pulmonary Hypertension, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Vascular Ultrasound, Syncope, Long OT Syndrome, and Future approaches to Monitoring Heart Failure patients will be the talk topics.

Symposium Director & UTMC Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, Dr. Blair P. Grubb.

Guest Faculty

Williams T. Abraham, M.D., FACP, FACC, FCGC, FAHA, Elizabeth S. Kaufman, M.D., and Richard F. Leighton, M.D.

UTMC Faculty

Mark W. Burket, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, FSVM and Samer J. Khouri, M.D.

The University of Toledo's Financial Management Association (FMA) is hosting an event with special guest Carty Finkbeiner on November 11th from 6-7pm.

The event will take place in the Ingman Room at the Student Union and is open to all majors and light refreshments will be served.

Finkbeiner will be:

> Reflecting on his experiences as Mayor (some of the advances made, hardships, key milestones, initiatives, etc)

> Speaking to the students about government career opportunities with the city of Toledo

> Where he thinks Toledo is going in the future, and how we can help to move the city in that direction

> What incentives there are to fight "brain drain" and keep our brightest in Toledo

He is scheduled to speak for 20-30 minutes, allowing 20-30 additional minutes for questions.

Gary Carr, Director Student Service Management, Online Learning is retiring.

Join us in celebrating his retirement on Wednesday, December 2, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Libbey Hall.

RSVP: Arlene Susdorf, 419 530 4002 or Arlene.susdorf@utoledo.edu.

Donations towards a gift may be sent to Arlene at Online Learning, MS 132.

Please join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the UT College of Arts and Sciences, the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species", and the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin! Tuesday Nov. 17 at 7 pm in Doerman Theatre, main UT campus, Dr. Tim Berra will present his multi-award winning talk (acclaimed by the journal Science and universities around the world), "Charles Darwin: The Story of an Extraordinary Man", featuring the impact of Darwin's life, thoughts, and work. Dr. Berra is Professor Emeritus at Ohio State University, and will come to UT from his 3rd Fulbright award and Darwin celebrations in Australia. His new book "Charles Darwin: The Concise Story of an Extraordinary Man", published in 2009 by Johns Hopkins Press will be available for signing after the presentation. This event is free and open to the public, and parking will be free. The public is also invited to Dr. Berra's research presentation at noon Nov. 17 (earlier the same day) at the Lake Erie Center on, "Chasing nurseryfish and avoiding crocodiles in Northern Australia."

Event details:

Special Brown Bag Seminar with Dr. Tim Berra, The Ohio State University, "Chasing nurseryfish and avoiding crocodiles in Northern Australia." Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 12 pm, Lake Erie Center Room 155.

Darwin Day: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the College of Arts & Sciences and the 150th Anniversary of On the Origin of Species -- Special Lecture by Dr. Tim Berra, The Ohio State University, "Charles Darwin: The Concise Story of an Extraordinary Man." Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 7 pm, at the University of Toledo's Doermann Theatre. Book signing to follow. Download the flyer here:

http://www.utoledo.edu/as/lec/pdfs/darwinday.pdf

The UTMC Cafe is now selling pumpkin rolls. In stock or pre-order. Place order with cashier or e-mail george.boyer@utoledo.edu

$6.95 per roll.

The University of Toledo chapter of Golden Key International Honour Society will be holding their annual New Member Recognition Event/Induction Ceremony. We will be welcoming all new student members and all new honorary members into the Society. The event will take place on November 14, 2009 at 3:00pm in the Student Union, room 2592.

The Department of Surgery's Web site has been updated. In it information about services provided as well as on the General Surgery

residency program is provided is available. Visit the website at: http://www.utoledo.edu/med/depts/surgery/index.html

Attention University of Toledo Faculty, Staff and Students:

Interested in the history of Medicine and Surgery? Join us for an organizational meeting to establish a "History of Medicine and Surgery" Forum on the UT Health Science Campus.

The event will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. in Dowling Hall Room 2168.

MACHINAL, Nov. 13-15, 18-22 - This play, loosely based a scandalous 1927 murder trial and execution, examines the circumstances which could drive a young woman to murder. Written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Irene Alby. Machinal will be held in the UT Center for Performing Arts Center Theatre. Tickets are $9 for students, $11 for faculty, staff, alumni and seniors, and $13 for the general public. Tickets are available online at www.utoledo.edu/BoxOffice or at the UT Theatre & Film Box Office in the Center for Performing Arts. Group discounts are available, call 419.530.2375 for details.

Effective immediately, The University of Toledo Medical Center is temporarily prohibiting visitation privileges for children 17 years old and younger and all individuals who exhibit flu-like symptoms, except for those seeking medical treatment.

The new restrictions are being implemented to help prevent the spread of H1N1 flu.

For more information on flu prevention, treatment and other educational resources, visit http://www.utoledo.edu/fluprep/

Joan N. Kaderavek, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Distinguished University Professor, Early Childhood, Physical, and Special Education, Judith Herb College of Education, will present Results of a Print Referencing Preschool Book Reading Intervention: Children At-Risk for Reading Failure at the Judith Herb College of Education Research Colloquium Series, Monday, November 9, 2009, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, 3100C Gillham Hall.

Sit Together and Read (STAR) (Project 1): Using a randomized controlled trial design, this four-year research project is being completed at the University of Toledo in conjunction with the Ohio State University. STAR 1 investigates the efficacy of a specific early reading intervention, called print referencing, in a group of at-risk children. Print referencing involves teachers systematically and explicitly focusing on early print-related skills during shared storybook reading. The goals of this study are to investigate the impact of the intervention on children's reading outcomes and reading trajectories through kindergarten, evaluate the importance of intervention dosage to children's outcomes, and to investigate moderating influences (e.g., family literacy environment, parent book reading, children's language abilities, teacher quality, intervention fidelity) on children's outcomes. Over 40 early childhood teachers in Northwest Ohio participated. This presentation will describe outcomes of the study and also discuss the challenges associated with conducting a large-scale, multiple site, experimental study.

The JHCOE Research Colloquium Series, sponsored by the Judith Herb College of Education, is an opportunity to present, discuss, and share ongoing or completed research. The colloquium meets noon to 1 pm in the Dean's conference room 3100C in Gillham Hall alternate Monday?s and Tuesday's alternate weeks during the academic year for intellectual dialogue and discussion of ideas and is open to all who are interested. Faculty, graduate students, and guests are all encouraged to present as well as to attend. Please, bring your brown bag lunch.

Questions, please contact Gail Anderson at gail.anderson@rockets.utoledo.edu

Special Offer for The University of Toledo Faculty and Staff:

20% off regular ticket prices for Giuseppe Verdi's "Falstaff"

(Sung in Italian with English Surtitles)

Saturday, November 7th and Friday, November 13th at 7:30 pm

Sunday, November 15th at 2:00 pm

The Valentine Theatre

To purchase tickets at the 20% discount, call the Toledo Opera box office at 419-418-0011 and mention that you are a UT faculty or staff member. Visit us at www.toledoopera.org.

The FBI has requested a new date for their presentation. The new date is Monday, November 9, 2009. The location will also change - it will be held in the Student Union, Room 2592. The time will remain the same - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

Want a recession-proof career?

The FBI will hold an information session on The University of Toledo Bancroft campus on Nov. 9, 2009. This session will take place in the Student Union Room 2592 from Noon to 1. Students should plan to be present for most of the hour to get all of the information about Special Agent, Professional Staff and Linguistics Divisions. All majors are encouraged to attend. The FBI has jurisdiction over and investigates more than 300 federal violations. The agency wants individuals representing all genders, ethnicities, and majors.

Questions? Contact Jean Baker in Career Services jean.baker@utoledo.edu

Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, Health Science Campus provost, executive vice president for health affairs and dean of the College of Medicine, will deliver the State of The University of Toledo Health Sciences Address Friday, Nov. 20.

The talk will take place at noon in Health Education Building Room 110.

UT/OSU/UM Diabetes Update: The Big Game to be held on November 20, 2009 from 9am-4:30pm at the Eleanor N. Dana Conference Center.

Obesity and diabetes have contributed significantly to our nation's current financial crisis. Treatment of patients with diabetes now accounts for close to one-fourth of all health-care expenses in the United States. To move quickly toward prevention of diabetes and more efficient care of diabetic patients, clinicians and scientists must engage in intense dialogue and provide rapid translation of basic research to standards of patient care in the community.

In this context, the 2009 symposium will cover pathogenesis and treatment of a wide spectrum of diabetes-related disease. Topics covered will include control of metabolism and body mass by central nervous system, strategies for prevention and reversal of obesity, ethnic contributions to Type 2 diabetes, autoantigens in Type 1 diabetes, on set of Type 1 diabetes in adults, and latest research and recommendations as regards risks and benefits of inpatient glucose control.

To keep these presentations timely and efficient, we have recruited a group of internationally recognized clinicians and scientists from The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan to meet and collaborate with their colleagues at a neutral site - The University of Toledo Health Science Campus. All clinicians and allied personnel with an interest in care of diabetic patients and obesity should plan to attend.

More information can be found by visiting cme.utoledo.edu under "upcoming events"

There will be a Banner outage this Sunday, October 25 from 6-10 am. The outage is part of a normal shutdown for required maintenance and upgrades. During the outage Banner and Self Service will be unavailable.

2009 Internship Fair

Friday, November 13, 2009

Student Union Auditorium Noon to 3:00 pm

Students in all majors welcome.

Test-Drive Your Career Choice, Gain Real-World Experience and Network

Bring updated resumes. Wear professional or business casual attire, Be prepared to talk with employers about your internship and career interests.

For updated list of companies and internship opportunities go to www.utoledo.edu/utlc/career

Click "Events" then click "Internship Fair"

For more information contact The University of Toledo Career Services

Student Union 1532 419-530-4341 jean.baker@utoledo.edu for more information

It's time for you to make your reservations for the University of Toledo Alumni Association Ski Trip to the beautiful Boyne Highlands on January 22-24, 2010! We had an overwhelming response from last year's trip with more than 100 alumni, friends and families traveling to ski with us. The UT Alumni Association package includes two nights of accommodations at the main lodge (Friday & Saturday), two buffet breakfasts and three days of lift tickets (Friday night, all day Saturday and Sunday). The trip is open to UT Alumni, students, faculty, staff and their families and friends.

For pricing and more information contact your UT Alumni Office at 419.530.2586 or toll free at 800.235.6766, or make your reservation online by visiting our alumni events page at www.toledoalumni.org.

"Building A Mentoring Culture" Offered Online This Spring!!

Join in the dialogue on mentoring on the UT campus and become a part of the culture of mentoring with this online 4 credit course "Building A Mentoring Culture" offered this Spring. Whether you are interested in having a mentor or in becoming a mentor, issues, engagement and cycles of mentoring are important points to consider. We hope that you participate in this exciting course offered by the University College Degree Programs.

For more information or to become involved with mentoring at UT, contact Sheila Doles, course instructor and program facilitator for The Mentoring Collaborative at 419.381.3280 or email sdoles@utoledo.edu. You can also visit The Mentoring Collaborative website at http://utoledo.edu/offices/mentoring/ .

UT Spring Course Offering

SKLS 1940: Learning Through Service

Earn course credit doing volunteer work for a community organization at least 2 hours a week. Create an independent study from the experience - submit two reports: one on how the experience shaped your thinking; and a 4 - 5 page reflection paper on the impact you had and the impact the project had on you. Contact sdoles@utoledo.edu (419.381.3280) or peggy.fritz@utoledo.edu (419.530.3341) for info. Change your life by helping others!

Come for a relaxing evening, mingle with your colleagues and listen to some great jazz.

The Faculty Club is proud to again present Gunnar Mossblad on his saxophone accompanied by a pianist.

Date: Friday, November 13, 2009

Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm.

Place: Jacobson Faculty Club Lounge in the Hilton Hotel on the Health Science Campus

Cost: $10.00 for members

$15.00 for non-members

Advance payment is requested but will take money at the door.

Send to:

Marlene Porter

Faculty Club Treasurer

416 Mulford Library

MS# 1061

Hope to see you there! For questions, call 383-4220

Turkey raffle at door with all proceeds going to Faculty Club Scholarship fund.

Obesity and diabetes have contributed significantly to our nation's current financial crisis. Treatment of patients with diabetes now accounts for close to one-fourth of all health-care expenses in the United States. To move quickly toward prevention of diabetes and more efficient care of diabetic patients, clinicians and scientists must engage in intense dialogue and provide rapid translation of basic research to standards of patient care in the community.

In this context, the "UT/OSU/UM Diabetes Update: The Big Game" Symposium will cover pathogenesis and treatment of a wide spectrum of diabetes-related disease. Topics covered will include control of metabolism and body mass by central nervous system, strategies for prevention and reversal of obesity, ethnic contributions to Type 2 diabetes, autoantigens in Type 1 diabetes, onset of Type 1 diabetes in adults, and latest research and recommendations as regards risks and benefits of inpatient glucose control.

To keep these presentations timely and efficient, we have recruited a group of internationally recognized clinicians and scientists from The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan to meet and collaborate with their colleagues at a neutral site - The University of Toledo Health Science Campus. All clinicians and allied personnel with an interest in care of diabetic patients and obesity should plan to attend. More information can be found at http://cme.utoledo.edu under "upcoming events."

The Mentoring Collaborative welcomes undergrad students who are interested in medical careers.

We have graduate students in the College of Medicine who are ready to help you succeed in your current efforts, and to prepare for entrance into medical school, with great support. Please visit our website to learn more about our program at www.utoledo.edu/offices/mentoring and also register online to participate today! Contact Sheila with any questions at 419.381.3280 or sdoles@utoledo.edu.

The College of Nursing is accepting applications for students ready to begin BSN upper division professional nursing courses in Spring 2010. For more information contact the Nurse Recruiter at 419-383-5810 and access http://www.utoledo.edu/nursing/undergrad_nursing_resources.html Application deadline is November 16th.

Qualifications include:

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; recommend GPA of 3.0 and higher to be competitive.

Grade of "C" or higher in Composition 1, Composition 2, math, statistics, medical ethics, biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology 1&2, microbiology, psychology, computer, lifespan psychology, nutrition and medical terminology.

Grade of "C" or higher in university required courses: US Diversity, Non-western Diversity, humanities and arts, social sciences.

Admission decisions are based on academic progression (including failed, repeated, complete, no grade and in progress courses); admission assessment scores for math, thinking and reading; and completion of prerequisites.

Prior to beginning in the major, students must complete a BCII and FBI criminal record check. Students with convictions need to talk with an advisor before applying.

The program is four semester with a one semester break (spring-summer-spring summer). Graduates take the national licensure exam in order to work as an RN.

Name/Office Hour Holders are available from the UT Sign Shop. Cost is $16.50 installed.

Place your request at the following website:

http://utoledo.edu/facilities/spaceplanning/utsignshop.html

The Student Union reservation policy created and effective November 2008 will run the first complete cycle during this academic year. Currently, anyone can schedule the use of space in the Student Union through August 1, 2010. In accordance with the written Student Union policy, reservations beyond August 1, 2010 will begin to be accepted as follows:

> On Monday November 16, 2009 current registered student organizations can submit requests to reserve meeting rooms and other spaces within the Student Union & Scott Park Student Center through August 1, 2011. Requests will be processed as quickly as possible and in as close to the order as they are received as is possible.

> On Monday December 7, 2009 academic departments and administrative offices & committees will be added to those able to submit requests to reserve meeting rooms and other spaces within the Student Union and Scott Park Student Center through August 1, 2011. Requests will continue to be processed as quickly as possible and in as close to the order received as is possible.

> On Monday January 4, 2010 the opportunity to submit requests to reserve meeting rooms and other spaces within the Student Union & Scott Park Student Center will be open to anyone from the general public, the greater Toledo community or any non-University organization to contract for the rental use of facilities through August 1, 2011. Requests will continue to be processed as quickly as possible and in as close to the order received as is possible.

Only University-wide major events like Homecoming, Art on the Mall, Rocket Launch orientation/registration and presidential priorities will be placed on the Student Union or Scott Park Student Center schedule more that 18 months in advance or before registered student organizations have access to available dates.

21st Annual Cardiovascular Disease Symposium on Thursday, December 10, 2009.

Time: 8:00am - 4:20pm

Location:Eleanor N. Dana Conference Center

The Cardiovascular Symposium is an annual educational series created by the Divisions of Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery at The University of Toledo. The symposium is designed to bring cardiologists, internists, cardiac surgeons, family physicians, nurses, pharmacist, and other health professionals up-to-date with new concepts in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with heart disease. Additionally, healthy living habits are promoted.

For more information please visit our website at http://cme.utoledo.edu

"Transitions and Journeys" is a two-person exhibition of artwork created by UT Art Department Faculty members Arturo Rodriguez and Deborah Orloff while they were on sabbatical during the 2008-2009 school year. It will run October 11 through November 22. An opening reception will be held Friday, October 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the UT Center for the Visual Arts.

Orloff is a professor of art and teaches and coordinates photography in the new media area. Rodriguez is an associate professor of art in printmaking and director of the printmaking area.

For this exhibition, the artists utilize the CVA Gallery and extend the show into the public space of the first floor. The gallery will be transformed into a dramatic darkened space to create a unique visual experience in which the works themselves provide the only light in the gallery.