University Announcements
Important announcements for the university.
Date: June 17, 2013
Subject: Tinnitus Relief from Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic

The audiologist at Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic are excited to offer a unique sound therapy tool from Widex that has been shown promise in the treatment of tinnitus in a published clinic study.

Please join us for a special event (or two) at NWOHC this month.

June 25: Informative lunch and learn on tinnitus and potential treatments followed by a complementary tinnitus and hearing screening

June 26 Complimentary tinnitus and hearing screening

If you or someone you know suspect a hearing loss and tinnitus, please call us at 410-383-4012 to make an appointment. Space is limited. 

 

 
Date: June 12, 2013
Subject: Dr. Patricia Metting Retirement

Dr. Patricia Metting, Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences (COMLS), Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs for the Health Science Campus (HSC), and Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, has announced her retirement effective July 1st.

Join us for a gathering Monday, June 24 from 5:30-7:30 PM in the Faculty Club at the Hotel @ UTMC 

 

 

 

 

 
Date: June 10, 2013
Subject: Retirement Reception for Wayne Hoss - June 27

Dr. Wayne Hoss is retiring after 28 years of service to the University. Dr. Hoss joined the faculty of The University of Toledo in 1985 as a professor of medicinal chemistry. He later added the responsibility of co-directing the Center for Drug Design and Development for a brief period before spending nearly a decade as the university’s associate vice president for research and development. Dr. Hoss returned to the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in 1999 as the interim dean before taking on the role of associate dean and later executive associate dean, the position he now holds. His leadership and vision have been a driving factor behind many of the college’s successes over the years. He is involved in every aspect of the college, from research and graduate studies to ensuring that the college’s facilities are the best in the region and that the college exceeds the standards set by its accrediting body.


In addition to his roles in academia, Dr. Hoss remains closely involved in research. He is a director at Mithridion, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia.


A retirement reception will be held Thursday, June 27, 2013 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at The Hotel at UTMC on the Health Science Campus.

Please stop by with your best wishes. Gift contributions can be sent to Cynthia Soncrant, MS 1013.

 

 

 
Date: June 5, 2013
Subject: Retirement Reception for Terry Lentz - June 19

After 23 years of UT service, Terry Lentz is retiring to the golf course. Terry has directed the UT High School Outreach programs (PSEOP, Dual Enrollment, Toledo Early High School) since their inception.

Please stop by with your best wishes on Wednesday, June 19 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in 1400 Rocket Hall. Light refreshments will be served.

To contribute to Terry’s retirement gift, please see D’Naie Jacobs in 1400 Rocket Hall.


 

 

 
Date: June 5, 2013
Subject: Retirement Reception for David Dabney - June 19

A retirement reception will be held June 19, 2013 in recognition of CFO and Vice President for Finance David Dabney.

The reception is scheduled 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 19th at Driscoll Center, Schmakel Room. 

 

 
Date: June 1, 2013
Subject: Retirement party for Christine Reichert June 19

A farewell gathering in honor of Christine Reichert, director of the academic enrichment center, who is retiring will be 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 in the student lounge just outside the Office of Admissions on the first floor Mulford Library.

Please plan to stop by to wish Christine well. Refreshments will be provided.

 

 

 
Date: May 24, 2013
Subject: HAPPY RETIREMENT JO CARR

“HAPPY RETIREMENT JO CARR’’


After 30 years of service (17 years with Pediatrics and 13 years with Surgery), Jo has decided to retire.


Please join the Department of Surgery as we celebrate Jo’s retirement with cake and punch on Wednesday, May 29 from 1:00 – 3:00pm in our conference room (Dowling Hall 2107).


Also, feel free to stop by Caper’s Pizza Bar (2038 S. Byrne Road) on Friday, May 31, 2013 from 4:30 – 7:30pm.


Come join the fun and wish Jo a Happy Retirement!


CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

 
Date: May 24, 2013
Subject: Development of Putative Chemotherapeutic Response Biomarkers in NSCLC

 Date: Thursday, May 30, 2013


Subject: Biomedical Sciences Program Cancer Biology Seminar


Where: Health Education Building, Room 103 (Health Science Campus)


Time: 4:00 p.m.


Title: “Development of Putative Chemotherapeutic Response Biomarkers in NSCLC”


Speaker: Xiaolu Zhang

Graduate Research Assistant

Cancer Biology Biomedical Sciences Program

(Laboratory of Dr. James Willey)

 

 
Date: May 20, 2013
Subject: Role of SWI/SNF Chromatin Remodeling Enzymes in the Repair of UV Induced DNA Damage

Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013


Subject: Biomedical Sciences Program Cancer Biology Seminar


Where: Health Education Building, Room 103 (Health Science Campus)


Time: 4:00 p.m.


Title: “Role of SWI/SNF Chromatin Remodeling Enzymes in the Repair of UV Induced DNA Damage”


Speaker: Shweta Aras

Graduate Research Assistant

Cancer Biology Biomedical Sciences Program

(Laboratory of Dr. Ivana de la Serna) 

 

 
Date: May 20, 2013
Subject: Ethics in Trauma Research: Participant Reactions to Trauma Questions in the Ohio National Guard Study

 University of Toledo Department of Psychiatry

Grand Rounds Speaker Series

 

 

Program Title:                         Psychiatry Grand Rounds

Contact:                                  Jacki McBee – jacki.mcbee@utoledo.edu

Date of Activity:                    May 23, 2013

Time of Presentation:             12:00 PM

Location:                                University of Toledo, HSC Health Ed Building – room 105

Presenter:                                Thomas Fine, M.A., PCC-S, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of

                                                Toledo

Title of Presentation:              “Ethics in Trauma Research: Participant Reactions to Trauma Questions in the Ohio National Guard Study”

Target Audience:                    Physicians, Resident, Psychologists, Nurses, Social Workers, & Counselors

 

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe ethical issues present when conducting survey research addressing lifetime trauma in an Ohio National Guard   population.

2. Discuss the steps included in the study protocol to reduce the possibility of harm to subjects

3. Discuss the incidence of subjective distress reported by subjects in the study and the change across study years

 

NOTE: NO Lunch provided, please feel free to brown bag.

 

 
Date: May 20, 2013
Subject: Main Campus Pharmacy Closed Memorial Day

 Main Campus Pharmacy will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day

 

 
Date: May 20, 2013
Subject: Hit the UT/Barnes & Noble Bookstore for a great deal on UT gear!

We'll be taking an additional 50% off our clearance

selection that includes tshirts, sweatshirts, and more!

Hurry in for the best selection and remember-

IT'S ONE DAY ONLY

THURSDAY MAY 23RD! 

 

 
Date: May 20, 2013
Subject: Aaron Baker's Goodbye & Best wishes reception

Aaron Baker's Goodbye & Best wishes reception for Aaron Baker will be held on May 23rd in UH 3300  1:30-3:00pm