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Sunday, October 12, 2008

CIMA Diversity Lecture Series for October with Dr. Everado Cobos

The Center for International and Multicultural Affairs (CIMA) hosts a Diversity Lecture Series each month with speakers who are willing to share their experiences and perspectives about diversity in medical settings or in celebration of heritage months. O...

Lecture to focus on breast cancer risk, prevention

Sharmila Dissanaike, M.D., will discuss “Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know about Your Risk and How to Prevent It” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 in ACB Room 100. The presentation is part of the Garrison Institute on Aging's Lecture Series on Healthy Agi...

New Regional Privacy Officer - Amarillo

The Institutional Compliance Office is please to announce that Toni Emmons will be serving as the new Regional Privacy Officer on the Amarillo Campus. If you have any issues in regards to HIPAA on the Amarillo Campus please contact Toni at (806) 354-4676....

Dissertation Defense - Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dissertation Defense: Blood-Brain Barrier to Anticancer Drugs And its Circumvention through a Novel Receptor-Mediated Transport Mechanism. Presented by Fancy Thomas, doctoral candidate in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Date: Friday, October 17...

Thesis Defense - Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Thesis Defense: Investigation of a Sertoli Cell Line, MSC-1, to Elucidate the Immune-Privileged Properties of Sertoli Cells. Presented by Saroja Putrevu, M.S. Candidate in the Department of Cell Biology & Biochemistry. Date: Monday, October 20, 2008 T...

CNE - Advanced Fetal Monitoring - Nov. 6 or 7, 2008

The CNE Conference "Advanced Fetal Monitoring" will be presented by Barbara A. True, MN, RNC on Thursday November 6, OR Friday, November 7, 2008 at Region 17 Education Service Center (1111 W. loop 289) in Lubbock. Please see "Related Links" for PDF Flyer,...

2008 Human Resources Customer Satisfaction Survey

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Employees, The Human Resources Department invites faculty, staff, residents, student employees, and working retirees to participate in the following survey. The survey is designed to gather information from you...

Foundations for Guidance for Young Children

Many parents want to convey values and appropriate behaviors to their children. However, some parents may find challenges exist to parenting. At times parents may feel frustrated and may question whether his or her parenting approach is working. This work...

Anger Management Workshop

This 2-hour workshop will be held on Thursday, November 13th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in Room ACB 110 and is presented by the Employee Assistance Program and will provide information and techniques for managing anger. For questions concerning this program ple...

EEO - Sexual Harassment Classes Offered

EEO - Sexual Harassment Classes for both employees and management are presently being offered on Thursday, October 23, 2008. SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY! To Register: Go to http://www.ttuhsc.edu/hr/Training/Lubbock.aspx or contact Anna.Herring@...

2008 State of the University Address and Faculty Convocation

All Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Faculty and Staff are invited to attend the 2008 State of the University Address and Faculty Convocation on Thursday, October 16. Please find a list of the 2008 Honorees and invitation attached.

Quarterly Finance and Administration Update Meeting

Keep up with changes in the Finance and Administration areas by coming to the QUARTERLY FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION UPDATE MEETING October 13, 2008 ---- 3:00 - 4:00 (CT) ---- 2:00 - 3:00 (MT) Locations: Amarillo - Room 4714 and Park West Dallas - Roo...

FIESTA Time

"FIESTA" Time (Facilitating Innovative Education through Simulation Technology Applications) sponsored by: West Texas Alliance for Simulation through Application and Partnership (West Texas ASAP)

New Employee Orientation

TTUHSC at the Permian Basin will be offering New Employee Orientation for staff on October 20 and 21, from 8:30-5:00 in the HR conference room.

Amarillo ConnecTech Banner HR Training:

Employees needing training for Web Time Entry, WTE Approver, HR Process Banner Style and ePAF's please see the attachments for scheduled dates and times as well additional information.

ConnecTech / BANNER Training at the El Paso Campus

HR ConnecTech / BANNER SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION The go-live date of December 1st for the ConnecTech Human Resources System is quickly approaching. The NEW BANNER HR system encompasses Human Resources, Payroll and Budget. The HR System Management Team will be...

SERVICEplus: Leading Service Excellence Class in El Paso

El Paso Training and Staff Development has scheduled a Leading Service Excellence class on Thursday, October 16th from 1:00 to 5:00pm in Room B3600.(Third floor of the clinic bldg.) This class is our Supervisory Customer Service class designed for those e...

Suspension of Classes and Closing of Offices Due to Inclement Weather

The following guidelines will be observed in the event of inclement weather: Emergency leave due to inclement weather (ice storms, snow storms, etc.) will be granted only for periods during which classes are suspended and offices are closed and/or when ...

Service Excellence for Non- supervisory Employees

We are offering the Service Excellence Class, Thursday October 16th 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm in Room 2B152. This program is part of the SERVICEPlus Customer Service training and is recommended for all employees and as a refresher every three years.

F.I.T. TECH Amarillo!

Are you ready to get fit? Sign-up today to participate in an 8-week, team-based, physical activity program hosted by the TTUHSC Amarillo Fitness and Corporate Wellness Committee. Please see attachments for details.

New Employee Orientation

October 2008: Monday, October 6th from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Tuesday, October 7th from 8:00 am - 12:30 pm: Monday, October 20th from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm: Tuesday, October 21st from 8:00 am - 12:30 pm. Supervisors / Managers please walk your new employees ...

SERVICEplus: Leading Service Excellence Class Scheduled in Amarillo

Amarillo Training and Staff Development will be offering a Leading Service Excellence class on Thursday, October 30th from 1:15 to 5:00pm in Room 144 (Women's Health Research Institute). This is our supervisory customer service class. Please call or ema...

EEO/Sexual Harassment Refresher Training Classes Scheduled in Amarillo

For those needing to complete their EEO/Sexual Harassment Refresher Training this year, instructor-led classes have been scheduled for: Wednesday, October 1st from 1:00 to 2:30pm in Room 4717 Friday, November 7th from 10:00 to 11:30am in Room 4720 Thur...

EAP Stress Management During the Hectic Holidays Class Scheduled in Amarillo

Training and Staff Development in Amarillo in cooperation with the EAP Program of Lubbock will offer a Stress Management During the Hectic Holidays techlink training on Wednesday, December 10th from 2:00 to 4:00pm in Room 4717. Facilitator: Faith Drew, P...

EAP Anger Management Class Scheduled in Amarillo

Training and Staff Development in Amarillo in cooperation with the EAP Program of Lubbock will offer an Anger Management techlink training on Thursday, November 13th from 2:00 to 4:00pm in Room 4717. Facilitator: Amanda Harrington, M.S. Please call or e...

October Film Series - 'The Lobotomist'

The Center for International and Multicultural Affairs (CIMA) invites staff, faculty, and students to take part in one of our continuing education activities, The Monthly Film Series. Enjoy an entertaining and educational break during your lunch hour view...

ConnecTech HR System

The new HR system, HR, Payroll and Budget, will go live on December 1, 2008. Are you ready for online time entry, online web leave reporting, a new PAF system, new HR, Payroll and Budget forms, processes and COGNOS HR reports? There will be many opportu...

EAP/Anger Management

Training and Staff Development at the Permian Basin in cooperation with the TTUHSC Program of Lubbock will offer an Anger Management Techlink training on November 13, from 2:00-4:00 in room 2C12. The facilitator will be Amanda Harrington, M.S. Please em...

EAP/Stress Management During the Hectic Holidays

Training and Staff Development at the Permian Basin in cooperation with the TTUHSC EAP Program of Lubbock is offering Stress Management During the Hectic Holidays. This Techlink training will be on December 10, from 2:00-4:00 in room 2C12. The facilitat...

Resident Research Day

Residents will present posters and abstracts. Time, location and details to follow. If you have any questions please call Julissa Marquez at (915) 545-5760.

29th Annual SWAHAP Medical Education Congress

The 29th Annual SWAHAP Medical Education Congress will be held on November 14 & 15, 2008. All residents and faculty are invited to participate. Please submit your abstracts electronically to: http://www.swahap.org Deadline submission is October 3rd. F...

Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer

Saturday, October 18, 2008 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. El Paso Convention Center Join us for a day-long escape where women step away from their busy lives and focus on taking care of their health and well-being. Your $20 ticket will include: - Breakfast and lunch -...

Service Excellence

Training and Staff Development at the Permian Basin will be offering Service Excellence on Monday, December 5th, from 1:00pm-5:00pm in room 1C12. This is our non-supervisory customer service class. Please email Steven Gates to register.

HR Q and A for Leadership graduates

TTUHSC at the Permian Basin will be offering a Human Resource question and answer session for all Leadership graduates on November 11, from 10:00AM to 11:30AM in room 2C12. Please email Steven Gates to register.

Coping with Chaos

Training and Staff Development will be offering Coping with Chaos on Tuesday, November 11, from 2:00PM - 4:00PM in room 2C12. Please email Steven Gates to register.

Statline, Oct. 9, 2008

Keep up with all that’s happening at TTUHSC! Access the weekly copy of Statline by clicking the link below

HSC IACUC Policy # 13 Updated

An update to the TTUHSC IACUC Policy # 13 entitled "Protocol Approval, Implementation, Review and Amendment Processes" is now available online. Please review that policy for changes that affect your animal research.

President’s Forum on International Health – Wednesday October 15, 2008

Please join President Baldwin as he hosts an ongoing lecture series every other Wednesday at 12:00 noon CST. Invited guest speakers will share their experience and work involving International Health. Everyone is invited to attend. FREE lunch will be prov...

Preston Smith Extended Library Hours

The Preston Smith LIbrary will be open until 1:00 a.m. on the following dates in October to allow extra study time for students. October 4,5,15,16,18,19,20,21,22 and 23.