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Call for speakers
The 28th annual meeting of the Southeastern Pharmacology Society will be
held at the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites Oct. 12-13. The deadline to
submit CVs for those interested in participating as regional speakers is
tomorrow. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are encouraged to
participate in platform and poster sessions.
Contact: Vanessa Cherry, vcherry@mcg.edu
Relay for Life
The 14th annual Relay for Life, an overnight event that honors cancer
survivors and raises money for the American Cancer Society, begins at 7 p.m.
tomorrow at the Family Y on Wheeler Road. Also this year, enrollment in the
Cancer Prevention Study-3 will begin at 5 p.m. at the same location.
For details: Kathleen Trigg, ktrigg@aug.edu or 706-855-8282
Arthritis walk
The adult and pediatric rheumatology departments will hold the third
annual Arthritis Walk on Saturday, May 12 at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion.
Visit
http://2007arthritiswalkaugusta.kintera.org for registration
information.
Contact: Richard Lawson, 706-860-8903
Wellness Center classes
Registration for six-week summer instructional programs in Yoga, Dance
(Salsa), Body Sculpt on the Ball and Studio Cycling (reserved seating) are
under way. Classes begin Monday, May 21.
Details: ext. 1-6800.
PFCC conference
MCG Health System faculty, staff, patients and families are invited to a
patient- and family-centered care conference Tuesday, May 15 with keynote
speaker Dr. William Schwab of the University of Wisconsin. There will be two
sessions, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. in the Large Auditorium.
To register: MCG Organization Development and Professional Learning Center at ext. 1-2281 or wlowe@mcg.edu
Posture study
A student and faculty research group in the Department of Occupational
Therapy is studying posture at the workstation. Full-time employees age
20-65 who spend at least half their workday at a computer may participate;
they will take a written survey and have their posture assessed.
For more information: Mary Fuller, ext. 1-3641
Wee Wisdom
Wee Wisdom is a series of free parenting programs for caregivers of
children age 5 and younger held every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. in the
CMC Family Resource Library. Dr. Nancy Webb in the Department of Pediatrics
will speak on the role of fathers May 16 and preparing for parenthood May
23.
Contact: Ashley Hodge, ext. 1-6838
Parking registration
The deadline for 2008 parking registration is Friday, May 18. Register
at
www.mcg.edu/parking. Employees
without computer access should return the registration form to the Parking
Office in room 1147 of Annex II.
For more information: Campus Parking, ext. 1-2953 or parkingoffice@mcg.edu
Free asthma screenings
Free lung function tests and screening questionnaires for asthma will be
offered Friday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main lobby in the
Children’s Medical Center as part of the Nationwide Asthma Screening Program
presented by the American College of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology.
Details: Vickie Redd, ext. 1-4919
Bike rodeo
The Children’s Medical Center and Kohl’s Cares for Kids will present the
second annual free bike rodeo Saturday, May 19 in the Kohl’s parking lot
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to teach children how to ride safely. Kids should
bring their bicycle and a helmet; additional helmets will be on hand, along
with games and activities. T-shirts will be given to the first 100 children.
For more information: Rene Hopkins, ext. 1-7606
Faculty promotion workshops
The Career Development and Education Center will offer two workshops to
prepare faculty for promotion: “Educator’s Portfolio” Tuesday, May 22 from
4-5 p.m. and “Promotion and Tenure” Tuesday, June 19 from 4-5 p.m., both
taught by Dr. Ruth-Marie Fincher in room 1847 of the Sanders Research and
Education Building.
For more information: Jeanne Aycox, ext. 1-4569
SEEP advisors needed
Clinical mentors/advisors in all areas are needed to provide shadowing
experience to college-level students in the Student Educational Enrichment
Program on Thursday afternoons from 1-5 p.m. June 7 through July 12. Other
times may be arranged. Sign up by Wednesday, May 23.
For more information: Linda James, ext. 1-2522 or ljames@mcg.edu
Retirement counseling
The benefits section of Human Resources will offer onsite retirement
counseling Wednesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in
room 1111 of the Annex. To schedule an appointment, contact Fowers at
chadfowers@msn.com or 706-825-3120.
For more information: Patricia Riley, ext. 1-3770
Kids Summer Camp
The Wellness Center will offer six weekly sessions of the Active BONES
Kids Camp beginning Monday, June 4 for children age 6-12. The cost is $100
per session and is open to children whose parents or grandparents are
students, faculty, staff, house staff or post-doctoral fellows of MCG, MCGHI
or PPG, or Wellness Center members.
For details: wellness@mcg.edu or ext. 1- 6800
Bake sale
A bake sale for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will be held Friday,
May 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the second-floor lobby of the
Sydenstricker Wing of the hospital.
Contact: Dr. Alice Little Caldwell, beeper 8228
MS support group
The Augusta Multiple Sclerosis Center Support Group will meet Monday,
May 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the MS Center Conference room on the sixth floor
of the hospital. Dinner is provided.
For more information: Dr. Sarah Shelton, ext. 1-7239, sashelton@mcg.edu
Faculty skills workshops
The Career Development and Education Center will offer a workshop titled
“Tips on How to Give a Great Lecture” Thursday, May 31 from 4-5 p.m. by Drs.
Chris White and Ralph Gillies in room 1847 of the Sanders Research and
Education Building. Dr. White will also present “Using Digital Resources to
Enhance Your Presentations” Tuesday, June 5 from 4-5 p.m. in room 163 of the
Greenblatt Library.
For details: Jeanne Aycox, ext. 1-4569
Year-end planning dates
Closing dates for year-end planning for fiscal 2007 have been posted at
www.mcg.edu/comptroller/index.htm. The PeopleSoft requisition system
will be available through Thursday, May 31. Managers for each academic and
administrative department should check the Web site for other dates.
For more information: Sharon Gay, ext. 1-2619
New gift shop hours
The Children's Medical Center gift shop, Ferns & Fossils, has new hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed
Sundays.
Beeper deadlines
For the May 24 edition, deadline is May 16 at noon. For the June 7 edition,
deadline is May 30 at noon. Send announcements or
story ideas to or contact Beeper Editor Sharron Walls at ext.
1- 4410,
or FI-1042 (campus mail).
MCG news may also be submitted to the MyMCG Web portal by e-mailing NEEDTOKNOW@mcg.edu and the Campus Events Calendar at www.calendar.mcg.edu.