Update your Chrome browser to address new high severity vulnerabilities.’
Now.
Google recently released an updated Chrome browser in response to various, new high severity vulnerabilities. If you use Chrome on Windows, Mac, or Linux, update your Chrome browser to version 99.0.4844.84 as soon as possible. Learn how to update your browser. For questions or technical support, contact the UMIT Service Desk at 305-284-6565 or help@miami.edu.
Miller School of Medicine hosts symposium: “Innovate and Revolutionize’’
Wednesday, March 30, at 10 a.m.
The University community is invited to attend a virtual symposium featuring health care professionals. Sponsored by Women in Academic Medicine and the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, the symposium includes a welcome address by Dr. Henri R. Ford, dean of the Miller School of Medicine (MSOM); a presentation by Dr. Stephen D. Nimer, director of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center; and breakout sessions led by MSOM health care professionals on a number of subjects. These include mentorship, research and clinical care, and innovative medical education. The keynote address will be given by Dr. Dineo Khabele, chair of obstetrics and gynecology and the Mitchell and Elaine Yanow professor at Washington University School of Medicine. Register to attend.
Attend the next Faculty Senate meeting.
Wednesday, March 30, at 5 p.m.
All University faculty members are invited to attend the meeting this week. It will be held virtually. Learn more about the senate, its representatives, and get meeting information.
Celebrate National Patient Access Week 2022.
April 3–9
The Onsite Patient Access Department at UHealth invites the University community to join them in acknowledging and celebrating the department’s professionals for their continued accomplishments. The first interaction patients have with the University of Miami Health Systems often begins with this department, which makes it necessary for team members to have a welcoming smile and a pleasant demeanor. As we approach National Patient Access Week, help acknowledge these special goodwill ambassadors for delivering excellent service. Use the Recognize a ’Cane tool to send a congratulatory or recognition message to any team member.
Faculty members can apply for the 2022 QEP Faculty Learning Communities.
Deadline is Friday, April 22.
Applications are now open for the Faculty Learning Community (FLC) on Learning through Dialogue and Discussion in support of the University of Miami’s Quality Enhancement Plan. FLC fellows attend seven meetings during the Fall 2022 semester to learn about educational uses of dialogue and discussion, redesign their courses to use these techniques, and practice facilitating and observing dialogue and discussion activities. Before starting the application, discuss this opportunity with your department chairperson or dean and have them complete and sign the Academic Leadership Acknowledgement Form. Learn more about this opportunity.
Note: Microsoft will no longer support Internet Explorer
Starting Wednesday, June 15.
Microsoft has announced that support for the Internet Explorer browser is ending on June 15, 2022. If you access Internet Explorer after June 15, you may be automatically redirected to the Microsoft Edge browser. It delivers a faster, more secure, and more modern browsing experience than Internet Explorer. It has Internet Explorer mode―IE mode―built in, so you can access legacy Internet Explorer-based websites and applications directly from Microsoft Edge.
Athletics compliance: Understand the rules around boosters
The NCAA has specific criteria to define a Representative of Athletics Interest or “Booster.” As part of the rules, a University of Miami booster, donor, contributor, or supporter is prohibited from contacting recruits and are not allowed to assist in recruitment of prospective student-athletes. They may not provide a benefit to a student-athlete, recruit, or their family and friends. Learn more.
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