March 25, 2013

The KUMC Master of Public Health Student Organization submitted a proclamation to the Office of the Governor for National Public Health Week (NPHW). On Friday, March 22, Gov. Brownback signed the proclamation. Take part in activites planned for NPHW. Read more.

2013 Alumni Award Recipients

Congratulations to our 2013 Alumni Award winners! This year's group of honorees is truly remarkable. They've given so much to the University of Kansas Medical Center, their communities and the health care profession. The 2013 recipients include leaders, researchers, innovators, experts and mentors. Read more.    

Welcome to our new employees

KU Medical Center officially welcomed new hires on March 18. Meet our new additions.  

Stuff that might interest you

Traffic updates: Traffic disruptions as part of the 39 Rainbow Development Project are expected through June. Read more.   

The Great Midwest Hot Air Balloon FestivalStudents is being held on Aug. 9-10 at the Great Mall of the Great Plains in Olathe. This year, you can purchase your tickets through Children's Miracle Network and the proceeds of your purchase will benefit the KUMC pediatrics department. Read more.

Writer's resource for students: KUMC students now have their very own Writer's Roost on campus. The KUMC Writer's Roost is based on the same philosophy used by the Writer's Roosts at the KU Lawrence and Edwards campuses: Peer consultants make the best writing tutors. Read more.

Employee perks 

FSA debit cards: Debit cards are now available for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) participants. When you apply for the FSA debit card, your card is programmed with the full amount in your health care FSA for the entire plan year. Read more. Visit the HR benefits page for more information on your employee benefits.

TAKE NOTE

March 27-28: KUMC Auxiliary Bazaar will offer an array of items for sale, including baked goods, clothes, shoes, jewelry, home furnishings and more. Read more.
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March 29: Informational meeting about Food is Medicine's initiative where local farmers deliver fresh fruits, veggies, and other food to campus. Read more.  
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April 3: Your blood can save lives! Donate at the onsite blood drive. Read more.  

April 6: The Medical Arts Symphony will perform in Battenfeld Auditorium. The 50-person orchestra, ranging from college students to retired physicians, will perform pieces by Beethoven, Handel, Verdi, Khachaturian and Glière. Read more. 

April 17: Corporate Challenge participation waiver is due. Join Team KU and earn incentives, such as gift cards and bootcamp sessions. Read more. 

JUST FOR FUN

In 1958, who became the first woman director of Public Health for Kansas City, Kan., and Wyandotte County? Email your answer, and we'll post the answer in next week's issue.

The answer to last week's trivia question was 1984 and 2006. View last week's question.