UTMB Announcements for 4/25/2025

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The Regents' Outstanding Teaching Awards (ROTA) celebrates faculty members from UT System institutions who have made significant contributions to student education. The Regents encourage teaching excellence by recognizing faculty who deliver the highest quality of instruction through demonstrated excellence in teaching and a promising future of sustained excellence in all aspects of instruction.

Up to 15 awards will be given across both academic and health institutions, consisting of a $25,000 award per recipient.

Nomination Criteria

The ROTA program recognizes exceptional educators who demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and innovation, enhancing the student learning experience. Indicators of excellence may include:

• Developing innovative, student-focused teaching methods.
• Actively engaging learners through effective strategies.
• Creating opportunities for experiential learning.
• Effectively integrating technology in teaching.
• Adapting methods to improve teaching outcomes.
• Demonstrating a commitment to ongoing teaching improvement.
• Leading and influencing colleagues in teaching excellence.

Eligibility

• Open to tenured, tenure-track, and non-tenure-track faculty.
• Includes educators at undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree levels (e.g., J.D., M.D., M.Arch).
• Past ROTA recipients are ineligible to be renominated.

Nomination Process and Required Materials 

Faculty interested in applying should submit a single PDF document containing the following information to the Office of Faculty Affairs by 5 pm, Friday, May 01, 2025. 

1. Table of Contents: Hyperlinked to all sections.
2. Personal Information: Name, title, department, institution, and contact details.
3. ROTA Nomination Form
4. Mandatory Section (no longer than 20 pages):
   • CV
   • Teaching Philosophy
   • Institutional Endorsement
   • Dissemination Plan for teaching innovations 
   • Letters of support from department chair/dean, peers, and former students.
5. Supplemental Section (optional, no longer than 5 pages):
   • Student evaluations (comments/numerical)
   • Evidence of teaching impact and innovation
   • Multimedia: Videos (3-5 minutes total), personal websites, LinkedIn profiles, etc.

All pages must be numbered, and headers in the Table of Contents must hyperlink to corresponding sections.

Once nominations are received, they will be reviewed and final endorsement must be given by president before they are sent to The University of Texas System, Office of Academic Affairs. Only two nominees per institution will be forwarded. If selected, winners will be notified in September.

For more details, please visit: Regents' Outstanding Teaching Awards Webpage

👓🌸 5 Ways to Spring Into Style & Savings! 🌸👓

Freshen up your look and see the world more clearly with our exclusive spring eyewear specials! Whether you need stylish sunnies, designer frames, or crystal-clear lenses, we’ve got deals that will have you looking and feeling your best.

🌞 Shades, styles & savings—just in time for spring! Don’t miss out on these 5 limited-time offers!

1✨  Sun’s Out, Shades On! ☀️ Buy one pair, get 50% off a second pair of sunglasses! 🕶️

2✨  See Clearly, Save Big! 👓 Get 10% off an annual supply of contacts + Free Shipping! Need glasses? Enjoy 40% off a complete pair!

3✨  Designer Deals You Can’t Miss! 🏷️ Snag 50% off select designer frames with lens purchase!

4✨  Work & Play in Style! 🏢🎉 Buy one pair, get 50% off your second pair!

5✨  Spring Refresh for Your Vision! 🌿 Get 40% off anti-reflective lenses with frame purchase!

*Terms and Conditions Apply Including: Limited selection, Complete Purchases Required, Insurance/promotions cannot be applied to these discounts. Visit our Opticians for details!

✨ Don't miss out—these limited-time offers are only available this spring! ✨

📍 Locations and Hours:

• University Optical - Galveston
  700 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77550
  (409) 747-5823 | Open 9 AM – 4 PM

• University Optical - Texas City
  10121 Emmett F Lowry Expy., Texas City, TX 77591
  (409) 978-4315 | Open 9 AM – 4 PM

Administrative Professionals Association April '2025 Luncheon

Wednesday, 05/07/25

12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.

Location:  Administration Building, Caduceus Room 6.300

Topic:  Social Media Best Practices

Presenters:

Erin McEldowney, Marketing, Media, Communications Specialist

Brooke Stevenson, Marketing, Media, Communications Specialist

UTMB Strategic Communications & Branding

Please register at the following link:

https://forms.office.com/r/Af980sh6Sz

Registration Deadline: Monday, May 5^th by 11:00AM

~Sparking Conversations, Igniting Action and Building a Healthier Future Together~

You're invited to join us for this series which brings together leaders from government, healthcare, education, industry, advocacy, and the community to address key health issues through an interprofessional approach and using open dialogue, policy advocacy, research, and public health initiatives.

May 2025 Topic - Addressing Health Gaps: Improving Outcomes for All

Free event - Open to all

May 2, 2025, 7:30am - 9:30am

Levin Hall Dining Room - 1006 Market Street, 2nd Floor

7:30am - 8:00am - Light Breakfast Refreshments

8:00am - 9:30am - Panel discussion and Q & A

Panelists

Ankit Sanghavi, MPH, BDS - Executive Director, Texas Health Institute

Wei-Chen ‘Miso’ Lee, PhD, MSPH, Mjur - Research Assistant Professor, Family Medicine

Philip Keiser, MD – Associate Dean for Public Health Practice, International HIV Program and Clinic Director, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine (Infectious Diseases), Galveston County Local Health Authority

Norman M. Farr, MD, MPH - Associate Professor, Assistant Provost for Community Engagement and Education, Associate Program Director - Internal Medicine Residency Program

Moderator

Dr. Ashley Parikh, UTMB Office of Interprofessional Education & Practice

UTMB Students may use this session as one of their IPEP Core Curriculum credits!

Click on the link below for more information and to RSVP

Sponsored by the Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice (OIPEP)

and the Health Education Center (HEC)

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY IN LEAGUE CITY

FOR THE GOURMET CUPBOARD!!!

The Gourmet Cupboard sells dry ingredients that, when mixed with wet ingredients,

make full meals, entrees, sides, soups, breads, dips, beverages, crock pot meals, etc. 

They also sell salsas, pickles, and spreads from Crosby, TX.

Easily plan your weekly meals!!!

FRIDAY, APRIL 25^TH

8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

LEAGUE CITY CAMPUS (CLINIC SIDE) – 1^ST FLOOR

Cash, Debit Cards, MasterCard, Visa, Discover,

and American Express are all accepted.

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

The McLaughlin and T32 Training Grant Fellowship Committee requests new applications for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships. Fellowship research must be in infectious diseases and immunology. Approved fellowships will provide up to two years of funding beginning Sept. 1, 2025.

Application packages are available via the McLaughlin Endowment website at www.utmb.edu/mclaughlin. Please note that the same predoctoral application forms are used to apply for McLaughlin Fellowships and T32 trainee positions.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to McLaughlin.IHII@utmb.edu.

Applications are due Friday, May 30, at 5:00 p.m.

** Please note that, as stated in the application instructions,it is imperative that both the applicant and the mentor(s) read all instructions carefully and follow them exactly. Applications which do not strictly adhere to the instructions will be rejected without review. **

Did you know Black women have worse outcomes for endometrial cancer (a type of cancer that affects the reproductive organs) than any other group? We want to change that.  We are conducting research to understand the difference in endometrial cancer mortality rates among Black women. 

We are currently recruiting Black women aged 35 years and older to participate in a focus group about periods, period education, menopause, and reproductive healthcare. 

If you’re 35 and older and interested in participating (this can be in person or virtually), please contact emtumilt@utmb.edu for more information. Compensation will be provided. 

Please share with anyone you think might be interested in talking to us!

We are seeking parents of infants possibly interested in participating in a clinical trial for a new investigational

multivalent pneumococcal vaccine.

Participants must be healthy babies between 42 and 89 days old who have not yet had any of their pneumonia vaccines.

This vaccine may provide additional protection in addition to the standard recommended pneumococcal vaccine currently available.

Participating families will be compensated for their time and travel to appointments.

This study will have at least 6 in person visits and lasts approximately 19 months.

Please contact Milta Gilmore, LVN at (409) 772-5409

mjgilmor@UTMB.EDU

Or

sivsctp@utmb.edu

409-772-5278

The School of Nursing will host its annual Commencement Ceremony at 10:00am Friday, April 25, 2025 at Moody Gardens Convention Center. The UTMB Community is invited to join us live or via stream for this wonderful celebration for our students and their accomplishments. 

Live Stream Link:  https://nursing.utmb.edu/About/Commencement/2025/Live 

UTMB Faculty & Staff: Join our FREE Best Practice Development Series to enhance simulation-based learning & interprofessional education (IPE) skills!

Perfect for both beginners & experienced educators.

📅 April 25 – Sustainability in Simulation Programs 

📍 Location: Health Education Center, Room 5.200

⏰ Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

🔗 Register Now: https://utmb.us/dqd

These sessions will sharpen your instructional techniques, enhance active learning, and boost engagement.

Participants may choose to attend one or all sessions.

Don’t miss out—register today!

UTMB is accredited by ACCME for CME and LSNA/ANCC for CNE (Provider No. 4002176).

🔹 Physicians: Earn up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ * 
🔹 Nurses: Earn up to 1.0 CNE contact hour *

*Claim credit based on participation. 

Center of Excellence Consortium (COEC)

Annual Faculty Development Conference

ALL FACULTY ARE INVITED!

UTMB Center of Excellence for Professional Advancement and Research (COEPAR)                

 is hosting the

Center of Excellence Consortium (COEC)

Annual Faculty Development Conference

Friday, April 25, 2025

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Health Education Center – 2^nd Floor

Keynote Speaker:

 John Paul Sanchez, MD, MPH

Dean of LCME-accredited Universidad Central Del Caribe (UCC)

 School of Medicine, Baymon, Puerto Rico

 “BECOMING A LEADER”

 Register Today!

  https://forms.office.com/r/Ychf0r75P5

All faculty are invited. 

Registration at the door available.

No cost to attend.

Breakfast and lunch provided.

For more information and to see the conference full schedule visit www.utmb.edu/coepar. 

Looking for a fun and simple way to get more steps in each day? Join the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease program, now available for FREE to all UTMB employees, their families, and friends age 60 and older. This 6-week program kicks off on May 12th.

It’s an easy and flexible way to get moving!

Simply read through the guidebook and commit to walking at least three times per week -all on your own schedule.

Ready to take the first step? Sign up by completing this Participant Information Survey by May 6th. Be sure to include your email and home address to receive your Walk With Ease guidebook and personalized 6-week walking plan.

Start walking your way to better health today!

The fully online Degree Advancement Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy (MSRT) program is designed for Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) with a baccalaureate degree in any field. The program features a flexible, customizable curriculum designed to be completed in 2-3 years, allowing students to balance work and school from anywhere!

Our comprehensive and innovative degree advancement program will empower you to enhance your skill set and become a leader in the field. You'll gain the tools needed to provide exceptional patient care while playing an active role in advancing respiratory care knowledge and practice.

⭐️Scholarship opportunities available and tuition reimbursement for UTMB employees.

⭐️Click here to learn more about our MSRT Degree Advancement Program.

Apply today!

Ready to Build your Future?
Attend Innovation Summer Camp 2025!

Are you a curious, creative thinker with big ideas? Do you love solving problems, building cool things, and exploring the latest in tech, science, and entrepreneurship? Are you ready for a hands-on learning experience in entrepreneurship and innovation?

This summer, don’t just take a break — take a leap!

At our Life Sciences Innovation Summer Camp, you’ll:
- Collaborate with passionate students and mentors
- Explore cutting-edge fields like AI, biopharma, design thinking, and sustainability
-Train with entrepreneurial leaders to sharpen your skills

Spaces are limited — Apply now and make your summer count!

Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gsjVDJYa

 Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health and Basic Science & Translational Research

2025 Spring Lecture Series

“Preterm Birth:

Progesterone Receptor Dysfunction”

April 29, 2025

12 - 1 PM

 Pediatric Auditorium, Research Building 6, Room 2.312

&

Microsoft Teams Meeting

Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM

 Dean, Morsani College of Medicine

Executive Vice President, USF Health

Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Public Health, University of South Florida

Member of the National Academy of Medicine

 Limited lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

 Hosted by:

Abbey Berenson, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women’s Health

 Ramkumar Menon, M.S., Ph.D., Director, Division of Basic Science and Translational Research, Department of OB/GYN

Microsoft Teams Need help?

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 270 303 588 501

Passcode: XZ26hK9N

National Volunteer Week is April 20-26.  We're celebrating our amazing volunteers who generously give their time, energy, and heart to support our mission. Their contributions make a real difference, and we're so grateful for everything they do!

If you see or work with one of our volunteers, please take a moment to thank them for their incredible work. A simple "thank you" goes a long way in showing our appreciation!

We are grateful for our volunteers!!

The President’s Cabinet 2025 awards application process is open and the deadline for submission is

4:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

All proposals should be based on the theme UTMB Health – The Community and Beyond: Working Together for our Future.

To view the application and more information, please visit the President's Cabinet website.

If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact the Office of Development & Alumni Relations at 409-772-5136 or via email at pcawards@utmb.edu.

ITS will be upgrading CRM PeopleSoft to 8.61.08 starting on Friday, April 25 at 5PM through the weekend Sunday, April 27th. The system will be unavailable during this time.

Please contact the ITS Service Desk with any questions at (409) 772-5200

CC# 54449

 On Wednesday April 30th, 2025 from 9:00 PM through 12:00 AM May 1st, 2025, ITS Voice will be performing maintenance on the Avaya Phone System. You may experience dropped calls during this maintenance window.  If you experience a dropped call, please hang up and try your call again.

Please Contact the ITS Service Desk at ISHELP@utmb.edu with any questions.

CC# 54591

ITS will be upgrading HCM PeopleSoft to 8.61.08 starting on Friday, April 25 at 5PM through the weekend Sunday, April 27th. The system will be unavailable during this time.

Please contact the ITS Service Desk with any questions at (409) 772-5200

CC# 54445

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