Mandatory Flu Vaccine Deadline

Monday, December 9 at 8:00 a.m

The mandatory deadline for all UMMC faculty, staff and students to receive the flu shot at UMMC or to provide an official vaccine administration record of receiving it off campus is 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9.

Microbiology seminar

Monday, December 9 at 1:30 p.m

Dr. Nita Maihle, UMMC professor of cell biology and associate cancer center director, will present "Precision Oncology: Cancer Biomarkers and Women's Health," at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 in room 6A.

Biology seminar

Monday, December 9 at 3:00 p.m

Dr. Jane Reckelhoff, chair of cell and molecular biology, will give the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology Seminar presentation, "Cardiovascular Consequences of Pregnancy in PCOS Mother and Offspring," at 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, in Classroom 3A.

Blood Drive - main campus

Tuesday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m

UMMC's quarterly blood drive will take place on the main campus in the Mississippi Blood Services Donor Coach located next to the Guyton Research Center.

Franny's Hour

Tuesday, December 10 at 11:00 a.m

Neurobiology and Anatomical Sciences Seminar Series

Tuesday, December 10 at 12:00 p.m

Thomas P. Burris, PhD, will present, "Development of Novel Therapeutics to Treat Alzheimer's Disease," in N318A (3A), North Wing.

Grand Rounds - Story Slam (DOM)

Tuesday, December 10 at 12:00 p.m

The Department of Medicine, in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics, Department of Surgery and Office of Well-Being will present, "Story Slam Event: Putting humanity back into medicine."

Anesthesiology Grand Rounds

Wednesday, December 11 at 6:30 a.m

Dr. Brooke Baker, associate professor of anesthesiology at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, will give the Department of Anesthesiology Grand Round lecture, "Use of Ultrasound to Delineate Zone of Injury After Penetrating Trauma in Perioperative Period," from 6:30–7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, in room LH122 of the medical education building.

Sipp Culture - InclUsive Conversation

Wednesday, December 11 at 12:00 p.m

Carlton Turner, founder of Mississippi Center Cultural Production (Sipp Culture), will give the UMMC Office of Diversity and Inclusion's "InclUsive Conversation" at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 11, in the student union's second-floor conference center.

Physiology Seminar Series

Wednesday, December 11 at 12:00 p.m

Dr. Paula Warrington Tate, UMMC assistant professor of neurology, will give the Physiology Seminar Series presentation, "Mechanisms for Increased Seizure Sensitivity Following Utero-Placental Ischemia," at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 11, in room CW 106 of the Classroom Wing.

Everyday Wellness Event

Wednesday, December 11 at 12:00 p.m

Andrew Middleton, financial educator, will give the Everyday Wellness presentation, "Making Next Year Count: Take Control of Your Financial Future," at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 11, in classroom 6A.

Diversity chief to host coffee chat

Wednesday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m

Dr. Juanyce Taylor, chief diversity and inclusion officer will host a 100-Day Workout Diversity and Respect Team Coffee Talk program for a select group of 12 employees to discuss current events, points of pride and barriers experienced by staff.

Holiday Village Competition

Thursday, December 12 at 11:00 a.m

A panel of local celebrity judges will evaluate the Medical Center’s eighth annual Holiday Village Competition entries in the University Hospital lower lobby and select winners.

Critical Care Coffee Talk - Marlin

Thursday, December 12 at 3:00 p.m

Dr. Brett Marlin will present, "Alcohol withdrawal, identification and management," in the Neurocritical Care Conference Room, X404.

Blood Drive-Medical Mall

Friday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m

UMMC's quarterly blood drive will move to the Mississippi Blood Services donor coach at the Jackson Medical Mall on Friday, Dec. 13.

GWIMS Seminar Series: Conflict Resolution

Tuesday, December 17 at 12:00 p.m

The Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) will sponsor a panel discussion on conflict resolution.

Critical Care Coffee Talk

Tuesday, December 17 at 3:00 p.m

Dr. Laura Smart will give the critical care "Coffee Talk" presentation, "Acute Liver Failure, a Multidisciplinary Approach," at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, in the Neurocritical Care Conference Room (Room X404).

Woodward to hold town hall

Tuesday, December 17 at 4:00 p.m

Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, will hold a town hall meeting Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. in R-153, the Lower Amphitheater.

SURE Application Deadline

Saturday, February 1 at 8:00 a.m

The 2020 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience application deadline is February 1, 2020. This 10-week internship program is designed for training undergraduate students in the biomedical sciences. Student interns are given hands-on experience in a biomedical laboratory and are encouraged to apply to PhD programs at UMMC.

SOD to host 'Bright Smiles, Brighter Future' Dental Mission Week

Monday, February 3 at 8:00 a.m

The School of Dentistry will host its fourth UMMC Dental Mission Week event, including its annual Give Kids a Smile Day and Veterans Day outreach, during the week of Feb. 3-7, 2020.

UM population studies leader to give InclUsive Conversation

Wednesday, February 19 at 12:00 p.m

Dr. John Green, leader of the Center for Population Studies and the State Data Center of Mississippi at the University of Mississippi, will give the UMMC Office of Diversity and Inclusion's "InclUsive Conversation" at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the student union's second-floor conference room.

InclUsive Conversations - Adams-Price

Wednesday, March 18 at 12:00 p.m

Dr. Carolyn Adams-Price, associate professor of psychology and chair of the Gerontology Program at Mississippi State University, will share her research on the well-being of older rural African-Americans.

InclUsive Conversation - Piletz

Wednesday, April 15 at 12:00 p.m

Mei-Chi C. Piletz, executive director of the Global Education Program at Mississippi College, will speak about "inclusive practices" in working with international students, faculty, families and patients at a complex organization like UMMC.