MUSC Broadcast Messages

Free Tuesday Night Family Movies

Broadcast date: 2009-11-20

Free Family Movie Night!

RSVP no later than:
Monday, November 23, 5:00pm

Family movies are offered the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month in the Basic Science Building auditorium. Everyone is invited, from both the campus and the community.

Our next feature will be:
"Imagine That" showing November 24 at 6:30 pm sharp.

The movie is free; however, please call 792-8525 no later than Monday, November 23, to make your reservation (or e-mail Sara at stelloss@musc.edu).

Mark your calendar: the next movie date is Tuesday, December 8.

See you at the movies!

CANCELED - Women's Health Lunch & Learn

Broadcast date: 2009-11-20

The lunch & learn on vaccines in pregnancy has been canceled due to the holiday week. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Please stay tuned for a new flyer in the MUSC elevators for talks for the 2010 calendar year.

Save a Cord. Save a Life.

Broadcast date: 2009-11-20

The Hollings Cancer Center and
The Department of Medicine
are pleased to present a seminar by:

Mary J. Laughlin, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine and Pathology
Professor of Innovative Cancer Therapeutics
Case Western Reserve University
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Medical Director
Cleveland Cord Blood Center

Save a Cord. Save a Life.

Dr. Laughlin is a candidate for the
Endowed Chair in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Biology & Therapy

11am Monday, November 30
Hollings Cancer Center, Suite 120
Lunch served

Lost: Pearl Bracelet

Broadcast date: 2009-11-20

Lost on Wed. 11/25: Pearl bracelet with silver lobster claw clasp. If found, please contact: Dee Owens, Hollings Cancer Center, Room #116, phone: 2-6036

Holiday Help Needed for Children Living with HIV/AIDS

Broadcast date: 2009-11-20

Make a difference in the lives of children living with HIV/AIDS right here in South Carolina. MUSC's Outpatient Pediatric AIDS Clinic (OPAC) provides medical care and treatment with a multi-disciplinary team approach. We provide care and social support to children from over 20 coastal counties. Please go to the AngelWish link and send a gift or donate gift cards from various stores (Bi-Lo, Wal-Mart, or Target). Please call 2-8943 if you would like to help those in need.

Department of Medicine Newsletter Available Online

Broadcast date: 2009-11-19

The latest edition of the MUSC Department of Medicine Newsletter is now available on line at: http://clinicaldepartments.musc.edu/medicine/administration/newsletters/index.htm

Linda B. Floyd Campus Safety Conference 2010

Broadcast date: 2009-11-19

Friends and colleagues, the Medical University of South Carolina is
the proud host of the 11th Annual Linda B. Floyd Campus Safety Conference.

Please plan to join us on February 17-19 at the Francis Marion Hotel-Historic Charleston. For more details visit the website at: http://www.musc.edu/conference

Online registration and credit card payment options are available.
You may call Willette Burnham or Rhonda Walters if you have any questions.

Towards Cultural Safety in Genetic Counseling: Language Matters

Broadcast date: 2009-11-19

The Center for Community Health Partnerships is pleased to present a brown bag session titled:

"Towards Cultural Safety in Genetic Counseling:Language Matters"

Presented by Claire Penn, PhD
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa

Monday, November 23
12:00pm in BSB 302

Bring your lunch and join us!

No RSVP required

Visit the CCHP website at: www.musc.edu/nursing/cchp

Laser Don't Razer

Broadcast date: 2009-11-19

Laser Don't Razer
Treat your self this holiday season to laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is effective in treating the face, arms,underarms,chest,back,ears,nose, bikini area,legs and effective on all skin types.
MUSC employees receive a 10% discount.
Call Annie for appointment to start today!
876-1235
Aesthetic Dermatology
Rutledge Tower,10th floor
skincare@musc.edu

Working Advantage and Employee Discounts

Broadcast date: 2009-11-19

Working Advantage - save up to 60% on tickets, travel and shopping!

Employees receive exclusive discounts on SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Target.com, AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, Overstock.com, Universal Studios, Omaha Steaks, FTD as well as hotels, sporting events, family events, Broadway theatre and more!

3 Easy Steps to Enroll for Free!

1. Go to www.workingadvantage.com/register.

2. Enter Member ID Number 427828572 and create your account.

3. Start shopping!

Receive 100 bonus Advantage Points for registering online! Advantage Points are accrued in your personal account when you place orders online at www.workingadvantage.com. Visit site for details.

Order online anytime or by phone at 1-800-565-3712 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. ET or Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET.

If you would like to view the current order form, go to:

http://www.workingadvantage.com/docs/orderform/order_form.pdf

Working Advantage Monthly Specials Page: http://www.workingadvantage.com/specials

"Teddy Bear Gift Tags" Support Carolina Youth Development Center

Broadcast date: 2009-11-19

Pick a "Teddy Bear Gift Tag" from one of the Christmas Trees located around campus in the lobbies of BSB, CoPH, CHP, Edu/Library and Harper Student Center and help make Christmas merrier for a child at the Carolina Youth Development Center.

Un-wrapped gifts need to be returned ( in gift bags only with the gift tag attached ) to the MUSC Gives Back Office, Student Programs Office- 213 A, Harper Student Center, by noon, Friday, Dec. 4.

This is an annual service project sponsored by MUSC's College of Pharmacy Students.

Charleston Animal Society Pet Food Drop

Broadcast date: 2009-11-19

Because of the recent increase in surrenders, the Charleston Animal Society is critically low on dog and puppy food and is requesting donations of food for the upcoming holidays.

Donations will be gratefully received at the CAS site located at 2455 Remount Road in North Charleston.

For more information, please contact Pearl Sutton at 747-4849 or psutton@charlestonanimalsociety.org

Visit the Charleston Animal Society website at: www.charlestonanimalsociety.org

Happy Holidays from the Charleston Animal Society!

Year-end Annual Leave Cutback

Broadcast date: 2009-11-18

Current leave records indicate that many classified and research grant employees will exceed the authorized maximum accrued annual leave accumulation on December 31 unless leave is used between now and the end of the year.

In accordance with State regulations, annual leave balances for classified, unclassified non-faculty and research grant employees will be automatically reduced to 360 hours (45 days) effective January 1, 2010. This is the authorized maximum accrued annual leave accumulation that may be carried over into a new calendar year.

Employees who believe they will exceed the authorized maximum will need to work with their supervisors to schedule leave before the end of the 2009 calendar year.

Annual leave taken by biweekly and monthly employees through December 31 will be deducted prior to the annual leave cutback, provided supervisors record all calendar year 2009 leave taken in Kronos prior to January 5, 2010.

Supervisors and employees are encouraged to monitor annual leave balances throughout the entire calendar year to avoid end-of-the-year requests, which may be difficult to accommodate.

Please call extension 2-7225 if you have any questions concerning annual leave balances, reporting of leave or calendar year leave cutback.

Leave Transfer Pool Donations

Broadcast date: 2009-11-18

The Employee Leave Transfer Program, which began in January, 1989, allows employees occupying FTE positions who wish to donate leave to the annual and/or sick leave transfer pools to do so before December 31 of each calendar year. Employees who may lose annual and/or sick leave because they will exceed the authorized maximum leave carryover of 360 hours for annual leave and 1,440 hours for sick leave are encouraged to donate leave to the transfer pools before this date.

The donated leave is used by eligible employees who experience a medical or family emergency that requires the employee's absence from work for a prolonged period of time and would otherwise result in a substantial loss of income.

Employees who wish to donate leave are reminded that no more than one-half of the annual or sick leave accrued during the calendar year may be donated. Faculty may donate sick leave only. Once leave has been transferred, it cannot be restored or returned to the leave donor. To donate leave, employees must complete a Leave Donation Form. This form can be accessed from the MUSC Homepage, Human Resources, University Human Resources, Forms web site, or http://www.musc.edu/hrm/forms/Leave%20Donation%20Form.doc.

Any questions regarding this program should be directed to the Human Resources Management Classification/Compensation Section at extension 2-4428.

Site Executive Class - Intermediate Level

Broadcast date: 2009-11-18

This class is for people who have been using Site Executive, but want to learn more about its capabilities. Topics include: replacing pages and files, exporting files, version control, object inclusion, and creating forms.

Please register by using the above URL or by emailing Kristi Adams.

Free Comedy Show for MUSC Employees!

Broadcast date: 2009-11-18

MUSC employees, faculty and students receive free tickets to see comedian Pat Dixon. Audiences across the country have enjoyed Pat Dixon's fluid stage manner, dry delivery and boldly creative material. Dixon combines a conversational style with tight, punchy material, all fueled by a uniquely off-kilter comedic sensibility which makes him not only funny but fun to watch. Seen on Comedy Central, CMT and a regular on the Bob and Tom radio show calling in his movie reviews each week.

There are two shows. The first show is this Friday, November 20 at Centre Pointe Bar & Grill located at 4950 Centre Pointe Drive near the Tanger Outlets. Seating starts at 7:00 and show is at 8:30. Visit Centre Pointe Bar and Grill at www.cpgrill.com to check out their full dinner menu.

The second show is Saturday night at Kingston's Sports & Pizza located at 1525 Trolley Rd in Summerville. Seating starts at 7:00 and the show is at 8:00.

All MUSC employees and their guests will receive free admission as long as you make an advanced reservation and are there by 8:00pm. To make a reservation, e-mail Tony Kemp at comedytony@hotmail.com. Reservations need to be made before 5pm Friday.

Save the date! James Gregory is coming! "The Funniest Man in America" James Gregory will be making a special appearance at Centre Pointe Bar & Grill on Thursday February 11. At every Friday night show through December 18 we will be giving away a free pair of tickets. For more information email Tony Kemp at comedytony@hotmail.com.

MUSC Toastmasters Club

Broadcast date: 2009-11-18

MUSC Toastmasters International will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You'll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations, and you'll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.
We welcome you!

Lost - Keys

Broadcast date: 2009-11-18

Lost keys somewhere in BSB, Colbert Education Center/Library, CRI or College or Dental medicine building. Key ring with about 7 keys with a ford key on it. Please call 792-0607 or return to Public Safety.

Lost - Diamond Earring

Broadcast date: 2009-11-18

Lost - diamond earring. White gold drop setting and clasp back. Sentimental value; belonged to my late grandmother. Please call if found.

USC vs. Clemson Blood Battle

Broadcast date: 2009-11-18

The Carolina vs Clemson Blood Battle is gearing up for another record-setting blood drive at MUSC. Blood donors visiting the donor center from Nov. 17 through Nov. 25 will be able to attribute their donation to the team of their choice and will receive a free commemorative Blood Battle T-shirt.

The Donor Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Room 279, University Hospital.

Last year, Carolina took the lead on the final day bringing in 32 donations; Clemson brought in 25.

For information, visit: http://www.redcrossblood.org and
enter sponsor code MUSC.