utnews.utoledo.edu OCT. 15, 2012 VOLUME 13, ISSUE 9

UTMC named one of nation’s 50 Top Physician wins national award for Cardiovascular Hospitals clerkship work By Jon Strunk By Casey Cheap he Medical see there are entire TCenter was named one of the nation’s states and regions of he University of Toledo and one of its 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven the country where Tfaculty members are being recognized Health Analytics. patients don’t have nationally for research and advising in the The only northwest hospital access to one of the Neurology Department. honored, UTMC joins institutions such top 50 cardiovascular Dr. Imran as the Mayo Clinic and the University of care hospitals,” Gold Ali, professor California San Diego Medical Center for said. “Those living of neurology, the 14th annual survey, which was first in northwest Ohio director published by Modern Healthcare. can be proud that at of student “This wonderful honor is a tribute to UTMC, our region’s clerkship, and the physicians, nurses and clinicians who patients get the most advanced heart and • Fewer complications; associate dean work every day to ensure UTMC remains on cardiovascular care available.” • Fewer patients readmitted to the hospital of clinical the leading edge of heart and cardiovascular In its study, Truven Health Analytics within 30 days; medical treatment,” said Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, used data from 2010, 2011 and 2012 • Shorter hospital stays; and education, chancellor and executive vice president for from a variety of Medicare and Centers • Lower costs. professionalism biosciences and health affairs, and dean of for Medicare and Medicaid data sets “Patients have for a number of years and diversity, Ali the College of Medicine and Life Sciences. and identified the 50 Top Cardiovascular increasingly looked to the UT Medical recently “If you review the list of the Top 50 Hospitals as having: received an award from the American Cardiovascular Hospitals, you quickly • Better risk-adjusted survival rates; continued on p. 2 Academy of Neurology for his outstanding performance in neurology clerkship. “Imran is the consummate neurology clerkship director,” wrote Dr. Ralph Medical student participates in health-care Józefowicz, chair of the American Academy of Neurology Education Committee and professor of neurology at the University of policy internship in D.C. Rochester Medical Center in New York, who recommended Ali for the honor. By Samantha Watson “He has made The University of Toledo neurology clerkship arguably the best nstead of using her summer to intern in a research laboratory clinical clerkship at the University and one Ior community health clinic like most of her colleagues, of the highest rated neurology clerkships in second-year medical student Carolyn Payne decided to intern in the nation.” the heart of the nation’s capital. The American Academy of Neurology’s The native of Green, Ohio, spent eight weeks in Clerkship Director Teaching Award is Washington, D.C., learning about health-care policies, including given to one person every year based on a but not limited to the recently upheld Patient Protection and selective process through a committee that Affordable Care Act. She also met with legislators to speak asseses testimony. about policies that could affect her future career in medicine. In his nomination letter, Józefowicz “I wanted to use this summer to better understand the wrote, “63 percent of the graduating Toledo process of how health policy, particularly women’s reproductive medical students rated the neurology health policy, is made,” Payne said. “This is important to me clerkship as excellent, compared with the because as an obstetrician/gynecologist, it won’t matter what I national average of 33 percent, and Toledo learned in medical school if a policy prohibits me from using medical students have beat the national that knowledge.” mean on the shelf exam for the past five During her time in Washington, D.C., Payne also gained years.” some experience communicating with legislators and had Józefowicz also pointed out that Ali many opportunities to do so with a number of elected officials, has “made numerous improvements to including Speaker of the House John Boehner and House the clerkship program, from incorporating Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. POLITICKING: UT medical student Carolyn Payne met House Minority Leader the American Academy of Neurology continued on p. 2 Nancy Pelosi while interning at the American Congress of Obstetricians and core curriculum to assigning students to Gynecologists over the summer. continued on p. 2 OCT. 15, 2012 NEWS Voter ID, gerrymandering, Citizens United UTMC decision among Oct. 19 symposium topics continued from p. 1

By Rachel Phipps Center when it comes to heart and cardiovascular care,” said Norma s absentee and early voting ballots Citizens United and the later ruling in Tomlinson, acting executive director of Aare cast and Nov. 6 approaches, SpeechNow.org v. Federal Election UTMC. “As an academic medical center, election law experts will gather at Commission paved the way for it is our obligation and our responsibility The University of Toledo College of “super-PACs” and the record $3.98 to ensure we are setting the bar for health Law Friday, Oct. 19, to consider how billion spent by political parties and care in this community, and we are proud to the country’s elections are conducted, outside interest groups during the 2010 carry out that effort every day.” financed and monitored. elections — a sum that is sure to be Tomlinson pointed out that UTMC The free, public symposium, eclipsed by 2012 election spending. is the only hospital in northwest Ohio “Votes and Voices in 2012 — Issues “The issues addressed in this implanting left ventricular assist devices for Surrounding the November Election symposium could not be more those with congestive heart failure and has and Beyond,” is sponsored by the UT important,” said Daniel J. Steinbock, one of the fastest door-to-balloon times for Law Review and will be held from dean of the UT College of Law. “They patients arriving at UTMC during a heart 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the newly go to the heart of what it means to live attack. The latter metric measures how fast renovated McQuade Law Center in a democracy.” hospitals are able to reopen a blocked artery Auditorium. Panelists will include Michael to restore blood flow. Symposium panels are slated Boos, vice president and general In 2009, UTMC opened its Heart and to address topics that will include counsel for Citizens United, and Vascular Center, serving as the community’s political gerrymandering — the subject Cynthia Bauerly, commissioner of the first integrated location for patient care, of an Ohio ballot measure — and the Federal Election Commission. Ohio education and translational research in controversial voter identification laws Secretary of State Jon Husted will cardiac and vascular diseases. being rolled out across the country. deliver the keynote address at 11:45 Since that time, UTMC researchers, The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 a.m. physicians and patients have led and decision in Citizens United v. Federal For more information and participated in numerous studies and clinical Election Commission and campaign to register, visit law.utoledo.edu/ trials to advance cardiovascular care. finance reform also will be discussed. electionlaw or call 419.530.2962.

Internship Physician wins continued from p. 1 continued from p. 1

Payne interned with the American we don’t know where to start and we do the best you can on your next exam so outpatient clinics to using technologies for Congress of Obstetricians and don’t know how to get involved, so we that you can be an excellent physician. teaching and assessment. Gynecologists so that she could become don’t,” Payne said. “This internship has Sometimes you don’t even know what’s “He also moved the clerkship from a more fluent in understanding the policies demonstrated to me that our representatives going on in the world outside of the four-week, fourth-year clerkship to a five- that affect physicians in this field. During want to hear from us. If you can’t visit them classroom.” week, third-year rotation two years ago, her internship, she attended congressional in Washington, it’s really easy to pick up the She said that she found it reassuring increasing the number of students interested briefings on Capitol Hill, lobbied phone, call their office, and tell them what to work with other medical students who in neurology from two to three per year to congressmen and senators, and gained you think.” appreciated the significance that policies eight to 10 per year,” Józefowicz wrote. a broader understanding of the major Payne’s internship was a part of the have on their future as physicians. She said “I am quite proud of [the award] policy issues of concern to the physician Government Relations Internship Program it suggests that the next generation of young and that The University of Toledo got community. sponsored by the American Medical physicians will continue to contribute to recognition as well. It is quite an honor When she met with Ohio’s Association. Application to the program is future health-care policy negotiations, in and a prestigious award. It is humbling and representatives, she was able to discuss open to students who are members of the addition to being excellent clinicians. makes one feel good about their work,” Ali different policies that affect the practice of association, and this year there were six Payne said this experience has inspired said. obstetrics and gynecology in the Buckeye recipients who completed a health policy- her to stay current in her understanding of State, as well as policies unique to medical related internship in Washington, D.C. This new health-care policies. She understands students and resident physicians. She program encourages these students to do that more policies are likely to follow the learned how important it is for medical internships within their medical field of implementation of the Patient Protection and students and physicians to speak up because interest. Affordable Care Act, and they will affect her their voices and expert opinions carry “It was really wonderful to see other as a physician and as a patient. She wants substantial weight when it comes to these students who were so passionate about to make sure that the clinical experts are For breaking news, policy negotiations. health-care policy,” Payne said. “In medical the ones guiding and shaping smart health “I feel as though a lot of us believe the school, it’s so easy to get totally consumed policy. go to world of politics is confusing to navigate; in studying the lectures and preparing to utnews.utoledo.edu

2 NEWS OCT. 15, 2012 Open enrollment continues Flu shots available for UT through this month community members

By Kim Goodin he seasonal flu shot program is under • Friday, Oct. 26 — Student Recreation Tway as UT Medical Center employees Center during Welloween from pen enrollment for 2013 health ben- Shordt encourages employees to review involved with patient care are receiving 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oefits continues through Wednesday, their current benefit information, whether inoculation. Vaccine will be provided on • Tuesday, Oct. 30 — UT Medical Oct. 31. changing selections or not. Main Campus starting at Welloween Friday, Center Gift Shop Hall from 11 a.m. to As with last year, enrollment is being Details regarding each health-care plan, Oct. 26. 2 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. conducted entirely online. The only hard as well as support information, is available Walk-in clinics will start Monday, Oct. • Wednesday, Oct. 31 — Health copy being accepted is required documen- on HR’s website at utoledo.edu/depts/hr/ 22, and run through Thursday, Nov. 15. Education Building Lobby from tation, such as spousal/domestic partner benefits/index.html. An explanatory presen- Annual vaccination against seasonal 8 a.m. to noon. health-care eligibility affidavits (only if your tation is available on the HR open enroll- influenza is recommended by the Centers • Thursday, Nov. 1 — UT Medical spouse is employed outside of UT), birth ment website. for Disease Control and Prevention for Center Gift Shop Hall from 11 a.m. to certificates and marriage certificates. Computers will be available for em- adults to reduce risks of becoming ill with 2 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. As a reminder, spousal affidavit and ployee access in HR’s offices on Health Sci- influenza or transmitting the virus to others. • Tuesday, Nov. 6 — Stranahan Hall adult child information must be completed ence Campus (Facilities Support Building) “Inoculation is very important for Lobby from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at this time each year. This also is the time and Main Campus (Transportation Center) students because of virus exposure in • Wednesday, Nov. 7 — Law Center each year when medical and dependent care Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to confined spaces such as classrooms and Room 1039 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. flexible spending account and health savings 5 p.m. residence halls,” said Dr. Susan Batten, • Thursday, Nov. 8 — Rocket Hall account information must be elected for the In addition, benefits specialists will be associate professor of nursing. Lobby from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. next calendar year. available with computers from 1 to 3 a.m. The flu shots are free for UT employees • Tuesday, Nov. 13 — Health and “Many employees have already Thursday, Oct. 18, in the Human Resources and students with their IDs. Human Services Building Lobby completed the process and returned their and Talent Development receptionist office Clinics will take place: from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. documentation,” said Denise Shordt, senior located in the Transportation Center on • Monday, Oct. 22 — Collier Building • Thursday, Nov. 15 — Memorial Field benefits adviser in Human Resources and Main Campus and from 1 to 3 a.m. Wednes- Lobby from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. House Center Court from Talent Development. “Feedback regarding day, Oct. 24, in the Four Seasons Bistro on • Tuesday, Oct. 23 — Health 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the ease of the process and its convenience Health Science Campus. Education Building Lobby from “We have had a good response so far has been quite positive.” Employees who require personal assis- 8 a.m. to noon. with more than 9,000 doses given,” Batten Eligible employees should go to an tance with online enrollment are encouraged • Thursday, Oct. 25 — Health Science said. “I hope interest continues. It certainly open enrollment link on the myUT portal on to email [email protected]. Building Lobby from 8 a.m. to noon. beats the $30 out-of-pocket expense.” UT’s internal website. A series of prompts Open enrollment ends at 5 p.m. will lead each employee through the pro- Wednesday, Oct. 31. New benefits selec- cess. Employees must have their user names tions will be effective Jan. 1, 2013. and passwords activated before they can enter the portal.

OPENING RECEPTION FOR SCHOOL: Dr. Jamie Barlowe, dean of the College of Languages, Litera- ture and Social Sciences, was one of the speakers at the opening recep- tion for the college’s School for In- terdisciplinary Studies that was held In memoriam recently in Libbey Hall. She noted that the school’s mission is to equip students with the training they need Amelia M. (Jurasek) Brady, Toledo, former secretary at MCO, died Oct. 7 at to analyze and engage with the local, age 82. national and international aspects of Lucille Griffin, Toledo, who worked at UT nearly 30 years, died Oct. 6 at age today’s globalized world. The school 89. She was hired as a domestic worker in 1972, named a custodian in 1973, will offer 11 programs: Africana Stud- and retired in 1990. ies, American Studies, Asian Studies, Disability Studies, European Studies, Dr. Kathleen E. “Kay” Korthuis, Lambertville, Mich., died Oct. 6 at age 78. She Global Studies, Law and Social joined the MCO faculty as an instructor of medical-surgical nursing and as a Thought, Master of Liberal Studies, health clinician in 1973. She left in 1986 and returned six years later. When Middle East Studies, Religious Studies, Korthuis retired in 1996, she was a professor and associate dean in the College and Urban Studies. The Department of Nursing Graduate Program. She received a doctorate in guidance and coun- of Women’s and Gender Studies also selor education from UT in 1982. is part of the school. Mary Joy McCoy, Toledo, former medical billing specialist at MCO, died Oct. 6 at age 72.

Photo by Daniel Miller 3 OCT. 15, 2012 NEWS Laugh tracks: Assistant professor’s research uses laughter to predict speech problems

By Cynthia Nowak

aughter is often identified as good is, but they can’t string the sounds together in the mouth to facilitate suckling, and Lmedicine. Dr. Caroline Menezes, to say the word, so they may say cap or fat.” the vocal tract is relatively flat, creating though, sees it as a promising diagnostic In that type of case, the person does a predisposition to certain sounds and tool for predicting the development of have the appropriate linguistic concepts; patterns. speech problems in children. the problem is articulating them. Similar Some of the earliest and easiest speech The assistant professor of speech- symptoms may be observed in children, but patterns an infant makes are the consonant- language pathology in the Judith Herb a cause is often elusive. Thus the importance vowel construct, Menezes said: “For College of Education, Health Science of understanding the factors that predispose example, baba. Papa. We see this pattern in and Human Service is researching speech children to develop speech disorders. the early babble stages, not only in English, disorders: “It’s an umbrella term that covers Menezes begins with the fact that but also in most spoken languages. This many problems in childhood speech. All, humans possess an innate capacity to speak consonant-vowel linguistic structure is though, are based in the sounds that make and communicate in language. “Language evident even at 4 months in the way we up language.” develops chronologically, ” she noted. laugh: ha ha, hee hee.” Those language sounds are missing in “Some sounds are learned first, others later, Chuckles, chortles and giggles don’t many of the children receiving assistance with the most difficult ones coming last. If count; for her research, Menezes analyzes in the college’s Speech-Language-Hearing this system is delayed or disordered, it may only spontaneous laughter blown out Clinic. “We don’t really know the cause, manifest itself in what is generally known as through the vocal tract: “You don’t have to though some of the disorders may be phonological disorders. know how to articulate with your tongue to cognitive in origin,” Menezes said. “Perhaps “My idea is that because we use our laugh like that. It’s just dropping the jaw, we can better call this kind of disorder vocal tract [that cavity in the head where which has the natural tendency to move the Menezes a phonological language delay, as the sound is produced] for both laughter and tongue back, so you get the H consonant problem lies in a person’s inability to form speaking, maybe we can look at the way sound that occurs in laughter.” appropriate linguistic concepts.” laughter develops in a child to predict Comparing jaw and tongue movement allow speech-language professionals to Apraxia of speech is another disorder, whether the child is likely to develop a in children’s laughter and that of adults, identify such children for early intervention. in which a person has trouble saying phonological and/or speech disorder.” Menezes’ team looks for a regular pattern The research — heavy on data mining what’s intended. In adults, Menezes Laughter tends to develop at 4 months that might be superimposed on patterns of and analysis — is in its early stages and explained, apraxia is often seen following of age, speech at 20 months, with both children thought to be predisposed to speech represents a very new field, she added. a stroke: “It’s a breakdown in the brain’s affected by physical changes in the vocal disorders, also helping to differentiate “Only a few scientists in the world are programming of the sounds according to the tract as a child grows. In infants and young between phonological and articulation looking at laughter in this way.” linguistic rules. A person knows what a cat children, the tongue tends to lie forward disorders. It may, she hopes, eventually

Author to discuss prequel to ‘Godfather’ screenplay 2012 t’s an offer you can’t refuse: Meet IEd Falco, the author of The Family Corleone, a new novel based on “The Godfather” screenplay by Mario Rocket Roundball Puzo. He will talk about and read from his work Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 12:30 p.m. in Libbey Hall. Hosted by PresidentSocial and Mrs. Lloyd Jacobs Falco’s book is set in the Great Depression and follows Don Vito Corleone as he becomes the most powerful man in New York’s criminal underworld. The writer also will discuss his Thursday, Oct. 18 story collection, Burning Man. The free public event is sponsored by the Department of English. RSVP to [email protected] or by calling 419.530.4796.

4 NEWS OCT. 15, 2012

Celebrate freedom to read at UT’s Banned UT Banned Books Books Week Vigil, ‘Mark Twain Night’ Week Vigil talks

By Samantha Watson opics and speakers for the event, Twhich will take place Thursday, Oct. hen Mark Twain wrote The “Ironically, Twain did not write these third floor of 18, on the third floor Sullivan Hall, will WAdventures of Huckleberry Finn books for children,” Kilmer said. “But over Sullivan Hall be: and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, he time, educators have taught young people for the free, • 9 a.m. — “Celebrating Reading: concentrated on the carefree lives of two lessons about human nature as well as public program Selections From The Princess Bride” young boys growing up — yet these classics literature by requiring their students to read Thursday. New by Joshua Manley, Pearl Grambell and have been banned by schools across the these gems. For example, Huck Finn learns presentations Jasmine Townsend, members of the country. that ignorance and greed, not race, often will begin UT Writer’s Guild; “Huckleberry Finn particularly make folks unworthy of respect.” every half hour • 9:30 a.m. — “In the Name of offended people who did not understand This sort of censorship happens all from 9 a.m. Democracy: Resurgence of Censorship Twain’s sharp sense of humor, ear for local the time. Besides Twain’s works, books until 5 p.m., in Post-Soviet Eastern Europe” by dialogue, or clever satire of society,” said like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and and door prizes, Arjun Sabharwal, assistant professor Dr. Paulette D. Kilmer, UT professor of Twilight are among a list of many titles that including Kitty and digital initiatives librarian; communication and coordinator of the are banned or have been removed from banned books, • 10 a.m. — “From ‘Lucy’ to ‘2 Broke University’s Banned Books Week event. circulation. will be given away after each talk. Light Girls’: TV and Its Cultural Impact” by Shortly after Huckleberry Finn was To bring awareness to this censorship refreshments will be offered all day. Dr. David Tucker, associate professor published, the Concord Free Public Library and to celebrate the right to read, the On Friday, Kitty’s performance will of communication; banned it, saying the novel was “inelegant” American Library Association created take place in Libbey Hall from 7 to 9 • 10:30 a.m. — “Google Bombs, SEO and “trash of the veriest sort,” according to Banned Books Week 30 years ago. For the p.m. The actor will present his original and Censorship” by Dr. Paul Many, The New York Herald from March 18, 1885. last 15 years, UT has been a part of that monologue, “Mark Twain’s Last Stand,” professor of communication; Although more than a century has event — and it’s that time of year again. which contrasts his life as an author, speaker passed since newspaper and magazine On Thursday, Oct. 18, UT’s 15th and social critic with his life as a husband • 11 a.m. — “The War on Women … as editors sparred about the literary value of Annual Banned Books Week Vigil will and father. Old as History” by Warren Woodbury, Huckleberry Finn, many school boards and kick off the event. UT also will host “Mark Light refreshments will be served; there Toledo author; other administrators have felt that these Twain Night” Friday, Oct. 19, featuring also will be a cash bar. • 11:30 a.m. — “Prison Education: What books were bad for children to read because Twain impersonator Alan Kitty. Tickets — $7.50 for students, $15 Is the Point?” by Dr. Renee Heberle, of the coarse language. Students, faculty and staff as well as for one, $25 for two, and $100 for a table associate professor of political science; community members are invited to the of eight — are available at utoledo.edu/ • Noon — “My Favorite Book” by Dr. boxoffice or by calling 419.530.2375. William McMillen, assistant to the Those who cannot afford to pay president; admission may contact Dr. Linda Smith • 1 p.m. — “Inequality and Democracy” at [email protected] to receive by Dr. Carter Wilson, professor of limited free tickets. political science; Kitty’s performance is made possible • 1:30 p.m. — “Book Burning in Nazi in part by a grant from the Ohio Humanities Germany” by Dr. Larry Wilcox, Council, a state affiliate of the National professor of history, and Justin Pfeifer, Endowment for the Humanities. student; Kilmer was head of the Banned Books Week Vigil Committee that consisted of • 2 p.m. — “Grey Matter” by Dr. Ben Smith, Dr. Cynthia Ingham, Elaine Reeves, Pryor, vice provost for academic Arjun Sabharwal, Dr. Glenn Sheldon and program development; Dr. Sumitra Srinivasan. • 2:30 p.m. — “Jeopardy!” by Vincent Many sponsors have provided food Scebbi, editor of The Independent and door prizes; these include Career Collegian; Services, the Department of English, • 3 p.m. — “Avoiding the Echo the Department of Theatre and Film, Chamber: The Benefit of Dissenting General Libraries, Friends of the Library Opinion” by Sarah Ottney, managing Foundation, the Honors College, Marketing editor of Toledo Free Press; and Communications, Office of the Dean of • 3:30 p.m. — “Thomas Jefferson’s Students, the Communication Department, Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of the UT Federal Credit Union, Rocket Copy, Nazareth” by Dr. Tom Barden, dean of Lambda Pi Eta, UT Chapter of the Society the Honors College; of Professional Journalists, The Independent • 4 p.m. — “Babes in Pornland: The Collegian, UT Writer’s Guild, WXUT, New Pornography Industry” by Dr. Massage Therapist Ann Lumbrezer, Barry’s Sharon Barnes, associate professor of Bagels, Dunkin’ Donuts, Kroger, Dr. Mary women’s and gender studies; and Humphrys, New Sins Press, Phoenicia Cuisine, Yogurt U and Toledo Free Press. • 4:30 p.m. — “Debased Ditties and Songs That Suffered Censorship” by Dr. Ed Lingan, assistant professor of theatre. 5 OCT. 15, 2012 NEWS Religious traditions to be discussed Oct. 23 Local entrepreneur excited to partner with UT to promote By Casey Cheap minority-owned businesses he President’s Lecture Series on Diversity The President’s Lecture Series on Diversity Twill turn its attention to religious diversity will stream the event for viewing at a luncheon By Brian Purdue with a luncheon and panel discussion titled “Our on Health Science Campus; live streaming will Holy Days” Tuesday, Oct. 23. begin at noon in Health Education Building he University of Toledo continues as an electrical contractor and within Speakers have been invited to represent Room 105. Tto embrace diversity, partnering the last year as a supply distributor the six religions that have a registered student Dr. Patricia Hogue, associate professor and with a number of area businesses for electrical materials to a number of organization at UT: Buddhism, Catholicism, chair of the Department of Physician Assistant via Supply UT, an ongoing effort customers, including the construction Islam, Judaism, Paganism and Protestantism. Studies, assistant dean of diversity, student encouraging local minority-owned industry, local government and other The Main Campus luncheon will run from recruitment and retention in the College of 11:30 a.m. to noon, and the panelists will speak Medicine and Life Sciences, and President’s from noon to 1 p.m. in Student Union Rooms Lecture Series on Diversity committee member, 2582 and 2584. The registration deadline is is helping to organize the viewing luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 17; attendees looking to RSVP Health Science Campus. may email [email protected]. “Health and social care services should The dialogue will be the signature event for meet the needs of people from all backgrounds,” the committee that has been sponsoring diversity- Hogue said. “You should not be treated less related happenings on campus since 2008. favorably than anyone else because of your “The goal of this event is to build awareness religion or belief, or because you have no about various traditions,” said Emily Hardcastle, religion or belief. As future and current health- community outreach manager for the Office of care providers, the religious panel is extremely Equity, Diversity and Community Engagement relevant for the current climate.” and co-chair of the President’s Lecture Series on Space for the lunch is limited to the first Diversity. “We will be focusing specifically on 50 people who RSVP. However, after noon, the those religions that have student organizations panel will be open to anyone looking to attend, here at UT as a way to help build bridges and no RSVP will be required. between students, faculty and staff.”

McIntyre Photo by Daniel Miller

businesses to offer their services to the large institutions. institution and promote themselves “The advancements made locally. through the center with Peak Electric Milton McIntyre, owner of Peak have a positive effect on all levels of Electric Inc., one of the University’s business,” said Lawrence J. Burns, partnered businesses, believes the vice president for external affairs. “Mr. effort expressed through Supply UT is McIntyre is building the economic encouraging and shows the institution’s strength in our local community commitment to doing more business by way of his company, and his with its approved vendors. participation is encouraging others in The program is led by the Office the community to be involved.” of Equity, Diversity and Community McIntyre is no stranger when Engagement in the External Affairs it comes to giving back to the Division and is part of The University community; he offers much of his time of Toledo’s Minority Business to mentor minority business leaders, Development Center’s effort to offer coach elementary dodgeball, and assistance to early-stage, minority- support Yell & Tell: Stop Child Abuse owned companies by providing Now Inc. office space, training, mentoring and “We look forward to teaming up networking opportunities. and working with UT for our future “The University of Toledo is growth,” said McIntyre while talking proud to partner with this successful about his optimism for the future minority business,” said Dr. Shanda despite witnessing many fluctuations Gore, associate vice president for and challenges in the industry during equity, diversity and community his 26-year career. engagement. “Our continued Further information and a list relationship with Peak Electric of all the businesses involved with has been extremely promising and the Minority Business Development continues to contribute to our mission.” Center can be found at utoledo.edu/ PITCHING IN: Samantha Pixler, a UT alumna featured on a University billboard at Comerica Park, and her The four-employee Peak Electric incubator/mbdc. friend, Nick Wente, far left, accepted a check for the Strikeouts for Scholarships Program last month from Doug has operated for 10 years — nine years Fister of the Detroit Tigers and Bob Turner from 97.1 FM. Detroit pitchers struck out 1,260 batters during the regular season to earn $120,600 for the program. 6 NEWS OCT. 15, 2012 OPINION Ritter Planetarium explores Mayan UT Federal Credit Union offers civilization he newest Ritter Planetarium Program universe. Both versions are narrated by specials, products, services Tstarts in October and runs through the Latin Grammy Award winner Lila Downs end of the world. and supported by grants from the National By Kara Mominee Each Friday night at 7:30 p.m. through Science Foundation and the Instituto Dec. 21, UT’s Ritter Planetarium and Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City. he University of Toledo Federal Credit Brooks Observatory will air “Tales of the In an effort to reach the next generation TUnion was established in 1964. Since Maya Skies” on its digital 6.5 million-pixel of astronomers, Ritter Planetarium will then, we have expanded our membership to SciDomeXD. The presentation will immerse screen “One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s include faculty, staff, students, physicians, the audience in a full-dome show studying Adventure” each Saturday at 1 p.m. through alumni and families of the University and Mayan astronomy, art and culture. Nov. 9. the UT Medical Center. As many know, Dec. 21, 2012, marks The full-dome planetarium show To serve members, we have three con- the day some believe the Maya predicted the follows Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo venient locations: world would end, and the film will touch on as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu • Student Union Room 3019 on Main this phenomenon. Zhu, a Muppet from China. Together, they Campus; near you, visit uoftfcu.com/pages/ Given the importance of the Maya in take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street • Mulford Library Room 13E on shared-branching.html. Latin American culture, it is fitting that each to the moon, where they discover how Health Science Campus; and For international travelers, we now Saturday through Oct. 27 a Spanish-narrated different it is from Earth. • Main Office, 5248 Hill Ave., Toledo. offer an international prepaid card. The new version of the same program will be offered. Afternoon programs will feature solar Over the years, our membership has Prepaid Travel “Chip Card,” also known as Each evening program will be followed observing, weather permitting. grown from 13 to more than 7,000 members EMV, is available at the UT Federal Credit by observing, weather permitting, at the Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for nationwide. We are a full-service financial Union. This card has the new chip technol- Brooks Observatory children 4 through 12, seniors, and UT institution offering products and services ogy that will allow our members to travel Produced by Chabot Space & Science students and employees. Children 3 and from savings, checking and loans to online worry-free, knowing that they will have Center, “Tales of the Maya Skies” inspires younger are free. account access and e-statements, as well as access to cash. and educates through its description of the For more information, call Ritter discounts for members to area attractions, In honor of Credit Union Week, the UT Maya’s accurate astronomical achievements Planetarium at 419.530.2650 or its 24-hour including the Toledo Zoo, Cedar Point and Federal Credit Union will offer 1 percent and how astronomy connected them to the information hotline at 419.530.4037. Rave Cinemas. off your new loan Wednesday, Oct. 17, so Once you are a member of the UT make sure to stop in and see us! Exclusions: Federal Credit Union, you are always a mortgages, home equities and Visa cards. member. We also offer more than 4,000 Risk-based lending rates apply. shared branching locations nationwide Visit us online at uoftfcu.com, call where members can access their accounts to 419.534.3770, or stop in and see us at one deposit, transfer or withdraw money, cash of our locations for more information. checks and more. To find out additional information and to locate a shared branch Mominee is the marketing manager for the UT Federal Credit Union.

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gift cards UT News is published for faculty, staff and students by the University Communications Office weekly during the academic year and periodically during the summer. Copies are mailed to employees and placed in newsstands on the Main, Health Science, Scott Park and campuses. UT News strives ate the plate! Take the UT “By conducting these surveys to present accurate, fair and timely communication of interest to employees. Story ideas and comments from RDining and Hospitality twice a year, we receive customer the UT community are welcome. Send information by campus mail to #949, University Communications Office, Vicki Kroll. E-mail: [email protected]. Fax: 419.530.4618. Phone: 419.530.2248. Mailing address: University Services’ customer satisfaction feedback and learn what we’re Communications Office, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606-3390. survey. doing right and what we can do VICE PRESIDENT FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS: Lawrence J. Burns Go to college-survey.com/ better.” ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS The University of Toledo is committed to Toledo for the chance to win a $150 The survey takes about five to AND MARKETING OPERATIONS: Tobin J. Klinger a policy of equal opportunity in education, employment, membership and contracts, and Visa Virtual Gift Card or one of 10 minutes to complete and asks Editor: Vicki L. Kroll ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Cynthia Nowak no differentiation will be made based on race, three $50 Visa Virtual Gift Cards. questions about food preferences Graphic Designer: Stephanie Delo color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual “The survey results help us and quality of service. All results Photographer: Daniel Miller orientation, veteran status or the presence of a disability. The University will take affirmative improve the dining experiences are confidential. Contributing Writers: Amelia Acuna, Casey Cheap, Meghan Cunningham, Kim Goodin, Emily Hickey, Brian Purdue, Jon Strunk, action as required by federal or state law. of our customers,” said Nicole Surveys must be completed by Samantha Watson Milliken, marketing manager for Friday, Oct. 26. Editorial Assistants: Laurie Flowers, Joanne Gray Distribution assistant: Tyler Mattson Dining and Hospitality Services. Read UT news at utnews.utoledo.edu and myut.utoledo.edu.

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The UTMC Pink Glove Dance Video to raise breast cancer awareness is in the running for a $10,000 donation in our name to Susan G. Komen NW Ohio!

• We need your vote! Just log onto facebook or go to PinkGloveDance.com – Vote between October 12, 1 p.m. and October 26 at midnight. – You must be logged onto facebook to vote.

Tell your friends, family and co-workers to vote for us!

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