October 31, 2012 JayhawkJayhawk O’O’ LanternLantern Archives New Features Tonight, children will be knocking on evolved in Grant writing seminar doors looking for treats. Greeting them on Scotland and KU Wichita the porches throughout Wichita will be the Ireland when Recent publications eerie, smiling faces of Jack O’ Lanterns. Trick children -or-treating and carved pumpkins are began Inside this issue Halloween traditions enjoyed by many dressing up AHRQ award applications families. But, did you ever wonder where in costumes, Art Galleries these customs come from? going door to door, and receiving fruits or Basket auction According to folklore, the first Jack O’ nuts for a song or joke. Birth announcements Birthdays Lanterns were carved in Ireland centuries The most likely predecessor to the Career Opportunities ago. 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You will need to use your network username and password to log in. Halloween Fun Fact Because the movie “Halloween” was on such a tight budget, filmmakers had to use the cheapest mask they could find for the character of Michael Myers, which turned out to be a William Shatner “Star Trek” mask. When Shatner found this out years later, he said he was honored. Page 2 KUSM-W in the News Oct. 29—Casino in southeast Kansas would affect health, study says Oct. 29—Goals are set for combined health group Oct. 22—Doc Talk: Creating a safe sleep environment for your baby For the latest news about KUSM–W, click here. Congratulations! RECENT PUBLICATIONS Dan Kuhlman, M.D., and Kara Kuhlman, M.D., Smoky Kelli Netson, Ph.D. Hill Family Medicine "A 5-year investigation of children's residency, are the parents of adaptive functioning following Anna Elizabeth, born Oct. 16. conformal radiation therapy for localized ependymoma." Published in the International Matthew Gibson, M.S. 4, and wife, Rachel, Journal of Radiation Oncology, welcomed Abraham Eugene, born Oct. 4. Biology, Physics 2012 He weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz., and was 20.5 inches long. “Reach Out and Read” Thanks You! Check out the latest Thank you to everyone who contributed books to the Reach Out and Read program for the KU issue of KU Wichita Pediatrics clinic. The program allows the clinic to give a book to every child who comes in for Wichita a checkup, promoting literacy skills early in life. Read magazine the thank you letter from Julie Wellner, RN. The most recent issue of KU Wichita is now available. The cover story features the Kansas Sports Concussion Partnership, made up of several KUSM– W faculty members, and a local athlete’s struggle and side effects of multiple concussions. Also featured: KU Wichita Pediatrics and the Easy Breathing program, which helps diagnose asthma sooner New students and residents KUSM–W faculty and community efforts to Halloween Fun Fact decrease the high rate of infant mortality in Sedgwick County. Scottish girls believed they could see images of Printed copies are available in the lobby or in Public their future husbands if they hung wet sheets in Affairs. front of the fire on Halloween. Page 3 5 Questions For... How long have you worked at your current position, and what was your job before that? I’ve been haunting the area of Sleepy Hollow since my head was severed by a cannonball in the battle of Chatterton Hill. Before that I was a Hessian soldier in the American Revolution. What are your job responsibilities and what do you like most about your job? It’s my job to roam Sleepy Hollow on the back of my horse, carrying my head, chucking pumpkins, and scaring people like that sniveling Ichabod Crane! 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Halloween Fun Fact As it’s the time of year when Church, the cat in “Pet Sematary,” was actually mice are likely to venture played by seven different cats. Each cat was inside for a warmer climate, trained to do a specific trick. nesting, and food, Facilities Management has been receiving reports of them being spotted throughout the building. Please help Facilities maintain mice control by storing any food items in glass or metal containers and reporting any problems to Facilities at 293-2625 or [email protected]. Page 4 Coping with Amanda Baxa Oct. 31 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Sarah Corn Oct. 31 Noon to 1:30 p.m. Laura Whisler Oct. 31 Tuesday, Nov. 13 Miles Brown Nov. 1 Roberts Amphitheater Joyce Grayson Nov. 1 Debra Hunt Nov. 1 Jennifer Steinkamp Nov. 2 Jeremy Crosby, Psy.D. Darren Farley Nov. 2 Licensed psychologist, Specialized Amanda Hall Nov. 3 PTSD Treatment Program Mary Hursey Nov. 4 Robert J. 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