December 3, 2020
Fitness Center Rolls Out Upgraded Equipment
![Adam Carter works out in the UAMS Fitness Center.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Leg-press-150x150.jpg)
The UAMS Fitness Center always wants to offer members a great workout for a great price, said manager Adam Carter. Regularly updating the equipment plays an important part in meeting that goal, he added.
December 1, 2020
Check it Out — UAMS Literary Journal ‘Medicine and Meaning’ Issue Two is Live
The second issue of the UAMS literary journal Medicine and Meaning is now available online. The journal features creative works from faculty, staff, and students.
Policy Reminders: Space Heaters and Holiday Decorations
As the weather turns colder, employees may want to bring a space heater to work. With the holiday season upon us, employees also may want to decorate for the holidays. Please take a moment to review the following policies before plugging in a space heater or stringing those lights.
December S.A.F.E. Newsletter Available
The December S.A.F.E. newsletter is available. The subject is compassion fatigue.
November 24, 2020
For Managers: Virtual Celebration Ideas
As we near the holiday season, we understand the desire to come together as groups or departments to celebrate. However, we must remain diligent in our fight against COVID-19, so we ask that you continue to socially distance and abstain from having group gatherings or potlucks this holiday season.
With that being said, we know how important it is to stay engaged and celebrate our employees, which is why we have added a new feature, Virtual Team Activities, to our Manager Recognition Toolkit.
Zoom Professional Development Trainings
The Office of Organizational Development is offering a variety of professional development training via Zoom from December through February 2021. Please register in MyCompass in advance for each meeting you’d like to attend.
November 23, 2020
Ophthalmic Medical Technology Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary
![Alicia Baird, director of the Ophthalmic Medical Technology program and department chair, demonstrates how to perform a prism alternate cover test (PACT) on student Mallory England.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DSC_0988-150x150.jpg)
Blow up the balloons and cut the cake because the Ophthalmic Medical Technology (OMT) program turns 20 this year. “I think it is pretty fitting that a program dedicated to providing quality optical care celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2020,” said Susan Long, Ed.D., dean of the College of Health Professions. A collaboration between the…
Face Masks MUST Cover Your Mouth and Nose
All UAMS employees and students are required to wear face masks while they are at any UAMS location. Masks MUST cover both the mouth and the nose.
November 19, 2020
Quarantine Leave Pay Guidelines
The Offices of Human Resources and Student and Employee Health have collaborated with leadership to clarify the eligibility guidelines regarding paid leave for employees who are quarantined as a result of performing work duties related to confirmed UAMS COVID-19 patients.
Unemployment Fraud — Update for Affected Employees
UAMS has received updated information from the Little Rock Police Department regarding actions employees need to take if they are a victim of unemployment fraud.
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