Announcements
October 5, 2021
SAVE THE DATE – April 8-9: ‘Pediatric Infectious Diseases Update’
The annual Pediatric Infectious Diseases Update is returning April 8-9, 2022 to Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri. Save the Date and in the near future, look for new, additional information about what is being planned for the update.
UAMS Career Extravaganza Slated for Oct. 20-21
Hosted by the UAMS Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s Under-Represented Minority Staff Recruitment, Retention and Engagement subcommittee and UAMS Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition, the two-day event Oct. 20-21 seeks to assist under-represented minority and underserved individuals who are seeking employment with UAMS.
October 4, 2021
UAMS Fitness Center Offers Free Lunchtime Yoga Class in October
The UAMS Fitness Center will host a free lunchtime yoga class during the month of October. Revitalize your body and relax your mind with this beginner class in which you’ll link physical postures with breath.
Institute for Digital Health & Innovation to Host ‘Traumatic Brain Injury Resources Workshop” Nov. 4
The UAMS Institute for Digital Health and Innovation’s TBI Team will host a “Traumatic Brain Injury Resources Workshop” on Nov. 4 in an effort to connect anyone affected by a TBI to helpful resources and support.
Registration Now Open for Research Day, Nov. 2
Registration is now open for Research Day on 8 a.m. – noon, Nov. 2. The program will include 14 oral presentations, 24 posters, and keynote speaker Debra Nestel, Ph.D., will present “Modern Interprofessional Simulation Education.”
New Learning Management System Available to Patient Access Support Services
Patient Access Support Services is now using a new Learning Management System (LMS) called HealthStream. HealthStream is designed for the healthcare sector and is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through the development of healthcare organizations’ greatest asset: their people.
Procurement Request Portal Launches Additional Improvements
As part of its vision for the future of UAMS Purchasing, the university has made several improvements in the past week to its procurement request portal.
Monster Bash Oct. 29 to Benefit Home for Healing
The Monster Bash, a Halloween costume party to raise funds for the Home for Healing, will be from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at The Venue @ Westwind, 7318 Windsong Drive, North Little Rock.
October 1, 2021
Research Induction Ceremony Recognizes Graduate Students’ Progress
![Daniel Acheampong (center) dons his white coat with assistance from Intawat Nookaew, Ph.D., and Cesar M. Compadre, Ph.D.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Grad-School-White-Coat-3-men-09132021-EDL_3770-150x150.jpg)
The UAMS Graduate School recognized 52 students during a research induction ceremony Sept. 13.
September MVP — Kacie Davis
![Kacie Davis](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Davis_Kacie-MVP-featured-150x150.jpg)
The MVP for September is Kacie Davis, who in the course of his job demonstrates the UAMS values of being polite, friendly, respectful, thoughtful, optimistic and compassionate. Kacie is a case coordinator in the UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute’s Crisis Stabilization Unit.
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