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Bethke, Donna

From: UM SOM PTRS <dbethke@som.umaryland.edu>Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 2:56 PMTo: Bethke, DonnaSubject: The Chair's Chatter - 8/28/2019

August 28, 2019

The Chair's Chatter

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Department News

Welcome

PTRS welcomed two new PhD students last week - Nesreen Alissa (pictured above, left) and Sanjana Rao (pictured above, right). Welcome aboard!

Research Seminar

The Fall 2019 Rehabilitation Science Research Seminar series kicks of tomorrow, August 29th, 2019 from 12pm-1pm in Room 219 of the Allied Health Research Building located at 100 Penn Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

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Alumni Update

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Zach's Send-Off Party (Pictured above, left to right:)

Ben Adams, PT, DPT, Class of '17 Zach Kaminski, PT, DPT, Class of '17 Roy Film, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Watch Zach Kaminski, PT, DPT, Class of '17, compete for Team USA in the 2019 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Lausanne, Switzerland on September 1, 2019 at 1:00AM EDT. Click on "Live" at the top center page and scroll down to "AG Standard" at the following link:

http://www.triathlonlive.tv Zach qualified for the world championships in the olympic-distance triathlon after placing 15th out of 152 males in the M25-29 age group at the USA Triathlon National Age Group Championships in Cleveland, OH.

Security Coverage The Labor Day Holiday is approaching and it is expected that during this time there will be limited activities by faculty, staff, and students on the UMB campus and in School of Medicine

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facilities. Therefore, entry to all facilities listed below will be by card access only from Saturday, August 31st, 2019 - Monday, September 2nd, 2019:

Regular security coverage will resume on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

PTRS Patient Day

The DPT Class of 2021 hosted patients on Tuesday, August 27th, 2019 as part of their "Evaluation of Motor Control - Review with Patient Educators" lab in Neuromuscular 1. The lab enables students to utilize the motor control framework to analyze the movements of the volunteers.

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Faculty Recruitment PTRS is currently recruiting for the following faculty positions:

Assistant /Associate Professor, Job# 1900013F Assistant /Associate Professor, Job# 1900014N

To learn more about each of these exciting opportunities and/or submit an

application, click on the link below and search for each position's Job#

UMB Faculty Positions

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CEU Course

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Click HERE to register.

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Please RSVP for the reception at ptrsalumni@som.umaryland.edu

by September 30th, 2019

Questions? Contact Zandra Carson at ptrsalumni@som.umaryland.edu

or 410-706-5742

Campus News/Events

Parking Garage Holiday Schedule

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Campus Safety

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When traveling around campus, please remember to keep the following general safety tips in mind:

1. Walk in pairs or groups whenever possible, particularly in the evening. 2. Be aware of your surroundings. If a path or area seems unsafe, avoid

it; take the long way around. 3. Safe Walk/Safe Ride services from the University Police Force are

available; call 410-706-6882 (ext. 6-6882 from a campus phone). 4. If you are in danger or see any dangerous activity, call 911. 5. Walk in well-lit places. 6. Do not wear earbuds/headphones or use your phone while walking. 7. If you don't need it, don't bring it. 8. If you feel you are being followed, walk into any UMB building or garage

and see the security officer/attendant upon entry. 9. Avoid texting and talking on your cell phone while walking. 10. Additional tips can be found at:

https://www.umaryland.edu/police/safety-tips/

Welcome to UMB Campus Life Services has designed the "UMB Welcomes You" event series for incoming students, with tons of activities that will help you get to know UMB, Baltimore, and your fellow students. This year, the events span Friday, Aug. 23, to Friday, Sept. 6, with Fall Fest capping the festivities.

Click HERE for a list of events!

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Have News To Share? Please send news, announcements, updates and pictures to Donna Bethke, dbethke@som.umaryland.edu, to be included in an upcoming issue.

Thanks for sharing!

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University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, 100 Penn Street, Allied Health Building, Baltimore, MD 21201

410-706-7720 Phone / 410-706-6387 Fax

Univ of MD SOM - PTRS, 100 Penn Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-1082

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