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Celia Qualich was born in Long Island, New York. But her family soon moved to Florida and it was there that she developed a love for wildlife. Her passion envelops all living creatures and she’s never been one to be afraid of picking up a bug or approaching any critter. As a largely self-taught artist, Celia works with a variety of media and utilizes many techniques. She has been drawing for as long as she can remember. Throughout the years, she transitioned from graphite drawing to acrylic painting, and has a newly discovered love of watercolor paint. Celia moved to the Wichita area in 2016 and the new environment reignited her love of art. She credits the local art community as a huge inspiration. It was here, in January 2017, that she first tried watercolor painting. She has since established herself among the local artists and is elated to be recognized within the art community. Celia says her art often imitates her mood. Some works are bright and cheerful; some are dark, weird, even sensual. Her favorite thing about art is that it can mean different things to different people. A variety of emotions could be triggered from a single image.

“Watercolor Dreams,” Celia’s exhibit of new acrylic and watercolor paintings, will be displayed in the William J. Reals Gallery of Art-East. A Final Friday opening reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 28. Wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. You’re invited to view the work and meet the artist. The pieces will be on display through Sept. 29.

The first-year students will be on campus for orientation July 24-28. Help us welcome them to the KU School of Medicine-Wichita.

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Is there a special event happening in your department? Do you know a student who has an interesting hobby, or who has made a significant accomplishment? Are you involved in community outreach? An educational program? A hands-on workshop or training session? Public affairs wants to know about any and all of these events. There are a variety of ways we can publicize events and accomplishments in the school, but we can’t promote them if we don’t know they’re happening. Though not every event is going to catch the attention of the media, we can still promote your event through one of our social media accounts, our monthly community newsletter, or by writing our own feature story for the school’s website. Keep us informed. Drop us an email and tell us what’s happening. We’ll share the good news.

Public affairs offers a variety of items to support your department events. Do you need a logo banner to showcase at your fair booth? We have a few. Are you serving cold drinks at an event and want something sleeker than a cooler? You can borrow one of our stainless steel beverage tubs. Are you looking for a way for people to take notice? No one can ignore a 6’ inflatable Jayhawk. Visit our website to check out photos of available items and fill out an event support request form to reserve what you need. You can also request an appearance by our energetic and fun Baby Jay. Loved by adults and kids alike, Baby Jay will kick your event up a notch. All Baby Jay appearances must have a direct connection to KUSM-W.

Check out our latest issue of Embark. Inside you’ll find stories about pediatrics, the Paraguay partnership, student flight, and more. If you would like a hard copy, stop by public affairs or pick one up in the main lobby. We also encourage you to display them in your department or take them to conferences and events. For multiple copies, come by our office or contact us at wicpa@kumc.edu.

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The State Employee Health Plan will post all open enrollment materials on their website by Oct. 1, making the information accessible 24/7. To request a paper open enrollment book, you must complete the request form by July 31. Active and NSE group members that would like to receive a printed enrollment book can complete

the request form through July 31.

Direct bill and retiree members will have until Aug. 31 to complete the request form for a printed enrollment book.

Apply for the new class July 24-Aug. 4. The class kicks off Aug. 21.

There are only six months left to earn your 2018 incentive. Employees and spouses enrolled in

medical plans A and C, you have until Sunday, Dec. 31, to complete your Health Assessment

(worth 10 credits) and earn 40 total HealthQuest Credits to get the premium incentive of $480

for 2018.

Plan C members have until Thursday, Nov. 9, to complete activities for HSA/HRA contributions. After Nov. 9, all activities will only count as credits. December 2017 exams need to be reported to SOK by Jan. 31, 2018, for credits in the 2017 program year. Log on to complete your Health Assessment and earn your total credits.

Staff ASA Learning specialist (part-time) Standardized Patient pool Preventive Medicine and Public Health Post-doctoral fellow Psychiatry PRN clinical research nurse

Faculty Family & Community Medicine Faculty scholar Research faculty Residency faculty Sports medicine fellowship faculty/family medicine residency faculty Internal Medicine General internist Neurologist

OB-GYN Assistant residency program director Pediatrics Adolescent medicine General pediatrician Psychiatry Child and adolescent psychiatrist

For more information, contact Leona Johnson, human resources, 293-1803, or ljohnson7@kumc.edu. For a complete and up-to-date listing, click on JOB VACANCIES.

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Congratulations on your employment anniversary. We’re glad you’re here.

Lyle Baade July 19

Stephanie Murray July 21

Paul Ndunda July 19

Robin Heinrichs July 26

Ellen Bell July 28

Rachel Diepenbrock

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Paula Tenbrook July 30

Kari Harris Aug. 1

Mark Harrison Aug. 1

Jennifer Wipperman

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This free breastfeeding education event will cover the basics of breastfeeding and include a detailed look at workplace laws and how to support breastfeeding employees. 4.5 hours of free CEUs will be provided for RNs and RDs. Anyone interested in supporting breastfeeding mothers and babies is welcome. Come for all or part of the day. Sponsored by Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc.; KU School of Medicine-Wichita; Via Christi Health; and Wichita Area Breastfeeding Coalition. For more details or to learn how to register, check out this informational flier. Friday, Sept. 15 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Via Christi Hospital St. Joseph

Join Judy Johnston, M.S., R.D./L.D., research instructor, at the Intersections of Faith and Health Conference Oct. 18 and 19 at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina. Judy helps plan this event in connection with “Healthy Congregations,” her project through United Methodist Health Ministry Fund. Judy will teach the Health Ministry team training, speak at a breakout session, and appear on the final panel. For more information, view the save the date.

The KUSM-W Office of Research will provide funds for resident travel to present research at a professional conference. Up to $2,000 may be requested with an equal match of funds required from the residency program. Funds are also available for open access and publication fees. Up to $1,000 may be requested with an equal match of funds required for the department or residency program. These funds are provided by grants to WCGME from the Kansas Biosciences Authority. View the travel grant application.

Need a poster printed? Send it as a PowerPoint slide (preferred) or Adobe PDF to kuposters@kumc.edu with size requirements and date needed. Please note: poster should be sized to specifications before it is sent; we will not resize or trim posters. Posters should be sent for review to public affairs at wicpa@kumc.edu before printing to ensure that branding guidelines are met. Please have PowerPoint/PDF files to us at least 48 hours in advance.

26th annual Research Forum Thursday, April 26, 2018 KU School of Medicine-Wichita O

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We are collecting new and gently used children’s books for the Turn a Page. Touch a Mind.® reading program. Books for children of all ages are needed. If you have books to donate, drop them off in public affairs or at the KU Wichita Pediatrics Clinic at Carriage Parkway. Before donating books, review these guidelines. If you have any questions, contact Julie Wellner at julie.wellner@wesleymc.com or 962-7386.

If not, you’re missing out on some great content. We’ve got videos about students, adventures with Baby Jay, KUSM-W in the community, and more. Click the logo to check them out. While you’re there, subscribe to our channel so you won’t miss another frame.

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“Watercolor Dreams” Celia Qualich Watercolor and acrylic paintings July 28-Sept. 29 There will be an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 28. Join us for wine and light hors d’oeuvres.

“Italy: A Traveler’s Dream” Rita Zaudke Acrylic and watercolor paintings and digital prints Through Aug. 31

For more information about the William J. Reals Galleries of Art, contact Jennifer Eaton at 293-3534 or jeaton2@kumc.edu.

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Many research opportunities are available. To make a referral into a clinical trial for early Alzheimer’s disease, depression, or schizophrenia, call 316-293-1833 or email clinicaltrialunit@kumc.edu. More information and a study interest form can be found on our website. KU Wichita Clinical Trial Unit needs participants with a diagnosis of depression for a research study. Volunteers may be eligible to participate if they are 18-64 years of age and have treatment resistant depression. Participants who may qualify should have experienced depression symptoms despite taking at least two different antidepressant medications, are comfortable using a nasal spray, and able to provide written consent to participate in the study. Study participants will be compensated for time and travel. For information call 316-293-1833. KU Wichita Clinical Trial Unit is conducting a research study for children and adolescents with major depression disorder (MDD). Volunteers may be eligible to participate if they are 7-17 years of age and have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Participants and their parent/caregiver will attend 13 appointments over 16 weeks. Study participants will be compensated for their time and travel. For more information call 316-293-1833. KU Wichita Clinical Trial Unit needs participants with a diagnosis of mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. Volunteers may be eligible to participate if they are 60-85 years of age, diagnosed with mild dementia, and have a permanent caregiver (such as a spouse) who stays under the same roof at least three nights a week. Study participants will be compensated for their time and travel. For more information call 316-293-1833.

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Starla Dugan Supplemental instructor Skylar Stacy Supplemental instructor

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Facilities management is hosting a closed bid public surplus auction from 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, through 10 a.m. Friday, July 21. Items for auction may include desks, filing cabinets, chairs, and other miscellaneous office furniture. The items will be located in the basement surplus area behind the facilities office and in the hallway leading to the Roberts Amphitheater storage area. There will be a minimum bid of $2 on all items unless otherwise posted. All bids must be sealed and include your name, auction tag number, offering price for each item(s), department, daytime phone number, and email address. Envelopes and bid sheets will be available at the facilities front desk for your convenience. Please deliver or send your sealed bid to the facilities front office by 10 a.m. Friday, July 21. If bids are sent via interoffice mail and not received before the deadline, they will be considered void. Open, verbal, or emailed bids will not be accepted. Notification to the winning bidder will be completed by phone or email no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 21. All items sold in the auction must be paid for and removed from the facility by 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 26.

Check or credit/debit card payments are preferred, and should be submitted to the facilities

office. (Make checks payable to KUSM-W.) Any cash payments must be for the exact cash

amount due.

Items removed are the responsibility of the purchaser, and maintenance personnel will only be available to assist on a limited basis with prior arrangements with facilities. When removing auction items from the building, please be ready to present your paid receipt for the tagged item if requested. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the facilities office at wicfac@kumc.edu or 293-2625. Thank you and good luck bidding.

Jeanette Retana Custodian

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