UTHSC Announcements


UTHSC Center for Cancer Research Journal Club Seminar March 1st, 3pm, CRB 114,Snacks and drinks provided!

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Topic: “Host-diet-gut microbiome interactions influence human energy balance: a randomized clinical trial” Karen D. Corbin et al. Nat Comm (2023) PMID: 37258525
Date and Location: March 1st, 2024 | 3-4 PM CST | CRB 114
Any questions, feel free to contact mbohm@uthsc.edu
Snacks and drinks provided.


Book Club at the Center Discussion-Last Day to Register

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Join the Office of Access and Compliance for a discussion of The Water Dancer, a New York Times bestselling novel by Ta-Nehisi Coates.


Coffee With A Cop: Thursday, February 29, 2023

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Coffee with a Cop brings police officers and the people they serve together over coffee to discuss issues and learn more about each other. There will be no speeches or specific topics, just informal conversations about what matters to students.


The Learning Table with SASSI: Food Provided!

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Join us on Wednesday, February 28th at 12 pm in GEB A304 for an engaging workshop! This month’s Learning Table will cover active learning strategies and resources to supplement your learning. This event is open to all. Lunch will be provided with an RSVP.

RSVP link: https://uthsc.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9699688


Join us in “Leading the Next Generation” on 3/5/24

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Join us for an interactive and engaging professional development session, “Leading the Next Generation,” featuring Kristin Scroggin from GenWHY Communications and hosted by The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Office of Academic, Faculty, and Student Affairs on the morning of Tuesday, March 5, 2024. For more event information, visit: https://calendar.uthsc.edu/event/leading_the_next_generation


Cybersecurity Tip of the Week – Dangers of Using Public Wi-Fi

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Public networks are risky because anyone can enter the network with little to no authorization. Malicious actors can take advantage of poor network security by prying on user activity, collecting confidential information, or redirecting users to unsecured webpages. If you must use public wi-fi, use a VPN and stick to websites beginning with “https.” Avoid sharing highly valuable data like credit card information, banking details, or social security numbers (SSN) while on a public network! For more information….


Midsouth Foodbank is Looking for Volunteers

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Come Volunteer with your fellow UTHSC friends at the Midsouth Food Bank on four dates, including, March 20th, March 27th, April 17th, and April 24th. We will be volunteering from 1:00pm-3:00pm and transportation will be provided. Follow the link below to register today. Volunteers will work in our Volunteer HUB on different tasks, as needed. Our most common task will be sorting through donated food, checking for package quality, and ensuring the product is “in date”. Volunteers will then sort the product into different categories, then box and pallet those categories. https://uthsc.givepulse.com/event/432747-midsouth-foodbank-volunteer-opportunity


Hamilton Eye Institute Lions Club to Host 7th Annual Race for Sight 5K

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Join the Hamilton Eye Institute Lions Club for the seventh annual Brad Baker Honorary Race for Sight 5K! Funds raised from this race go toward providing eye care for those less fortunate in the Mid-South region and abroad. Don’t feel like running? You can also be a virtual/spirit runner! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/RaceforSight24