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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


Upgrade Your Apple Computer Before July

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MacOS updates are available to all managed and eligible UTHSC devices. In July, unsupported operating systems will no longer have internal network access without an exception request. Learn more!


Mediasite Maintenance Scheduled for February 24

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Mediasite maintenance is scheduled for February 24, 2024, from 12:01 am and 4:00 am CST. Extended downtime is not expected. However, your site may be unavailable for brief periods during this time.


Let’s Build a Culture of Kindness Together!

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Learn strategies for Promoting Positive Mental Health and Strong Relationships


UTHSC News: Hae Won Shin, MD, Named Chair of Neurology and Semmes-Murphey Professor

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Hae Won Shin, MD, has been named chair of the Department of Neurology and Semmes-Murphey Professor of Excellence at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Medicine. Dr. Shin recently joined UT Health Science Center from the University of New Mexico Health Science Center’s School of Medicine, where she served in the Department… Read More


Seminar for the New Sequencing Instrument at the Molecular Resource Center

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March 6, 2024, 1:15pm | CRB Auditorium

Join us for lunch and learn about the next level sequencing solution for NGS applications! Representatives from Element Biosciences will give a presentation on Element’s AVITI [TM] Sequencer, now at the UT Health Science Center’s Molecular Resource Center.