Listserv: Staff Listserv


AI in 30: UT Verse: Private and Secure Integrations

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025 12:00 – 12:30 pm, Central Camille Smith, ITS Computer Lab Administrator What does it mean to have a private or secure tool within the developing artificial intelligence landscape? The possibilities and limitations may surprise you. Let’s explore the intersection of generative AI and privacy. We’ll unpack concerns around data storage, algorithmic… Read More


Blackboard Spring 2026 Course Shells Are Available

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Blackboard Ultra Spring 2026 course shells are now available. Faculty can create, copy, and post content as needed. Also, a Spring Semester Checklist is posted to the Blackboard Institution Page to assist faculty with course preparation. Thanks, and if you need assistance, please submit a ticket at UTHSC TechConnect.


Vols Football Watch Party 10/25 – Last day to reserve a Tailgating Spot!

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UT Health Science Center and Memphis Medical District Collaborative are thrilled to present a football watch party of the Tennessee Volunteers vs. Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, October 25! Saturday, October 25, 3:00 – 9:00 pm Medical District Park (Madison & Dunlap) Game time 6:45pm Kick Off, Tailgating starts at 3pm! FREE food for the first… Read More


Blackboard Ultra Office Hour Invitation October 24

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Dear Blackboard Faculty and Staff Users, Ultra Course Office Hours will resume this fall. Anthology Blackboard Consultant and I will be available for monthly virtual sessions to address course-specific topic questions. On Friday, October 24, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm CDT/1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT, participants can drop by this Teams session to discuss questions about… Read More


Canvas Decorating Contest – LAST DAY to enter for Employee Appreciation Day

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If you’re interested in participating in the Halloween Canvas Decorating Contest at Employee Appreciation Day, TODAY 10/17 is the last day to enter. We’ll send information to participants on Monday regarding canvas pickup for you to decorate your masterpiece! Here is the interest form. Contact Shelby Cooper (scoope39@uthsc.edu) with any questions.


CFRI Discussions: Fellows Symposium, Noon – 1 pm, Wednesday 10/22

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The Children’s Foundation Research Institute (CFRI) at Le Bonheur invites residents, fellows, and faculty to this month’s CFRI Discussions – Fellows Symposium, which features monthly updates of pediatric fellow-led research and a forum to discuss projects with senior researchers to enable, empower, and encourage fellows with their research pursuits. We will hear updates from two… Read More


Department of Surgery Grand Rounds Surgery Visiting Professor Series Welcomes Dr. Robert E. Merritt

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Please join the Department of Surgery for the visiting professor series.  SPEAKER: Robert E. Merritt, MD, MBA, FACS Professor of Surgery & Director of Thoracic Surgery | The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center  TITLE: “Robotic Esophagectomy: Present Developments and Future Direction”  DATE: Wednesday, October 22 LOCATION: 956 Court Ave. (Coleman Building, North Auditorium)  TIME:… Read More


Cybersecurity Awareness Video – Deepfake

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Every Friday during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’ll offer you a short video explaining some of the real-life experiences people can have when dealing with scammers. Deepfakes are realistic but fabricated audio, video, or images created using AI that can be used for malicious purposes like misinformation and scams. This week’s video explains how you can… Read More