The Buckeyes have beaten us the past three years. It's time that we show them our Michigan pride and win this year. Tell everyone you know to sign up: you don't need to be a Michigan resident to sign up, and there are no age limitations on donors.

For more information about the Michigan vs. Ohio State donor registry competition visit www.giftoflifemichigan.org/goblue/.

Also, read Tony Denton's message.

1. How does the flu virus usually spread?
A. Through respiratory droplets that spray from coughing/sneezing and then land on someone's mouth or nose
B. By touching someone with respiratory droplets on them and then touching one's mouth or nose
C. By touching something with respiratory droplets on it and then touching one's mouth or nose
D. Any of the above

2. What is the most effective way to cover your cough/sneeze to avoid contaminating others?
A. Cover your mouth or nose with a tissue (then throw it out right away)
B. Cough/sneeze into your sleeve
C. Cough/sneeze into your hands
D. A & B only

3. Under the new UMHHC visitor guidelines, which of the following applies?
A. No visitors of any kind with symptoms of the flu are allowed in any of the facilities
B. No visitors under the age of 16 are allowed in inpatient and Emergency Department areas
C. Visitors under the age of 16 are strongly discouraged from visiting outpatient areas
D. No more than two visitors are allowed at a time in inpatient and Emergency Department rooms
E. All of the above

• Incorporating multimedia
• Improving the use of graphics and animation
• Customizing templates
• Mastering the drawing and picture toolbars
• Learn techniques to improve efficiency and effectiveness of using PowerPoint

The workshop will take place from 10 a.m. - noon Monday, Nov. 30, in the Taubman Medical Library. For more information or to register, visit the Web site. Prior experience using PowerPoint is a prerequisite.

• Economic recovery and renewed growth
• Dealing with the interrelated challenges of energy, the environment and climate
• A healthier American people
• A secure America within a global world

This event is part of the Science, Technology, and Public Policy Lecture Series. It is sponsored by The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation and co-sponsored by the University of Michigan Office of the Vice President for Research and the University of Michigan College of Engineering. For more information, read the flyer.

The workshop will take place from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, in U-M East Hall, suite 1656, 530 Church Street, Ann Arbor. For more information or to register, call 734-764-9466.

For more information, visit the Web site.

• Free screenings for blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol
• Exhibits include UMHS staff and medical supply companies
• Lectures at 9:30 a.m., Diabetic Foot Care and at 12:30 p.m., Planning Healthy Meals
• Cookbooks will be on sale by Nicola's Books from 1-3 p.m.

Volunteers are still needed for the day of the event. For more information or to volunteer, e-mail diabetes@umich.edu.

A portion of the $5 cover charge will benefit the U-M medical students outreach trip to the Dominican Republic to help local families receive much needed care that they cannot afford.

Shortly after that work is completed, the major task of setting the steel for the new sky bridge connector from the new hospital to the Mott/Simpson parking structure will begin. This second task is scheduled for completion by the end of January. 

Although the closure takes place on a small street that most people don't travel, access to the birthing center, Mott employee entrance and Med Inn entrance will not be affected. These entrances will be accessible via Simpson Road, which will be converted to two-way traffic throughout the closure period. 

For more information and a map of this temporary closure, visit www.med.umich.edu/construction.

The November 2009 issue of Biomedical News is now online. This monthly publication from the Medical School Office of Research highlights:

• Exciting news from the U-M Medical School research enterprise
• New funding and educational opportunities
• Key upcoming dates for special events and seminars
• Recent awards and publications

The site is designed to help departments build awareness and knowledge of the value of diversity, develop an effective recruitment strategy, investigate internal and external sourcing options, broaden the diversity of their candidate pools, screen and select candidates and retain valued employees. It is organized around six key steps, each with helpful resources and toolkits.

For more information about the process, tools and resources that are available to guide hiring departments in recruiting and retaining a diverse staff community, visit the Web site hr.umich.edu/empserv/diversity/.