Thursday, June 10, 2021

We’re thankful for you and the special memories you create at UTSW

As we near the end of a celebratory week honoring employees who have reached significant career milestones, we just want to say that we are so fortunate to have each of you in our organization. Yesterday, UTSW President Dr. Daniel K. Podolsky recognized 94 employees with 25 or more years of service during our annual Employee Recognition Program event. Watch honorees recall special memories in a video on Center Times Plus.

Learn more about Toastmasters and get involved in our new chapter

We’re excited to share that we’re chartering our first UTSW chapter of Toastmasters, an educational program that empowers members to develop public speaking, communication, and leadership skills in a supportive, self-paced environment. Organizational Development and Training will host local Toastmasters leaders, who will demonstrate what a standard meeting looks like and answer your questions, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 14. Register ahead of time to add the event to your calendar.

If you’re not familiar with Toastmasters and want to learn more, check out their “Why Toastmasters?” page and information on their Pathways educational program. You can also watch a quick video to learn more about the experience.

For questions on the program or on this demonstration, reach out to Organizational Development and Training.

UTSW/UTD MBA program accepting applications through June 30

As a top academic medical center that integrates research, teaching, and patient care, UT Southwestern benefits from faculty and staff who possess strong leadership and business skills. In partnership with UT Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of Management, UTSW sponsors a comprehensive Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in Healthcare Organization Leadership specifically designed for our leaders. The application window is open through June 30. To learn more, watch the recording of our virtual information session.

Fancy new phone? You need to reactivate DUO Mobile

If you’re getting a new mobile phone, you must reactivate DUO Mobile for two-factor authentication, even if you keep the same phone number. DUO Mobile is tied to a specific device rather than the phone number.

  1. Download the DUO Mobile app (Android or iOS) on the new device.
  2. Log in to Pulse Secure VPN from a browser window:
  1. Select My Settings & Devices.
  2. Authenticate to DUO.
  3. Select Device Options for the replaced device.
  4. Select Reactivate DUO Mobile and then follow the prompts on the screen.

Contact the ServiceDesk@UTSouthwestern.edu or informationsecurity@utsouthwestern.edu with questions.

The latest COVID-19 numbers and forecasting model

UT Southwestern’s forecasting model shows how COVID-19 is spreading across the Dallas-Fort Worth region based on data as of June 7-9. Below are total Clements University Hospital (CUH) cases as of this morning. For more information on COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and Texas, visit the online trackers at Johns Hopkins University and the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Upcoming events

For more, see the UTSW Events Calendar.