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Communication for the staff and faculty of
The University of Texas at Dallas |
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Wednesday, December 4, 2019 |
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Purchase Tickets for The Brain Lecture Series
Learn about groundbreaking brain health research from renowned leaders during The Brain: An Owner's Guide 2020 Lecture Series.
The annual series is held at 6:15 p.m. each Tuesday in February at the Center for BrainHealth, 2200 West Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75235.
There are two ticket options for seating. Auditorium tickets ($60) offer a view of the speaker and presentation slides live. Food and drink are not allowed in the Auditorium. Reception Hall tickets ($50) provide a view of a live video feed of the speaker and presentation slides. Food and drink are allowed in the Reception Hall.
This year’s topics are:
- “Music and the Brain — A Window into Creativity,” Tuesday, February 4.
- “When to Eat to Sleep Better,” Tuesday, Feb. 11.
- “Unlocking Human Potential: Inside The BrainHealth Project,” Tuesday, Feb. 18.
- “The Therapeutic Potential of Cannabis: Fact vs. Fiction,” Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Register early and receive 10% off. Use code 2020BHEARLY.
For full lecture descriptions, visit the Event Details section on the ticket sales page.
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Lunch & Learn Focuses on Building a Relationship with Your Child
The Wellness Committee invites you to learn about the many ways people become parents and ways to nurture your relationship with your child from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11 (MC 2.410).
Jacqueline Prince, assistant director at the Galerstein Gender Center, and Dr. Margaret T. Owen, director at the Center for Children and Families, will lead the session.
The workshop is limited to 100 participants. Register by Wednesday, Dec. 4.
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On-Campus Mammograms Available on Dec. 6
The UT Southwestern Mobile Mammography Unit will be on campus from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, at the loading zone north of the Activity Center. To schedule an appointment, faculty, staff and spouses may call 214-645-2560 or 866-277-0710 with their health insurance information. Most insurance plans will be accepted. For more information, email Taylor Tran.
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Holiday Dessert Reception for Staff, Faculty
President and Mrs. Benson invite faculty and staff to a Holiday Dessert Reception at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, in the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center.
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OBF Retirement Reception for Pete Bond
The Office of Budget and Finance will host a retirement reception for assistant vice president Pete Bond.
Bond, who has served the University for 31 years, will be recognized from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center, with special remarks to take place at 1:30 p.m. All staff and faculty are welcome.
For more information, please email Barbi Matthews.
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Online Consent to Receive Form 1095-C for Calendar Year 2019
In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions, UT Dallas will have the 2019 Form 1095-C available on or before Jan. 31, 2020. Form 1095-C includes information about the health insurance coverage offered to employees, retirees and their dependents. You will receive Form 1095-C if you were enrolled in the UT Medical Plan or if you worked an average of 30 or more hours per week or were considered a full-time employee in 2019. Graduate student employees who are covered under the UT Student Health Insurance Plan will receive form 1095-B directly from Blue Cross Blue Shield.
If you provide consent, you can access your Form 1095-C online through Galaxy. If you provided consent in 2017 or 2018, you do not have to do so again. The deadline to provide online consent is Jan. 16, 2020. If you do not provide online consent, you will receive the form in the mail on or before the IRS deadline. The forms are expected to be available online on or before Jan. 31, 2020.
If you need to provide online consent, log in to Galaxy with your UT Dallas NetID and password. Then, go to Staff Tools, select ACA Form 1095-C and follow the on-screen instructions. Written instructions and FAQs are posted on the HR website for your reference.
If you have any questions, email [email protected] or contact the Office of Human Resources - Employee Benefits Team. If you have additional questions about your Form 1095-C, you may also visit the IRS website and the UT System Office of Employee Benefits website.
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Register for Discounted Employee DART Pass
UT Dallas Parking & Transportation Services and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) are partnering to provide affordable access to public transportation for UT Dallas faculty and staff members who wish to purchase an annual DART pass at the discounted rate of $360 for the 2020 calendar year. The discounted price for employee DART passes will be available until Feb. 14, 2020. After that date, faculty and staff may purchase a DART pass at the DART corporate rate.
To purchase an annual pass, download and complete a Faculty/Staff DART Annual Pass Application and send it to [email protected]. You should receive an email confirmation from our office within one business day. Payment must be made via credit or debit card at the Parking Office located in Parking Structure 3. Applications received after Nov. 21, 2019, may not be processed by DART until after the winter break. To ensure your DART pass is ready by Jan. 1, 2020, you must apply by Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. Payment must be made by 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec.18, 2019.
For 2020, faculty and staff have the option of selecting a DART GoPass App or a GoPass Tap Card. Both options allow for DART Local service. The GoPass App is a digital pass available through the DART GoPass phone app. The GoPass Tap Card is a physical card that requires the user to tap at DART kiosks prior to boarding. The main benefits of the GoPass are that replacements are free since it is registered directly to your cell phone number, and it does not require tapping at the DART kiosks before boarding. Replacement Tap Cards need to be purchased at the prorated rate at the time of reissue or issuance.
Faculty and staff selecting the app option will have their pass automatically activated on their cell phone effective Jan. 1, 2020. Those selecting the card can pick them up at the Parking Office.
For more information, please visit our website or call (972) 883-7777.
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Purchase 50th Anniversary Socks, Legacy Lane Bricks
Celebrate The University of Texas at Dallas’ 50th anniversary with limited-edition 50th anniversary Temoc socks. Purchase a pair and include your mail stop in the comments.
Also in celebration of UT Dallas’ 50th anniversary, all new Legacy Lane bricks will include a 50th anniversary emblem. Visit giving.utdallas.edu/legacylane to order your brick.
For more information, please contact Brennae Wright at ext. 6962.
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Take Advantage of Zipcar Discount, Expanded Gas Service
Car-sharing service Zipcar is celebrating UT Dallas’ anniversary with a new promotion. Zipcar members can receive $5.50 in driving credit via promo code UTD50 through midnight, Jan. 1.
For more information including campus locations, visit the Zipcar page.
Car-fueling service Booster Fuels has expanded service at UT Dallas. On-demand fuel delivery is now available Monday through Friday with free same-day delivery if ordered by 10 a.m. (delivery is made by 4:30 p.m.). New Booster customers can get $20 in free gas with code SAVE20.
For more information, visit the Booster Fuels page.
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Center for BrainHealth Events
The Center for BrainHealth announces the following upcoming events:
Sips & Science: Different by Design: Research, Aesthetics and Innovation, 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, Ellipse at the Brain Performance Institute — This conversation is about art, artists and science that led to the creation of speechless: different by design, the ground-breaking exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art. Tickets are $25.
Frontiers Lecture: Using Senseless Sentences to Study Cognition: Insights from Traumatic Brain Injury and Electrophysiology, noon, Friday, Dec. 6, Ellipse at the Brain Performance Institute — Dr. Matthew J. Kmiecik will review how traumatic brain injuries impact executive abilities, why these are difficult to capture using traditional neuropsychological assessment, and solutions to improve the detection of TBI-related mild cognitive impairments using sentence generation. Register to attend this lecture. Zoom simulcast is also available.
Sips & Science: Money and Your Brain: How Cognitive Biases Impact Investing, 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, Ellipse at the Brain Performance Institute — Dr. Daniel Krawczyk and George Baxter will offer insights on brain science innovations. Tickets are $25.
For a complete listing of BrainHealth events, visit Comet Calendar.
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Center for Vital Longevity Events
Fifth Biennial Science Symposium, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, CVL headquarters — This half-day event for the neuroscience academic community features nationally renowned researchers discussing “Advances in Human Brain Simulation and Cognitive Enhancement.” Seating is limited and lunch will be served. Visit the registration page for a list of program speakers and to register.
For a complete listing of CVL events, visit Comet Calendar.
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Office of Research Seminars
Responsibilities to Society, 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 (RL 3.204) — Join Dr. Nikki Delk as she discusses why it is important for researchers to share how their research is conducted with society. Registration is required and seating is limited. For more information, email Tiffany Willoughby or call ext. 4577.
2019 BEST and UIL Robotics State Championship, Dec. 5-7, Comerica Center in Frisco — The Office of Research is a proud sponsor of this annual competition that brings science, technology, engineering and math to middle and high school students. Cheer for your local teams and represent the Comets. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, email Suzanne Head or call ext. 5317.
For a complete listing of Research events, visit Comet Calendar.
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About This Newsletter
InterCom is the official University-wide newsletter for UT Dallas faculty and staff members. This periodic publication is designed to provide University employees with important information necessary for the workplace, as well as community news that supports the University's mission. Guidelines about content and submissions can be found here or contact Robert Tracy at [email protected] or ext. 3521. |
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