On Tuesday November 18th 2025, at 10:00pm (2200) a software update will be applied to the Epic EMR.  During this Epic maintenance the screen will be locked, and a system message will appear showing the progress of the update. No action is needed. You will be able to resume your activity when the update is complete which should be an estimated 5 minutes.

Please contact the ITS Service Desk with any questions at (409) 772-5200

CC# 59290

UTMB will host its annual Disaster Day on Saturday, November 15, bringing together students, faculty, and first responders for a large-scale simulation. This year’s scenario recreates a chemical plant explosion, giving participants hands-on experience in triage, emergency response, and inter-agency coordination. The interprofessional training helps prepare future health professionals and emergency crews to work together during mass casualty incidents.  

When: 

Saturday, November 15, 2025 
8 a.m. to Noon 

Where: 

UTMB Health Education Center and Levin Hall, Galveston Campus 
(Area around 11^th and Market streets)

This is ONLY A TRAINING EXERCISE. Expect heavy first responder presence in the area during the drill, including in adjacent parking lots. Please call UTMB Police Dispatch for questions or concerns at (409) 772-2691.

Disaster Day helps prepare future health care professionals and first responders to work together during large-scale emergencies. The event promotes teamwork, communication, and critical thinking under pressure while strengthening partnerships among Galveston’s emergency agencies and regional colleges. Participants include students, faculty, and staff from all five UTMB schools, along with partners from Galveston College EMT Program, College of the Mainland EMT Program, the Galveston Police Department, the Galveston Fire Department, Galveston EMS, UTMB Poison Control, and the UTMB Police Department. 

Beginning Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, work began on exterior repairs to the facade and roof of the Mary Moody Northern Pavilion (M19); the Galveston Campus project is expected to continue for approximately four weeks, weather permitting.

During this time, boomlifts will be in use, and pedestrian traffic will be rerouted around the work zone. Parking in the affected area will not be permitted for the duration of the project. Barricades, flaggers, and signage will be in place and adjusted as needed to ensure safety and guide foot traffic. Emergency egress and ADA access will remain available at all times.

Please avoid the area if possible and exercise caution/remain alert near the work zone. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to maintain and enhance our campus facilities.