Message of the Week #176
January 21st, 2003

FAMILY HAPPENINGS:CONGRATULATIONS to Melissa Porco, Class of 2005, in her recent marriage to Marine Corps Corporal Jason Moody. Best wishes to them both as Jason soon leaves for Kuwait.

CONGRATULATIONS to our students matching in Otolaryngology. We had two students successfully match in ENT this year. The Ophthalmology match results will be out this Friday.

NOTICES:
EVENTS:
AOA ELECTIONS: Jan. 22, 2003 - 5:00 p.m., JEJ "A" Morgantown and Room 3290 WVU Building Charleston. Members will be electing students from the Class of 2004, as well as faculty, resident and alumni members. Food will be provided.

GLOBAL HEALTH DAY: Friday, January 31st. 12-3:30 p.m. All students are invited to attend - See attached. RSVP to Nancy Sanders, Office of International health nsanders@hsc.wvu.edu, 293-5916. Clinical students must personally make arrangements, and make-up necessary requirements, to be absent from responsibilities if they wish to attend.

HSC TALENT SHOW: Saturday, February 1, 2003, HSC Auditorium. If you are interested in participating in the talent show you should contact Anne Banfield at abanfie3@mix.wvu.edu, or Jamey Friebe-Cost at jfriebe@mix.wvu.edu. Signups will be taken in front of the bookstore from January 14-17, 2003. Proceeds to benefit WVU Children's Hospital.

AOA INDUCTION BANQUET: Fri., Mar. 28, 2003, This is open to all AOA members for the induction of new members. This will be held at the Embassy Suites, in Charleston West Virginia. More information to follow.

MORGANTOWN HEALTH RIGHT WALK/RUN: Scheduled for Sun., Mar. 30, 2003. Information to follow.

AWARDS CONVOCATION: Friday, May 2, 2003, 5:00 p.m. Via MDTV (Morgantown ) Hostler Auditorium, reception to follow in the Student Lounge Area, (Charleston) WVU Auditorium , reception to follow in the Lobby.

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What's Happening this Week - Morgantown:
BLOOD DRIVE: Wednesday, January 22, JEJ Conf. Center. Sponsored by the Schools of the Health Science Center. SPECIAL OFFER: 3 hours of community service.

SIG MEETING: Wed., Jan. 22, 2003, noon - 1 p.m., Path Amp, Room 2118

FMIG MEETING: Wed., Jan. 29, 2003 - noon - 1 pm, Room 3067

AMA MEETING: Wed., Feb. 5, 2003 - noon - 1 pm, TBA

AMWA MEETING: Wed., Feb. 12, 2003 - noon - 1 pm, TBA

PAIG MEETING: Wed., Feb. 12, 2003 - noon - 1 pm, Hostler Auditorium

PHOTO BADGE REPLACEMENT? Complete attached replacement form, have signed by staff in Student Services, and take to Facilities Management, G-350 with $10.00 payment.

ALL WVU HONORS PROGRAM STUDENTS: The Honors Program staff of WVU would like to say hello and congratulate you on your accomplishments at a free breakfast Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 7:00 a.m. in the John Jones Conference Center. If you are an Honors student interested in joining them for breakfast please contact Ashley Norman at anorman@mix.wvu.edu.

Class Notes (MORGANTOWN)
MS 4/Class of 2003:
MATCH DAY LUNCHEON: Thurs., Mar. 20, 2003 - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Erickson Alumni Center

INVESTITURE REHEARSAL: Fri., May 16, 2003, WVU Rec Center 1:15 p.m. Four Court Gym.

SENIOR BANQUET: Fri., May 16, 2003, Lakeview Resort Ballrooms. Press Release Photo Session begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to follow beginning at 6:00 p.m. More information to follow.

INVESTITURE: Sat., May 17, 2003, WVU Rec Center. Seniors must be at the Rec. Center by 7:00 p.m.

MS 2/Class of 2005:
COMPUTER FEES due by January 27.

GOOD STUDYING as you prepare for your exams on Monday.

MS 1/Class of 2006:
COMPUTER FEES due by January 27.

MSI SNOWBALL FORMAL: Annual First Year Medical Student Winter Formal will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2003 at Lakeview Resort and Conference Room. This will be held in the newly remodeled Chestnut Rooms. Cocktail hour is 6:30, dinner to begin at 7:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Watch your Health Sciences Mailbox for your invitation. Any questions, please contact Carol Kurcaba in Student Services at 293-4961 or ckurcaba@hsc.wvu.edu.

MS 1 FIELD TRIP TO CHARLESTON CAMPUS: Fri., Mar. 14, 2003. Depart from Coliseum at 7:30 a.m. will return around 4:30 p.m. More information to follow.

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What's Happening This Week - Charleston:
Class Notes:

MS 4/ Class of 2003:
MATCH DAY LUNCHEON: Thursday, March. 20, 2003,

12:30 - 1:30 p.m., 4th floor WVU Building.

INVESTITURE REHEARSAL: Friday, May 16, 2003, WVU Rec Center 1:15 p.m. Four Court Gym.

SENIOR BANQUET: Friday, May 16, 2003, Lakeview Resort Ballrooms. Press Release Photo Session begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to follow beginning at 6:00 p.m. More information to follow.

INVESTITURE: Saturday, May 17, 2003, WVU Rec Center. Seniors must be at the Rec Center by 7:00 p.m.

MS 3/Class of 2004:
FAMILY MEDICINE INVITATION: Monday, February 10, 6:30 p.m. Glasshouse Grille on Beechurst Avenue in Morgantown. Faculty/residents of Family Medicine invite you and a guest for an informal evening of hor d'oeuvres and conversation. RSVP by Monday, February 3 to 598-6907 or fammedresidency@rcbhsc.wvu.edu.

SCHOLARSHIPS: The Seelinger and John L. Lewis Scholarship applications are still available in Student Services. Deadline for each is March 1, 2003. Call Tammy (347-1210) with any questions concerning requirements/qualifications.