Message of the Week #178
February 4th, 2003

FAMILY HAPPENINGS:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WVU! WVU turns 136 years old Friday, Feb. 7. The University was founded in 1867 as a land-grant institution and is one of only 46 public universities to serve in this capacity.

NOTICES:
STATE OF THE SCHOOL ADDRESS: Please plan to attend the State of the School of Medicine Address to be given by Dr. D'Alessandri this Thursday, February 6 from 5:00 to 6:30pm in the HSC Auditorium. Recipients of the Dean's Awards for Excellence will be announced. A reception will follow in the Pylon Lobby. Campus Connections: Charleston HSC Auditorium; Harper's Ferry Family Medicine Conference Room.

"THE IMPACT OF BIOTERRORISM ON RESEARCH ETHICS": All are invited to the Wilhelm S. Albrink Memorial Lecture in Bioethics, Thursday, February 20, 12 Noon, HSC Auditorium. See attached details below.

EVENTS:
TALENT SHOW: Thanks to all the students who organized the Talent Show, bake sale, silent auction on Sat., Feb. 1. The Health Sciences Center has a large group of talented medical students! Everyone involved did a wonderful job.

MR AND MRS. HSC 2003: Congratulations go to: Mr. HSC - Marc Yester, MS1, Ms. HSC - Kristen Peros, MS2

WVU SURVIVE-A-THON to raise money for Children's Cancer Research. February 8-9. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. See attached.

AOA ANNUAL ADDRESS: Friday, March 28, 2003, 4:00 pm, WVU Auditorium Charleston Campus. Title of Address: "Never Grow UP" (aka-why did I get into this?) presented by Shawn Chillag, MD former Charleston Division Department of Medicine Chairman. Address is open to all faculty, residents, students and staff who want to attend.

AOA INDUCTION BANQUET: This is for Members Only - Fri., Mar. 28, 2003, Embassy Suites, Charleston, Salon E, 6:00 Cocktails, 6:30 Dinner, 7:30/8:00 Post Dinner Awards. More details to follow - watch your mailbox and emails.

MORGANTOWN HEALTH RIGHT WALK/RUN: Sun., Mar. 30, 2003. More details to come.

AWARDS CONVOCATION: Fri., May 2, 2003, 5:00 p.m., Hostler Auditorium, Morgantown and WVU Auditorium, Charleston. MDTV between campuses.

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What's Happening this Week - Morgantown:
BLOOD DRIVE: Another blood drive for which you can receive THREE HOURS other than the usual 2 hours of community service will take place February 18. See attached notice.

AMA MEETING: Wed., Feb. 5, 2003 - noon - 1 pm, 2118 Path Amp

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

EMIG MEETING: Wed., Feb. 26, 2003 - noon - 1 p.m., 7th Floor Emerg. Med. Conf. Rm., "Skills Lab Central Line Placement".

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

PHYSICIANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS MEETING: Thurs., Feb. 13, 2003 - noon - 1 pm, Lunch provided. "Lost Innocence, Attack on Iraq and the Reality of Armed Combat" by Dr. Larry Schwab.

FMIG MEETING: Wed., Feb. 19, 2003 - noon - 1 pm, 3067 HSC

Class Notes:
MS 4/Class of 2003:
GRADUATION NOTICE: If you have not turned in your graduation forms for your tam, family hooder or diploma along with your check for you tam and diploma. You must do so by Wed., Feb. 5 at the very latest! We need head measurements as well unless you know your hat size. Someone in the office can take your measurements if needed.

ENTER RANK ORDER LIST: www.nrmp.org . Deadline February 26.

MATCH DAY LUNCHEON: Thurs., Mar. 20, 2003, 11:30 a.m., Erickson Alumni Center, Durrett Hall. More details to come.

AFTER MATCH LUNCHEON: Mon., Mar. 24, 2003, JE Jones 1,2,3. Elaine Mason of WVU Placement Service Office. RSVP to Carol Kurcaba at ckurcaba@hsc.wvu.edu by Mar. 17, if you plan to attend.

SENIOR BANQUET: Mark your calenders. Fri., May 16, 2003, Lakeview Scanticon Resort and Conference Center, 5:30 Student Photo Session Begins, 6:30 p.m. Cocktail, 7:00 p.m. Dinner, 8:30 p.m. Post Dinner Program and Dance. More details to come.

FAMILY LUNCH: Sat., May 17, 2003, Lakeveiw/Pines - TBD, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

INVESTITURE: Sat., May 17, 2003, WVU Rec Center, 7:00 p.m.

COMMENCEMENT: Sun., May 18, 2003, WVU Coliseum, students must arrive by 12:30 p.m., ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m.

MS 3/Class of 2004:
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY for a student interested in Neurology, Psychiatry or General Medicine (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine). Please make your interest known to Dr. Cather ASAP. Deadline is fast approaching. acather@hsc.wvu.edu .

MS 2/Class of 2005:
WHITE COAT CEREMONY: Fri., April 25, 2003, 6:00 p.m. HSC Auditorium. Further details to follow in weeks to come.

MS 1/Class of 2006:
GOOD STUDY as you prepare for your exams on Monday.

COMBINED MD/MPH PROGRAM: Applications for the combined program are available in Student Services.

MS1 SNOWBALL: Saturday, February 15, 2003 at Lakeview Resort, Chestnut Rooms, Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. dinner at 7:30, dance at 9:00 p.m. with Loray Robinson from WVAQ. Make check payable to UHA - $15.00 per person and must be received no later than Wed., Feb. 12. Also, if you are planning to attend - you must RSVP on the demographic page!

MSI FIELD TRIP: Friday, March 14, 2003, depart on buses from the Coliseum Blue Gate at 7:30 a.m. If you are planning on driving - please note that there is limited parking. Also, you must let Carol Kurcaba by know that you plan on driving and/or going down with someone, please email Carol at ckurcaba@hsc.wvu.edu. If you change you mind and decide to take the bus - Carol will also need that information as well. We need to know who will be riding the bus so we don't forget someone.

Community Service Opportunities:
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS AT THE HEALTH FAIR: February 21, 22. Interested in earning hours? Contact Larry Calemine by Friday, February 7, (h) 599-3354 (w) 296-3314, lcalemine@aol.com

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES through February. See attached.

MTR. SPINA BIFIDA CAMP: Volunteer Camp Counselors are needed. June 14 - 20, 2003, Cedar Lakes, WV (near Ripley, WV) Great opportunity for students majoring in PT, OT, Education, Nursing, Medicine, Rec Therapy & Rehab. You must be available the entire week and have an interest in learning and growing by helping others, and be able to work hard and have fun at the same time! No experience is required. Interested? Call 304-528-5773 to request an application. If no answer, please leave a message with your name, phone number where you can be reached and that you are requesting a camp counselor application. Or write to Mountaineer Spina Bifida Camp, Inc. 2900 1st Ave., Rm. 614, Huntington, WV 25702. Deadline May 1st!

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CAMP: The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is preparing for its summer camp sessions for the year 2003. MDA is now recruiting volunteers for their services as camp counselors. The 2003 MDA Summer Camp will be held at Cedar Lakes in Ripley, WV from June 22-27. See attached. If you have any questions about camp or need additional information on how to become a counselor please contact me at (304)344-9807. Kelly Friend, Camp Director: 304/344-9807 charlestonwvdistrict@mdausa.org .

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What's Happening This Week - Charleston:
Class Notes:
RESEARCH DAY: Tuesday, April 8, 2003, WVU Auditorium. Abstract deadline Friday, February 7. Contact CAMC Continuing Education at 388-9960 for information or with questions.

WVU NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: Alumni Affairs invites you and a guest to the Marquee Cinemas, Southridge Center, at 6:55 pm, Monday, February 24, 2003, to see Shanghai Nights starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson. RSVP by Thursday, February 20, to surface@hsc.wvu.edu or call 347-1247. Reserved tickets may be picked up in the Marquee lobby between 6:30 and 6:55 pm that

MS 4/ Class of 2003:
ENTER RANK ODER LIST: www.nrmp.org. Deadline February 26.

MATCH DAY LUNCHEON: Thursday, March 20, 2003, 12:30 p.m., 4th floor WVU Building. If you are planning to attend, RSVP to Judy Newhouse at jnewhouse@hsc.wvu.edu. Match Result Envelopes will be distributed prior to lunch at noon in room 2000.

AFTER MATCH LUNCHEON: Tuesday, March 25, noon - 1pm, 4th floor WVU Building sponsored by WVU Health Sciences Placement Service. RSVP to Judy Newhouse at jnewhouse@hsc.wuv.edu. by March 17 if you plan to attend.

SENIOR BANQUET: Friday, May 16, 2003, Lakeview Scanticon Resort and Conference Center, 5:30 Student Photo Session Begins, 6:30 p.m. Cocktail, 7:00 p.m. Dinner, 8:30 p.m. Post Dinner Program and Dance. One guest. Please RSVP to Judy Newhouse at jnewhouse@hsc.wvu.edu if you plan to attend.

FAMILY LUNCH: Saturday, May 17, 2003, Lakeveiw/Pines 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Details to follow.

INVESTITURE: Saturday, May 17, 2003, , WVU Rec Center, 7:00 pm.

COMMENCEMENT: Sunday, May 18, 2003, WVU Coliseum, students must arrive by 12:30 pm, ceremony begins at 1:30 pm.

MS 3/Class of 2004:
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY for a student interested in Neurology, Psychiatry or General Medicine (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine). Please make your interest known to Dr. Cather ASAP. Deadline is fast approaching. acather@hsc.wvu.edu .