Message of the Week #180
February 18th, 2003

FAMILY HAPPENINGS:
CONGRATULATIONS to Amy Thorp, Class of 2004, on her Valentine's Day surprise engagement to Chris Long. They anticipate a June 2004 wedding.

Congratulations to Mitch St. Clair, Class of 2006, on his recent engagement to Robin Stone. A June 21, 2003 wedding is being planned.

EVENTS:
In honor of President's Day, which was Monday this week, and in an attempt to keep up on our American History, we have a fun fact quiz on the nation's Presidents available on line. Enjoy ! http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/students/celebrations/presidents/presidentquiz.asp

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What's Happening this Week - Morgantown:
SNOW EMERGENCY: It is anticipated that classes will resume Wednesday. The Office of Student Services should also be open on Wednesday.

Class Notes:
MS 4/Class of 2003:
MATCH DEADLINE APPROACHING NEXT WEEK: Wednesday, February 26, 11:59 p.m. Complete your confirmed Rank Order Life. www.nrmp.org

MS 2/Class of 2005:
USMLE STEP 1 APPLICATIONS: www.nbme.org

There will be Exams tomorrow, rescheduled from Monday. Please see separate email from Dr. Cather.

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What's Happening This Week - Charleston:
Class Notes:
RESEARCH LUNCH AND LEARN: Wednesday, February 19, noon. Topic: " Studying La Crosse Encephalitis: Looking at a Problem in Different Ways," presented by Dr. James McJunkin, M.D.. It may be viewed in Rooms 101 and 102 at General, the 3rd floor Conference Room at W&C's and by "live" lecture in Room 2000 of the WVU Building next door to Memorial. RSVP to 388-9960 to be included in the lunch count. Lunch will be provided at all sites.

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 tsurface@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 evening.

MS 4/ Class of 2003:
MATCH DEADLINE APPROACHING NEXT WEEK: Wednesday, February 26, 11:59 p.m. Complete your certified Rank Order List. www.nrmp.org

MS 3/Class of 2004:
MEDICINE ROTATION STUDENTS: Thursday, February 20, Noon, Room 2063. Dr. Hansbarger's lunch that was canceled on Monday, February 17 due to inclement weather has been rescheduled.