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Message of the Week
November 08, 2006
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A big hello to the students of Potomac State! We welcome you to the Message of the Week!
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THIS WEEK
HOSTING THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS
IT’S MOUNTAINEER WEEK!
LET’S GO, MOUNTAINEERS!
STUDENTS CAN HELP IN THE FIGHT AGAINST THE FLU THIS YEAR!
Students are needed to assist in the preparation of the 2,500 doses of flu vaccine that will be given at the HSC Flu Clinic on November 9th and 13th. The  preparation consists of drawing up individual doses of the vaccine from multi-dose vials 12-16 hours prior to the actual administration. Times for preparation will be on Wednesday November 8th in the evening and on November 12th in the evening. This is a great practice opportunity for all levels.
In addition, students who are interested in helping to administer the vaccine to patients in the clinic, will also be utilized as long as there is a instructor present. The actual clinic hours fall within a lot of class times, but if your schedule allows and you are interested, please let us know. See clinic hours below.
Preparation: Contact Sue Turnbull sturnbull@hsc.wvu.edu or 293-6245 for details and times.
Administration: Contact Jo Watson to arrange instructor coverage jewatson@hsc.wvu.edu or 293-1772
 BLOOD DRIVE
Friday, November 17, from 7:00a 1:00p ~ John Jones Conference Center. Appointments can be made online at www.givelife.org and by calling 1-800 GIVE LIFE. Students receive community service hours for donating. Thank you for giving the gift of life.
FLU VACCINES WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE HSC ABSOLUTELY FREE TO HSC STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF!
The Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center will be providing Influenza vaccine this fall to be given free of charge to all HSC students, staff and faculty. The vaccine will be administered through the University’s Student Health Service. This program is an effort to keep health sciences students, staff and faculty healthier and more productive, and decrease possible spread of influenza among this group and the patients they care for or may be exposed to. Vaccinations will be offered while supplies last, and are recommended for all, in the
John Jones Conference Center
1-7 p.m.
Thursday, November 9th
and
7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, November 13th.
Those who wish to receive the vaccination are required to bring a valid HSC employee or student identification badge and are encouraged to wear clothing that makes upper arm exposure easy.
Flu vaccine will also be available to employees of WVU Hospitals and University Health Associates through the hospital's Employee Health department at a date to be determined by vaccine availability. An announcement will be made when the vaccine becomes available.
GLOBAL HEALTH DAY
Sponsored by the International Health Program
 Monday, November 27, 2006
12 noon – 2:00 p.m.
John Jones Conference Center 1, 2, 3
Keynote Speaker: Jeffrey P. Wilkinson, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor of Urogynecology
Department of Urogynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Duke University
Title: “Obstetric Fistula in the Developing World”
Students who traveled overseas and student organizations will have display tables
Faculty, residents, fellows, students, staff and the Morgantown community are invited to attend.
Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP before 11/20/06 to Nancy Sanders 293-5916 or nsanders@hsc.wvu.edu
 ESSAY CONTEST
The New York Academy of Medicine invites entries for the third annual New York Academy of Medicine Student Essay Prize, awarded to the best unpublished essay by a graduate student in a medical, nursing, pharmacy, or public health program in the United States. Essays should address topics in the history of public health or medicine as they relate to urban health issues; they may consider social or environmental factors in the health of urban populations, institutional histories, or specific diseases. The winner will receive $500, and the winning essay will receive expedited review for possible publication in the Journal of Urban Health. Essays must be written entirely by one person, who must have been a student at the time the essay was written. Essays must be received by Friday, March 30, 2007. For more information, please call us at 212-822-7314, visit http://www.nyam.org/grants/studentessay.shtml, or write historyessay@nyam.org.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES LISTING - Click here!
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER LISTING - Click here!
MOUNTAINEER WEEK CONTINUES THROUGH NOVEMBER 12
 The 59th year of celebrating Appalachian heritage!
The University’s celebration of all things Appalachian will conclude Sunday, Nov. 12, with the finals for Mountaineer Idol. There are a lot of fun activities still to enjoy. Funnel cakes available in the front of the Lair! The week will include the WVU-Cincinnati football game at noon Saturday, Nov. 11, at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mr. and Ms. Mountaineer and Most Loyals will be presented at halftime.
http://www.wvu.edu/mountaineer_week
25TH ANNUAL TOY DRIVE BEGINS NOVEMBER 13
 The decorated toy barrel will be located in the front of Health Restoration. The drive is sponsored by Christian Help, a non-denominational, non-profit organization committed to serving the needs of the poor in this area. All children deserve to share in the joy and excitement that the holidays bring. Please participate by donating a toy or money to the drive. Maybe when you go home for Thanksgiving, you might have time to shop for a gift. Teenagers are the most underserved group – sweaters, nice sweatshirts, games, books,  wallets, watches, make-up kits, cologne sets – think of an item you would like and share that with a child who might not otherwise get something nice. There is also a great opportunity to get volunteer/community service hours with this project. Please email bjurick@hsc.wvu.edu for information on how you can get involved in this worthwhile project.
INTERESTING SPEAKER FOR THE RED CROSS CLUB
April Cloussen, a nurse who volunteers with Disaster/Health Services, will speak at the Red Cross Club meeting on Monday, November 13 at 7pm in the Blue Stone Room of the Mountainlair. April volunteered during 9/11 and has worked at many other disasters. She also teaches Disaster
and Health Service Classes for the Red Cross.
COULD IT POSSIBLY BE POINSETTIA TIME AGAIN ALREADY?
The Plant and Soil Sciences greenhouse will launch its annual poinsettia sale Wednesday, Nov. 8. They’re ready now for theholidays. The greenhouse has cultivated 38 varieties of poinsettias this year. Colors range from pale cream to dark crimson. If it’s too early for poinsettias, the greenhouse also offers houseplants, including mixed dish gardens. Sale hours will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 293-4480 with any questions.
HOUSING AVAILABLE
One of our December grads has a mobile home for sale. Please contact Megan Law 724.875.9225 or mlaw2@mix.wvu.edu for more information and pictures!
 A senior students is heading home for the Spring semester to do her rural rotation and has an apartment at Glenlock South (Sunnyside) for rent for the semester. $810 per month, plus water and electric. Please contact Katie Geronilla at (304) 741- 3431 or e-mail her at kgeroni1@mix.wvu.edu
REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR USED PC CARTRIDGES TO HEALTH RESTORATION
 We continue to raise funds for the Humane Society - $4 for every  used cartridge – save the dogs and cats and the landfill as well! This is a year round project!
SHARE YOUR NEWS WITH US:
No news is too big or too small for the weekly message! Send your news to bjurick@hsc.wvu.edu.
Office of Student Services
www.hsc.wvu.edu/son
304-293-1386 or (toll free) 1-866-988-6877
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