Message of the Week
October 25, 2006

LET'S GO, MOUNTAINEERS!
#4 West Virginia (7-0)
vs.
#6 Louisville (7-0)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 - WVU (8-0)!! - SO LONG, LOUISVILLE

Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Rho Chapter Open House

The Alpha Rho Chapter will hold an open house program on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 4-6pm in the John Jones Center, Conference Room B. A brief presentation will be given which will provide information about the Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society and WVU School of Nursing’s Alpha Rho Chapter. Membership eligibility criteria will also be discussed. In addition, a presentation will be given regarding professional interviewing and dressing. Light refreshments will be served. All interested nursing students, both undergraduate and graduate, are invited to attend. Please notify Cindy Dalton at cdalton@hsc.wvu.edu   regarding your intention to attend the program by Friday, Oct. 27.

TODAY!
RAISING FUNDS FOR AMERICAN DIABETIC ASSOCIATION
For her capstone, Molly Raudenbush is helping with the Cheat Lake Elementary and Middle School Walk for Diabetes.  The event raises money for the American Diabetic Association and will take place today from 2:30-4:00.  Faculty and students are invited to participate and make donations to the American Diabetes Association.  If anyone is interested in making a donation or volunteering please call 304-322-6079 or email mraudenb@mix.wvu.edu.   

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 utlilized 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.

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, Nov. 9
 and
7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 13.

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. The Student Health Service will also be offering flu shots to the general student population at the Student Recreation Center (for $15 each) on Oct. 18th and 26th from 3-8 p.m.

THE ONLY JOB FAIR DESIGNED FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS STUDENTS AT WVU!

Thursday, November 2 – John Jones Conference Center

• Gain experience assessing the job market in WV
• Learn about various opportunities across the state
• Meet potential employers and establish a relationship with those that appeal to you
• Begin to “market” yourself so you’ll be ready to begin your official job search
• See potential sites for clinical rotations

 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, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER HOURS!
Where are you?

These categories have been growing, so they have been moved to the website!  The School of Nursing web developer, Caryn Cooper, has done an excellent job getting a special place ready for them.  Please visit often to get the latest opportunities!  The School of Nursing website is a great place to visit!
http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/son/studentNursesAssoc/communityServiceOpps.htm or http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/son/AcademicNew/currentStudentInfo.htm

MUMS, HIBISCUS AND DISH GARDENS ARE NOW ON SALE AT THE
WVU Greenhouse – Over 150 mums in several colors.  Sale runs from 9a – 3pMonday through Friday – Sale benefits the Plant and Soil Science Club.  For more information, contact the Greenhouse 293-4480.

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!

WVU Students Turn 'rages to riches' for area charity
A group of West Virginia University students will raise “A-WEAR-ness” of apparel recycling and support a charitable organization at the same time.  Professor Tracy Gainer Vash’s Textiles, Apparel and Merchandising 230 class will be collecting worn, usable and unusable garments, and textile products during the month of November.

Apparel that is wearable will be recovered and distributed to help individuals who are homeless. Goods that are torn or too worn will be baled at the Clarksburg Mission and sent for recycling. Each truckload of recycled goods will generate cash for the mission.

 According to the EPA, in 2003, 10.6 million tons of textile waste was generated. This is double the amount produced in 1990.  Apparel recycling will not only reduce textiles in the waste stream but will also raise funds for homeless individuals.

Goods accepted for donation include clothing, shoes, purses, belts, bed linens, towels, stuffed animals and fabric scraps. The textile material can be broken down into component parts and rewoven into new products.

The class’s efforts will begin with an information booth at the WVU Mountainlair to raise awareness, with students staffing the booth from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, and Thursday, Oct. 26. Drop-off boxes will be placed at WVU residence halls, sorority, and fraternity houses and checked daily. The students will also staff a drop-off box outside of Hatfields at the Mountainlair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 1, 8, 15, and 29.  We’re working on getting a box placed somewhere in the Health Sciences Center – we’ll have that information next week!!

VOTE COACH ROD FOR PRESIDENT? – EVEN BETTER - FOR COACH OF THE YEAR!!
Mountaineer fans will have a chance to vote WVU Head Football Coach Rich Rodriguez “Coach of the Year” as part of a special promotion sponsored by Liberty Mutual, an affinity partner of the WVU Alumni Association. The Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year will be awarded to the football coach who most embodies the characteristics of responsibility and integrity on and off the field. Alumni, fans, and friends can visit http://alumni.wvu..edu and click on the “Vote Coach Rod” icon on the left side of the site.  Initial voting will continue through Nov. 5. On Nov. 6, the 20 coaches with the most votes will be selected as semifinalists and voting will continue only for those coaches. The winner will be announced Dec. 16 on ABC.

Female roommate wanted to share 2 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse located  on McCullough St. directly across from the stadium. Ruby and HSC within walking distance. Rent is $350 per month plus 1/2 utilities. Available December 15th. Please call Becky at 301-387-0088 or email her at becky@westmarbuilders.com if interested.

MOUNTAINEER WEEK BEGINS NOVEMBER 3 – 12!
MORE INFORMATION NEXT MESSAGE!  FUN!

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