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The COMmunicator - February 2007 - Page Two
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Remember weather like this? It will come again. Bass Harbor Light, Maine. Photo by Dan Sheps, MSII

Scholarships/Fellowships

Alumni Association Announces Scholarships

The UNECOM Alumni Association will be awarding up to five $1,500 scholarships to qualified second-year students this spring. The Association generates funds for the scholarships through the Fall CME/Reunion Weekend (which follows White Coat Ceremony on the long fall weekend) and through minimal membership dues.

The application process contains two parts. First, students who wish to apply need to submit a CV highlighting their experience and accomplishments in campus and community activities while here at UNECOM. Leadership positions (and accomplishments), TAing for Osteopathic Principles and Practice, tutoring for Gross Anatomy or other classes should all be included in the CV. The board is also interested in any research involvement and volunteer work in the community.

Applicants will also be asked to develop a plan of care that utilizes osteopathic principles and practices for one of four case studies presented. The one-page response will need to include evaluation and differential diagnosis, SOAP notes, and suggested treatment options. Method, rationale and creativity will play a key role in the evaluation process.

Within the next few days all second-year students will receive a message from Dr. Charlotte Paolini, class of ’89 and president of the UNECOM Alumni Association, inviting participation in the Association’s scholarship. Her message will include the case scenarios (choose one) and details about submitting all application materials. The deadline for all materials to be submitted is March 5, and all applicants will be notified in mid-April. The scholarship winners will be announced in the May issue of The COMmunicator.

Betty Ford Center's 2007 Summer Institute for Medical Students

The Betty Ford Center is offering scholarships for five day experiential training seminars this summer at its gorgeous campus in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Sessions will be held May 21-25, June 4-8, June 18-22, July 2-6, July 16-20, July 30-August 3, and August 13-17. Training focuses specifically on treating substance abuse and breaking addictions. Scholarships will cover tuition, travel, lodging, materials and on-campus meals. Applications may be viewed at www.bettyfordcenter.org, or interested students may call 1-800-854-9211, ext. 4108.

Application deadline is March 15, 2007.

The New England Regional Minority Health Conference

Eliminating Health Disparities by 2010, Moral and Economics Imperative scheduled for: April 2, 3, & 4, 2007 at Foxwoods Conference Center.
 
Please go to our website  http://www.nermhc.com/  to register and to book your hotel accomodations.  Thank you, and we'll see you in April!
 
Michelle Surdoval
Conference Manager
New England Regional Minority Health Conference 
207-839-6381

AOA Committee Opportunities

Dear Osteopathic Medical Student:
 
On behalf of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Student Selection Committee, it is my pleasure to announce the 2007 student representative nomination process.  As you may know, each year osteopathic medical students have the opportunity to serve as a full member of one of a select group of the AOA’s committees, councils, or bureaus.  All osteopathic medical students are eligible to serve our profession in this unique capacity. 

Please allow me to explain the process of selection:
 
Each year, the Student Selection Committee, consisting of the Student Member of the AOA Board of Trustees as well representatives from the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) and the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP) solicits nominations from the osteopathic medical student community for student representatives.  For the current application cycle, the deadline will be at MIDNIGHT on MONDAY, MARCH 12th, 2007.  The AOA Student Selection Committee will collect and review Letters of Intent and Curricula Vitae from interested students and submit recommendations to the AOA President-Elect for final appointment.  The selected students will then be notified shortly after the AOA’s Summer House of Delegates Meeting, which will be held this year from July 19th- July 22nd, 2007.
 
As a member of one of the AOA committees, councils, and bureaus you will be expected to meet both in-person and via conference call throughout the year.  The AOA will reimburse student representatives for travel expenses related to in-person meetings. 

We, as students, have been given a very distinct privilege to have direct representation in the governing of our chosen profession.  Certainly, the talents of students deserve to be utilized for such a cause.  I invite every one of you to submit a one page Letter of Intent as well as your Curriculum Vita to studentselection@osteopathic.org.

Respectfully,
Sean N. Martin, OMSIV
AOA Board of Trustees

Lifeline Student Research Fellowship
Applications Due March 16, 2007
                                         
The Lifeline Student Research Fellowship, established by the American Vascular Association, a foundation of the Society for Vascular Surgery, stimulates laboratory and clinical vascular research by undergraduate college students and medical school students registered at North American Universities. 

Each award will consist of a $3,000 student stipend and a two year complimentary subscription to the Journal of Vascular Surgery. The American Vascular Association will grant a maximum of 10 awards per year. The Research and Education Committee will be responsible for the selection of students to receive these awards.

Application forms are available to SVS members. The sponsoring Society member and the student must each submit a curriculum vitae with the application. Multiple applications from the same institution are acceptable, but an individual Society member may sponsor only one student application per year. Awards will be based on the quality of the proposal and assessment of the research strengths of the student and supervisor.

The deadline for receipt is March 16, 2007. Decisions regarding the award will be mailed to the student and sponsor in mid May.

For more information contact Susan Burkardt:
Email:        sburkhardt@vascularsociety.org   
Web:        http://www.vascularweb.org/   

Mayo Clinic Offers Opportunities for Minority Students

The Mayo Clinic is offering several integrated programs to minority students. The goals of the programs are to provide minority students early exposure to clinical care experiences, an introduction to basic science/patient-oriented research, and opportunities to participate in career development workshops. To ensure these programs are accessible to students, travel expenses, meals, and housing are covered or a generous living stipend is made available (depending on the program).

To find out more info about the 2007 Mayo Clinic Minority Career Development Programs and the on-line applications, check out: http://www.mayo.edu. 

2007 Sherry R. Arnstein Minority Student Scholarship

This award, named after former AACOM Executive Director Sherry R. Arnstein, recognizes underrepresented minority students at AACOM's member colleges of osteopathic medicine. The award amount for 2007 will be $1,000.

Eligibility: Applicants must be an underrepresented minority student in good academic standing and currently enrolled in their first, second, or third year at an AACOM member college of osteopathic medicine. Previous awardees are ineligible for future awards.

Minorities included: African American, Native American, or Hispanic.

Deadline: Entries must be post-marked by March 31, 2007. All entries must include the cover page, with all appropriate signatures, in addition to the essay. Incomplete entries will not be considered.

The awardee will be notified by June 30, 2007.

Please mail all entries to: 

Arnstein Minority Student Scholarship
AACOM - Office of Government Relations
5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite 310
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-7231

Questions regarding the 2007 Sherry R. Arnstein Minority Student
Scholarship should be directed to AACOM, Office of Government Relations
at (301) 968-4151.

Sherry R. Arnstein NEW STUDENT Minority Student Scholarship

The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine announces the 2007 Sherry R. Arnstein NEW STUDENT Minority Student Scholarship

This award, named after former AACOM Executive Director Sherry R. Arnstein, recognizes underrepresented minority students at AACOM's member colleges of osteopathic medicine. The award amount for a newly accepted osteopathic medical student to the 2007 entering class will be $1,000.

Eligibility: Applicants must be an underrepresented minority who has been accepted and is planning to matriculate at one of the 20 AACOM member colleges of osteopathic medicine or one of the three branch campuses.

Minorities included: African American, Native American, or Hispanic.

Selection Criterion/Deadline:

Entries must be post-marked by March 31, 2007. All entries must include:

1. A completed new student cover page
2. A copy of a letter of acceptance from a college of osteopathic medicine to which the applicant plans to attend in the fall of 2007.
3. An essay (see website for details.)

Only completed applications with essays will be reviewed. Incomplete entries will not be considered. The awardee will be notified by June 30, 2007.

Please mail all entries to:

Arnstein NEW STUDENT Minority Student Scholarship
AACOM - Office of Government Relations
5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite 310
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-7231

Questions regarding the 2007 Sherry R. Arnstein NEW STUDENT Minority Student Scholarship should be directed to AACOM's Office of Government Relations at (301) 968-4151.

New York Academy of Medicine Student Essay Prize

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. Honorable Mention prizes may also be awarded at the discretion of the Prize Committee.

The contest is open to students in accredited professional degree programs in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and public health. Essays must be written entirely by one person, who must have been a student at the time the essay was written. Essays should be approximately 2,000 to 3,000 words long, and should follow the guidelines in the Journal's instructions for authors. Entries will be evaluated on the quality and originality of the research, the significance of the topic, and appropriateness for publication in the Journal of Urban Health.

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.

Please point your browser to
http://www.nyam.org/grants/docs/NYAMHistoryEssayPrize2007.pdf for a pdf-format flyer of this announcement.

The Historical Collections of the New York Academy of Medicine Library also sponsors two research fellowships. Visit
http://www.nyam.org/grants/history.shtml for more information.

Heart to Heart International Trip to Sichuan Province, China

Heart to Heart International is a global humanitarian organization that inspires, empowers and mobilizes individuals to serve the needs of the poor in their communities and around the world. We accomplish this mission through partnerships that promote health; deliver resources, education and hope; and provide opportunities for meaningful service.

Scope of the Project: Join us in a gesture of goodwill and friendship to the people of Sichuan Province, China as we celebrate our 10th anniversary! We will provide medical training in neonatal resuscitation, ophthalmology, and pre-hospital care. Come and supply hope through our service projects to the Yang Yang School for the Deaf and the Sheng Deng Senior Adult Home. Meet top U.S. and Chinese government and business leaders. Visit famous sites in Beijing, Chengdu, and Hong Kong such as the Great Wall, Tiannanmen Square, the Panda Reserve, and Victoria Peak.

Project Dates: May 23 – June 3, 2007

Travel Cost: $3,795.00 * (full package), $2,495.00* (land package only)

Parameters of the Trip : The price includes roundtrip economy class airfare on United Airlines from the gateway city of San Francisco to Beijing and on Chinese carriers to Chengdu and Hong Kong.
 
The travel package also includes the following: all meals, lodging (double occupancy), ground transportation, group interpreters, sightseeing excursions, special receptions, cultural events, tips, taxes, and medical-evacuation insurance.

The travel package does NOT include the following: Airfare between your home city and the gateway city, single occupancy, passport and visa fees, phone or laundry charges, private transportation, personal spending money or items of a purely personal nature.

All delegates must be physically capable of adapting to the physical demands of the trip (see Registration Form for more details).

Registration Schedule: Send in your Registration Form via e-mail, fax or postal service by March 20, 2007. You will receive a phone call from a Heart to Heart staff member, welcoming you to the team and giving you more trip information.

Special Notes: Passports must be valid for six months past the travel date. Information on obtaining a visa will be forwarded to you upon receipt of your registration form.

Contact Information: 
     
Heart to Heart International        
Amanda Keeter
5915 NW 23rd St., Suite 205        
Oklahoma City, OK 73127   
P 405.787.5200  F 405.787.5328   
Amanda.Keeter@hearttoheart.org  
    
*Cost is subject to change based on inflation at a limit of 8% of the total trip cost

Faculty

Hills Beach Historic Society. Photo by Dan Sheps, MSII

Ripich, Gugliucci Present at Legislative Policy Forum

President Danielle N. Ripich, Ph.D., and Marilyn Gugliucci, Ph.D., director of geriatric education and research, COM, participated in a Legislative Policy Forum on Health Care at the Augusta Civic Center Jan. 26, 2007. President Ripich moderated a session on "Jobs & More Jobs: Will Maine Have Enough Health Care Workers for the Future?" Dr. Gugliucci was a member of a panel discussing "Health and Aging: A Roadmap for Maine's Older Adults and Their Families." The forum was sponsored by the Maine Development Foundation, The Muskie School of Public Service at USM, and the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center.

Alumni

Kennebunkport Reflection. Photo by Dan Sheps, MSII

Fellows, faculty and alumni present at NHOA

Senior OMM/Anatomy fellows Sara Richmond and Noelle Sherrets-Ratigan provided OMT to physicians and pharmaceutical representatives at the New Hampshire Osteopathic Association’s (NHOA) Winter Symposium the last weekend in January. UNECOM OMM faculty, residents or fellows provide such opportunities at all the New England state society CME weekends; fellows Kendra Emery and Sarah Shepherd provided treatment at the NHOA last year.

The CME weekend was held at the Grand Summit Resort at Attitash/Bear Peak ski resort in Bartlett, New Hampshire. More than a dozen CME lectures where scheduled across the three days, three of which were presented by UNECOM alumni. OMM faculty member and member of the class of ’92, John Pelletier, D.O., presented “Use of Cholecalciferol in Osteopathic Care” Saturday morning following the UNECOM-sponsored breakfast. Frank Hubbell, D.O. ’91, well known for his expertise in wilderness medicine, presented on Friday afternoon. Michael McNamara, D.O. ’88, wrapped up Friday’s lectures with “Depression, Dementia and the Elderly Patient.”

An even larger number of UNECOM alumni served on the NHOA board this past year including:
- Jennifer Highland, D.O. ’97 – Treasurer
- William Peternel, D.O. ’91 – Past President
- Jeffrey Greenfield, D.O. ’85, Joseph Leahy, D.O. ’92, and Robert Dorf, D.O. ’98 – Delegates at Large
- David Duval, D.O. ’87, and Raymond Kelly, D.O. ’86 – CME program co-chairs
All officers will remain the same for the 2007-year with the exception of the meeting co-chairs. Dr. Hubbell, along with Robert Soucy, D.O. (who is not an alum but a strong supporter) will serve as co-chairs for the 2008 Winter Symposium.

Dr. Boyd Buser, interim dean of the College, attended the CME weekend and spoke at Saturday’s general meeting. He was representing both UNECOM and the American Osteopathic Association (through his role as First Vice President). He shared news and updates from the college and association, and asked his fellow physicians to support both UNECOM’s biomedical research building fund and the AOA’s Greatness Campaign.

Gay Marks, archivist for the New England Osteopathic Heritage Center, housed in Ketchum Library on the UNE campus, also spoke at the membership meeting. She thanked the association for their past financial support of the archives, and invited them to contribute materials and financial support to it’s continued success.

James Gaffney, UNECOM’s Coordinator of Recruitment and Alumni Services, attended the conference as well. He staffed the UNECOM display table and took the opportunity to help alumni and other supporters catch up on all the changes taking place on campus. Most alumni were surprised to hear of professor Neal Cross’ recent departure from UNECOM, but quite supportive of his new post as chair of anatomy at the Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) in Harragat, Tennessee.

Clubs and Organizations

SNMA “Minority Factoid” Contest a Colorful Success

The local chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), along with the RSAS Office, co-sponsored a Minority “ Factoid Contest” during the University-wide Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration last month.

Co-President Anna Rose Pinlac, MSII, writes: “In the contest, students collected facts about minorities and women who have contributed to the fields of medicine, science, and technology. In total, 184 factoids were collected during the two-week contest. Winners were chosen based on the total number of entries. The organization prize (a $100 gift certificate for Café on the Corner) was awarded to Sigma Sigma Phi. In the individual category: Natalie Maida, MSII, won 1st place (a $25 gift certificate for Café on the Corner), 2nd place ($15 for Café on the Corner) went to Dan Sheps, MSII, and Alicia Pointer, MSI, won the 3rd place prize (a $15 iTUNEs gift card). Congratulations to all the winners! And thank you for everyone who participated.”

2nd Annual UNECOM Student Research Symposium Triples in Size

[Editor's Note: The following article is adapted from one written by James Gaffney for the Nexus newsletter.]

The second annual UNECOM Student Research Symposium, sponsored by the College of Osteopathic Medicine’s New England Research Club (NERC) and the Neurology/Psychiatry Club, was held in early January. Dean’s Research Fellows, along with guest researchers (both physicians and scientists) presented during the noon hour all week. Other researchers presented evening programs. Tuesday evening was set-aside for a poster session, allowing many students to share their research efforts from the past year.

Second-year students Rejean (Reg) Guerriero and Brian McElhinney organized the symposium. “Last year, Joy Guerrieri (now a third-year student) did a great job setting the groundwork and format for the week,” Guerriero said. McElhinney agreed about having a strong foundation from Guerrieri to work from, and the two organizers brought some new ideas to the program as well.
 
“We tried to focus on showing students that doing research is feasible and accessible for both medical students and physicians. We also wanted people to get a feeling for the fact that research can be fun, and there is something for everyone out there, if people are willing to put in some effort to find it,” stated McElhinney.

Guerriero noted three specific goals for the program this year. “Our goals were to 1) double the amount of abstracts and posters for this year, 2) invite clinical faculty and residents to submit posters, 3) have clinical, basic science, and administrative faculty participate in the week's activities,” he articulated.

He was generally pleased with how the week turned out, even if all three goals were not met in full. The first – increasing student participation – was a rousing success for Guerriero and McElhinney. “We more than tripled the number of posters from last year,” he noted.

Regretfully, Guerriero noted that only students presented posters this year, whereas last year faculty also submitted their work. Still, attendance by faculty and administration was strong at both the noontime presentations and the poster session.

“I was thrilled to see the deans and the provost at the poster session,” he shared. COM deans Boyd Buser, D.O.; David Manyan, Ph.D.; and Ken Johnson, D.O., along with provost and vice president for academic affairs Jacque Carter, Ph.D., attended the Tuesday evening event. “That level of interest and commitment to the medical students was really outstanding to see.”

Students were able to present research they conducted here on campus or with another researcher they may have been working with before enrolling at UNECOM. In some cases, COM faculty helped current students connect with and collaborate with others outside of campus based on the student’s particular interest.

Students who presented at the poster session included: Lauren Fleischer, MSI, Jeremy Force, MSI, Kevin Hsu, MSI, Andrew Kaplan, MSII, Peter Lapen, MSI, John Lowery, MSIII, Natalie Maida, MSII, Lacey McIntosh, MSI, Ryan Murphy, MSI, Firas Yousef Naji, MSI, Shaun Opperman, MSI, Joanna Rulf, MSII, Kimberly Salaycik, MSI, Jason Touhey, MSII, and Mark Umphrey, MSI.

McElhinney noted another addition to the week that received positive feedback from both fellow students as well as the faculty. “We added the program (booklet), which we hope made it more of a symposium feel, rather than a series of distinct events.” The 30-page program included a schedule for the noontime and evening presentations, overview of current research areas or projects of faculty members, and abstracts from all the research posters. “I think they turned out great, we had excellent turnout, I've seen the programs all around campus, and a lot of people have been talking about research,” he noted.

“I think it's important to do research, especially for osteopathic students for a number of reasons,” Guerriero suggests, “Doing research gets people to think outside of the box and consider new approaches to difficult health problems.” 

Guerriero commented that while not all students need to participate in a project themselves, “All students should have a basic understanding of the methodology and logistics of research as well as an understanding of its value to us as future physicians.” Through the noontime presentations and evening poster session, he thinks the program “did a good job of ‘demystifying’ research and letting some folks gain a better understanding of what basic science and clinical research is all about.”

The benefits of participating in research are not limited to the individual student, though. Guerriero believes there are benefits to the College as well, including having more well-rounded, critical thinking students. There is also the potential for students to publish their research “which can bring great recognition to individuals and the institution as a whole” he shared.

“Research is a major source of funding for many medical schools and, as the osteopathic profession grows, having osteopathic researchers will be a critical piece of building and maintaining osteopathic medical schools,” McElhinney adds.

In reflecting on larger benefits, Guerriero returned to the ability to bring clinicians, scientists, and students together after acknowledging that some schools have struggled with balancing the philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine with basic science research (which has often taken a ‘back seat’).

He, and certainly others on campus, believes that there is a shift taking place where “Students and faculty realize that research needs to be part of the foundation in both the curriculum as well as osteopathic medicine in general.  Most importantly, research teaches critical thinking, which is an invaluable asset to future physicians - especially for osteopathic physicians who are often asked for validation from their allopathic colleagues.”

In his view, “The College gains pride and recognition in being able to bring together medical students, basic scientists, and clinicians in the same room in order to foster academic discourse and to provide an all-encompassing learning environment.”

- James Gaffney, Coordinator of Recruitment and Alumni Services

National SOMA Leadership Opportunities

Dear SOMA Members,

The American Osteopathic Association provides an excellent opportunity for you to get involved in your profession. You can apply to serve as the student member of a committee, council or bureau. This is a great way for you to meet physician leaders from all over the country and to contribute your knowledge and excitement about osteopathic medicine. Attached is a list of positions you can apply to and a brief explanation of the duties involved.

If you are interested in serving as a student representative on one of the AOA committees, councils, or bureaus, please submit the following NO LATER THAN March 15, 2007 via electronic mail to:
studentselection@osteopathic.org  and to vbronersky@osteopathic.org:
 
Letter of Intent - a brief letter declaring your interest in serving on a particular AOA committee, council, or bureau.  The letter should also
highlight your qualifications and any outstanding qualities you feel are relevant to your role as a student representative.

Curriculum Vitae

Current Contact Information - please include your current electronic mail address.
 
*Please note that the AOA Student Selection Committee will not consider materials received after March 15, 2007.  The Committee will submit all nominations to AOA President-elect.  Final appointments are typically announced in early-mid July following the annual business meeting in Chicago.

Please let me know if you have any questions about applying for a position.

Sincerely,
Marty Knott
National SOMA President

February C&O Events

February 1 – Emergency Medicine Club Airway Workshop, OMM Lab. Contact Gretchen Hankens, MSII, for more info.

February 1 – Medicine and Aging Club AFAR Research Presentation by Sheye Alabi, MSII. 12-1pm, ACHS 304. Lunch provided. Contact Katherine Wetherbee, MSII, for more info.

February 2 – Bon Appetit Soup Kitchen meal preparation and sponsorship by the Medicine and Aging Club. Contact Mark Grohman, MSII, for more info.

February 7 – Kate Drummond, D.O. Talk. ACHS 205Sponsored by the Emergency Medicine Club. 5:30-7:30pm, ACHS 205. Contact Gretchen Hankens, MSII, with any questions.

February 23 – “Mr. UNECOM” Competition, at Ratigan’s Restaurant and Pub, 7-10pm.  Hosted by the American Medical Student Association. Contact Patrick Hohl, MSI, for more info.

Photos from the SOMA Unity Project with "Give Kids the World" Village. All photos courtesy Dan Sheps, MSII, and Shawn St. Marie, MSII [Editor's Note: GKTW asks that photos of children not be used, to protect privacy]:

The "Give Kids the World" Village in Kissimmee, Florida.

MSI Mike Dominello, right, prepares to take a spin on "Big Blue."

MSI Cassidy Foley, right, poses with friends at GKTW Village.

Elmer, the snoring tree.

Cassidy Foley, MSI, keeps the native fauna under control.

Everything's a little bigger in Florida.

Mike Dominello, MSI, and Shawn St. Marie, MSII (third and fourth from left, respectively) keep things under control in the biggest teacup they've ever seen.

February Health Awareness Events

The “WhatHealth” website maintains a list of health awareness events for each month. You can check it out at www.whathealth.com/awareness/february.html  The following events are listed for the month of February:

AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
American Heart Month
National Children’s Dental Health Month
Duchenne MD Awareness Week, 14th-19th
National Eating Disorders Week, 27th-March 5th
Give Kids a Smile Day, 3rd
National Wear Red Day, 3rd
World Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day, 14th
National Condom Day, 14th
National Women’s Heart Day, 17th

Your SGA reps:

Anne Barlow, MSII	Shannon Scully, MSI
Chris Blomberg, MSI	Ryan Smith, MSI
Jake Budny, MSII	Shawn St. Marie, MSII
Steve Fosmire, MSI	Kerry Sternheim, MSII
Michael Jackson, MSII	Lauren Turkanis, MSII
Brian McElhinney, MSII	Maggie Vancura, MSII
Lacey McIntosh, MSI	Jordan Wagner, MSII
Ryan Murphy, MSI	Tara Wayt, MSI
Anne Newbold, MSII	Sarah White, MSI
Max Opoku-Agyemang, MSI	Liz Williams, MSII
Amanda Roth, MSII	Lisa Wuerdeman, MSII
Joanna Rulf, MSII	Ahmad Yassin, MSI
Kim Salaycik, MSI	Rima Zahr, MSI
Joe Scott, MSI

Meat and Potatoes

Harbor at Kennebunkport. Photo by Dan Sheps, MSII

University Campus Information

Office of Recruitment, Student, and Alumni Services (RSAS) Lower level of Stella Maris Hall	Monday-Friday 8am – 4:30pm (open noontime)
Campus Center Hours	Monday-Wednesday Gym, Track, Fitness Center: 6am-11 pm Pool: 6:30am-9:30am, 11:30am-6pm, 8pm-10pm Thursday-Friday Gym, Track, Fitness Center: 6am-12am Pool: 6:30-9:30am, 11:30am-6pm (5pm Friday), 8pm-10pm (Thurs.) Saturday Gym, Track, Fitness Center: 8am-12am Pool: 12pm-6pm (Pool closed for swim meets Nov. 4th and 18th) Sunday Gym, Track, Fitness Center: 8am-10pm Pool: 12pm-6pm
Bookstore Hours	Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-5pm Friday: 8:30am-3:30pm
Library Hours
Jack S. Ketchum Library, University Campus	Monday-Thursday: 8am-12pm Friday: 8am-7pm Saturday: 10am-9pm Sunday: 10am-12pm
Josephine S. Abplanalp ’45 Library, Westbrook College Campus	Monday-Thursday: 8am-10pm Friday: 8am-5pm Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 10am-10pm
Sanford Petts Health Center - University Campus Phone: 282-1516	Monday-Wednesday: 8:30am-8pm Thursday & Friday: 8:30am-5pm Student Walk-in Hours: 11am-12:45pm
Alfond Health Center (OMM treatment only) Phone: 284-1417	Monday: 8am-8pm Tuesday: 8am-4:30pm Wednesday: 8am-6pm Thursday: 8am-5:30pm Friday: 8am-5:30pm
Saco Health Center - Saco Phone: 602-1407	Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5pm
Learning Assistance Center	Monday-Thursday: 8am-9pm Friday: 8am-4:30pm
Career Services	For appointments, contact Judy Bellante at 602-0170, ext. 2817, or jbellante@une.edu
Counseling Services	For appointments, call 602-0171, ext. 2549
Disability Services	For appointments, contact 602-0171, ext. 2815.
Food Service Hours (check http://www.unedining.com/ for updates, menus, and pre-ordering meals to go) Effective in September:Decary Cafeteria	Monday-Friday: Breakfast: 7:15am-10:30am Lunch: 11am-1:15pm Dinner: 4:30pm-6:30pm (4:30pm-6pm on Friday) Saturday & Sunday:  Brunch: 11am-1pm  Dinner: 4:30pm-6pm
The Hang	Monday-Friday: 10:30am-10pm
Alfond Café	Monday-Friday: 7:30am-2:30pm

Study Locations:

There are a number of locations available on the University campus for students to study.

Alfond Center for Health Sciences: The entrance facing Stella Maris and the main entrance on the lower level will be unlocked until midnight. All other entrances are open until 8pm. The rooms and lecture halls available as 24-hour study space are 104, 113, 126, 127, 128, 138A/B, 139A/B, and 304. The lobbies are also available. The Alfond Building has wireless Internet access.

Decary Hall: The entrance facing the river remains unlocked until 8pm, and the front entrance is open until 10pm. The rooms available for 24-hour use are 202, 203, 205, 206, 208, 212, and Sutton Lounge. Wireless access is available in the first floor vending area.

Marcil Hall: The entrance on the lower level is open until midnight. Wireless access is available in the common areas.

Stella Maris: The rear entrance facing the residence halls is open until midnight, while the other entrances are open until 8pm. The rooms available for 24-hour use are 206, 215, 304/306, and 309/310.

Alfond Meadow:

The Alfond Meadow will be used for intramural sports during the 2006-07 academic year. Students can anticipate use of the lawn during football season and again during spring sports. Study plans should be made with the lawn use in mind.

Submissions to the COMmunicator:

The COMmunicator is published monthly, Agust-May. Your submissions are welcome. Submit stories, news events, or digital pictures to Steve Smith at ssmith12@une.edu by the 25th of each month (the earlier, the better!)

Parting Shot

Future physicians, all. Ponder that for a moment. Photo by Steve Smith, RSAS

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