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Bar Harbor, Maine, foggy sunrise. Photo by Matt Cameron, MSIV
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Current Students

UNECOM Students Garner Research Awards

Three UNECOM students received research awards at the Northeast Osteopathic Medical Education Network (NEOMEN) 6th Annual Research Forum that was held on March 30, 2007. 

First place was awarded to Adrienne Kovalsky, MSII, for her research titled "Risk perception and hazard assessment of water-borne parasitic infection in a remote Nepali clinic: A Pilot Study" [JamesVaughn, Ph.D., chair, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Research Sponsor].

Second place was awarded to Rana Wakim, MS III, for her research titled "Geriatric Training Pioneer: Medical Student Lives the Life of an Elder Nursing Home Resident for an Extended Period" [Marilyn Gugliucci, Ph.D., director of geriatric education and research in UNECOM, Research Sponsor and Data Analyst].

Third place was awarded to Oluwaseye Alabi, MS II, for his work titled "Subcortical cerebrovascular disease and treatment response in late-life depression" [Dr. Gugliucci, Research Sponsor].

Congratulations!

Zaman Elected to National AMSA Position

Shehzaad Zaman, MSII, co-president of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation club at UNECOM, was elected Chairperson of the American Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) Disabilities Committee. In this position, he will be working with the national AMSA leadership over the next year to raise awareness regarding some of the key issues faced by patients with new or chronic disabilities in the clinical setting, and giving medical students the skills that they need in order to help improve the quality and the delivery of care to this population.

Zaman writes:

“I will serve as a resource for medical and pre-med students as well as collaborate with other sections of AMSA on a variety of projects. A project I have in mind includes a workshop where medical students will learn a variety of different communication strategies while working with patients who are deaf or hard of hearing. According to a bill currently in Congress, by the year 2030, the number of people living in the U.S. with hearing loss will increase to 78 million. This will lead to some challenges for the next generation of doctors when it comes to communicating with their future patients.

In addition, I would like to be able to increase the availability of clear surgical masks for surgical patients who rely on lip-reading, which will help to reduce the anxiety that they may face when they have no idea what is going on in the operating room. In addition, I would also like to continue the annual Medfest screening that AMSA conference attendees get to participate in. This includes meeting a patient with some form of disability, doing a history and physical examination on them and clearing them to participate in the Special Olympics. 

I would also like to find out what medical schools currently have in their curriculum as far as disability training for medical students (e.g. discussing not only the physical aspect of a condition, but the social and psychology factors that come into play so these students can become the best resource and advocate for their patients). One such idea would be to establish an AMSA disabilities awareness week, where local AMSA chapters can organize a variety of events that will take place at each school where clients with different disabilities can come in and share their experiences, and for students to participate in a variety of fun events that are also eye-opening, in which they will simulate life as a patient with a certain condition. By being able to experience a condition, the students will have a better sense of the impact that it can have on a patient's life and be able to serve as their best advocate.

Lastly, I would like to provide input for pre-medical students with disabilities who are interested in applying to medical school, and to help allow the number of medical students with disabilities in medical school to continue to increase."

Students Win Prestigious Awards

Three prestigious awards were recently attained by UNECOM students.

Daniel Sheps, MS II, was awarded the highly competitive Betty Ford Center Summer Institute for Medical Students (SIMS) Fellowship. He will be on site at the Betty Ford Center in California this summer where he will work with patients and their families. Student Physician Sheps is the third UNECOM student to receive this award in the past eight years.

Robert Levine, MS I, was awarded the American Federation for Aging Research Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Fellowship. Student Physician Levine will be the first UNECOM student to conduct research at Johns Hopkins Medical Center. He will receive on-site mentorship from Linda Fried, M.D. - a physician known internationally for her work in preventive heart disease - for eight weeks this summer.

Kimberly Salaycik, MSI, was awarded a very competitive AMSA Foundation End of Life Care Fellowship in Miami, Florida, for six weeks this summer. Student Physician Salaycik will receive a stipend as she works full time in this fellowship.

Marilyn R. Gugliucci, Ph.D, Director of Geriatric Education and Research, is the UNECOM Sponsor for Daniel Sheps and Kimberly Salaycik, and the UNECOM Research Mentor for Robert Levine.

Military Students Hold Awards Ceremony

The American Military Osteopathic Physicians Society (AMOPS) had their final meeting on April 10, where the Army presented UNECOM Diener Henry (Hank) Wheat with a Certificate of Appreciation for “providing his assistance beyond the position appointed to him at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, donating his time to support the members of the HPSP programs in their attempts to develop a better-trained fighting force in the military's medical community, and by giving guidance and aid in developing a fully functional and self-sustaining AMOPS organization at UNECOM.”
 
In addition, MSIIs Andrew Stein and Steph Ng were also awarded the Army Achievement Medal. Stein was awarded for “exceptionally meritorious service while serving as a subject matter expert and recruiting asset for commissioning of one new medical corps health profession scholarship officer.” Ng received her award for “being a leader and an officer by developing and implementing programs that greatly assisted the North East Recruiting Company.”

- Stephanie Ng, MSII, and Steve Smith, RSAS

Hank Wheat, right, receives his award as L-R Ahmad Yassin, MSI, Sgt. Aaron Ashcraft, and Steph Ng, MSII, look on. Photo courtesy Steph Ng.

New Fellows Named

Four new OMM/Anatomy Fellows were named by the OMM department after a very competitive application process. MSIIs Meghan Grant, Joseph Keen, Suzie McGrorty, and Donald Tower will return to campus in a staggered rotation to assist the OMM and Anatomy departments over the next several years. Joe and Suzie will return in the spring of 2008, and again in the spring of 2009. Don and Meghan will return for the entire 2008-2009 academic year.

Scholarships/Fellowships

Bass Head Light, Maine. Photo by Matt Cameron, MSIV.

U of Vermont Medical Physiology Summer Course

The University of Vermont will once again offer a summer physiology course, from June 18 through July 23, 2007. The course is Medical Physiology (MPBP 301), 8 credits.

Special attention is given to students who have previously experienced difficulty mastering physiological concepts. The course is also appropriate for students preparing to enter medical studies, or for those who wish to review the subject material. Room and Board available on campus.

Time: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
Fees: Vermont resident: $1900; non-resident: $2700 (No registration fee)

For more information contact Ms. Julie Lovelette in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics at (802) 656-2540, or email physiol@physiology.med.uvm.edu

Maine Medical Center Integrative Summer Program

The Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency/Integrative Medicine Program is offering a weeklong elective to medical students this summer. It will run July 30 - August 3 and will offer an overview of various integrative and complementary medicine modalities (acupuncture, mind/body, manual medicine therapies and more).

Pettapiece Research Fund

· Research support for up to one year
· Conduct clinical or basic science research
· Receive a $2000 stipend and $400 for research expenses, plus support to defray costs to attend a national meeting

Need more information about the program? 

Contact:
Dr. Amy Davidoff, Dept Pharmacology (ADavidoff@une.edu)
Brian McElhinney, MSII (bmcelhinney@mail.une.edu)
Reggie Guerriero, MSII (rguerriero@mail.une.edu)
Co-Presidents of the New England Research Club

Need an application?

Contact:
Any of the above people or
Angela Morse, Basic Science Dept (AMorse@une.edu)
or get it online by clicking here.

American Osteopathic Foundation Research Awards

The American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) is proud to announce that 
nominations are now being accepted for the following research awards for students, physicians, and scientists: 

· Burnett Osteopathic Student Research Award 
(Postmark by May 15, 2007) 
· Gutensohn-Denslow Research Award 
(Postmark by May 15, 2007) 
· Korr Research Award 
(Postmark by May 15, 2007) 
· Louisa Burns Research Award and Lecture 
(Postmark by May 15, 2007) 
· Beehler Research Mentor of the Year Award 
(Postmark by May 15, 2007) 
 
Forms are available on the AOF Website: 
http://www.aof-foundation.org/ 
Please click on "Grants & Awards and scroll down to the award of choice.

Allegiance Hospice And Palliative Care

Volunteers - Portland Area

· Are you looking for a rewarding, unique volunteer experience?
· Do you have time available each week that you could give in a constructive, meaningful way?

Comprehensive Training: Tuesdays 5:30-9pm, 5/1-6/5
OR Tuesdays 9am-4:30pm, 6/5-6/19
At Allegiance Hospice our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care to individuals with advanced illnesses. You are invited to join our team of trained volunteers. We guarantee that the personal benefits will be life changing.

Please contact:
Jennifer Mancini
Volunteer Coordinator
Allegiance Hospice
877-255-4623
jmancini@allegiancehospice.com

Second Annual Osteopathic Medical Student Research Conference at MSU COM

In 2005 MSU COM hosted a meeting for medical students interested in biomedical research. The College is again hosting a meeting of this kind in 2007: July 26 through 28 on the campus of MSU.  

The 2nd Osteopathic Medical Student Research Conference will be of interest to Osteopathic Medical Students who are pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D degree or are otherwise engaged or interested in biomedical research.

The conference will provide students an opportunity to meet like-minded students from other Osteopathic colleges, to present an oral or poster summary of their research, and to share ideas about science and medical education. It will also provide participants the opportunity to meet distinguished invited speakers who have developed outstanding careers in medical science. These speakers will provide insight into the life of a physician scientist, explain how they developed their careers, describe the kind of research they are conducting, how they obtain external support for their studies, and explain why such research is so rewarding.

The $150 cost for the conference covers the registration fee, conference materials, and all meals. Lodging information is available on the Conference registration web site.
We urge interested students to register early. Credit card payment to register for the conference can be made at: http://www.com.msu.edu/mstp/meeting-2007.html

American Medical Association (AMA) Scholarship Opportunities

The Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarships

Ten thousand dollar scholarships are available to rising seniors, chosen for the award during their third year of medical school. Based on enrollment size of the third-year class, each school may submit up to three nominations. Award selection is based on academic excellence and/or financial need. Interested students may submit proposals to the RSAS office.

Application available: February 2007
Deadline for nominations: May 31, 2007
Recipients announced: August 2007

The Scholars Fund

The American Medical Association (AMA) Alliance - the largest volunteer arm of the AMA - raises money each year for medical schools to distribute to deserving students. Medical schools can offer one or more awards, based on the amount of funds raised for the institution. Scholarships must be a minimum of $1,000 and can be based on academic excellence and/or financial need.

The deadline to submit recipients is July 1, 2007

For more information regarding the three scholarship offers above, visit the AMA Foundation website at http://www.amafoundation.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/

Faculty

Acadia Foggy Coast, Mt. Desert Island, Maine. Photo by Matt Cameron, MSIV.

UNECOM Administrators, Faculty Represent at World Health Organization

Boyd Buser, D.O., interim dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kenneth Johnson, D.O., interim associate dean of clinical affairs, and Jane Carreiro, D.O., associate professor and chair for the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, recently served as experts for a World Health Organization (WHO) consultation meeting in Milan. 

The meeting was organized to finalize a set of documents concerning international standards for training and practice in osteopathic medicine. There were representatives from approximately 20 countries, including the health ministries of Ba'hrain, Iran, Ghana and China. Buser, Johnson, and Carreiro were each invited due to their involvement with national and international organizations. Dr. Buser is on the board of directors of the Osteopathic International Alliance; Dr. Johnson is the president of the American Academy of Osteopathy; and Dr. Carreiro was selected from an international slate of candidates to author the document. 

The guidelines were adopted, and the WHO recommended that all member states (countries) adopt them as well. This will help all D.O.'s who wish to practice outside the United States, as well as countries that wish to establish schools of osteopathic medicine.

Faculty To Have Papers Published

David Mokler, Ph.D., and Peter Morgane, Ph.D. professors of pharmacology in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, have recently had a paper accepted by the journal Brain Research. The paper titled "Stress-induced changes in extracellular dopamine and serotonin in the medial prefrontal cortex and dorsal hippocampus of prenatally malnourished rats," was done in collaboration with Janina Galler, M.D., and Olga I. Torres (CAS '03) at Boston University School of Medicine. This work continues Drs. Mokler and Morgane's investigations of the effects of prenatal malnutrition on the brain.

India Broyles, Ed.D., from UNECOM's Department of Pediatrics, Mildred Savidge, Ph.D. of UNECOM's Department of Family Medicine, Evelyn Schwalenberg, D.O., Director of Faculty Development, Kathy Thompson, Ph.D. of UNECOM's Department of Biochemistry, Sarah Sprafka, Ph.D., retired faculty member in the Department of Family Medicine, and Rorie Lee, Ph.D., MPH of the MMC Office of Medical Education, have had a paper accepted by the Journal of the International Association of Medical Science Educators.  The paper titled “Stages of Concern During Curriculum Change” will be published in the June 2007 issue of the journal. 

Clubs and Organizations

UNECOM students Susannah Parke, MSII, and Michelle Stone, MSI (2nd from right and right) suffer through the Wilderness Medicine Conference at Big Sky, Montana. Photo by Josh Mularella, MSII. 

COM Student Government Donates $5,000 to Biomedical Research Building

At their last meeting on April 18, the UNECOM Student Government Association voted to donate $5,000.00 to the proposed Biomedical Research Building. Second-year class president Shawn St. Marie initiated the motion after hearing comments from Dan Sheps, MSII, regarding the importance of the new facility to the campus. Student Government members hope that the gift helps to demonstrate the support and enthusiasm of the COM student body for the new facility.

UNECOM Clubs Send Student Reps to State House

Eight UNECOM students donning white coats spent the afternoon of April 26 at the State House in Augusta, showing support for LD 1309, a bill that introduces public funding for abortion care for MaineCare eligible women. LD 1309 is sponsored by the President of the Maine Senate, Beth Edmonds-D of Freeport, who introduced the bill to ensure fairness and equity in health care for the poorest women in Maine. Medical Students for Choice (MSFC) coordinated COM student participation in the events, and student representatives from the American Medical Students’ Association (AMSA), the National Osteopathic Women Physicians Association (NOWPA), the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOOG) and MSFC were in attendance. 

White coats stood out amongst the suits and day-to-day clothes, and many onlookers commented how, in addition to making strong verbal statements, the UNECOM students in attendance also made a powerful visual statement in support of the bill. MSIIs Brian McElhinney, Kristina McElhinney and Shawn St. Marie all gave public testimony to the joint committee on Health and Human Services. Ariel Tosi, MSI, submitted a written statement from UNECOM ACOOG in support of the bill. Rachel Hamilton, MSII, was interviewed by the Portland Press Herald regarding the equity that this bill aims to bring about. Rachel, Kelly Frys, and Kerry Sternheim, who spoke to local representatives on the issue, were all included in a news clip that covered part of the event. 

Included amongst the many proponents for LD 1309 was a representative for the Maine Fellows of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, who testified in support of the bill, as did a representative from the Maine Medical Association. The head of the Maine Center for Disease Control,  Dora Mills, M.D., and the legal director of the Maine Civil Liberties Union, Zachary Heiden, also spoke in support of this legislation. These proponents advocated for equal access to comprehensive reproductive health care services for economically disadvantaged women in Maine.

UNECOM students in attendance: Rachel Hamilton, MSII, Kerry Sternheim, MSII, Kelly Frys, MSII, Shawn St. Marie, MSII, Ariel Tosi, MSI, Amanda Staples, MSI, and MSIIs Brian and Kristina McElhinney.

-Ariel Tosi, MSI


UNECOM students who attended the rally at the State House, L-R Ariel Tosi, MSI, Amanda Staples, MSI, Kelly Frys, MSII, Shawn St. Marie, MSII, Kerry Sternheim, MSII, Rachel Hamilton, MSII, Rep. Bill Connor, Kristina McElhinney, MSII, and Brian McElhinney, MSII. Photo courtesy Ariel Tosi.

OsteoBlast, Spring Fling Garnish Weekend

Medical students showed their tremendous stamina as two major social events shared the same weekend in late April. On Friday, April 20, the annual “Spring Fling” semi-formal saw nearly 100 smartly-dressed students descend on Cake Restaurant in Portland to dance and socialize in a cathartic release of study-fatigue. Organizer Kim Salaycik, MSI, worked tirelessly to ensure that students had refreshments, transportation, and a time to remember.

Two days later, the second annual “UNECOM OsteoBlast” was held in the Campus Center gym from 1-5pm. Billed as a festival of fun and information for UNECOM staff, students, faculty, incoming students, and community members, the event continues to evolve as it seeks to fill a niche.

This year, student clubs set up information booths, hosted games, gave out prizes, and helped entertain other medical students and visitors alike. Highlights included a Simman demonstration, balloon shaving, fruit smoothie drinks, a traditional BBQ (sponsored by the Army), a basketball shoot-out, face painting, and much more. Chief organizer Sarah White, MSI, managed a small army of volunteer helpers and ironed out more than a few wrinkles to make this year’s OsteoBlast a success and a great launching pad for next year.

Pictures from Spring Fling:

L-R MSIIs Dave Rancourt, Matt Pomykala, and Jordan Wagner. Photo courtesy Dave Rancourt.

Second-year students enjoy dinner before the event. Photo by Anne Newbold, MSII.

A group portrait. Photo courtesy Anne Newbold, MSII.

MSIIs Andrea Berry and Anil Pillay. Photo by Anne Newbold, MSII.

Spring Fling organizer Kim Salaycik, MSI, makes an announcement during the event. Photo by Anne Newbold, MSII.

MSIIs Matt Harris and Kristy Brill. Photo by Dave Rancourt, MSII

L-R MSIIs Liz Williams, Jess Rose, and Anne Newbold. Photo courtesy Anne Newbold.

Pictures from OsteoBlast:

The Integrative Medicine Club hosted a smoothie booth for the second straight year. L-R Sue White, MSI, Kim Salaycik, MSI, Kerry Sternheim, MSII, and Joanna Rulf, MSII. Photo by Jeani Reagan, Web-CT Specialist.

MSIIs Jake Budny (left) and Jason Touhey demonstrate the proper technique to spin sugar. Photo by Jeani Reagan.

L-R MSIs Vandana Kamath, Andrea Dionne, Rima Zahr, and Jess Murphy. Photo by Steve Smith, RSAS

Regine Reimers, MSI, tried to entubate a simulated patient as Erica Zulueta, MSII, gives tips. Photo by Steve Smith.

L-R MSIIs Sheye Olabi, Chad Bouchard, Shawn St. Marie, and Sara Kleiman. Photo by Jeani Reagan.

MSIIs Katie Wetherbee (left) and Kerry Sternheim at the face-painting station. Photo by Jeani Reagan.

Patrick Hohl, MSI, and Jess Rose, MSII, at the AMSA table. Photo by Jeani Reagan.

Adam Duquette, MSI, practices his OMM techniques on Dr. Pelletier. Photo by Jeani Reagan.

OsteoBlast organizer Sarah White, MSI, poses with Dean Patricia Kelley. Photo by Jeani Reagan.

 
L-R Mike Jackson, MSII, Lacey McIntosh, MSI, Sarah White, MSI, and Jake Budny, MSII, try to unravel a Gordion knot of balloons. Photo by Steve Smith.

“Med School For Kids Day” a Gut-Coloring Success

On April 12, the UNECOM Pediatrics Club collaborated with the Biddeford Schools’ Mentoring Club to host their annual “Medical School for Kids Day” on campus. Nearly 50 fourth and fifth graders from Biddeford Elementary school were at the event. The kids were dressed head to toe in surgical caps, booties, gloves, and an amazing t-shirt designed by Sue White, MSI. The student 'doctors for a day' went through various stations learning about selected medical topics. Some of the most popular stations were the Brain, X-rays, learning how to use medical equipment, make-your-own-trail-mix station, and coloring the organs on their t-shirts. The event was lots of fun and both UNECOM and the Elementary School look forward to having this event again next year!

-Lauren Turkanis, MSII, PEDS co-president

Pictures from Med School for Kids Day. All photos courtesy Lauren Turkanis, MSII:

Katie Wetherbee, MSII, shows a young doctor-to-be the tools of the trade.

MSIs Jeff Brown and Kelly Marra pose with an unidentified visitor.

Winter Berry, MSI (right) and Christina DeMatteo, MSI, show the bare bones of osteopathy.

Mentors and Mentees Unite!

Club and Organization Events

May 4 – Maine National Guard Air Ambulance Demonstration, on the Alfond Meadow from 12-2pm. Sponsored by AMOPS. For more information, contact Bob Brown, MSI.

May 5-6 – S.O.L.O. Wilderness First Aid Course, ACHS 304. Sponsored by the Wilderness Medicine Club. Contact Josh Mularella, MSII, for more info.

May 5 - Luau at MacArthur House, 2-4pm. Sponsored by Sigma Sigma Phi. Contact Christina DeMatteo, MSI, for more info.

May 5 – Sympathetic Tones Concert, Alfond 106, from 6-7pm. Contact Jenn Salisbury, MSII, for more info.

May 6 – American Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) 5K race and ultra-marathon, to benefit Adopt-a-Doc. Registration begins at 8am. 5K race starts at 9am in Kennebunk. For more information, contact Andy Ray, MSI, or Dante Leven, MSI.

May 15 – Board Review Class in Alfond, from 6-9pm. For more information, contact Michelle Zugermayr, MSII.

The following are photos from the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) Convocation in Colorado Springs. All photos courtesy Dan Sheps, MSII:

L-R Don Tower, MSII, Daniel Miller, MSI, Dean Boyd Buser, D.O., Dan Sheps, MSII, Scotty McQuilkin, MSIII (back), Mike Dominello, MSI, and Josh Morrison, MSII.

UNECOM Students and clinicians mingle at Convocation.

L-R Don Tower, MSII (Fellow-to-be), and Fellows Noelle Sherrets-Ratigan, MSIII, and Sara Richmond, MSIII.

MSIIs Josh Morrison and Abby Hansen refine their billiard manipulation techniques.

L-R Shawn St. Marie, MSII, Farhan Israr, MSII, and Cassidy Foley, MSI, enjoy dinner out at Convocation.

L-R MSIIs Anne Barlow, Denisa Bellani, Mitun Samanta, Karen Morgan, and Anil Pillay.

One of the benefits of Convocation in Colorado Springs. L-R Dan Sheps, MSII, Abby Hansen, MSII, Michelle Stone, MSI, and Josh Morrison, MSII.

The UNECOM ski patrol.

Students and clinicians all gussied up at Convocation.

May 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/may.html The following events are listed for the month of May:

Hepatitis Awareness Month
Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Better Hearing and Speech Month
Better Sleep Month
Clean Air Month
Correct Posture Month
National Arthritis Month
National High Blood Pressure Education Month
National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
National Mental Health Month
National Neurofibromatosis Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Month
Brain Tumor Action Week, 7-13th
Melanoma Monday, 4th
World Asthma Day, 2nd
World Red Cross Day, 8th
World Lupus Day, 11th
International CFS Awareness Day, 12th
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, 18th
National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, 24th
World No Tobacco Day, 31st

Pictures from the Wilderness Medicine Club trip to Big Sky, Montana, and photos from the Wilderness Med Climbing Night. All photos by Josh Mularella, MSII:

Steve Fosmire, MSI, and Susannah Parke, MSII, take in a tough lecture at the Wilderness Med Conference.

A view from somewhere high.

MSIIs Susannah Parke and Josh Mularella are quite pleased to be on an educational trip.

That's why they call it "Big Sky."

Suzie McGrorty, MSII, strains to reach the next hold during the Climb Night.

Michelle Stone, MSI, (back) and Susannah Parke, MSII, are roped up and ready to go.

Suzie McGrorty, MSII, descends after a hard climb.

"Up there?" asks Jake Budny, MSII. "No problem!" says Katie Wetherbee, MSII, climber extrordinaire.

Jake Budny aka "The Flying Deutschman", MSII.

MSIIs Katie Wetherbee and Reg Guerriero celebrate a summit.

The Climb Time 13.

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

Winter Wave, Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Photo by Matt Cameron, MSIV.

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. At this point, there is no wireless access in Stella.

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, August-May. Your submissions are welcome. Submit stories, news events, or digital pictures to Steve Smith at ssmith12@une.edu by the 20th of each month (the earlier, the better!)

Summer COMmunicator: A short summer recap and update will be published mid-summer as a way to wrap up the year and prepare for Orientation.

Parting Shot

Morning Light, Marshall Light. Photo by Matt Cameron, MSIV. [Editor's note: Matt Cameron maintains a website of pictures he has taken. If you are interested in purchasing a print from Matt, email him at matt@soluminex.com.]

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