Ross Shauberger, MS II 

Did you know?

Sailing ships have a long and storied tradition in Maine. The very first ship built by colonists in North America was launched in 1607 on the Kennebec River. Later, according to the website 50states.com, "the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War was fought off Machias in 1775."  

By the 1840s, Maine ship- building tonnage surpassed that of New York State. Today, Maine continues to be a favorite coast for sailing ships of all kinds. Not bad for a state with the popula- tion of a U2 concert.     

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His drawl is disarming. His manners are impeccable. His service record is impressive. But he’s just a regular guy. How did this erstwhile lizard-doctor from the Lone-Star state arrive in Biddeford, Maine?

The Varsity Babysitter

His story begins in Liberty, Texas. Ross always knew he wanted to be a doctor. There were the lizards. You can ask him more about that on your own. There was also the time his uncle stopped by after having his appendix removed. Ross oogled the incision. He marveled that a human being could cut into another human being and have it turn out ok. The lizards had not fared so well. From that point on, young Shauberger was sold on doctoring. He never considered another path.

In high school, he was a three-sport letterman. He played baseball and ran track. Kids’ stuff, really.  Football was the main attraction, and Ross was pretty good. He played strong safety at Liberty High, a responsible position which required that he guard against the run while focusing on pass coverage. He ran a 4.6 40-yard dash, fast enough to usually chase down the lumbering hulks of men who posed as boys in the precocious world of Texas high-school football. The only state to ever be its own country, Texas takes football very, very seriously. And so did Ross. It became a three-season sport to him. Track and power-lifting helped keep him strong and speedy for the Friday night lights of fall. They also kept him busy. He didn’t have much time for social events, especially when you take into account his family situation. 

Seven siblings share the Shauberger surname. Ross was the oldest, and so he rode herd over his younger brothers and sisters. Instead of going out on a Saturday, Ross would spend his time looking after the kids who looked up to him. The responsibility, says Ross, helped forge his character. “I had to know all the answers for my little brothers and sisters, and pretty soon everyone was looking to me. I didn’t consciously try to be a leader. I just was.” Some of his fondest childhood memories include spending time with his brothers and sisters and cousins. "These folks were more than just family," says Ross, "they were my friends." Whether at home, at church, or on the gridiron, Ross gravitated to leadership roles. His parents had instilled from an early age to be selfless and humble. Leadership to Ross was just another way to put others in front of himself.

As his high school career ended, college didn’t seem an immediate option. With six other children, Ross knew his parents couldn’t help him much financially. Moreover, he didn’t want to be a burden. So he weighed his options. “I asked my coach what my scholarship chances were. This is Texas, remember, where every week you play against guys who end up in the NFL. I wanted him to be honest. He looked me straight in the face and said, ‘Honestly? You’re done.’ I said, ‘Ok, what next?’”

The Wild Blue… and the Accident

Ross enlisted in the Air Force. He joined up first and foremost to serve his country, and his country helped him by training him as a combat medic. Lizards everywhere shuddered. But he had a natural affinity for all things medical, and soon he was stationed at Cape Canaveral, Florida, watching over shuttle launches as a first-responder. It was every little boy’s dream. Ross says, “At 2 am I would sit a mile from the shuttle as the boosters ignited and night was turned to day. We were there in case something blew up. Nothing ever did, and I just got to watch these incredible launches.” He also drove the ambulance in President Clinton’s motorcade. Heavy stuff. But this period was not without its sobering lessons.

There was the accident. It happened so fast. Ross's mom liked to show horses. As the family prepared for one show, Ross was leading his horse to the carrier when something made it spook. The horse reared up, its hooves kicking just inches from Ross's mom. In a split-second decision, Ross jerked the reigns and turned his horse in mid-air. The plunging hooves came down hard and trampled his own leg. Doctors removed most of his fibula in surgery. The net result? Ross gained one titanium rod, but lost much of his vaunted speed. He is grateful to be able to walk. 

Two Rings, Two Loves

After his four-year hitch, Ross was ready to move on. The military offered a generous scholarship program, and the young Texan took advantage of it by enrolling in the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M. He loves Texas A&M. According to Ross, it has "the largest ROTC program in the nation and has produced the most commissioned officers, the most generals and the most Medal of Honor winners of any school in the country apart from the military academies." Leadership continued to be a theme. Ross served as commander of his outfit as a senior, and out of 28 units, his outfit ranked number one. They received the Bruno Hochmuth award, which was one of Ross's proudest moments. 

At A&M, pre-med classes honed his mind, but matters of the heart took center stage. A chunky ring on his finger connects him with Aggies all over the country, but a thin gold band on his left ring-finger binds him to his lovely wife. “I had known Stacie since I was in the 8^th grade,” says Ross,  “but I didn’t really notice her until I got back from the Air Force. I took her out for a drive one night, and we drove around town for four hours. I’d gotten tired of the dating scene, being a military man and all, and I just told her point-blank: ‘I’m gonna marry you,’ and she looks at me and says, ‘Ok.’” Ross chuckles at this point and says, “I proposed more officially later.”

Within a couple of years, little Sadee was born: tiny, beautiful, and Ross’s pride and joy. She was an emergency C-section. Ross chokes up as he says, “I was out waiting and I heard her crying. The doctor was counting, ‘One, two, three, four, five,’ and I didn’t know what that meant. Turns out the umbilical cord had wrapped five times around Sadee’s neck. I walked over as she’s bawling there, and she looked up at me and I leaned over and said, ‘Daddy’s here,’ and she stopped crying.” He apologizes for his own tears, but there’s no shame. A true man feels what really matters.

The Appeal of the Maverick

Graduating from Texas A&M with a degree in biomedical science, Ross was also non-commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force. He knew he wanted to be a doctor, but where would that lead? A little research revealed two options: allopathic or osteopathic medicine. Ross found the tenets of osteopathy intriguing: "I enjoy the fact that Andrew Taylor Still was a maverick in his day and has changed the face of medicine since. I believe that the human body truly has the ability to heal itself and that we all have a body, mind and spirit component." His path became clearer.

With osteopathy in mind, Ross then went through the usual gymnastics of the med-school application process. He says, "James Gaffney [coordinator of recruitment] was more than gracious when I called the school for more information in the fall of 2003. When I interviewed here, I knew this is where I wanted to make the transition from Mr. Shauberger to Dr. Shauberger."  UNECOM, for its part, seemed to like him, the admissions committee finding enough in his grades and service record to pique their interest. So he packed up his family, hit the hot Texas road, and arrived in the mild Maine of mid-July. Summer lasted about a week, as any native Mainer would tell you, and winter set in with a vengeance, or so it seemed to the warm-blooded Texan. He still hasn’t adapted to the cold.

Mr. President

What motivated Ross to run for class president? Joe Dessent, who had been class president the year before, was a good friend. When Joe ran for SGA president, Ross knew that someone needed to step up to carry on the good things that Joe had accomplished. When asked about his goals as class president, Ross combines the noble with the pragmatic, as every good leader must: "I hope to facilitate the continued 'ésprit de corps' that our class possesses," he says, "but my number one goal is to help everyone in the class pass the boards." Amen. 

One of the challenges Ross faces as class president is the inability to lead like he did in the military. There is no boot camp here, no chain of command, no possibility of court-martial or firing squad to motivate compliance. But there are other ways to achieve class cohesion. There is the bond of shared misery, and of sleepless nights and long hours of lecture. Gross Anatomy and the fear of Neurology act as cigar-chomping drill instructors to unite each new class. The Class of 2008 has its own sense of unity. 

Ignore Those Lizards

Ross Shauberger wants to serve other human beings. He intends to do his residency in the military, serve out twenty years in the service, and then set up a primary care practice in (where else?) Texas. In the meantime, his tour here at UNECOM is service laced with academics. He works hard, and he’s really tired, or “tard,” as Ross says. But he’s also learned the importance of setting boundaries to break up the waves of academic stress. He knows what’s important, and that knowledge helps him keep an even keel through the challenges of medical school. Family time is important, so every day he goes home for dinner, spends time with Stacie and Sadee, and then drives back to Alfond to study until midnight. Worship time is also important, and Sundays are usually a day of rest. 

The balance seems to work quite well for this busy president, and he is able to focus on serving others instead of himself. It is the mark of a good leader, and it will be the hallmark of his life as a physician, husband, and father.  Ross Shauberger seems to have all the makings of a fine osteopathic physician. 

Despite what the lizards might say.

News and Events

November 8, 2005 Bond Referendum               

Have you been thinking about what kind of difference you can make this election year? Although there are no federal elections, a bond initiative that will directly affect UNECOM deserves our attention. In a nutshell, the bond package is a referendum that will appropriate funding for the development of biomedical research in the State of Maine. It is designed to help the state develop a more vital economy via job creation. Previous biomedical research funding from the state has expanded UNECOM’s research activities and the next round of money could support the construction of the school’s much anticipated biomedical research building

Governor Baldacci’s August visit to UNE’s Alfond Center highlighted the importance of student body support.  Civic leaders joined the governor on campus to publicly support the $20 million bond ballot initiative.

Attendees of the recent press conference included undergraduate students, medical students, and many faculty members. UNE leaders were commended by the governor for their efforts to publicize and support the ballot initiative. He added that the best way the student body can demonstrate its support is by showing up at the polls on November 8, 2005 to vote on this issue.

The biomedical bond referendum is an opportunity to have your voice heard.  The date is November 8, 2005.  Register to vote now!  Prepare to make a difference.
 By David Fish, MS II                          
                                                        

     MS II Orientation Leaders Aileen Tiro, Katie MacFarlane, and Walter Kilpatrick
                                                                                                                       Photo by Sarah Bannister, MS II

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UNE/COM Events

Art Gallery at UNE

The UNE art gallery presents "Extreme Nature - Images from the World’s Edge," a retrospective of  National Geographic Photographer Bill Curtsinger's outstanding marine photography, from blue sharks to Adelie penguins, starting October 5 through November 27, 2005.

An opening reception with the artist will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the gallery.
In addition two lectures with the artist will take place as follows:

- "The Art of Marine Biology," a slide lecture will take place at 113 Alfond, UC, Thursday, October 20 2005, from 5:00 -6:30 p.m.  Part naturalist, part biologist and professional photographer Bill Curtsinger will explore the territory where his art and science converge.

- Conversation with the Artist, will take place at the Art Gallery, WCC on Thursday, November 17, 2005 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.  Bill will talk about his 33-plus-year career photographing wild creatures in wild places for National Geographic and his latest book Extreme Nature-Images from the World’s Edge.

All events are free and open to the public.
For more details about this show and related programs, call (207) 221-4499, or visit www.une.edu/artgallery

Holiday Decoration Policy

As the holidays quickly approach the Dept. of Safety and Security wants to take this opportunity to remind folks of the State of Maine's Christmas Tree Policy that regulates the display of decorations, wreaths, swags and trees. In accordance with the policy, the display of decorations in business and/or assembly occupancies, which UNE falls under, must be done in one of the following four ways. Items that do not meet the criteria cannot be displayed in campus buildings and will be removed.

For folks who plan on decorating for Halloween, please observe the rules listed below for the treatment of materials. Equally, please exercise utmost caution when adorning building exits or around fire safety equipment, as each must be visible and free of obstructions at all times. If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact us at ext. 4450 or 2150. Thank you for your time and we wish you all happy and safe holidays.

State of Maine's Christmas Tree Policy

1. A living tree, with its roots protected by a ball of earth and wrapped in burlap or similar material placed in a sturdy container and watered daily.

2. An artificial tree that is labeled or certified by the manufacturer as flame retardant or flame resistant.

3. A natural cut tree, wreath and/or swag that is located in an area protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.

4. A natural cut tree, wreath and/or swag that is sprayed or dipped by a commercial applicator using a tested and listed fire retardant formula. Each tree must have a certificate attached specifying the name of the formula, name of applicator and date of treatment. Treated trees must be watered on a daily basis.

Some communities throughout Maine have regulations that may be more stringent than this policy. In those municipalities, the Fire Chief or Code Enforcement Official will set the standards for the use of natural greens and trees.

Sandy Haas
Assistant Director of Safety/Security
Tel: (207) 283-0170 ext 2150 or 4450
Tel: (207) 797-7688 Ext. 4450 or 2150
Fax: (207) 294-5928
e. mail: shaas@une.edu

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October Storm
Photos by Steve Smith, RSAS

        
Wood Island Light, located about two miles east of the University campus, takes a pretty good beating during major weather events, like this North Atlantic Nor' Easter in October. You can see why the National Weather Service issued a small-craft advisory. Seas were running 9-12 feet, and even the ubiquitous seagulls were notably absent from this party. 

It's humbling to stand next to such power. I was braced in a cleft in the rock, safely above the crashing waves. Each successive surge rolled in with a deep-throated roar before exploding in a shower of foam and spray. A camera alone cannot capture the five senses of a storm. 

Again, all of this chaos was occurring just a few short miles from campus. Not a vessel in sight; every ship was either safely in port or had chosen to ride out the storm farther to sea. I was glad for solid ground, and said a prayer for any sailors on the surging seas. There but for the grace of God....

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It's All Psychological

November sunsets have a certain panache to them. Summer's humidity is long gone, and the crisp fall air makes for a spectacular show. One of the reasons for such sharp colors is precisely because the humidity level is close to non-existent in late fall. Another reason we take note of spectacular sunsets in November is because they occur as we are driving home from work or school. It's all psychological.

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Current Students

This is your section. Here you will find recent scholarship offers, fellowship and research grant information, and conference news.  In addition, do you have a poem you'd like others to see? An announcement? A short story or a blog that your classmates would find amusing? If it's high quality and within the pale of decency, chances are good it will appear here next month. But only if you submit.

The CDC Experience Fellowship

                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                            Photo by Steve Smith, RSAS
The CDC Experience is a one-year fellowship in applied epidemiology for medical students designed to increase the pool of physicians with a population health perspective.  Eight competitively selected fellows spend 10-12 months at the CDC offices in Atlanta, Ga., where they carry out epidemiologic analyses in areas of public health that interest them.

This challenging and intellectually stimulating environment provides multiple opportunities to enhance skills in research and analytic thinking, written and oral scientific presentations and preventive medicine and public health.  Graduates of The CDC Experience will have an appreciation of the role of epidemiology in medicine and health, and be able to apply their knowledge and skills to enhance their clinical acumen and to work within the larger health system.  CDC Experience graduates have the potential to become future physician-leaders and substantially contribute to the quality of the health care system. 

Applications for next year's fellowship class must be postmarked by Monday, December 5.

For more information, visit the fellowship Web site at http://www.cdcfoundation.org/thecdcexperience.  Questions may be addressed to Ms. Cathy McCarroll, Program Coordinator at cmccarroll@cdc.gov. http://www.cdcfoundation.org/pages.html?page=303

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Offers Fellowships/Research Grants

The HHMI Research Training Fellowships for Medical Students Program (Medical Fellows Program) enables medical and dental students from U.S. schools to spend a year conducting basic, translational, or applied biomedical research at any school or nonprofit research institution in the United States, except at the NIH in Bethesda, MD. For the 2006-2007 program year, fellows will receive a stipend of $25,000, a fellow’s allowance of $5,500 that may be used for health care and other expenses and a $5,500 research allowance. The application deadline is January 11, 2006.

The HHMI-NIH Research Scholars Program (Cloister Program) enables medical and dental students to spend 9 to 12 months conducting basic, translational, or applied biomedical research in one of the many laboratories on the NIH campus, and student selection of preceptor and research project after arrival in Bethesda. For the 2006-2007 program year, scholars will receive annual compensation of $25,000, health insurance and numerous other benefits. The application deadline is January 10, 2006.

Posters with attached business reply postcards can be found on Alfond bulletin boards. Program information can also be found on HHMI’s website at www.hhmi.org/grants/office/graduate.

Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships

Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships are designed to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.

Eligibility requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen or national. Must be planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level.

Stipends, allowances, and application deadline dates:

Predoctoral - $19,000 to the fellow, institutional allowance of $3,000 for three years.
Application deadline: November 17, 2005

Dissertation - $21,000 for one year.
Application deadline: December 1, 2005

Postdoctoral - $40,000 for one year, $1,500 employing institution allowance, to be matched by employing institution.
Application deadline: December 15, 2005.

All awardees have expenses paid to attend one Conference of Ford Fellows. For more information, check out the website at http://national-academies.org/fellowships

American Medical Association Foundation Research Programs

The 2006 Seed Grant Research Program for medical students, residents, and fellows aims to help young physician scientists conduct small research projects. Grants ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 will be awarded in six categories: arthritis/rheumatism, cardiovascular/pulmonary diseases, HIV/AIDS, leukemia, neoplastic diseases, and neurological disorders.

Applications are due no later than December 15, 2005. Applications are available at www.amafoundation.org, and questions may be emailed to seedgrants@ama-assn.org.

The AMA Foundation has also been a major sponsor of the National and Regional Student Research Forums. The forums offer young investigators the opportunity to present their work, receive meaningful feedback, and participate in scholarly discussions with their peers and established scientists. Regional forums are held prior to
 the National Student Research Forum. Students must submit a research abstract directly to the forum in their region. 

Since y’all attend UNECOM, that would be the eastern region, which would make the deadline January 6, 2006. More information can be obtained by visiting www.amafoundation.org.                                                    

 MS II's enjoy the August Cruise.    Bannister Photo
                                                                                          

2006-07 Sarnoff Fellowship Program

The Sarnoff Fellowship Program is designed to give medical students the opportunity to spend a year conducting intensive work in a biomedical research laboratory located within the United States. Medical students enrolled in any accredited medical school within the United States may apply for a Fellowship award.

Benefits Fellows receive include: a yearly stipend of $25,000; an allowance of up to $2,000 for moving expenses; an allowance of up to $2,000 for travel costs associated with selecting a laboratory; funds to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Stanley J. Sarnoff Society of Fellows, the Annual American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, the annual Clinical Investigator Student Trainee Forum at the National Institutes of Health, and additional funds to enable the Fellow to present a paper at two national conferences based on Fellowship work; funds to help cover the cost of health insurance.

The application is due January 9, 2006. More information, as well as applications, may be found at www.SarnoffEndowment.org.

Essay Contest

American Association for the History of Medicine
Osler Medal Essay Contest, 2006

The William Osler Medal is awarded annually for the best unpublished essay on a medical historical topic written by a student enrolled in a school of medicine or osteopathy in the United States or Canada. First awarded in 1942, the medal commemorates Sir William Osler, who stimulated an interest in the humanities among medical students. The writer of the winning essay will be invited to attend the 2006 AAHM meeting, 4-7 May, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Travel expenses will be provided.

All current medical students who are in good standing are eligible. Essays may pertain to the historical development of a contemporary medical problem, or to a topic within the health sciences related to a discrete period of the past, and should demonstrate either original research or an unusual appreciation and understanding of the problems discussed. The essay (maximum 9,000 words, including endnotes) must be entirely the work of one contestant.

Complete contest information may be viewed on the AAHM website (www.histmed.org/Awards).

Entries must be postmarked or submitted electronically no later than 15 January 2006.

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Faculty and Staff

Alfond Colonnade, Photo by Steve Smith, RSAS

Davidoff Researches Health Benefits of Blueberries

Efficacy of blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium, extracts in treating diabetes-induced metabolic complications

Diabetes Action Research & Education Foundation
Principal Investigator: Amy J. Davidoff, PhD
Co-Investigator: Deanna Francis, DO, '99

1 year pilot study

"Diabetes is the fastest growing disease in the nation, and is now considered a pandemic (with increased prevalence throughout the industrial and 3rd world nations.  In 2002, the American Diabetes Association estimated that there were over 18 million people with diabetes in the US, and nine out of ten of these cases are type 2 diabetes.  Health care costs doubled from 1997 to 2002, to reach an estimated $92 billion/year in direct costs, with more than an additional $40 billion in indirect costs.  Perhaps most alarming is the increased prevalence of obesity and diabetes in children and young adults.  Type 2 diabetes is preceded by a metabolic condition known as insulin resistance.  This results from the body’s inability to properly respond to insulin and leads to elevated blood sugar and fats, which are known to cause a multitude of clinical problems (e.g., cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, neurological disorders and limb amputations).  There is growing evidence that increased levels of sugar and fats also contribute to inflammation, and this inappropriate inflammatory response may contribute to insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease.

"Increasingly, traditional Native American healing practices are being sought by patients to complement conventional medical therapies in order to treat and cope with chronic diseases.  The use of natural products and dietary supplements is extremely attractive to the general population, but the effectiveness of many supplements is not well documented.  The Co-Investigator of this project has a unique perspective, being both a Native American Indian healer and a physician trained in conventional medicine.  Blueberry supplementation has been shown to be particularly effective in reducing blood sugar levels in a small cohort of her diabetic patients.  The Principal Investigator is a biomedical researcher with expertise in cardiovascular disease and diabetes.  Together, we have crafted a proposed study that will begin to fill in the gaps in our understanding of the efficacy and mechanisms of action of dietary supplementation, by first investigating the metabolic effects of blueberry extracts in insulin resistant animals.  The goals of this project involve establishing protocols to methodically investigate effects of blueberry supplementation in the context of diabetes, and to lay the foundation for determining whether anti-inflammatory therapies reduce metabolic complications of the disease.  We will treat insulin resistant rats with blueberry extracts, measure blood sugar and fat levels, measure plasma markers for inflammation, and determine insulin sensitivity in these animals.  In addition, data will be collected to determine the extent of clinical use and outcomes of treating diabetic patients with a variety of natural products (including berry supplementation) in two distinct Native American Indian populations."

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Community News

                                   Photo by Sarah Bannister, MS II
There are easier ways to waltz. Or to find a lost contact. But these are med students. The happy golden days of August orientation seem but a distant green dream. Frosts have come, snow will soon fly, and for each MS I who passes Gross Anatomy, a little raven will croak, "Nevermore."

Average Date of First and Last Frost

On the Corner Cafe: Food Like Your Mama's

You can't hardly miss it. It's the cafe on the corner of Pool Street and that ridiculously steep shortcut road that everyone uses to get to Saco (aka Clifford Street, accent on the "Cliff.") I went for lunch last week for the first time. Arij Faksh, MS II, told me about it. 

It was the best lunch I've had since I started working at UNECOM. The "Let's Talk Turkey" Sandwich tasted like something my Mom would make. I guess that each of the ladies who works there probably is somebody's mom. Anyway, my sandwich contained generous portions of sliced turkey breast, bacon, boursin cheese, roasted peppers, lettuce and tomatoes, all on your choice of bread. I got whole-grain, which made me feel extra healthy for the rest of the day. The ladies who cook there do everything in an open-kitchen format so you can snoop. There's a whole bunch of other choices besides turkey, like soups, salads, and main courses, including vegetarian options. There are half a dozen tables to sit down, and a drink selection that is good enough for the hungry student. I bought a raspberry iced tea. I like raspberry iced tea. 

Prices are very reasonable for the portion size you get. $5-$7 will buy you a filling lunch or dinner, with maybe some leftovers. I ate all of my sandwich, but that's just because I wasn't self-disciplined. You can order ahead (207-283-1181), or order at the counter. They're pretty speedy. Parking is a little tight, so leave your Hummer at home. Check out the website for a menu, at www.onthecornercafe.com. 

Joe Dessent, SGA President, Carl Daniel, MS II,  Ross Shauberger, Class of  '08 President,  David Fish, MS II, and Shawn St. Marie, Class of '09 President, find their rhythm as ersatz Village People at the October 28th Halloween Party. 

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SGA and C&O

  
                         "A little too close"   Photo by Steve Smith, RSAS

APAMSA Information

Jenny Li, the regional director for APAMSA (Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association) is interested in starting a local chapter here at UNECOM. According to Jenny, APAMSA is a "national organization that represents over 15,000 Asian Pacific American (APA) medical students and aims to improve health care for APA patients." You can contact her at jennyfli@bu.edu, or you can visit the APAMSA website at www.apamsa.org. 

Phone-a-thon = More money than a dozen bake sales

Phone-a-thon this year will be held for COM students in the third week of November. The specific dates are Monday, Nov. 14th, to Thursday, Nov. 17th. The time slots are 6-9pm each evening. These are divisible into one-hour blocks. UNE will pay each person $10 an hour. These funds go to your particular club or organization, not to your particular pocketbook or wallet. The location is in the Decary Annex Lecture Halls. There should be no more than 10-15 students per hour, per night. Date and time will be confirmed with each group which signs up. This really is a great way to earn more money than a dozen bake sales, so sign up soon!

AIDS Awareness Week

SOIMA is sponsoring an AIDS Awareness Week, November 28- December 1st. There will be several lunch time sessions, held Monday through Thursday from 12-1pm. Contact Kristine Soltanpour, MS II, for more information.

Biddeford Free Clinic: Then & Now

AMSA is sponsoring a presentation on the Biddeford Free Clinic. The lunchtime session will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10th, from 12-1pm, in Alfond 106. Dr. Kleeman, founder of the BFC, will come to discuss how the clinic got started, the challenges it faces, and where it is going. The event is open to all students and guests. Food will be provided. Contact Elizabeth Kunkel, MS II, for more information. 

International Health Week and Art Auction, Nov. 1st-4th

International Health Advocates (IHA) is holding an International Health Week and art auction during the first week of November. Art work which has been donated by local artists will be hung for display in the third floor lobby of Alfond. Contact Allison Cosslett, MS II, for more information.

SGA and C&O Meeting Schedule

The SGA meetings are every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
The C&O meeting is every 3rd Wednesday of each month.
For individual C&O meetings, see below (see also officers with questions regarding schedule):                                                                   MS I President, Shawn St. Marie

UNECOM Club and Organization Presidents
2005-2006 Academic Year

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Meat and Potatoes

This is all the information which we already gave you but which is now crumpled up in a wad beneath your car's front seat.  We told you you'd need it...

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