September is National Osteopathic Medicine Month
The Special Events Committee has planned a variety of events for NOM Month.  Below is a glimpse of the first two weeks of activities.

Wednesday September 1 
Osteopathic Heritage Exhibit begins on Alfond Second Floor - see article below.
Osteopathic Trivia Contest Begins- MSl's and MSll's, watch for daily trivia questions delivered to your pipeline account.

Tuesday September 7
Fred Nichols, MSlll will speak at noon in Alfond Room 106 about his volunteer experience made possible by the Educational Enhancement Fund.

COM Student Interviewer Training, time and place to be announced.

Wednesday September 8
Third Annual Harold Alfond Sports Medicine Lecture at 5:00pm in Alfond Room 205.  
Presenter Lawrence Lavine, DO, MPH, Trauma and Sports Injuries Specialist.

Student Tour Guide Training, 5:30pm 

Thursday September 9
Geoff Noonan, OMM Fellow will speak at noon in Alfond Room 106 about DO Day on Capital Hill.

Friday September 10
SOMA is offering a pizza social at 3:00pm in Alfond 106 to meet Scott Welle SOMA National Region 1 Representative and learn more about what SOMA can do for you.

Saturday September 11
Sports Medicine Club is offering MC Club and Ankle Injuries Workshop from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the OMM Lab.

New England Osteopathic Heritage Center’s exhibit
September is National Osteopathic Medicine Month.  Please make an opportunity to visit The New England Osteopathic Heritage Center’s exhibit in the Alfond Center, created by Gretchen Sibley, DO, and sponsored by NEOHC and the Maine Osteopathic Association.  NEOHC, created to honor and preserve the unique history of osteopathic medicine in New England, is located in the Weeks Room of the Jack S. Ketchum Library on the Biddeford Campus.

The exhibit highlights the fascinating history of osteopathic medicine as told in images, documents, artifacts and text, illustrating its almost 150-year existence from its inception to the present day and inclusive of the creation of UNECOM here in Maine.

The exhibit will be on display for six weeks, beginning September 1^st and will change every two weeks.  The first display will focus on the early years of osteopathic medicine; the second theme will highlight the legitimizing of osteopathic medicine in Maine; thirdly, the era of specialization; concluding with the last 20 years of the profession.

If, after viewing the exhibit, you have any additional information you would like to offer or any questions concerning the displayed material, please contact the NEOHC Archivist, Gay Marks, x2131.

Presentations and Programs for Medical Students

UNECOM Co-curricular transcripts
The Co-Curricular Transcript is a documentation of leadership accomplishments, involvement in student organizations, community service activities and professional/educational development programs. It is designed as a means of recognizing "out of class" learning, development, and contributions.

The Transcript will provide evidence that the individual has been involved in activities that have provided him/her with leadership responsibilities. It will suggest that the individual is well rounded, and predicts that similar achievements and contributions are likely to occur in the future.

The Transcript is a means of maintaining accurate, up-to-date records of all co-curricular activities; gives credibility to co-curricular experiences; and provides a more complete view of the student’s experiences. It supplements and supports the resume, and the Medical Student Performance Evaluation letter. The Transcript provides a total picture of a student's activities, training, leadership experiences and community service for future educational and employment opportunities. 

Co-curricular transcript forms are available in the Office of Recruitment, Student and Alumni Services.  Students are encouraged to begin documenting activities throughout the year and throughout their time at UNECOM.

UNECOM students have an opportunity for funding through the
Educational Enhancement Fund
The purpose of the Educational Enhancement Fund is to encourage and support out-of-classroom learning and professional leadership opportunities for UNECOM students.

Applications for funding may be picked up in the Office of Recruitment Student and Alumni Services in Stella Maris Hall and should be submitted one month in advance of when funding is needed.

Preference will be given to financial assistance requests for professional leadership opportunities and to present research topics, but travel to professional meetings will also be considered. The deadline for applications is the first of each month.

This allotment of monies will be available throughout the 2004-2005 academic year.  Generally students may receive assistance from this source one time per academic year.

The goal of the Educational Enhancement Fund is to supplement funds obtained/provided by the student; no more than one half of the expenses will be reimbursed by this fund.

To qualify for reimbursement, a full report of the activities supported by this award is expected at the completion of the travel. The report shall be typed and submitted to the Office of Recruitment, Student and Alumni Services.  Additionally a formal presentation to students must be completed within three weeks of returning..

Tour Guides prepare for interview cycle
More than twenty Tour Guide applications have been received, and short interviews are being scheduled for Thursday and Friday, September 2-3. These first-year students will assist on interview days, spending the entire morning or afternoon with a group of candidates. Selected guides will provide a first-hand knowledge tour of the Alfond Center, Stella Maris, the Library and the Campus Center on interview days. In addition, Tour Guides play a vital role in helping candidates feel comfortable during their wait before their actual interview. This is a time for peer-to-peer conversation about the academics, faculty and staff, facilities, class diversity and personality, living in southern Maine, etc.

This year’s aggressive interview schedule – with a goal of interviewing 600 candidates – required some interview sessions be planned for days when first-year students are not available because of mandatory class attendance. Second-year students are also being invited to serve as Tour Guides, regardless if they were guides during their first year. Applications for MSII Tour Guides are due Monday, September 6. Returning Tour Guides are being asked to provide suggestions for improvement and demonstrate their ability to stay motivated for another interview cycle.

There are new leadership positions within the Tour Guide membership: Lead Guide and Housing Coordinators. The Lead Guide will have responsibilities similar to a club president or committee chair, coordinating the efforts of the tour guides, serving as a liaison, assist with training, etc. The Housing Coordinators (two) will serve as point of contact for candidates who want to stay the night with a current student rather than in a local hotel. The Housing Coordinators will solicit volunteer hosts from the first- and second-year classes, keep track of available dates, and generally facilitate the matching process.

An orientation and training session is being planned for Wednesday, September 8, as the first interview session is scheduled for the next morning, September 9. A total of nine interview sessions are being planned for September alone. Select returning Tour Guides have offered to assist in the training and orientation session, and help with the first few interview dates.

Tour Guides are also called upon to meet with prospective students and applicants during campus visits. When a prospective student or applicant wants to visit campus, a personalized program is planned. Such visitors are paired with a Tour Guide to attend a lecture or two, and often an OP&P lab as well. Guests usually have lunch with their host (and friends) in the Alfond Café, and take an abbreviated tour of campus. James Gaffney, Coordinator of Recruitment and Alumni Services, meets with the prospective student or applicant at the end of their campus visit. During this time of year, UNECOM welcomes a couple of prospective student or applicant visitors each week.

RSAS plans busy fall travel schedule
Most undergraduate colleges and universities plan their graduate and professional school fairs for fall, and that results in a busy travel schedule for members of the Office of Recruitment, Student and Alumni Services (RSAS). Staff members, primarily Coordinator of Recruitment and Alumni Services James Gaffney, will participate in more than fifteen fairs throughout the northeast (as well as California) between September 23 (Boston College) and November 15 (AACOM Forum at the AOA Convention in San Diego).

Graduate and professional school fairs provide RSAS staff a forum to talk with a large number of prospective students about osteopathic medicine in general and the educational and personal growth opportunities at UNECOM. They also offer a chance for current applicants to talk with a staff member and learn more about the college prior to interviewing, and to reconnect with pre-health advisors.

The graduate and professional school fair schedule include the central New York schools of Binghamton University, Cornell University, Ithaca College and Syracuse University (October 5-6); Yale University (October 7); Maine schools Colby College, Bates College, Bowdoin College and the University of Southern Maine (October 6-8); Tufts University (October 14); Brandeis University (October 20); Boston University (October 21); University of Massachusetts – Amherst (October 27); and the University of New Hampshire (October 28). Additional graduate and professional schools fair participation is being considered at Bucknell University, Penn State University, Providence College, Princeton University and Rutgers University.

Aside from graduate and professional school fairs, both individual campus visits and Area Receptions (traveling open houses) are being planned for both fall and spring. Campus visits are planned for key undergraduate institutions that do not host fairs, such as University of Maine (Orono), University of Maine at Farmington, College of the Holy Cross, and upstate New York schools like Colgate University, Hamilton College and Utica College. Visits to schools in California are also being considered while RSAS staff members are in San Diego for the AOA Convention in early November. Area Receptions are being planned in areas with a number of smaller schools in close proximity, such as Burlington, Vermont; Hartford, Connecticut; Providence, Rhode Island; and Springfield, Massachusetts.

Current students interested in assisting at one of the graduate and professional school fairs, individual campus visits, and/or an Area Reception are asked to contact James Gaffney, Coordinator of Recruitment and Alumni Services, at jgaffney@une.edu. If interested in visiting an alma mater not listed above, please contact James Gaffney as well. Contact names and arrangements can be made by the RSAS office, and displays, PowerPoint presentations and materials can be supplied to enhance the campus visit.

Interested in pursuing radiology?
The American Osteopathic College of Radiology (AOCR) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1941 as the principal organization serving osteopathic radiologists.  The AOCR is committed to advancing the practice of radiology by promoting excellence in education, research and the delivery of quality, cost-effective healthcare while embracing the tenets of osteopathic medicine.  The society seeks to foster closer solidarity and greater cooperation among radiologists, other branches of medicine and allied healthcare professionals. The AOCR is an affiliate organization of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and represents over 1,000 members.

The AOCR offers membership to students who have an interest in radiology.  Click on http://www.aocr.org/ for more information.

Parking
University Campus Parking Changes Beginning September 4, 2004
Please take note to some of the changes we’ve made to the designations for some of the parking lots on the University Campus in Biddeford. By in large these changes were made to accommodate the large Resident Student population this year and the anticipated construction that will impact parking near Freddy Hall.

Marcil Lot #10 and #14 will again be Resident and Faculty Staff parking.
Gregory Lot #16 (across from Decary Hall) will now be both Resident and Faculty Staff parking only.
River Lot#5 will be Resident parking.
The L.A.C. Lot #18 will be Commuter, Visitor and Faculty Staff parking only.
Lot #22 (by the Facilities Building) will be Commuter, Visitor and Faculty Staff parking only. You can reach this lot via the L.A.C. Lot or by Rt. 9.
The Campus Center Lot #20 will be Commuter, Visitor and Faculty Staff parking only.
Limited parking will be available for Residents around Freddy Hall. The side closest to the Marine Science Center will be closed off for construction.

Please watch for the new signs and to avoid tickets, park only in your designated area. By the end of September we’ll know more precisely how many actual spaces will be required to accommodate Residents, Commuters and Faculty Staff. We’ll make adjustments if necessary at that time.
Don’t forget to purchase or pick up your parking decal at the Student Accounts Office as soon as possible after arriving on campus. The decals should be placed on the lower right side (passenger side) of your windshield.

Congratulations to the Class of 2008 Officers
President; Joseph Dessent, MSI, Vice-President; Jaron Coombs, MSI,Secretary/Treasurer; Stephanie Wodowski, MSI and SGA Representatives:Lisa Billings, MSl, Joanie Dupont, MSl, Arij Faksh, MSl, David Fish, MSl, Lynnette Johnson, MSl, Katie Kessler, MSl, John Kurucz, MSl, Katie MacFarlane, MSl, Janelle Mara, MSl and Blake Wylie, MSl

Student ID’s
Students are reminded that they should carry their current UNE ID cards while on campus.  Security or other personnel may require the presentation of a student ID, so keep it with you at all times. 

Student Health Insurance
The Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan Brochure is now available at the following link. http://www.chickering.com/schools/une/GradBrochure0405.pdf

Footwear
Students are reminded that they should wear appropriate footwear while in any of the academic buildings on campus. Health and Safety regulations require specific footwear while in laboratories and food preparation or servings areas.  So be sweet and keep something on your feet! 

Handbook
The University Student Handbook may be viewed on the web at http://www.une.edu/studentlife/handbook/index.html check it out!

University Health Care
Walk in hours are now available for UNE students at the University Campus Health Center.  Walk in hours are 11:00am—1:00pm, Monday-Friday, for minor health issues (coughs, colds, sore throats, sprains and strains, and immunizations). Routine and preventative appointments are still available by calling extension 2358 or 2359.