Weekly Announcements -- Week of 5/16/16

Just a few reminders from the SFC Activities and Operations Office
 
May 15th at 5pm  is the deadline for all active HSC organizations to re-register and submit funding requests for the Fall 2016 semester.
May 31st at 5pm  is the last day to submit purchase request for reimbursements for the Spring semester via Owl Connect.
June 15th at 5pm is the last day to pick up reimbursement vouchers from our office and the submit your vouchers to the Bursar’s office.
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Rebecca Lesperance atrebecca.lesperance@temple.edu or 215-707-4919.


Student Organization Leaders:

In an effort to compile a complete and organized student organization contact list I would ask that an officer from each student organization take a few minutes to fill out the following form:

Student Organization Contact Form

Please let me know if there are any questions.

Weekly Announcements:
Temple GMB
Event Title: Nicaragua Preparation/Education Meeting
Monday 5/16/2016, 342, 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.​
Dr. Garg and Mary Laxton, PA-C will be speaking to us about preparing for our trip and educating us regarding various diseases that we may encounter while in Nicaragua, respectively. All Temple GMB members that will be going to Nicaragua are required to attend.


Radiology Interest Group
Event Title: From Theory to Practice: Solving Neurology Cases from the Perspective of a Neuroradiologist

Monday 5/16/2016, Room TBD, 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.​

Join us with Dr. Faro to discuss patient neurology cases as a throwback to Block 5! He will be relating how we can use brain imaging to localize lesions and diagnose brain conditions. Dr Scott. H. Faro is a Neuroradiologist and brain imaging expert. He was a past President of the American Society of Functional Neuroradiology and at Temple, he is Professor and Vice Chairperson of Radiology, Director of Neuroradiology, and Director of the Brain Imaging Center

Babcock Surgical Society
Event Title: Laproscopic Surgical Skills Workshop
Monday 5/16/2016, Room 219, 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
Babcock Surgical Society will be hosting a laparoscopic surgical skills workshop with Dr. Philp on Monday, May 16th from 12-1 PM. There is space for 10 students to attend. If you would like to participate, notify Holly Jordan (hjordan@temple.edu) as soon as possible and she will add you to the list.

Orthopedic Interest Group
Event Title: X-ray Workshop
Wednesday 5/18/2016, Room 305, 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.​
The Orthopedic Interest Group will be hosting an X-ray conference with ortho residents and attendings. Come learn about the important aspects of imaging as a diagnostic tool and how to best approach reading an X-ray to gain the most information about your patient. Lunch will be provided.

AMSA
Event Title: ACLS/CPR Workshop
Thursday 5/19/2016, 305 217 & 219, 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.​
AMSA and Dr. Garg are holding the annual Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and CPR workshop! This Thursday, May 19, at12PM, come join us to learn these skills - they will be very useful during clinic years.

Integrative Medicine Interest Group
Event Title: Mindfulness Meditation Lunchtime Talk
Thursday 5/19/2016, Room 319, 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.​
Join the Integrative Medicine Interest Group for a discussion led by Temple's own Dr. William Heran on the practice of mindfulness meditation. In the years since Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn developed the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, mindfulness meditation has been recognized as a valuable complementary therapy to assist patients living with a multitude of health conditions. Learn more from Dr. Heran about how this practice can be beneficial to both you and your future patients over a FREE lunch. All are welcome. We hope to see you there!

ENTIG
Event Title: Lunchtime Movie Screening 

Thursday 5/19/2016, Room 319, 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.​

Join the ENT Interest Group for a lunchtime movie screening. The film is TBA, but there will be a pizza lunch. Looking forward to seeing you there.  

Plastic Surgery Interest Group
Event Title: Day in the life of a Plastic Surgeon : my favorite cases

Friday 5/20/2016, Room 105, 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.​

Want to know what life as a Plastic Surgeon is like? Come out to see Dr. John Jennings present on some of his is favorite, and most interesting cases throughout the years. An entertaining, fun, and picture-filled presentation is promised! Hoagies and CAKE will be served! 

LMSA
Event Title: Spring Fiesta

Friday 5/20/2016, Medible Garden, 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.​

Come celebrate the end of this school year with LMSA. We will have delicious food, fun activities, and endless music to dance! So don't miss it and enjoy Spring Fiesta under the sunshine with the LMSA family. Hope to see you all there!

Room for rent

2 bd/1ba apartment for rent located in the Fairmount/Art Museum area at 2601 Pennsylvania Ave.. The apartment has been renovated and includes 2 big bedrooms, ample closet space, hardwood floors, a gorgeous kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances and a washer/dryer. The building has a 24hr doorman, a gym, yoga studio and a free shuttle that runs to center city. Free street parking is available around the building and Temple is a short 10-15min drive or there is a SEPTA station within walking distance. Rent is $1800/mo ($900/person) and includes all utilities except cable/internet. If you're interested and want more info or to view the place contact Mike atmvalenza@temple.edu 

Have a great week!

David Ianacone
SGA secretary