ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

OMS I review for Thursday, October 20:

CEPA post-test review: 8–9a

Dr. Ramana: 9–10a

Parker Ballard: 10–10:20a

Bathroom break: 10:20–10:30a

CEPA: 10:30–11a

Dr. Preston: 11–11:50a

Dr. Bahri: 11:50a–12:10p

Dr. Dougherty: 12:10–12:30p

Arrive on time for your FOM final. This exam will be administered on Friday, October 21. Arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. and bring your SurfacePro, charging cord, and (Noorda-COM) ID. 

Be aware of final exam retakes. Final exam retakes will be held on January 4, 2023. If you fail a course (CEPA 101 or OMED 104) and its final exam, you must retake the exam on this date, too.

LEARNING SERVICES

Attend an upcoming tutoring session:

• M, Oct 17; 12–1p; Online: FOM final exam review with tutors
• M, Oct 31; 12p: S&F tutoring with Dr. Dougherty

RESEARCH

Learn how to submit applications for Institutional Review Board research approval. Bring your lunch to Building 1 on October 19 at noon for an info session about the IRB; a Teams link will be available, too. 

Understand the different styles of review articles. Elion House will host Journal Club on Monday, October 24, at 5 p.m. in Building 1’s lecture hall. Two students will present on analytical literature reviews and Dr. Kriak will offer supplementary info; Journal Club attendance is required for all students in research track. 

Submit an abstract and win $$$. Abstract submissions for the 2023 ACOFP Poster Presentation are now open. Check the criteria and submit before December 5 for a chance to win! 
Mark your December calendar for Academic Decathalon. This year’s decathlon will be held at the Provo City Library on December 2, more details to come.

CLINICAL AFFAIRS

Clinical Affairs will start using AMA educational models. You will receive an email today with AMA login instructions and a signup link. Your signup link is unique to you; you cannot use anyone else’s. There will also be a Canvas assignment on your AMA signup to ensure that you have completed it before Friday, October 21. (If you have any sign-in issues, try the “Forgot Username or Password” link or contact the AMA Member Service Center.)

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Join Intermountain for a discussion on local mental health resources on October 20. Participants will learn about resources available in the community and hear from keynote speakers (Desmond Lomax and Reyna Aburto). [Details and Register]

Teach us about your religious experiences. Student Affairs and Wellness would like to host several educational events to highlight the world’s major religions. Fill out this form if you are willing to participate in panel(s) at these events. Questions? Contact Sara Beaudry-Wiltse or Jamie Dougherty.  
Show off your trivia knowledge every Friday. Trivia with Nick is every Friday at 3:30 p.m.; winners are entered into a gift card drawing. [Join Online]

Listen to AMWA’s panel on Women in Medicine month. Panel speakers will discuss empowering women in the field; dinner will be served. [Register] 

WELLNESS

“Host” a trunk at the Trunk-or-Treat. We need people (families, pods, groups, etc.) to “host” trunks and hand out candy on October 28 at 6 p.m. Sign up here; email Sara BWs if you need help with supplying candy. 

Join the Student Service Council. This group will create service opportunities for Noorda-COM students. Interested? Email Sara Beaudry-Wiltse.

These “posts” are a landing page for Noorda-COM student emails. Questions? Contact Jenna Knaupp.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Be aware of final exam retakes. Final exam retakes will be held on January 4, 2023. If you fail a course (CEPA 101 or OMED 104) and its final exam, you must retake the exam on this date, too.

LEARNING SERVICES

Attend an upcoming tutoring session:

• F, Oct 14; 12–1p; Online: FOM with Dr. Ramana 
• M, Oct 17; 12–1p; Online: FOM final exam review with tutors

RESEARCH

Learn how to submit applications for Institutional Review Board research approval. Bring your lunch to Building 1 on October 19 at noon for an info session about the IRB; a Teams link will be available, too. 

Understand the different styles of review articles. Elion House will host Journal Club on Monday, October 24, at 5 p.m. in Building 1’s lecture hall. Two students will present on analytical literature reviews and Dr. Kriak will offer supplementary info.

Submit an abstract and win $$$. Abstract submissions for the 2023 ACOFP Poster Presentation are now open. Check the criteria and submit before December 5 for a chance to win!

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Stay tuned for nomination acceptance emails. If you are academically eligible to run for an officer position, you will receive an email to accept your nomination/enter the campaign by the end of today. Campaigning will officially begin today and throughout the rest of the week. 

Submit a friend for Student DO of the Year. Nominations will be accepted through October 15.

The Student DO of the Year award (SDOY) is an annual award presented by the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP) to students who go above and beyond the average osteopathic medical student.  Each School or College of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM/COM) will select a school SDOY, and these school winners will go on to compete for the National SDOY Award. The National SDOY will be announced at the AACOM Annual Meeting in April and will be the recipient of a monetary award (amount which will be formally determined at a later date).

The SDOY Award Recipient must be a full-time student at a SOM/COM and cannot be a previous school or national Student DO of the Year (SDOY) recipient. This individual should represent the following ideals and values:

• Leadership
• Commitment to Community Service
• Dedication to the Profession
• Professionalism
• Embodiment of the Osteopathic Philosophy

IPE

Learn early on how to avoid errors in practice. The Utah Simulation Coalition will host Dr. Kathie Lasater (Ed.D, RN, ANEF, FAAN) and Captain Miller for a discussion on clinical judgment (and related topics) on October 28 at the (Orem) Holiday Inn Express, Dr. Lasater will discuss clinical judgment, and Captain Miller will speak on communication, role clarity, crew resource management, trapping errors, and aviation and medicine. Register here or email dianne.mcadams-jones@uvu.edu for a potential discount. 

FACILITIES

These “posts” are a landing page for Noorda-COM student emails. Questions? Contact Jenna Knaupp.

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Purchase a Noorda-COM Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirt. Orders must be placed by October 8.

Nominate a classmate for a class officer position. Votes are due by Wednesday, October 5. [Officer Duties] 

Understand your digital strain. Take this anonymous survey to understand more about the effects of computer vision syndrome.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

OMS I review session for Thursday, October 6:

Dr. Dougherty: 8–8:45a

Dr. Nuebel: 8:45–9:30a

Dr. Ramana: 9:30–9:50a

Bathroom break: 9:50–10a

Parker Ballard: 10–10:30a

CEPA: 10:30–11a

Dr. Akunyili: 11–11:30a

Dr. Bahri: 11:30–11:50a

Take your CEPA midterm on Friday, October 7. The Building 4 testing center doors open at 8:30 a.m., please arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. for a 9 a.m. start. And don’t forget to bring your SurfacePro, charging cord, and Noorda-COM ID.

RESEARCH

Learn how to submit applications for Institutional Review Board research approval. Bring your lunch to Building 1 on October 19 at noon for an info session about the IRB; a Teams link will be available, too. 

Join Elion House for Journal Club. The next club meeting will be held on Monday, October 24, at 5 p.m. in Building 1’s lecture hall.

CLINICAL AFFAIRS

Sign up for a 10-minute Q&A with Clinical Affairs. Office hours are changing to “Clin Ed Q&A.” These quick, 10-minute sessions can answer your questions about networking, application strategies; match data trends, residencies, 3rd/4th year rotations, and more. [Sign Up]

CLINICAL AFFAIRS

You’ve now started Structure and Function, and have begun your course overlap. Please remember the basics – set your schedule and control your time. Don’t let the material control you. If you need assistance balancing the material, setting a schedule, or with exam prep, please contact Learning Services. In addition, if you haven’t been able to get in to visit with Learning Services, please schedule a visit as soon as possible.

Attend an upcoming tutoring session:

• F, Oct 14; 12–1p; Online: FOM with Dr. Ramana 
• M, Oct 17; 12–1p; Online: FOM final exam review with tutors

FACILITIES

Construction of the new pods in Building 4 will continue next week as we finalize the fire alarm systems. These pods cannot be used until Provo City construction has approved them. Once they’re approved, we’ll have a ribbon-cutting party!

These “posts” are a landing page for Noorda-COM student emails. Questions? Contact Jenna Knaupp.

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Read MSPA’s first newsletter. The Noorda-COM Chapter of the Medical Students Pride Alliance has published its first newsletter; click here to read more about upcoming events and the club officers. 

Join MPSA for a Divine Sister-Misters show. Utah County’s premier drag-troupe will be performing on September 30 at 9 p.m. Venmo Shaafae $10 before Friday 30 to attend. [Details]

RESEARCH

Journal with Charpentier House. Journal Club will meet today at 5 p.m. in the Lecture Hall of Building 1.

Start building your research house bracket. Will Kandel House hold onto their trophy? Each house will compete for the coveted Golden Microscope on December 2. Academic Decathlon will be held in the Provo City Library ballroom, stay tuned for more details.

CLINICAL AFFAIRS

You must have auto insurance at all times. Our (clinical) partner facilities require auto insurance to park at their facilities. They audit Noorda-COM regularly; all students must be compliant at all times. Thank you for respecting our community partners by being compliant with this requirement! 

You must have flu shot documentation in EXXAT by November 1. There will be a couple flu shot clinic days for staff and faculty; students are welcome to participate. 

Sign up for a 20-minute Q&A with Clinical Affairs. Office hours are changing to “Clin Ed Q&A.” These quick, 20-minute sessions can answer your questions about networking, application strategies; match data trends, residencies, 3rd/4th year rotations, and more. [Sign Up]

Check your inbox for an invite to Careers in Medicine. If you have any login problems, email clined@noordacom.org.

LEARNING SERVICES

Get to know Learning Services. Schedule an appointment to learn more about what Learning Services can offer you.

Attend an upcoming tutoring session:

• M, Sept 26; 12–1p; Building 4 Pod 7 or online: Note-taking and QBank tips with Taylor Briggs
• F, Oct 14; 12–1p; Online: FOM with Dr. Ramana 
• M, Oct 17; 12–1p; Online: FOM final exam review with tutors 

Or, schedule a one-on-one tutoring session through Crissi Stokes.

FACILITIES

Get ready for new pods. We’re sooo close to having the pods in Building 4 ready! After electrical installation, we’ll have a ribbon-cutting ceremony. (Stay tuned for more details.) Questions? Emails facilities@noordacom.org

These “posts” are a landing page for Noorda-COM student emails. Questions? Contact Jenna Knaupp.

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Learn more about suicide prevention resources. September is National Suicide Prevention month. In addition to NAMI and NPSA, your Student Government leaders have prepared several infographics about prevention steps and mental health resources.

Purchase a Breast Cancer Awareness shirt. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, stay tuned for an email with more details!

Join the Internal Medicine Interest Group for their Kickoff Luncheon Mixer. Join IMIG for lunch and to fill out a survey on your preferred panel speakers and other activities. Register before Wednesday the 20th at noon (if you register after this deadline, there isn’t a guarantee that you’ll get lunch).

RESEARCH

Attend Journal Club next week. Charpentier will host Journal Club on Monday, September 26, from 5–6 p.m. in the Building 1 Lecture Hall.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

OMS I review schedule for Thursday, September 22:

Post-test review: 8–9a

Dr. Nuebel: 9–10:20a

Bathroom break: 10:20–10:30a

CEPA: 10:30–11a

Dr. Ramana: 11–11:30a

Sign up for your first anatomy lab. Anatomy labs begin next week. Labs are held on Monday and Tuesdays; students must attend one lab session per week. [Register] When attending your lab in Building 3, wear long pants and close-toed shoes.

CLINICAL AFFAIRS

Get your flu shot this week. Flu shots will be offered near the testing center in Building 4. [Register] Available times include: 

• T, Sept 20: 11a–12:30p
• W, Sept 21: 2–3:30p
• Th, Sept 22: 11a–12:30p

Be mindful of the expiration dates on your EXXAT documents. It is your responsibility to upload the new documentation by the expiration date. This includes regularly updating your auto insurance, receiving a new TB test; if you are in the process of a Hep. B series, and etc. If you have any questions, please email studenthealth@noordacom.org. 

Update your EXXAT flu shot records. After getting your flu shot on-campus or through your provider’s office, upload your documentation before November 1. 

Sign up for a 10-minute Q&A with Clinical Affairs. Office hours are changing to “Clin Ed Q&A.” These quick, 10-minute sessions can answer your questions about networking, application strategies; match data trends, residencies, 3/4th year rotations, and more. [Sign Up]

Check out AAMC. AAMC can help you choose a specialty, and offers other valuable tools. 

LEARNING SERVICES

Attend an upcoming tutoring session:

• How to Study for CEPA I with Tutors: F, Sept 23; 11a [Join]
• Notetaking and Q-Bank Tips with Taylor Briggs: M, Sept 26; 12p [Join]
• Dr. Ramana: FOM tutoring; F, Oct 14; 12p
• Review with FOM tutors: M, Oct 17; 12p

Attend a drop-in tutoring session in Pod 3 during the following times:

• T, Sept 20: 11a–12p
• Th, Sept 22: 3–4p
• Th, Sept 29: 3–4p

Or, schedule a one-on-one tutoring session through Crissi Stokes.

FACILITIES

Parking in the shade may be appealing, but every time you park outside of Noorda-COM delegated parking, you:

• Risk getting fined
• Take an RMU student’s parking spot
• Affect the number of stalls at our future campus

Facilities makes daily trips to count the number of occupied parking stalls at Buildings 1, 4, and 5. Please park in our delegated areas. This will ensure that we correctly estimate the number of parking stalls needed at our future campus.

The new pods in Building 4 should be completed later this week. Our new building is making progress too, with finish paint and tile being added on the second-fourth floors of the west side of the building.

These “posts” are a landing page for Noorda-COM student emails. Questions? Contact Jenna Knaupp.

IPE

Participate in the Interprofessional Education event on Wednesday, September 14. All COM 26 students must attend a session; please only attend the session you registered for. [Sign Up]

CLINICAL AFFAIRS

Consider joining the Nth Dimensions family as an MS1 Medical School Scholar. [FAQs] Learn more about their internship and resource offerings at the Student Interest Call on September 27. [Register] 

Sign up for a 10-minute Q&A with Clinical Affairs. Office hours are changing to “Clin Ed Q&A.” These quick, 10-minute sessions can answer your questions about networking, application strategies; match data trends, residencies, 3/4th year rotations, and more. [Sign Up]
Complete your personal statement on EXXAT. Use this space to not only make a professional statement, but add some detail to make it personal. This will be viewed by preceptors and is a small way for them to get to know you. [Personal Statement Examples]

LEARNING SERVICES

Congratulations on your first exam! As you move forward, please contact Learning Services for help (Building 4, floor 1). They offer tips and resources on studying and scheduling, pod learning, managing test anxiety, and understanding quiz or exam questions. 

Schedule an appointment with Learning Services according to your last name:

Last names “A-L”: Crissi Stokes

Last names “M-Z”: Ashley Hansen 

Attend an upcoming tutoring session:

Dr. Ramana: FOM tutoring; F, Oct 14; 12p

Review with FOM tutors: M, Oct 17; 12p

Attend a drop-in tutoring session in Pod 3 during the following times:

T, Sept 13: 11a–12p

T, Sept 20: 11a–12p

Th, Sept 22: 3–4p

Th, Sept 29: 3–4p

Or, schedule a one-on-one tutoring session through Crissi Stokes.

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Keep an eye out for an email about the “Be the Match” bone marrow donor registration drive. More details to come soon!

Get excited for fall. The first day of autumn is in 10 days – celebrate it at Autumn Craft Night tonight. [More Details]

FACILITIES

These “posts” are a landing page for Noorda-COM student emails. Questions? Contact Jenna Knaupp.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Snag some Penguin Bros ice cream. We’re celebrating your first exam on Friday, September 9. [More Details]

Who created the first decorative garden gnome? We’re too lazy to Google it, but if you love obscure facts, then join (online) with Noorda-COM faculty and staff for Trivia Fridays! Topics include history, literature, movies, and more. Trivia winners will be entered in a random drawing for a $25 gift card; Trivia Fridays are typically every Friday unless another event takes precedence. 

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Get ready for your first test. The FOM final will be held on Friday, September 9 at 9 a.m. Please arrive at the Building 4 Testing Center at least 15 minutes before 9 a.m., and stay tuned for more details from Dean Brown.

OMS I Cycle review for Thursday, September 8

Dr. Ramana: 8–10:20a

Bathroom break: 10:20–10:30a

CEPA: 10:30–11a

Dr. Payne: 11–11:50a

CLINICAL AFFAIRS

Fill out your EXXAT profile and work on your Personal Statement. Use this space to not only make a professional statement, but add some detail to make it personal. This will be viewed by preceptors and is a small way for them to get to know you. [Personal Statement Examples]

Note office hours’ change of name. Clinical Affairs office hours will now be called “Clin Ed Q&A.” Please specify whether you’d like to meet through Teams or in-person when signing up.  [Sign Up]

LEARNING SERVICES

Label your pod reservation correctly. All pod reservation titles must include your year (2026) and how your group plans to use a pod. Additionally, please fill out this survey so we can learn from your pod experiences. 

Attend an upcoming tutoring session.

T, Sept 6; 12p: FOM midterm review with tutors

W, Sept 7; 12p: FOM tutoring with Dr. Payne

RESEARCH

Congrats to Trevor P, Mujtaba S, Emely F, Hannah C, and Myia A! Their review article (“Role of Innate Immune & Inflammatory Responses in the Development of Secondary Diabetic Complications”) has been accepted for publication in Current Molecular Medicine.

Mark your calendars for Journal Club. Charpentier House will host Journal Club on Monday, September 26; more information to come.

FACILITIES

Facilities is working hard on the new pods. Pod construction should be complete within two weeks, and furniture is (tentatively) scheduled to arrive the week of September 12. (After furniture is installed, the pods will be ready for usage!) 

Please continue to report facilities-related concerns. The HVAC issue in Building 4 is being fixed and the second-floor ice water machine’s leak has been repaired. Email facilities@noordacom.org to report any future issues.

These “posts” are a landing page for Noorda-COM student emails. Questions? Contact Jenna Knaupp.

CLINICAL AFFAIRS

Faculty are not allowed to directly (medically) treat students. While faculty want to help students as much as possible, COCA’s accreditation policies prohibit them from treating students that they critique and grade.

Your health insurance and auto insurance must be uploaded to EXXAT by September 1. If any of the documents you submitted are highlighted in red, that means they weren’t approved/ Check the “No” icon to find out what you need to fix. Expired insurance will not be accepted. Questions? Email studenthealth@noordacom.org.

Know when and how to use your academic title (OMS-I). The AOA recommends that students refer to themselves as “Osteopathic Medical Students” (OMS), followed by their academic level in Roman numerals. Students should use this title for all written communications (emails, letters, social media, etc.) Correct verbalization of this title is “[year] medical student.” (“First-year medical student,” “fourth-year medical students,” etc.)

There’s answers to your questions. Clinical Affairs office hours are every Tuesday and Wednesday from1–2 p.m. in the main room of Building 1.

FAQs: For questions about…

• Third/fourth-year calendars, researching residencies, or application process(es) and items, visit during office hours
• Clinicals (credentialing for research with an outside preceptor; rotations, specialty conferences, CiM, outside healthcare affiliations, etc.), email clined@noordacom.org
• Immunizations or EXXAT issues, email studenthealth@noordacom.org

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

The Foundations of Medicine Midterm Exam will include all of the material up until the end of Cycle 3. The material for Cycle 3, Week 6 will be released on Friday, September 2, at noon.

LEARNING SERVICES

Starting today, you can schedule your own pods. Reserve your seat through Skedda. The first person to schedule a pod must include their year and agreed-upon studying style in the reservation title. Bookings are on a first-come, first-served basis; pod registrations made more than two weeks in advance will be canceled. Finally, remember that pods aren’t exclusionary, and others can join. 

Not loving the pods? Provide Learning Services with pod-related feedback here, or schedule an appointment with LS to get help with pod learning. 

Take advantage of tutoring. 

T, Sept 6; 12p: Review for FOM midterm with tutors

W, Sept 7; 12p: FOM tutoring with Dr. Payne 
One-on-one tutoring is also available; email Crissi or visit during tutoring drop-in sessions. Tutors are available during the following times in Pod 3:

T, Aug 30; 11a–12p: Taylor Briggs

Th, Sept 1; 3–4p: Maria Avakova

T, Sept 6; 11a–12p; Davis Johnston

Th, Sept 8; 3–4p: Zoe Stauffer

FACILITIES

New pods’ glass walls are being installed next week. After that, Facilities will finish HVAC, fire, and electrical work (in 2-3 weeks), and wait on furniture to be delivered (4-6 weeks). 

65% of the new academic building’s drywall is up. 30% of the building is painted, and the framing/installation of the first floor will be complete in the next few weeks. Mechanical and electrical features are being set up throughout the building, and glass installation will begin on the east side in a few weeks.

These “posts” are a landing page for Noorda-COM student emails. Questions? Contact Jenna Knaupp.

CLINICAL AFFAIRS

After August 20, all of your CEPA (OMM and Clinical Skills) lab sign-ups will be housed on Sign-Up Genius. To register, click here or visit the course home page/lab pages on Canvas. [CEPA Scheduling Issues]

Your health insurance must be uploaded to EXXAT by September 1. 

There’s answers to your questions. Clinical Affairs office hours are every Tuesday and Wednesday from1–2 p.m. in the main room of Building 1.

For questions about…

• Third/fourth year calendars, researching residencies, or application process(es) and items, visit during office hours
• Clinicals (credentialing for research with an outside preceptor; rotations, specialty conferences, CiM, outside healthcare affiliations, etc.), email clined@noordacom.org
• Immunizations or EXXAT issues, email studenthealth@noordacom.org

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Starting next week, you can schedule your own pods. To schedule a pod time, register with Skedda (you should have received an email) through your SurfacePro or their mobile app​. When scheduling a pod, include your year and agreed-upon studying style in the reservation title. Finally, you can only book a pod for two weeks (or less); your reservation may be deleted if you schedule a pod further than two weeks out. [Skedda User Guide]

OMS I review schedule for Thursday, August 25:
Dr. Nuebel: 8–10:20a
Bathroom break: 10:20–10:30a
CEPA: 10:30–11a

Attend an upcoming tutoring session:
T, Sept. 6; 12p: Review for FOM Midterm with tutors
W, Sept. 7; 12p: FOM Tutoring with Dr. Payne

RESEARCH

Get paid for enhancing patient care. The Summit Patient Care Innovation Contest is accepting poster submissions until August 31. Submit your idea (on elevating patient experiences) for a chance to win up to $10,000! Contact Dr. Bills immediately to register or ask questions.

Find your ideal faculty mentor. Faculty members will share 10-minute presentations on their current (or proposed) research areas on August 26. Come to Building 1 at 2 p.m. for presentations and a mixer, where you can discuss options with faculty. First-years are required to attend this event. [RSVP]

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Flex your knowledge of Silly Bandz and Jersey Shore. Join Student Activities for a 2010s-themed trivia bash on Wednesday, August 24, at 4:30 p.m. There will be snacks, and prizes for the top two scores! [RSVP]

These “posts” are a landing page for Noorda-COM student emails. Questions? Contact Jenna Knaupp.

CLINICAL AFFAIRS

As of today, August 15, your “Required Documents and Immunizations” on Exxat must be up to date. The only deadline that has been extended is for health insurance (it’s extended to September 1). 

There are answers to your questions. Clinical Affairs uses email and office hours to answer your questions on clinical experiences, residency applications, immunizations, and more.

Clinical Affairs office hours are every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1–2 p.m. in the main room of building 1. 

For questions about…

• Third/fourth year calendars, researching residencies, or application process(es) and items, visit during office hours
• Clinicals (credentialing for research with an outside preceptor; rotations, specialty conferences, CiM, outside healthcare affiliations, etc.), email clined@noordacom.org
• Immunizations or EXXAT issues, email studenthealth@noordacom.org

WELLNESS/IPE

Interprofessional speed-dating is mandatory. Please sign up for one of our “speed dating” interprofessional events on September 14 – it’s informative, and dinner will be served! 

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/LEARNING SERVICES

Understand the anatomy of a typical exam question. Watch this video of Dr. Dougherty breaking down exam questions.

Take advantage of tutoring:

F, Aug 19; 1–2p: FOM tutoring w/ Dr. Nuebel [Details]

F, Aug 26; 1–2p: FOM tutoring w/ Dr. Nuebel [Details]

There’s also peer tutors. Beginning August 15, a peer tutor will be available outside of Pod 3 in Building 4 for drop-in sessions throughout the week. (Times and location are subject to change after cycle two.) 

Tutoring hours:

M, Aug 15: 9a–12p

Th, Aug 18: 1–4p

F, Aug 19: 1–4p

M, Aug 22: 1–4p

T, Aug 23: 9a–12p

W, Aug 24: 1–4p

Th, Aug 25: 1–4p

F, Aug 26: 1–4p

RESEARCH

Get paid for enhancing patient care. The Summit Patient Care Innovation Contest is accepting poster submissions until August 31. Submit your idea (on elevating patient experiences) for a chance to win up to $10,000! Contact Dr. Bills immediately to register or ask questions.

Find your ideal faculty mentor. Faculty members will share 10 minute presentations on their current (or proposed) research areas on August 26. A mixer will follow the presentations, for students and faculty to discuss options, and students will fill out a survey on their mentor preferences. Questions? Contact Dr. Bills or Dr. Kriak

NEWBIE GNOME TIP

You shouldn’t need much supplies for the pods. All pods come equipped with a box of Kleenex, disinfectant wipes, a spray bottle, an eraser or erase cloth, and wet erase pens (in black, red, green, and blue). Contact Dana if your pod is missing supplies. 

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Attend an upcoming activity:

F, Aug 19; 12:30p: Q&A with current MBA students [RSVP]

M, Aug 22; 12p: UVU MBA info session [RSVP]

W, Aug 24; 4:30p: Student Trivia Night in Building 1 [RSVP]

Explore the Wasatch Front. For $59/month, you can get unlimited access to UTA buses; Trax, and the Frontrunner. (You will be charged for the entire year upfront, but it’s prorated for the first month you sign up.) The pass is good through June 30, 2023; contact Cary Beasley with questions. 

Recommend a friend. We’re hiring another Admissions Counselor, send them this link if you think they’d be a good fit for Noorda-COM. 

Reignite that New Year’s fitness resolution. Remember early January, when you (probably) decided to be healthier? Noorda-COM can help you meet that goal! We have an on-campus gym. To request access to the gym (in Building 2), bring your student badge to and complete a request form with Cary Beasley at the Building 4 front desk. Processing may take several weeks.