In this issue:
1. Deadlines Spring 2008!
     * Drop/Add Deadlines - Week 2 & Week 8
     * Apply to Graduate - February 5
     * Fall 2008 Registration - begins April 10
2. Health Science Information Sessions
     * Dental Hygiene
     * Dentistry
     * Medical School
     * Clinical Lab Science
     * Nursing
     * Pharmacy
     * Writing Personal Statements
3. Still Looking for a Class?
4. Want to Get Involved?
     * Local Hospitals/Clinics
     * Health Careers Fair
     * Community Engagement Scholars Program
4. Study Abroad Information
     * Upcoming Workshop for HNS Students!
     * First Step Meetings
     * Work Abroad
6. Other Need-to-Know Info
     * Scientific & Technical Communication
     * GoldPASS
     * MCAE Tutoring
     * Student Experience Paid Internships
7. Events On and Around Campus
8. Share Your Story!

DEADLINES: Spring 2008!
*****************************************
January 29 - Registration Deadline
     ~Last day to add courses without instructor approval

February 1 - Application Deadline  
     ~Applications to the School of Nursing due                                                                                                          ~Last day to submit application for PharmD program
     ~Last Day to submit Change of College form to enter CEHD                                                                        

February 4 - Registration Deadline  
     ~Last day to withdraw from courses without a "W" on your record
     ~Last day to change grading basis (A-F to S/N) or variable credits with instructor approval
     ~Last day to add courses without college approval

February 5 - Application Deadline  
     ~Last day to apply to graduate for Spring 2008.  Still need to apply?  Click here!

March 3 - Application Deadline  
     ~Last day to submit Change of College form for CBS, CFANS, IT, and CSOM

March 17 - Registration Deadline                                                                                                                       Last day to withdraw from courses without college approval

April 8 - Summer 2008 Registration Begins
     ~Admitted students are able to register beginning today.

April 10 - Fall 2008 Registration Begins
     ~Admitted students are able to register beginning today.
       To find out when you register, check your email or go here.

May 9 - Registration Deadline  
     ~Last day to withdraw from courses with college approval
       (last day to withdraw due to extenuating circumstances)
       (last day to use your one-time-only withdrawl)

June 2 - Application Deadline  
     ~Applications to Clinical Lab Science and Mortuary Science due

HEALTH SCIENCE INFORMATION SESSIONS
*****************************************
For more information about the following sessions, please contact the Health Careers Center (located off the Academic Health Center website) or by calling 612-624-6767. You will need to register for the session(s) you would like to attend to find out the room location.

Medical School
~January 29, 1:00pm (A Physician's Life)

~February 5, 1:00pm (Preparing for Med School)

~February 27, 10:00am (A Physician's Life)

~March 5, 10:00am (Preparing for Med School)

~March 27, 2:00pm (A Physician's Life) 

~April 3, 2:00pm (Preparing for Med School)

~April 10, 1:00pm (AMCAS: Applying to Med School)

~April 15, 3:30pm (A Physician's Life)

~April 22, 3:30pm (Preparing for Med School)

~April 29, 2:30pm (AMCAS Info) 

Clinical Lab Science
~February 13, 11:00am

~March 11, 1:00pm

~April 10, 10:00am

Dental School and Dental Hygiene

~February 20, 1:00pm (Applying to Dental School)

~March 11, 3:00pm (Dental Hygiene Information Session)

~March 19, 1:00pm (Applying to Dental School)

~April 14, 2:00pm (Dental Hygiene Information Session)

Nursing
~February 26, 2:00pm

~March 12, 10:00am

~April 17, 1:30pm

Pharmacy
~January 28, 2:00pm

~February 21, 1:00pm

~March 5, 2:00pm

~March 24, 1:30pm

~April 9, 2:00pm

~April 21, 1:30pm

~May 7, 2:00pm

 Respiratory Care

 Scientific & Technical Communication
~February 20, 11:00am

~March 27, 12:00pm

~April 22, 1:00pm

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Interviewing for Health Professional School
~January 31, 2:00pm

~March 4, 3:00pm

~April 16, 11:00am

~January 30, 10:00am

~February 7, 1:00pm (drop-in clinic)

~March 12, 1:00 pm

~March 25, 2:00pm (drop-in clinic) 

~April 23, 1:00pm 

STILL LOOKING FOR A CLASS?
*****************************************
AHS 1102 - Orientation to the Health Sciences
This undergraduate class is designed for students like you who are exploring health science majors and health careers. The course will help you assess your job interests, values, and behaviorial styles; explore professionalism and ethics in health care; learn about health-related majors and career paths; and create your own career and academic action plan.
(1 credit; online course)

*****************************************
LASk 1001 - Mastering Skills for College Success
Academic success involves more than being intelligent, and successful students know the importance of being an "active" learner. LASk 1001 was designed to offer students a survey of skills, strategies and ways of thinking that foster effective, "active" learning … and academic success here at the University. Skills explored include critical thinking, effective time & stress management, efficient study & test-taking strategies, use of library & campus resources, reading comprehension, communication & diversity, and learning styles & self-awareness.
(2 credits; various times & dates)

*****************************************
Phar 1001 - Orientation to Pharmacy
From workforce issues and rural health to training opportunities and practice settings, this course covers it all. Participants will learn about the vision for the future of pharmacy, in addition to opportunities within a variety of settings that employ pharmacists. We will also provide "virtual tours" of various settings.
(2 credits; online course)

*****************************************
Phar 1002 - Health Sciences Terminology
This is an introductory course with a focus on analyzing and building health science vocabulary and terminology. The course will assist in adding 2500 words to students' recognition vocabulary. Do not be intimidated; this does not mean that you will be memorizing 2500 words, but rather that you will be utilizing a distributive methods of combining word parts to understand a variety of medical terms.
(2 credits; online course)

*****************************************
Phar 1003 - Nonprescription Medications and Self-Care
This introductory course will provide you with tools needed to get well faster, save money and explore your health. After completing this course, you will be able to recognize self-treatable health conditions, prevent illnesses, select appropriate non-prescription medications and communicate better with health care professionals.
(2 credits; online course)

*****************************************
Phar 1004 - Common Prescription Drugs and Diseases
This introductory self-study course provides information regarding the most frequently prescribed medications (e.g. Liptor) and conditions the medications are intended to treat (e.g. high cholesterol). You will become familiar with diagnostic criteria, disease complications, basic mechanism-of-action and side effects of medications, as well as direct-to-consumer advertising for the medications discussed. The diseases/conditions to be covered include: mental health (depression, anxiety, insomnia), migraine, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, allergy, peptic ulcer disease, arthritis, osteoporosis and sexually transmitted infections.
(2 credits; online course)