Seventh Newsletter
Hey everyone! Welcome back to Sunday Snippets, your weekly source of updates, events, and the occasional chuckle.
Did some one say SMPumpkin?! š Weāre coming back to you this week with some great news and an event you canāt miss.
Join us this week for a heartwarming event at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. We have a special opportunity to spread some fall and Thanksgiving cheer by painting pumpkins for the children on the hospital's pediatric floor. To participate, simply bring your own pumpkin to the statue outside of DML from 1-3pm Wednesday October 25th and we'll provide you with all the paint supplies you need to create a festive masterpiece. Please scroll down to Messages from the E-board for more details and big s/o to Lily for making this awesome flyer!
Weekly Recap š
Nutrition Exam 1 ā : Our first exam after Intersession is out of the way! Congrats to everyone for completing the first of two big exams for nutrition.
Killers of the Flower Moon: Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone all in one movie with Martin Scorsese as a directorš® You already know thatās gonna be a blockbuster! Check it out at your local theater today!
House of Missing reps?: The House of Representatives is playing a game of musical chairs, but nobody wants to sit down! With the GOP divided on how to proceed and a failed vote for Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio the House remains in limbo regarding how to fill House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's seat.
Deadlines and Events šļø
Academic Integrity Module: Due October 23rd ,2023
Sexual Violence Prevention for Graduate Students: Due October 25th, 2023
Suture Clinic: October 26th, 2023
SMP Alumni Panel: October 27th ,2023
Take me to Georgetown event: Link to the event page for more exciting happenings!
Topic of the week š§
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Messages from the E-board š£
Mark Cordell
Hey Physios! First week down! I know things are easier now at the beginning of the block, but keep the pressure on your studies. The biggest piece of advice I have heard from the faculty is that many people become complacent this block. Take what you have learned from Block 1 and apply it now while its early in this block and we will all do really well. There are several events coming up this week, so please keep your eyes on the google calendar. As always please reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns.
āLearn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future, and live in the only moment of time over which you have any control: now.ā -Denis Waitley
John Schaefer
First week of Block 2 is done, hopefully everyone is feeling good and getting back into the swing of things now that Nutrition exam 1 has passed. I encourage anyone else that is interested in being an SMP MNTS writer to reach out to me. Looking forward to the events that the executive board has planned and the suture clinic coming up. Other than that, I hope everyone has a great week.
Lily Dwyer
Hey everyone, a lot of big things are coming up! This week we are fortunate enough to be able to paint some pumpkins for the kids on the childrenās floor at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital for them to keep during the Fall/Thanksgiving season. So please come out for this fun fall activity, Clarissa and I are extremely excited! Everyone should bring a pumpkin and we will supply you with paint supplies to make a festive pumpkin and our wonderful Team Leaders will be there to help vote for their favorite pumpkins because unfortunately we can only have 20 pumpkins dropped off at the hospital! Please feel free to partner up with your roommates and friends-we will be painting (if weather permits) by the statue outside of DML from 1-3pm Wednesday October 25th! Hope everyone can make it and enjoy some Fall Service Fun!!
Remember to sign up for Best Buddies One Purpose Gala and Homecoming: Friday November 10thāThis is a great opportunity for a large group of SMP Students to get involved. I have included the sign up link below but I think this would be a fantastic evening to serve the IDD community together on a Friday night so please sign up if you are available I will be there and think it will be a lot of fun! Complete this form or email the contact listed if you are interested and want more information!
Lastly, keep working on keeping up with the Service Google Sheet and make sure you are taking advantage of those opportunities and signing up for events that are not full, I have a couple more things in the works as we kickstart Block 2 so please participate and continue getting those hours!! Looking forward to seeing everyone Wednesday!Ā
Parsa Salehi
What is up everyone! Hope we are having a good start to block 2! I want to start with another reminder to make sure you are up to date with your vaccinations against flu and COVID to prevent getting sick as flu season approaches!Ā
Next, SMP has a team for IM basketball! Our team, made by Saad Syed, is named H1-AND1. You can join this team by creating a free account on IM leagues website. Reach out to Saad if you are interested in playing basketball this fall.
Finally, I encourage you all to attend the pumpkin painting event this Wednesday! It will not only mean a lot to the kiddos in the hospital receiving pumpkins, but can also serve as a great break from work and help to relieve stress!