SHP Spotlight
March 2020, vo.3
PA Student and Advocate Molly DeButts Wins Scholarship
Her leadership, community service, academic accomplishments, and health policy advocacy all served to win Molly deButts a 2020   Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine scholarship . It is no surprise that Molly has not been content to sit on the sidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about her advocacy efforts on behalf of PAs.

Academic Success Center Tutoring Moves Online
We've moved our tutoring services online. The Academic Success Center (ASC) is open for virtual tutoring and academic advisement to help you successfully complete your Spring 2020 semester. You will be able to meet virtually with an ASC peer tutor or academic advisor. To participate in our virtual walk-in sessions, please go to:
 
Tutoring will be available:
Friday: 1- 2:30 pm and 2-4 pm
Saturday: 8-11 am and noon-2 pm
Sunday: 2 - 8 pm
Monday: 9 -11am and 1-5 pm
Tuesday: 9-11 am, 2-4 pm, and 6 -10 pm
Wednesday: 5 pm-8 pm
Thursday: 9-11am, 2-4 pm, and 6-10 pm
 
Academic Advisement will be available:
Monday: noon-1 pm and 4-5 pm
Wednesday: 1-3 pm
Friday: 1-4 pm
How to Maintain Good Nutrition During Social Distancing
In a Q&A, Associate Professor Diane Rigassio Radler , director for the Institute for Nutrition Interventions at the Rutgers School of Health Professions, discusses how people can maintain proper nutrition during this time of social distancing and isolation as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Her advice appears in US News & World Report and other publications.

SHP Faculty Share Expertise on Coping with COVID-19
Rutgers SHP faculty have been among the myriad of Rutgers experts providing guidance on COVID-19 from virtually every angle. In addition to Associate Professor Diane Rigassio Radler 's tips on nutrition, PT Assistant Professor Allison Brown has provided information on a non-runners' guide to running, and Psych Rehab Associate Professor Ann Murphy did a Q&A on how to take of yourself during a public health emergency, as well how to help teens cope. We're pleased to have our faculty contribute to the national discourse on the pandemic. If you have ideas for a news release or an op-ed, please contact Bev McCarron.
SGA Invites Students to Join an E-Fitness Challenge
Working to stay fit at home? The Student Government Association (SGA) is holding a virtual fitness challenge through April 7. Whether counting steps, working out at home or cooking healthy meals, you can inspire others and also win an Amazon gift card by sharing what you are doing on Instagram. Tag @rutgerssga

SHP Staff: Consider Nominating Yourself for the University Staff Senate
The deadline has been extended for submitting a self-nomination for the University Senate staff election. By midnight on Monday, March 30, please send an email to  mj@senate.rutgers.edu  with your name, campus/division, job title, department, and a personal statement of 250 words or less stating your reasons for running. Candidate information will be posted on the election website and voting will begin on Thursday, April 2. An email will be sent to all full-time staff announcing the voting period and process.
 
Stay informed! Rutgers University's announcements regarding COVID-19 are appearing on this webpage .
Have news to share? Submit to  marcomms@shp.rutgers.edu
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