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Greetings!
Welcome to the April 2023 Drew Newsletter!
This monthly newsletter contains upcoming University and Drew Scholars events, reminders about important dates, and student engagement opportunities.
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Berkey Hall and MSU Student Union |
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The MSU Student Union reopened earlier this week! While first-floor lounges, computer labs and Sparty's will open, the food court will remain closed for the rest of the semester.
Therapy dogs, counseling and psychiatric services will be available in the Union upon reopening.
Hours: 7am-7pm
Restricted Access: 7-11pm
Berkey Hall will remain closed through the end of 2023.
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Congratulations to Andrea Williams for being admitted to MSU College of Human Medicine!
Andrea graduated in 2021 from the MSU College of Natural Science and Honors College with a BS in Human Biology. As an undergraduate student, she was very involved. Her activities include working as an office assistant and volunteering as a peer mentor for the Drew program, serving as the president and secretary of the Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., and maintaining membership on NatSci's Student Advisory Council. These are just a few of the ways Andrea engaged as a student. Throughout her college experience and beyond, she has invested hundreds of hours in community service, volunteerism, clinical experience, and professional and career development.
Andrea will begin her first year as a medical student this fall at MSU CHM. For her, clinical public health is very important, both locally and globally. One of her goals is to create an international health system in disadvantaged areas that treat patients for little or no cost and to globally increase patient learning.
Andrea shares her thoughts on Drew Scholars:
"I am forever grateful for the support Charles Drew Science Scholars has provided to me. From the Freshman seminar programs, to the informational workshops, Drew has prepared me for not only medical school but for life. I truly value the program's "Circle of Support" initiative and core values. I greatly appreciate the Drew staff and would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Caldwell and Ariel for being great mentors and always uplifting all Drew Students."
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Congratulations to Drew Scholars alumni for matching during 2023 Match Day! |
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Bernie Barden
Bernie graduated from MSU NatSci during the Spring 2019 semester with a BS in Physiology. He followed his dream of becoming a doctor by attending MSU CHM for medical school.
The next step in Bernie's medical education and career is as an anesthesiology resident at the University of Michigan.
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Ronald Roseman
Ronald Roseman graduated from MSU NatSci during the Spring 2016 semester with a BS in Physiology. He continued pursuing this dream goal of practicing as a medical doctor as medical student at MSU CHM.
Ronald will continue his training as a physician resident in family medicine at the University of Rochester.
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Tatiyana Harris
Tatiyana graduated from MSU NatSci during the Spring of 2019 with a BS in Physiology and minor in Spanish. She followed her dreams of goals of becoming a physician at MSU CHM as a medical student. She will continue to grow her education and practice in her residency placement at the DMC-Wayne general surgery training program in Detroit, MI. Following that experience, she will continue on to Wayne's anesthesia residency program in Pontiac, MI.
Tatiyana's personal goals include furthering her martial arts training and competition, and training her newest puppy to become a therapy dog, and planning her wedding to her fiancé, Chris.
Tatiyana shared her thoughts about Drew Scholars below:
"Drew was extremely helpful in preparing me for success. Their advisors, tutors/coaches, and faculty in general have been very supportive throughout my undergraduate and graduate career, specifically Dr. Caldwell, Ariel Robbins, and Dr. McHerron.
The professional development classes, networking opportunities, and introduction to research were extremely helpful. Additionally, having the opportunity to return to talk and teach to Drew students was important for further developing my public speaking skills and continued networking. Dr. McHerron was my academic coach throughout medical school. His help developing my study skills, crafting a study plan, and general support were vital to my academic success!"
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Well done and congratulations Calcea and Ne'Kiya! |
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New proof for Pythagorean Theorem introduced by two high school seniors!
St Mary's Academy high school seniors, Calcea Johnson and Ne'Kiya Jackson, have done what many academics deemed impossible!
Pythagoras's theorem was historically proven as a2+b2=c2 yet the pair has shown that the theorem can be proven using trigonometry.
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Are you taking courses over the summer away from MSU? |
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Follow the steps below to get started!
MSU Steps
- Find equivalent courses
- Generate MI Uniform Undergraduate Guest Application - 'Save As' a PDF!
Visiting/Guest Institution Steps
- Verify course availability
- Register as a Guest/Visiting Student - Upload MSU Step 2
- Enroll in summer courses
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Send transcripts to MSU after course completion
Important Note!
- Guest/visiting students are not eligible for financial aid!
- Contact Drew advisor for assistance with identifying equivalent courses.
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Having trouble enrolling in NSC 100, NSC 200, or NSC 203?
Complete THIS FORM to let us know and we will get you enrolled as soon as possible. Contact Ariel Robbins for any addition scheduling issues.
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DSO (Drew Student Organization) is currently holding E-Board elections for the 2023-2024 school year!
DSO's mission is to help build community and connectedness throughout the Drew community. These positions are great ways to earn leadership skills while a part of the Drew program!
Current Drew students are eligible to apply for any positions.
Class representatives must be from the respective class.
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Drew Scholars Community Activities and Events |
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Midday Meditations with Dr. Deb Duxbury |
Join Dr. Duxbury every Friday for breathing and meditation sessions!
These sessions are meant to relieve stress, teach breathing exercises, and support mental health.
Date: Every Friday
Place: Rather 2nd Floor Conference Room and Zoom
Zoom Info
Password: Meditation
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Drew Scholars Professional Picture Day |
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Are you in need of professional pictures?
Well, you're in luck! Drew Scholars is hosting a Professional Picture Day!
Students will be able to take professional photos that they can use for applications and on social media (Handshake, LinkedIn, etc). Group fun shots are allowed as well!
This event is open for Drew students and their friends!
Time: 3-7pm
Location: Drew Conference Room
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Transitioning to Medical School |
Dr. Todd McHerron and other panelists will discuss the move from undergraduate to graduate school.
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Virtual
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Check out the links below for scholarship and funding resources:
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Making Connections: Iyanna Peppers |
Iyanna Peppers is an MSU alumnus, who graduated with a BS in both Lyman Briggs- Biomedical Laboratory Science and Clinical Laboratory Science.
After graduating, she worked as a medical laboratory scientist for three years. Currently, she is a 3rd year medical student at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Join either virtually or in-person to learn more about her experience and to hear some tips regarding medical school!
Date: April 7, 2023
Location: North Kedzie N317 or Zoom
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TRIO and First Generation Honors Association are hosting an end of the year party!
There will be food, drinks and prizes, while supplies last.
RSVP by 4/10 to enter a prize raffle!
Date: April 18, 2023
Time: 6-8pm
Location: STEM Building Room 2202
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Mujer a Mujer's mission is to empower women through professional and academic development.
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Holden Hall C136
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The Wharton is offering FREE TICKETS to MSU students!
- Online ticket sign up using SID
- 2 ticket limit per performance
- delivered via mobile ticket delivery for undergraduate students.
Upcoming Performances
April 28: Cross That River
April 29: Cross That River SFP
April 30: National Geographic Live: View from Above with NASA Astronaut Terry Virts
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Cultural Education & Engagement |
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April Heritage, Awareness, and Appreciation Observances
Heritage Months
Awareness Months
- Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness
- Autism Awareness Month
- Celebrate Diversity Month
- Community Service Month
- Earth Month
Appreciation Month
- Celebrate Diversity Month
- Community Service Month
We encourage you to celebrate with us by attending some of the events below!
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Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage |
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Amplify STEM: APIDA Heritage Month with Dr. Naoko Wake
Join Dr. Wake's seminar for her talk titled: Asian Americans in STEM: The Model Minority
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Zoom
For a full list of APIDA Heritage month events, go HERE.
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Transforming MSU Playwriting Fellowship Showcases
The Transforming Theatre Ensemble and the Department of Theatre developed a series of student-performed and written plays. Students are being offered the opportunity to see the plays before they are used for the Office for Institutional Diversity and inclusion.
Play descriptions and registration can be seen HERE.
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This series starts with the National Leadership Summit and is followed by virtual talks relating to Disrupting Ableism and Advancing STEM.
Conversations will center around accessibility and inclusivity of the workplace, disability identity, institutional barriers that limit career advancement and more.
Date: June 5, 2023
Time: 11am-4:30pm
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The University of Windsor is hosting a two-day conference. The event is meant to unite STEM researchers and celebrate the contributions of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Complete the FREE registration, HERE.
Date: May 5-6, 2023
Location: School of Creative Arts, University of Windsor
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month |
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It's On Us Week
April 3rd-7th
This week is an opportunity for students to learn more about sexual misconduct and relationship violence, and how you can take action!
“Through It’s On Us Week of Action, we hope to encourage one another to become mindful and generate change in relationship violence and sexual misconduct prevention and response.”
Alex Babbitt
POE Peer Education Manager
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Community Service Month
Earth Month
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Earth Day - Spartan Day of Service |
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MSU is celebrating Earth Day with many volunteer opportunities. Volunteers will be provided breakfast, boxed lunch and transportation to their sight.
Some participating sites are:
- Haven House
- Fenner House
- REACH Art Studio
For more sites and to sign up, click HERE.
Date: April 22, 2023
Time: 9am-2pm
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The MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center is hosting an Earth Day Bash!
There will be tours, freecycle swaps, recycled crafting and more!
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Celebrate with MSU Bikes through various bike activities such as bike riding lessons, a challenging obstacle course, and more! Around noon, there will be a guided bike tour around campus. After dark, there will be a 90-minute bike movie fest and end with a bike light parade around campus!
For more information and registration, go HERE.
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Major Exploration Workshop |
Still undecided about what you want to do during and/or after college?
This workshop will give you the time to reflect on your values/skills/interests, as well as connect with advisors and students.
Time: 3- 4:30pm
Location: Wells Hall A118
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FREE Online LaTeX Workshop
LaTeX is a wildly used markup language for typesetting mathematics and scientific documents. We are using Overleaf, a FREE online LaTeX editor. No prior experience required.
Knowledge relevant for:
- REUs
- Research Programs
- Math Classes
A great skill for any STEM student!
Date: Saturday, April 8, 2023
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Zoom
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The Center for Community Engaged Learning is looking for students interested in community building and eager to engage in projects.
Students will be paired with a community partner and engage in projects to help build professional development and community engagement.
For more information and to apply, click HERE.
Deadline: April 9
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Upcoming Pre-Health Events |
For a full list of events, go HERE. |
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The EmpowHER Leadership Retreat is looking for mentors! The retreat is for fourth- through ninth-grade girls to build their confidence and support their development as they participate in service projects and engage with other young women. This day-long event is geared towards wanting to provide young girls with the confidence, purpose, and passion for their lives moving forward.
Time: 8am- 4pm
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This conference is an opportunity for scholars and leaders to engage with each other and gain insight and develop leadership skills!
For more information and registration, go HERE.
Time: noon- 4pm
Location: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
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Communities and Careers in Chicago
This study away program is for first-generation students who are interested in spending a week and networking in Chicago! Students will visit nonprofits, corporations, and courts to understand their work and impact in their communities.
Cost: $500 (covers travel/housing/trip fees)
Dates: May 8-13, 2023
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The College of Social Science is hiring PALs for CJ 110, SOC 100, and many ISS courses for the 2023-2024 academic year.
PALs help support student learning by facilitating drop-in tutoring and study sessions for students in their sections.
Students need to have completed the course and passed it with a 3.0 or better. Non-social science students are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: April 21
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Are you interested in helping incoming MSU students acclimate to the new environmental and academic aspects of college?
ESSA is hiring students for multiple positions such as residential mentors, academic coaches, teaching assistants, and more!
Housing and meals are provided for all positions during the program, along with hourly pay.
To learn more information, go HERE.
Deadline: July 7
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NSO Interns and Spartan Leaders |
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SLs will execute and lead in-person social events and activities for incoming students.
Deadline: May 12
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Off-Campus Student Resources |
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Here are two food banks in the East Lansing area:
For more resources, visit this link.
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Professionalize Your Online Presence |
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We know that Drew scholars are doing amazing things and we would love to know about and celebrate them!
Please use THIS FORM to share your involvements and accomplishments with us so that we can spotlight you throughout our social media sites and network.
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Are you interested in gaining research experience? Let Drew help!
Fill out THIS FORM with your research interest so that we can make sure we have the most recent information to advocate for you!
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Charles Drew Science Scholars
995 North Brody Road, RM C202
Rather Hall
East Lansing, MI 48825
(517) 353-8491
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