HEAL Update [March 2013 Newsletter]
HEAL Secretary
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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March Birthdays!
March 1st:
Mark Tracz
Annie Uranan
James Wong
March 2nd:
Natalie Izaguirre
Gabrielle Jones
March 3rd:
Mindy Wang
Keeny Train
March 4th:
Erin Kurnia
Nima Patel
March 5th:
Neet Patel
March 6th:
Anida Chanthavong
March 7th:
Jackson Liu
March 8th:
Mai Cindy
March 10th:
Alex Benoit
David Hwang
March 11th:
Izzy Won
March 12th:
Adam Rodriguez
Patrick Santos Adam
Adam Santos
March 15th:
Dhara Patel
Hanisha Patel
Angie M. Molina
March 16th:
Andrea Tham
March 19th:
Golda Sinyavskiy
March 21st:
Stephanie Wong
March 23rd:
Jessica Jeong
Christina Chan-Pong
March 24th:
Tim Pham
March 25th:
Lawrence L.A. Mabilangan
March 27th:
Scott Huang
Kareme Alder
March 30th:
Kethaki KarunathilakeOn behalf of HEAL, we would like to wish you all a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Stay Connected with HEAL
Email: ufl....@gmail.com
Website: https://ufl.collegiatelink.net/organization/heal
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/healatuf
http://www.facebook.com/groups/UFHEAL/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ufheal
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ufheal
Also, follow us on Instagram: @ufheal
Upcoming Events
March 2nd-10th: HEAL's Mission Trip to Ecuador
March 12th: General Body Meeting
March 22nd-23rd: Relay for Life with HEAL & KUSA
March 26th: General Body Meeting/ Nominations
March 29th: HEAL Speed Friending
April 16th: General Body Meeting/ Elections!!!
April 19th: HEAL FormalSave the Date! For more information visit our facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/UFHEAL/.
Our Chosen Philanthropy: Relay for Life!
Assist in our fight against cancer by joining our Relay for Life Team! With the help of our members, our goal is to raise $1,000!
Join our team here:
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?team_id=1342654&fr_id=48396&pg=team
HEALTH POINTS!
Hello there fellow HEALers, here is the current numbers for Health Points!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Av0cmBXk3ySNdFJxMUFYeVpPV1l0TmdTSmV0aVhjX3c#gid=0
If you have any questions, email Nhi at secreta...@gmail.com.
Do you want to be a HEAL Officer?
You can find the job duties for each elected position and a description of what elections is going to be like here in our constitution.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19wN2Lh2d2k0irZe6dyoWdrWi5mXbc1I5nw6g5RQkBAE/edit
Also, here is the list of people who are eligible to run for a position and/or vote. The list is not fully updated at the moment, but if you have questions email Lian Valdez at ia....@gmail.com.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoP3OyVkUjdgdEphMTRablRCbGZzSnJPU0RUbUtyS0E#gid=0
HEAL's Test Bank
This year we have revived the test bank resource for our members and it is ready to go!
Click on the following link to view the available resources:
IMPORTANT :
1) You must have at least 15 HPs (health points) to be able to access the resources. Then it is free for you to access.
2) You get +4 HPs for donating to the test bank (smoking notes, study edge packets, tz packets, etc.) and -2 HPs per week if it is returned after the due date (which is next GBM).
3) TO ACCESS: After seeing which resource you want, email me at resourc...@gmail.com. They will only be disbursed during general body meetings so PLAN IN ADVANCE! You must notify me at least 2 days before the GBM. First come first serve.
4) TO RETURN: You must bring the resource back in the next GBM or earlier at any HEAL event (social, volunteering, etc. but you must contact me to see if I will be there).
5) Only one resource per person can be checked out at one time.
P.S.: Have any exams or course materials that you CAN'T WAIT to get rid of??? Give them to Sonia Dela Cruz, your Public Relations and Resources Officer, and all of HEAL will benefit! You can contact her at resourc...@gmail.com.
Confessions of a HEAL Officer!
Research Tips
While many of us are hoping to get into medical school, I’ve come to realize that the prestigious invitations into these schools are generally for those that are willing to set themselves apart from everyone else. How so? First off, students have to be well rounded, with an ability to maintain a relatively high GPA while participating in various activities such as volunteering, shadowing, participation in school organizations, and research. While some of these are easier than others to get into, how you approach these goals is one step towards setting yourself apart from the others.
Sure, we hear about research but for those that aren’t currently involved in a lab, it can be quite intimidating looking for a new position, especially if you’ve never worked in a lab before. What’s the solution? Speak to your professors. Though another seemingly daunting task, getting to know your professors is truly a great idea. Why? Because, these professors likely have a lab, or know colleagues that are actively involved in research, as well as which of these colleagues might be looking for a new undergraduate assistant. For me, this was how I was able to snag my latest opportunity at my research lab, by filling the position before they could even publicly announce the need for one!
Therefore, if you’re in need of a good opportunity, find a teacher that you enjoyed or a department whose research interests you and get to know a professor or faculty member there! Not only can they refer you to potential opportunities but they’ll also be able to provide you with letters of recommendations in the future (remember, you need 5!). That however, will be another entry in the future. Now go find out your teachers’ office hours and say hi!
Alan Chan
Special Events Chair
The Tool Known as HEAL
When I was running as historian, I wasn’t sure what all it entailed. At the end of freshman year, I looked forward to being on the e-board of a club that helped me carve a niche in AASU. At first glance, it seems the historian just takes pictures at meetings and events. Later, I found the position also involves creating flyers and scrapbooking, and I learned to appreciate the time commitment for those tasks. I was quite nervous with flyer design, because I hardly had Photoshop skills at that point. I’m still not well-versed, but I had learned tremendously about art and the program every time.
I’m grateful to HEAL for the opportunity to actualize creative energy into something that serves a purpose, advertising and promotion, rather than leaving my interests in art and digital art as fruitless experimentation. To those who are interested, if you are creative, not even artistically inclined, look into this position. You essentially are preserving HEAL’s legacy which is significant. In addition, you are historian; yet you’re on a team of motivated leaders that have the same resolutions. Furthermore, if you so choose, you may have the chance of being an APIA liaison and have a deepened understanding of issues concerning the Asian American community.
Nadia Pouncey
Historian
For your viewing pleasure! :)
Enjoy this very informative video found by our VP, Joseph Lipat! It is discussing an innovative method to relieving back aches.
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Nhi Luong
Secretary, Health Educated Asian Leaders
2012-2013