Thursday, November 6, 2003 TODAY
School of Public Health news
SIMS holds island-style open house
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| Darla Severin (right), second-year public health student, passes out information to Sean Koon, MD, who often volunteers as a medical preceptor, while Andrew Barnett (middle), second-year medical student and winner of the photo contest, enjoys the food. |
The green lawn in front of the Students for International Mission Service's
(SIMS) cottage was transformed into an island for open house on October
16. Tiki torches illuminated the celebration as many faculty and students
gathered to share and learn about each other's experiences. Booths
displayed pictures, cultural souvenirs, and information about mission
trips journeyed to Ethiopia, Bolivia, Honduras, and many other countries.
LLU office of student activities provided island food for everyone as
well.
"The open house was an opportunity for students, faculty, and others to
find out how they could get involved in service activities locally and/or abroad," says
Martine Polycarpe, MPH, program director of SIMS. "The party also acted
as a platform for past SIMS participants to share their stories and experiences
with others who are interested in joining a SIMS team."
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| (From left) Martine Polycarpe, MPH, program director, SIMS; Pascale Eid, administrative assistant, SIMS; and Maxine Newell, MPT, public health doctorate student, coordinated the event. |
Throughout the night, a slide show presented pictures from SIMS trips, island
music filled the air, and a drawing was held for giveaways, such as SIMS T-shirts.
Ms. Polycarpe also announced the winner of the photo contest. Andrew Barnett,
second-year medical student, won $100 for his photograph from Ethiopia.
Future SIMS destinations include Honduras during Christmas break and spring
break and Brazil and India in the summer of 2004. For more information, you
may call SIMS at 558-8089 or visit their website at <www.llu.edu/llu/sims>.
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