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Public Events Calendar 2008

Office of Public Affairs • P.O. Box 19621• Springfield, IL 62794-9621• 217-545-2155

The Public Events Calendar provides a current listing of events sponsored by the School of Medicine that are of general interest to the campus community and/or the public at large.

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JANUARY 2008 
14 Lunch with the Doctor
Noon, James T. Dove, M.D. Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason, Springfield
D. Gordon Allan, M.D., Surgery, will share information about options in hip resurfacing at this free educational lunch; refreshments will be provided.
Contact: Carol Thomas, Surgery, 217-545-7133 weekdays; registration suggested

16 Ethnic Heritage Month
Noon. - 1:30 p.m., main lobby, 801 N. Rutledge
Celebrating and sharing the culture of Germany
Contact: Patricia Davis, Diversity/Minority Affairs, 545-7243

24 Dean's Research Symposium Series
4:30 p.m., Pearson Museum, 801 N. Rutledge (2nd floor), Springfield
Leonard Rybak, M.D., Ph.D., SIU Surgery, and Vickram Ramkumar, Ph.D., SIU Pharmacology, will share highlights of their research collaboration
Contact: Research Affairs, 217-545-7936

26 This Ain't Your Gym Class Dodgeball Tournament
Sponsored by 103.7 WDBR; all proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network
9 a.m.-registration; 10 a.m. games begin
Deadline to register is January 24; forms are at Gold's Gym or www.wdbr.com
Contact: Children's Miracle Network, 217-544-5437

FEBRUARY 2008
1 Annual SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute at SIU Symposium
James T. Dove, M.D. Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason, Springfield
Contact: Judy Harbison, Continuing Medical Education, 217-545-7711 weekdays or go to www.siumed.edu/cme/ (For health care professionals; includes CME credit)

7 Lunch with the Doctor
Noon, James T. Dove, M.D. Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason, Springfield
Carol Bauer, M.D., and Kendra Watts, AuD., both Surgery, will share information about dealing with hearing loss and hearing aids at this free educational lunch; refreshments will be provided.
Contact: Carol Thomas, Surgery, 217-545-7133 weekdays; registration suggested

9 Huff and Puff
9-11 a.m., St. John's Children's Hospital, classrooms A and B, 800 E. Carpenter St., Springfield
Offered through a grant from Kohl's and Friends of St. John's Hospital, Huff and Puff is a children's asthma program
Contact: JoAnn Lemaster, 544-6464, ext. 30095

9 Winter Ball
6:30 p.m., Northfield Inn, 3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield
Annual dinner dance sponsored by medical students
Contact: Student Affairs, 217-545-2860

12 Ethnic Heritage Month
Noon. - 1:30 p.m., main lobby, 801 N. Rutledge
Celebrating and sharing the culture of African-Americans; Robert Moore will present "The Presidents Men: Black U.S. Marshals."
Contact: Patricia Davis, Diversity/Minority Affairs, 545-7243

Black History Month Events
   13 6-8 p.m., South Auditorium, movie - "Something The Lord Made" (open to medical students)
   28  5:30 p.m., South Auditorium (2nd floor), 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield (open to the public)  Jawanza Kunjufu, Ph.D., will present "Taking Back Our Health." Dr. Kunjufu is the founder and president of African American Images, a Chicago-based publishing company.
Contact: Wesley McNeese, M.D., Diversity/MinorityAffairs, 545-6012

22-24 Wit, produced by Over The Moon Productions
Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield
     February 22 - 6 p.m., Gala opening performance benefiting the SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute at SIU; tickets are $75 each
     February 23, 2 and 8 p.m.; February 24, 2 p.m.; tickets are $15 each
Contact: Patsy Wappel, Cancer Institute, 217-545-0395 weekdays

23 SIU Nurses and Medical Assistants Job Fair
9 a.m. - noon, SIU Human Resources, 327 W. Calhoun St., Springfield
Departmental representatives, benefits counselor and employment couselors will be available to talk with applicants. Free parking available across the street from the event.
Contact: Chrissy Kramer, Human Resources, 217-545-6493 weekdays

23 Bone Marrow Drive
11 a.m. -3 p.m., Boys and Girls Club, 300 S. 13th St., Springfield
SIU members of Student National Medical Association (SNMA) will hold a bone marrow drive; also offered will be blood pressure screenings and BMI measurments
Conatct: Nicole Dunlap, SNMA, www.siumed@snma.org

28 International Symposium on Advances in Alzheimer Therapy
Hong Kong
Contact: Judy Harbison, Continuing Medical Education, 217-545-7711 weekdays or go to www.siumed.edu/cme/ (For health care professionals; includes CME credit)

29 SIUnity Fair and Breakfast
7:30 - 10 a.m., Wedeberg Conference Center
Opportunity for SIU employees, faculty and staff to learn what is happening at the medical school
Contact: Penny McCarty, Human Resources, 217-545-5693

MARCH 2008
10 Lunch with the Doctor
Noon, James T. Dove, M.D. Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason, Springfield
Per Freitag, M.D., Surgery, will present "Living with Chronic Pain" at this free educational lunch; refreshments will be provided.
Contact: Carol Thomas, Surgery, 217-545-7133 weekdays; registration suggested

10 Huff and Puff
6-8 p.m., Early Learning Center, 2501 S. First St., Springfield
Offered through a grant from Kohl's and Friends of St. John's Hospital, Huff and Puff is a children's asthma program, a service of St. John's Children's Hospital
Contact: JoAnn Lemaster, 217-544-6464, ext. 30095

14 Annual Neurology Symposium
9 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Wedeberg Conference Center, Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St., Springfield
Contact: Judy Harbison, Continuing Medical Education, 217-545-7711 weekdays or go to www.siumed.edu/cme/    (For health care professionals; includes CME credit)

20 Match Day
11 a.m., Inn at 835, 835 S. Second Street, Springfield
Senior medical students find out where they will go for their residency training
Contact: Student Affairs, 217-545-2860

20 Taking the Next Steps in Venture Development
3 p.m., South Auditorium, 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield
Waneta Tuttle, Ph.D., CEO of Southwest Medical Ventures will present; program sponsored by SIU's Research and Faculty Affairs and the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Kristi Katcher, Research/Faculty Affairs, 545-8167

20-April 2 Enos Art Exhibit
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., main lobby, 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield
Artwork by students from Enos School is on display; reception for young artists, family and friends is April 2. Enos is SIU's Adopt-A-School.
Contact: Karen Torricelli, Purchasing, 217-545-5842

20-April 24 Healthy Living Program
2-4:30 p.m., SIU Clinics Moy Building, 751 N. Rutledge, Springfield
Six-week program designed for adults who have chronic health problems and need help managing their overall health
Contact: Internal Medicine, 217-545-3881

APRIL 2008
8 Second Annual Sangamon County Public Health Update
7:30 a.m.-Noon, St. John's Hospital, Bunn Auditorium, 800 E. Carpenter St., Springfield; registration fee is $15
Sponsored by SIU School of Medicine and Sangamon County Department of Public Health
Contact: Continuing Medical Education, 217-545-7711 weekdays or go to www.siumed.edu/cme/    (For health care professionals; includes CME credit)

10 Fifteenth Diabetes Symposium: Practical Solutions for Complex Problems
James T. Dove, M.D. Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St., Springfield; sponsored by Division of Endocrinology at SIU School of Medicine
Contact: Judy Harbison, Continuing Medical Education, 217-545-7711 weekdays or go to www.siumed.edu/cme/ (For health care professionals; includes CME credit)

12 Huff and Puff
9-11 a.m., St. John's Children's Hospital, classrooms A and B, 800 E. Carpenter St., Springfield
Offered through a grant from Kohl's and Friends of St. John's Hospital, Huff and Puff is a children's asthma program.
Contact: JoAnn Lemaster, 217-544-6464, ext. 30095

12 Annual 5K Run - Student Chapter of American Medical Association
8:30 a.m., Washington Park, Springfield
The 14th annual 5K Run, hosted by medical students at the School; entry fee is $15, race proceeds will be donated to M.E.R.C.Y. Communities. Advance registration is requested.
Contact: Student Affairs, 217-545-2860

17 13th Annual Wound Care Symposium
8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Illinois Education Association Professional Development Center, 3440 Liberty Drive, Springfield
Contact: Carol Thomas, Surgery, 217-545-7133, or cthomas@siumed.edu

21 SCOPE Reading
11 a.m., South Auditorium, 801 N. Rutledge (2nd floor), Springfield
Readings from SCOPE, the literary journal of SIU School of Medicine; a reception will be held in the 801 lobby
Contact: Karen Carlson, External Affairs, 217-545-0870 weekdays

21 Evening with the Doctor
5:30 p.m., James T. Dove, M.D. Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason, Springfield
Mark McAndew, M.D., will present Orthopaedics at the Landstuhl: The Oasis for the Wounded From Iraq
Contact: Carol Thomas, Surgery, 217-545-7133 weekdays; registration suggested

22 Lunch with the Doctor
Noon, James T. Dove, M.D. Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason, Springfield
Colleen Johnson, M.D., Surgery, will share information about modern treatment of varicose veins at this free educational lunch; refreshments will be provided.
Contact: Carol Thomas, Surgery, 217-545-7133 weekdays; registration suggested

23 Trainee Research Symposium
7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., South Auditorium/Pearson Museum; 801 N. Rutledge, second floor, Springfield
Medical students, residents and graduate students present results of their own research projects.
Contact: Research/Faculty Affairs, 217-545-7936

25-27 American Girl Fashion Show
   25 - 7 p.m., Gala celebration, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
   26 & 27 1:30 and 4:30 p.m., Springfield Hilton, 700 E. Adams St.
Proceeds will benefit Children's Miracle Network to fund pediatric programs at St. John's Children's Hospital, a partnership with SIU School of Medicine.
Volunteer opportunities are available; check the Web site at www.cmnspringfield.com
Contact: Linda Quigley, 217-544-6464, ext. 45440 or online at linda.quigley@st-johns.org

27-May 3 Cover the Uninsured Week
Variety of events to raise awareness of uninsured patients --
   Monday, April 28 - "Local Faces of the Uninsured" -- Bunn Auditorium at St. John's         Hospital
   Tuesday, April 29 - Medicine Grand Rounds, 8 a.m. at Wedeberg Conference Center
   Wednesday April 30 - Luncheon to recognize "safety-net" providers at Wedeberg         Conference Center, 701 N. First St., Springfield
   Saturday May 3 - Health Fair at Boys and Girls Club of Springfield, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
National Web site is www.covertheuninsured.org, local Web site is www.siumed.edu/news/CTUW08events.html
Contact: Sangamon County Medical Society, 217-525-0765, or SIU Public Affairs,
217-545-2155

28-May 23 Sangamon County Art Exhibit
Open weekdays; lobby at 801 N. Rutledge (2nd floor) Springfield; reception on May 2,
4:15-5 p.m.
An exhibit of artwork from Sangamon County elementary, middle and high school students selected by local art teachers
Contact: Cathy Dickman, Dean's Office, 217-545-7334 weekdays

MAY 2008
7 Updates in Primary Care
9 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., John A. Logan College, 700 Logan College Road, Carterville
Contact: Continuing Medical Education, 217-545-7711 or go to www.siumed.edu/cme/
(For health care professionals; includes CME credit)

8 Annual Pearson Lecture
6 p.m., South Auditorium, 801 N. Rutledge, second floor
Roger S. Ulrich, Ph.D., will present "Evidence-Based Health Care Architecture"
Contact: Medical Humanities, 217-545-4261

13 Lunch with the Doctor
Noon, James T. Dove, M.D. Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason, Springfield
Douglas Hood, M.D., Surgery, will share information about the treatment of aortic aneurysms at this free educational lunch; refreshments will be provided.
Contact: Carol Thomas, Surgery, 217-545-7133 weekdays; registration suggested

13 Annual Conference on Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield; SIU's Center for Alzheimer Disease
Contact: Leslie Randolph, Alzheimer Center, 217-545-7181 weekdays

14 Sixth Annual Women's Health Conference
James T. Dove, M.D. Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St., Springfield; sponsored by Department of Family and Community Medicine at SIU and Carol Jo Vecchie Women & Children's Center at St. John's Hospital
Contact: Judy Harbison, Continuing Medical Education, 217-545-7711 weekdays or go to www.siumed.edu/cme/ (For health care professionals; includes CME credit)

21-23 Agricultural Occupational Health Training (Session 1)
SIU-E School of Nursing, 409 W. Calhoun St., Springfield; sponsored by SIU School of Medicine, University of Iowa, University of Illinois Great Lakes Center for Occupational Safety and Health, SIU-E School of Nursing, SIU Departent of Health Education and AgriSafe Network
Contact: Judy Harbison, Continuing Medical Education, 217-545-7711 weekdays or go to www.siumed.edu/cme/ (For health care professionals; includes CME credit)

24 School of Medicine Commencement
11 a.m., Sangamon Auditorium, University of Illinois at Springfield
Graduation for Class of 2008
Contact: Student Affairs, 217-545-2860 weekdays

JUNE 2008
2
American Lung Association Golf Tournament
7 a.m. and noon, shotgun start
Annual tournament to benefit Richard H. Moy, M.D. Pulmonary Research Fund; School of Medicine and SIU Physicians & Surgeons are Platinum sponsors
Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Drive, Springfield
Contact: American Lung Association, 217-787-5864,
or www.lungil.org

17 Lunch with the Doctor
Noon, James T. Dove, M.D. Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason, Springfield
Robert McLafferty, M.D., Surgery, will share information about options in wound care treatment setting at this free educational lunch; refreshments will be provided.
Contact: Carol Thomas, Surgery, 217-545-7133 weekdays; registration suggested

18-20 Agricultural Occupational Health Training (Session 2)
SIU-E School of Nursing, 409 W. Calhoun St., Springfield; sponsored by SIU School of Medicine, University of Iowa, University of Illinois Great Lakes Center for Occupational Safety and Health, SIU-E School of Nursing, SIU Department of Health Education and AgriSafe Network
Contact: Judy Harbison, Continuing Medical Education, 217-545-7711 weekdays or go to www.siumed.edu/cme/ (For health care professionals; includes CME credit)

20-22 Alumni Weekend
Reunion for School of Medicine classes of 1978, 1983, 1988 and 1998, Springfield
Contact: Julie Robbs, Alumni Affairs, 217-545-5770
weekdays

21-22 Relay For Life
Illinois Department of Transportation
Contact: Cheryl Lee, Cancer Institute, 217-545-7493

27 Camp COCO Golf Tournament
12:30 p.m., Piper Glen Golf Course, 7112 Piper Glen Drive, Springfield
Annual tournament to benefit Camp COCO, SIU's summer camp for children with cancer; sponsored by SIU's Department of Pediatrics
Golf/Sponsorship information at cocogolf.org
Contact: SIU Foundation, 217-545-2955 weekdays

JULY 2008
6-11 Camp COCO
Annual summer camp for children with cancer and other blood disorders sponsored by SIU Department of Pediatrics
Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, Bloomington
Contact: Justine Morgan, Pediatrics, 217-545-5817 weekdays or www.siumed.edu/foundation/campcoco.htm

AUGUST 2008
15 White Coat Ceremony
4 p.m., Shryock Auditorium, Carbondale
First-year medical students receive their White Coat
Contact: Student Affairs, 217-545-2860

 

last updated on April 28, 2008