Activities and Events
Please contact an SNA officer if you are interested in participating in any of the events and activities you see below.
Fall 2008
SNA Speaker Series
September 24th, 1:00 PM
Room TBA
This month Professor McAllister will talk about the college of nursing and health sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. Contact Jean McKinnon to RSVP.
Volunteer Activities:
This semester we will volunteer at the Dorchester High School Health Fair, at several events planned by the UMASS Health Center, and will take part in immunization clinics. Please contact Emily Radomile if you have any interest in volunteering.
Past Activities/Events:
Annual Alternative Health and Wellness Fair
April 23rd, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Campus Center Terrace (UL)
University Health Services is hosting this event and needs volunteers throughout the day.
For more information visit: http://www.umbwellness.org/SIW_2008.htm
Senior Class Bone Marrow Donor Drive
April 28th, Time TBD
Campus Center Terrace (UL)
National Student Nurses Day
May 7th, 12:30 - 4:00 PM
CNHS Hallway
The American Nurses Association has designated May 6th -12th National Nurses Week.
Stop by our table in the CNHS hallway to pick up a present from the SNA, the latest edition of the SCOPE bulletin and SNACKS! We will also have UMASS Nursing T-Shirts on sale!
Komen on the Go at UMASS
April 14th, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Campus Center Lawn
Komen On The Go breast cancer event came to UMASS and SNA members were there to volunteer. Thanks go to Farah Fevrin and Neldine Alexandre.
For more information visit: http://www.healthservices.umb.edu/KOMEN_pop.htm
UMASS Boston Blood Drive
April 14th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Campus Center Terrace (UL)
University Health Services sponsored a blood drive on the 14th and SNA members were there to assist with registration and at the canteen. Thank you Juliet Tandy, Farah Fevrin, Neldine Alexandre, Jean McKinnon and Emily Radomile for taking time out of their busy schedules to volunteer their time to this great cause.
For more information visit: http://www.umbwellness.org/ARC.htm
Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses (MaRN) Convention
"Leadership Moments in Nursing - Challenges and Rewards"
Deadline April 11th
Event: April 26th, 7:30 AM - 2:45 PM
MaRN and the Massachusetts Student Nurses Association (MaSNA) is offering free registration
to NSNA Members. The deadline is coming up fast, and availability is first come first serve.
For more information contact info@marnonline.org or call MARN at 617-990-2856.
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Kenya Trip: In January students from SNA and United for African Growth (UAGO) traveled to Kenya on an outreach mission to provide healthcare and social assistance. Former President Sara Stankiewicz and Vice-President Stephan French were among the volunteers that spent a month in the country. Below is a link to some of the pictures taken on the trip. Pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/UAGOforKenya
Welcome Back Potluck: On January 31st, members of the SNA met in the McCormack Cafe to chat, have snacks, and kick off a new semester and new year of SNA activities. Vice President Jean McKinnon gave a warm welcome, and recruited several new members. We look forward to a fun and productive year!
Kenya Trip Slide Show/Recap: On March 24th, Josh Anyaosah presented a touching slide show of the UAGO/SNA outreach mission to Kenya. Volunteers shared personal stories regarding the condition of Kenyan hospitals and what was accomplished during the month-long trip. The mission of UAGO was discussed and future planning efforts for a January 2009 trip are already underway. Members of the SNA will support and play an active role in UAGO efforts. Please contact an SNA officer if you are interested in helping out.
Diabetes EXPO: On March 15th, The 2008 Diabetes Expo was held at the Seaport Trade Center in Boston. For more information about this annual event, please visit the event website.
http://www.diabetes.org/communityprograms-and-localevents/diabetesexpo/Boston-EXPO.jsp
National Student Nurses Association Convention: March 28th - 30th, the NSNA held its annual convention in Grapevine, TX. If you are not a member of the NSNA yet, please consider joining. Members enjoy many benefits, including receiving Imprint Magazine, scholarship opportunities, guidance on issues effecting the nursing profession, and opportunities for professional growth. For more information, please visit the event website. http://www.nsna.org/meetings/convention.asp
SNA Bowling Night
March 29th, 7:45 - 9:15 PM
Boston Bowl: 820 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester