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News and updates


HIGHLIGHTS from the November 11th MSC Meeting
Chances to be involved
  • MSC executive officer elections: On November 30!  Send platforms (1-2 pages) by November 23 to Kevin Jenner (kjenner@iupui...).
Things to do

  • St. Vitus Dance: The annual IUSM formal will be January 9.  Tickets are on sale now ($40 until Dec. 18, $45 afterward until Jan. 4).  See previous emails for how to buy tickets.
  • Evening of the Arts (EOTA): IUSM's talent show and art auction will be on February 13.  If you have art or crafts to donate (accepted through 2/6/10), email Henry Chou (chouh@iupui...).  All proceeds benefit local clinics.

Ways to contribute

  • Muncie students are supporting a family for Thanksgiving.  Email Jenny Baenziger (jbaenz@iupui...) if you want to help.
  • Thoughts on requiring 3rd years to do 1-3 away rotations?  Email Kevin Jenner (kjenner@iupui...) before November 24.
Things you should know

  • 4 new Regional Center Liaisons were approved by the MSC.  These students act as liaisons between the centers and the MSC.  They are (drum-roll, please...): Matt Swarm (TH, Evansville), Matt Gentry (Bloomington, Muncie), Janushi Dalal (Lafayette, Gary), Ted Brown (South Bend, Fort Wayne).
  • Wishard is going to build a new building. The Wishard Revision Project was passed by Marion County voters on November 3.
  • Despite great efforts by the MSI and MSII class officers and many student volunteers, the library will be closed after 9PM due to liability concerns.
  • The MSC will be voting on revisions to the section in the bylaws regarding MSC funds on November 30.
First and second years:  Watch for emails about a possible Christmas sweater party!
Next MSC meeting... November 30, 5:30-6:45PM, IUPUI Campus Center (room TBA)

Want to be an MSC OFFICER?

Elections for the 5 Executive Officers (Presient, Executive Vice President, Vice President of Members, Treasurer, and Secretary) will be held November 30th and are open to all students!

Where can I find info on the positions?
Ask the current officer, or see complete details of each position's responsibilities online at http://www.iupui.edu/~mscstaff/?q=node/5.   Click the "Member Responsibilities" link just above the picture.

What should my platform include?

  • Why you are running
  • Why you think you'd be good for the position
  • Any ideas for the position you might have
  • Anything else you think might be interesting or relevant

How long should my platform be?
1-2 pages (preferably 1)

Where do I sent my platform?
Please email it to kjenner@iupui.edu by November 23.

When is the election?
November 30th at the MSC meeting.

Who votes?
Medical Student Council Members: the Class Councils, Regional Center Liaisons, and the Executive Committee).

Can I run for more than one position?
Yes, you can run for all five if you'd like - and the great thing is that you only need to submit one platform!


Used book sale

Buy books and sell your old ones to IUSM students! www.iusom.org/booksale


What's on this website?

Did you know....

-to get to ANGEL: www.iusom.org/angel
-to get to the library: www.iusom.org/library
-to get to Exchange:  www.iusom.org/Exchange
-to get to the IUSM forum: www.iusom.org/forum
-to get to Medical Student Affairs: www.iusom.org/msa

Have ideas for additional content or links?  Email the MSC webmaster, Reiri Sono, at rsono@iupui...


(updated November 22, 2009)

Do you want your announcement displayed here? 
Email Jenny Baenziger (jbaenz - at - iupui.edu) or Reiri Sono (rsono - at - iupui.edu).