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NC-HCAPnews
a monthly update from the
NC Health Careers Access Program
at Chapel Hill
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| The Director's Corner |
As the end of the academic year draws near, we have much to celebrate. Our students have achieved wonderful accomplishments all throughout the year.
As some prepare to graduate and enter the health care work force or
graduate/health professional programs, others are preparing to participate in
health professions pipeline programs this summer, including our Science
Enrichment Preparation (SEP) Program. This year will commemorate the 30th
anniversary of SEP so we are truly looking forward to welcoming the Class of
2009.
Although you will not receive a newsletter from us during
the summer, we encourage you to visit our Web site so that you can remain
abreast of the exciting things that are occurring. And, if
you are unable to do so, we will release highlights from the summer in
our next edition.
On behalf of the NC-HCAP team, I would like to thank all of
you for your support this year. We look forward to continuing to partner
with you to ensure that students are well-positioned to become future health
care providers.
Patrena N. Benton, Ph.D.
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NC-HCAP News
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STAFF UPDATES
Dr. Patrena Benton has been selected as a member of the Harvard Management Development Program (MDP) Class of 2009. The program will be held at the Harvard Graduate School of Education June 14-26, 2009.
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information, so that we may continue to provide you with the latest information about our activities and services.
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Pre-College Initiatives
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Awards presented at Health Careers Leadership Society Year-End Celebration
 More than 50 students and parents from Raleigh's Leesville Road High School and Sanderson High School converged on the UNC campus last week to receive recognition and to celebrate an outstanding year in the Society. Community Development Coordinators Gwen Canada (Leesville) and Traci Claiborne (Sanderson) offered words of praise and congratulations, with Dr. Patrena Benton bringing a brief but powerful keynote speech. Amy Thomas,  Associate Director of Health Careers at Wake AHEC, highlighted additional program offerings to further prepare them for health careers. After recognizing all students for participating in the Society, special Leadership Awards were presented to Zaire Brown from Sanderson High School and Gina Bailey from Leesville Road High School.
NC-HCAP
to host sessions at Future Leaders in Health Care Conference
NC-HCAP will host its annual health professions forum and Inspirational Speakers in Science (ISIS) lecture
in conjunction with NC-AHEC's Future Leaders in Health Care Conference again
this year. The conference will be held May 29 - 31 on the campuses of UNC
and Duke University.
 The ISIS keynote address will be given by SEP alumnus Antonio Braithwaite, DDS, MPH,
owner of Sanford Pediatric Denistry in Sanford,
NC. Immediately following the ISIS
lecture, student panelists from area health professions schools will share
their academic experiences, goals, and strategies for overcoming obstacles in
college and health professional school. For more information on Dr. Braithwaite, view his profile on the HPNEC Profiles of Success.
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 Special awards presented at Health Careers Club Recognition Program
Two students received special awards for their commitment to NC-HCAP and the Health Careers Club this year.
We are proud of their hard work and dedicated service to the organization.
Kevin Gray received the Patrena N. Benton Leadership Award, the
highest honor given to a member of the Health Careers Club. Kevin hails from Philadelphia (by way of Auburn, Alabama), and he is a senior majoring in chemistry and minoring in biology. His health career interests are in medicine and public health policy.
This award honors the accomplishments of
a club member who has distinguished him/herself in the area of
leadership. The recipient of the annual award is an emerging leader of
vision, service-mindedness, superior communication skills and
organizational focus. The award was named in 2003 for Patrena N. Benton, a tireless student advocate and UNC
administrative leader and carries with it a monetary scholarship
donated by Benton. Imani Fuller was presented with the Emerging Leader Award. A native of Germantown, Maryland, Fuller is a rising junior double-majoring in psychology and chemistry. She plans to pursue a career in dentistry.
This is the first year NC-HCAP has presented the Emerging Leader Award, which honors a club member who has demonstrated dedicated service and commitment to the Health Careers Club. He/she advances the mission and goals of NC-HCAP and maintains a healthy balance between academic responsibilities, extracurricular activities, and personal well-being.
Other club members receiving awards, as voted on by the executive board, were: Chris Bullock - Renaissance Man Award Heather Venant - Renaissance Woman Award Tamara Davis - Go Getter Award Tyshia Hedspeth - Outstanding Freshman Award Shuronia Johnson - Most Enthusiastic Award Ijeoma Ohadugha - Most Dedicated Award
New Health Careers Club officers inducted
Officers for the 2009-2010 year were inducted at the club's recognition celebration in April. Congratulations to the new executive board!
Front row (l to r): Tyela Smith, Crystal Barnes, Heather Venant;
Back row (l to r): Imani Fuller, Franklin Diaz, Brittany Macon
Not pictured: Maria Miranda
President - Crystal Barnes
Vice President - Franklin Diaz
Secretary/Treasurer - Brittany Macon
Historian/Reporter - Maria Miranda
Parliamentarian - Heather Venant
Membership Chair - Tyela Smith
Programming Chair - Imani Fuller
SEP 2009
We are thrilled to welcome the Class of 2009 to the Science Enrichment Preparation (SEP) Program on Saturday, May 16. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the program.
Watch our Web site for student blogs, photo galleries, and more throughout the summer.
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| Give to NC-HCAP |
 Pave the way for a future health professional by giving to NC-HCAP.
You may make a gift online or contact Dr. Patrena Benton, director, at pbenton@unc.edu or (919) 966-2264.
When using Online Giving, please be sure to choose "NC Health Careers Access Program" under the University Designation List, then select "NC Health Careers Access Program (3894) " from the Select a University Fund menu.
Or, mail Check or Money Order Payable to "UNC-CH"to:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Office of University Development
PO Box 309
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-9931
PLEASE Write In "Designation #3894 - NC Health Careers Access Program" on the "FOR" line of your check.
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North Carolina Health Careers Access Program
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Student & Academic Services Building South, Suite 3307
CB #8010
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8010
T: 919-966-2264
F: 919-966-6109
nchcap@email.unc.edu
http://nc-hcap.unc.edu
For editorial comments or questions, contact Renee Harris at rharris@unc.edu.
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