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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 |
 This truly is a bittersweet time in the academic year. Seniors
are graduating and while we are joyfully celebrating with them, their
presence will be dearly missed. Many will be entering graduate and
health
professional programs across the country and will become the next
Benjamin Carson, Charles Drew and Jocelyn Elders. For those students
remaining in high school and college, they still have the opportunity
to participate in
pipeline programs, like SEP, that will help them gain the competitive
edge they need for
admission into graduate and health professional programs. Please encourage them into and along the pipeline. We are excited to welcome the SEP
class of 2010 to campus this weekend. Please stay tuned to learn about the scholars and their
experiences. In addition to SEP updates,
we will continue to keep you abreast of all the great things that are occurring
at NC-HCAP. Paula Borden Interim Director |
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| Pre-college Initiatives | NC-HCAP to host sessions at Future Leaders in Health Care Conference
 NC-HCAP will host its annual health professions forum in conjunction with NC-AHEC's Future Leaders in Health Care Conference May 21-May 23 at Wake Forest University and Winston-Salem State University.
NC-HCAP's sessions will be Friday evening and will include its Inspirational Speakers in Science (ISIS) Lecture followed by a student panel presentation. Undergraduate students will share their academic experiences, goals and strategies for overcoming obstacles in college and health professional school.
 The ISIS keynote address will be given by Ernest Grant, the nursing educator clinician and director of outreach and prevention for the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center. Grant promotes continuing education on the immediate care of burns, wound care treatment modalities and the prevention of burn injuries. He serves on several national committees that establish the standards for the care of burns and has received numerous honors and awards for his work in the prevention of burn injuries and for his work with nursing students and the nursing profession. Grant recently completed a 6-year term on the board of directors of the American Nurses Association and is now president of the North Carolina Nurses Association.
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| College Initiatives |
Health Careers Club elects 2010 executive
board
We are pleased to announce the 2010 Health Careers Club executive board. New officers are:
Brittany Macon, President 
Imani Fuller, Vice President
Shani Watson, Secretary/Treasurer
Christana Ajewole, Programming Chair
Ruby Leon, Membership Chair
Shannon Woodson, Historian/Reporter
Tyela Smith, Parliamentarian
Chris Bullock, Public Relations Chair
We look forward to the leadership of these talented and dedicated students.
NC-HCAP would also like to thank Crystal Barnes, 2009 president, and the rest of this year's board
for their outstanding work and a job well done.
Health Careers Club holds its recognition ceremony
 At a recognition ceremony honoring the 2009 Health Careers Club members on Wednesday, April 21, the Patrena N. Benton Leadership Award was presented to Brittany Macon for her dedication and service to the club. The award honors a club member who has
distinguished him/herself as an emerging leader of vision, service-mindedness,
superior communication skills and organizational focus. As membership chairperson, Brittany exemplified these qualities as she volunteered tirelessly planning the Physician Assistant Panel presentation, preparing for Health on
the Block and raising money for the club.
The three most active club members for the
second semester of the 2009-2010 academic year were Elena Fenu, Jade
Packer and Callie Womble.
Elena Fenu was named Member of the Year as she surpassed all other
general body members with her continuing service and commitment. Elena
gave much of her time and dedication to attending club meetings,
volunteering with the group and preparing for Health on the Block.
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| Give to NC-HCAP |  Pave the way for a future health professional by giving to NC-HCAP.
You may make your gift online. 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 Sprink at rsprink@unc.edu.
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