Alpha Epsilon Delta is a National Honor Society for students preparing for careers in medicine, dentistry, osteopathic medicine, optometry, physical therapy, pharmacy, and allied health professions. It is an affiliated society of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.

The mission of the Society is to encourage and recognize excellence in premedical scholarship; to stimulate an appreciation of the importance of premedical education; to promote communication between medical and premedical students and educators; to provide a forum for students with common interests; and to use its resources to benefit health organizations, charities, and the community.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please turn in your long-term community service hour forms by December 1st!

Bake sale on Thursday, November 19th from 10:20-3:00 in CFSU

Earn a fundraising point for selling baked goods for one hour. Email Amber Carbone to sign up for a time slot. If you bring in a baked good, earn one fundraising point. Again, email Amber at acarbo1@luc.edu for credit.

Fellowship event on Monday, November 16th - (Location and time TBA)

End of Semester Party

Bake sale on Friday, November 13th from 10:20-3:00 in CFSU

Earn a fundraising point for selling baked goods for one hour. Email Amber Carbone to sign up for a time slot. If you bring in a baked good, earn one fundraising point. Again, email Amber at acarbo1@luc.edu for credit.

Registration event Thursday, November 12th at 6:30PM in Damen Hall Room 148

Saturday, October 31st, AED will be decorating a trick-or-treat door for children in the Rogers Park neighborhood from 3:00PM-7:00PM

If you would like to help out with the event, please email Lauren Harris. This will count towards community service hours.

Fellowship event on Thursday, October 29th from 7:00PM-9:00PM in Zips (lower level of CFSU)

Halloween Movie Night

Wednesday, October 28th, former Senator Tom Daschle is visiting Loyola to discuss the current healthcare reform at 7:00PM in the Gentile Center

Tom Daschle speaks about the health care crisis in America. He will share with the audience his solutions and will be taking questions from the audience. A book signing will take place following the talk. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about how healthcare reform will impact your future career in healthcare. Currently, College Democrats is looking for volunteers to help with the event. This will count for AED community service credit. If you're interested please email mstinso@luc.edu by Sunday, 10/18.

October 27th & 28th are Science Days!

Check it out for AED credit! This is a great opportunity to learn more about healthcare and career opportunities. Watch for emails with more information.

On Monday, October 26th, at 5:00PM in LSB 142, the Assistant Dean of Admissions from Mount Sinai School of Medicine is visiting Loyola

Learn more about the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and about the admissions process. Bring any questions that you have! Also pick-up t-shirts.

Jennifer Staple-Clark, CEO & Founder of Unite For Sight, will be visiting Loyola on Thursday, October 22nd at 6:00PM in Crown Center Lobby

Unite For Sight, a non-profit organization that empowers communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness. In her presentation she will be discussing "Global Health and Social Entrepreneurship". After the event, head over to Thai Grill, they are donating a percentage of their profits to the Unite for Sight organization.

Fellowship event on Thursday, October 8th 7:00PM to 8:30PM in Zips (lower level of CFSU)

Ice Cream Social - Be sure to stop by, grab some ice cream and meet other members of AED.

AED General Meeting on Tuesday, September 29th at 5:30PM in Galvin Audt - Guest Speaker: Bernie Backer

Bernie Backer, the Director of Admissions for St. Louis University's School of Public Health is coming. He will be talking about the booming field of public health, future career opportunities and SLU's School of Public Health.

Chicago Lung Walk on Sunday, September 27th, at 8:30AM

Details at www.lungusa.org

ExamKrackers MCAT Discussion on Tuesday, September 22nd, at 6PM

Thinking about taking the MCAT soon? Then check out an ExamKracker MCAT Discussion. The event from 6-7PM in Dumbach 125. Click here to see a flyer for the event.

AED General Meeting on Tuesday, September 15th at 5:30PM in Galvin Audt - Guest Speaker: Dr. Muraskas

Dr. Muraskas is the Chairman of the Medical School Admissions Committee at Stritch, the Director of Research for Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, and a Professor of Pediatrics and Obstetrics/ Gynecology. This is a great opportunity to learn more about an amazing field of medicine and ask an admissions director questions about applying to medical school.

Loyola AIDS Walk on September 12th

For more information, visit http://www.luc.edu/aidswalk/

AED General Meeting on Tuesday, September 8th at 6:00PM in Damen Hall - Finnegan Auditorium

Come learn all about AED. What the requirements are and how to become a member. There will also be a representative from Kaplan discussing their programs and have a chance to win a raffle. Beforehand, join us at 5:15 on the IC lawn for some pizza!

Missed it? No problem. Click here and look under "General Meetings"

Pre-Health 101 is Thursday, September 3rd at 6:00PM in Damen Hall - Finnegan Auditorium

Come meet professors from the Biology, Chemistry and Physics departments and find what it means to be a pre-health student at Loyola. Dr. Jim Johnson, from the Pre-Health Office will be there to give you important information and answer any questions. There will also be a representative from the Department of Continuing Education talking about new healthcare programs that are offered at Loyola.

Missed it? No problem. Click here and look under "Other Presentations"

Questions? Comments? Please email: AlphaEpsilonDelta@luc.edu