Health Science Experience Night and Pharmacy Open House set for Oct. 15
October 2, 2013
Freshman Alissia Draper entered 糖心传媒 this fall with a new iPad in hand, and she has her mom to thank.
Alissia won the iPad at last year鈥檚 ISU-Meridian Health Science Experience Night, an annual event to introduce Treasure Valley high school and college transfer students to ISU health science programs.
Had it not been for her mother, she probably would鈥檝e stayed home. 鈥淚鈥檇 just returned to Boise after touring the Pocatello campus and I was tired,鈥� the 2013 Centennial High School graduate said.
But Alissia鈥檚 mother encouraged her to go. Not only did she win the tablet computer, but she had the opportunity to meet ISU faculty, students and participate in hands-on demonstrations in the health sciences. 鈥淚t was great being able to talk to students in the programs and getting to hear about their experiences,鈥� said Alissia, who wants to become a physician assistant after she completes her undergraduate studies.
This year鈥檚 is Tuesday, Oct. 15, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the ISU 鈥揗eridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Center Drive. Attendees are eligible to enter a drawing for a free iPad. Winning is contingent upon attending ISU.
鈥淗ealth Science Experience Night is a wonderful opportunity for Treasure Valley students to delve into the health professions. They experience hands-on what professionals do in the field each day. We invite students and parents to participate in this annual event,鈥� said ISU-Meridian Enrollment Services Director Ali Crane.
Health Science Experience night will be held in conjunction with the College of Pharmacy Open House and chili cook-off in the L.S. Skaggs Pharmacy Complex. The meal is $5 and proceeds support pharmacy outreach projects. Pharmacy students and faculty will also be available at 6:45 p.m. for a question and answer session for prospective students.
Pharmacy students will conduct free blood pressure checks; provide education about diabetes, heart health, prescription drug abuse and poison prevention; and administer flu shots. The first 50 flu shots are free. After that, the cost is $29.99, payable by cash or check.
As for Alissia, she鈥檚 putting her iPad to good use--downloading textbooks, checking email, accessing study materials and connecting with the Bengal community.
Another plus to having her own iPad? 鈥淚 don鈥檛 have to share it with my family,鈥� she said with a laugh.
For information about Health Science Experience Night, call 208-373-1700. For information about the Pharmacy Open House, call 208-373-1821.