MED2029 2/2 Newsletter

[Lori Ferguson]

Dear Class of 2029,
We made it through ANA — congrats, everyone 🎉! This week, we hope you’re able to catch up on sleep, spend time with the people you care about, and do something that helps you feel like yourself again. Here are a few important updates and opportunities for our class.
UPSTATE CLOTHING FUNDRAISER 👚
The Upstate Medical Online Clothing Fundraiser is now up and running! You can purchase Upstate apparel including hoodies, crewnecks, T-shirts, hats and more. The order deadline is on Saturday, Feb 28. Make sure to purchase your merch using the link below to show some school spirit!
👉 [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://Upstate__;!!GobTDDpD7A!Og-SzCcQk1UAdNzD7vpc9-_v3_71EbQo6RfZj--7hPrfz4g_lyTYN3xsLUsPkcwp4xfR5j3j2sRZOUP_YTd9M1CLn_fpUw$  Medical Apparel Link]Upstate Medical Apparel Link

DONOR GALA VOLUNTEERS 👗
The Upstate 2026 Anatomical Donor Gala will be held on April 18th this spring! Volunteers will also be required to attend one memorial rehearsal service beforehand. This is meant to be a powerful and meaningful event honoring the individuals who generously donated their bodies to medical education. We’re excited to invite students to help bring this evening together by volunteering as family escorts, assisting with memorial displays, or contributing through music performances for the families, artwork, poetry, or handwritten notes! Even if you are not volunteering, participation in the memorial service is encouraged for all students, as this is an incredible legacy here at Upstate.
Please direct yourself to the form for more information and to sign up for a specific role.
👉 Anatomical Donor Gala Sign-Up Form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZzNDvDEC7ocB7TcJo6zpQlP0LrcNYOarNQwZHsL57ro/edit?usp=sharing__;!!GobTDDpD7A!Og-SzCcQk1UAdNzD7vpc9-_v3_71EbQo6RfZj--7hPrfz4g_lyTYN3xsLUsPkcwp4xfR5j3j2sRZOUP_YTd9M1DfA2kfVg$ >

"PRESCRIBE THE KNOWLEDGE" JEOPARDY
SNMA and NCOM 29' are excited to announce "Prescribe the Knowledge", a Jeopardy-style game quizzing on Black History and Medical Contributions! Food is provided and gifts will be given to winners, so start making or joining teams now! Please use the sign up sheet below to attend.
Date/time: 4:00-6:00 PM, Thursday, February 12th
Location: NAB 4414A
👉 Prescribe the Knowledge Jeopardy Sign-up form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7lru3NX0wisAhQ7qZkisyb3zn3utc6QV-RwW17hTwF_34eQ/formResponse__;!!GobTDDpD7A!Og-SzCcQk1UAdNzD7vpc9-_v3_71EbQo6RfZj--7hPrfz4g_lyTYN3xsLUsPkcwp4xfR5j3j2sRZOUP_YTd9M1A_7-KQ8g$ >

UPSTATE NCOM 2029 SOCIAL MEDIA ✨
Student Spotlights on our new Class of 2029 Instagram page (@upstate_ncom2029) will be a weekly feature of one to two classmates through a short interview to learn more about who they are beyond the white coat—their interests, passions, and what makes them them. Participation is completely voluntary, and we’re looking for students who are open to sharing a little about themselves. If that sounds like you, keep an eye out for a sign-up link to be interviewed and featured!
In addition, the page will occasionally feature photos from events with our classmates to highlight our community. If you prefer not to be in any photos, please reach out to any of your class officers!

CLASS PHOTO DRIVE  📸
We’re excited to announce a shared Class of 2029 Google Drive folder to collect photos from our time together! These may be used for future class events, projects, and, most importantly, to look back on moments that have shaped our journey together. We’ll be sharing the link below, so if you have any photos from fun moments, social media, or everyday memories with our class, feel free to upload them to the drive. Looking forward to seeing everyone’s favorite snapshots!
👉 Class of 2029 Google Drive Link<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1r-AH1o-aQM6GPGBNr8m-cOlsT7oqXQjS__;!!GobTDDpD7A!Og-SzCcQk1UAdNzD7vpc9-_v3_71EbQo6RfZj--7hPrfz4g_lyTYN3xsLUsPkcwp4xfR5j3j2sRZOUP_YTd9M1D2O3fFRg$ >


✏️ FEEDBACK FORM
Please use the curriculum form at any time to share positive or constructive feedback about the curriculum. It’s checked weekly, and current course feedback will be prioritized. If multiple people share the same concern, please submit individually—every comment helps. For urgent or personal matters, contact Alec (purcelal at upstate.edu) or Aissata (samakea at upstate.edu).
👉 Curriculum Feedback Form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezuqgl4TUeIlu86VdA3R1sY_JpS9wo5b75qtO4mDyxzy4Rpw/viewform__;!!GobTDDpD7A!IqzpLzDjgoyhzYB269SEQJX42RAClUGigv1dBVWExN9sgJ3Rsm0_f4JQQCJe_HvrXYLfWZhVQMTY64FoE9SELpEX11Tc6Q$>



💻 TECH OFFICE HOURS
Tech Rep Office Hours are on-demand (in-person or virtual) sessions to discuss tech-related questions or concerns, seek assistance with Anki or third-party access, or request recommendations for software and hardware.  If you need support or just want to learn some new tech tips, reach out to Teja (BUDDHAVT at upstate.edu) to schedule a session!

Once again, if you have any questions, feedback, or concerns on any of these updates, feel free to reach out to any of your class officers. Happy HSS week!

Warm regards,
USG Class of 2029

President: Kathy Burke - BurkeK3 at upstate.edu
Vice President: Kiersten Crawford - CrawfoKi at upstate.edu
Secretary: Hannah Kim - KimHann at upstate.edu
Treasurer: Roshan Ramamoorthy - RamamooS at upstate.edu
Multicultural Representative: Corel Fassinou - FassinoA at upstate.edu
Curriculum Representative: Alec Purcell - purcelal at upstate.edu
Curriculum Representative: Aissata Samake - samakea at upstate.edu
Binghamton Representative: Jonathan Collard de Beaufort - COLLARDJ at upstate.edu

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