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Student Leadership Development Dinner and Workshop Gets Rave Reviews!

Hosted by Nancy Marks, Dept. of Public Health and  Karen Alexander, Dept. of Student Affairs,  this year’s annual student leadership development dinner and training brought together over 50 student leaders and 5 faculty advisors on February 20th.  The evening included a quiz on communication styles and an activity that illuminated each participant’s tendencies around planning that got everyone on their feet and led to Read more…

By Alita Lubis, ago

Cradles to Crayons Volunteering Reflections!

“On Friday, four members of the D22 class represented TUSDM by volunteering at Cradles to Crayons. This organization provides kids in low-income families with the essential items they need (i.e. clothing, toys, books). Together, Janki Shingala, Rodrick (Donnie) Wiggins, Shikha Gupta and Bailey Waterscheid, helped to assemble clothing packs for various age groups of boys and girls. We had a Read more…

By Alita Lubis, ago

Volunteering Opportunities with Smile Squad

Smile Squad have two volunteering opportunities coming up! Please find details below. VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY #1: We are looking for volunteers to provide oral hygiene instructions to school aged children in local Boston Public School. Transportation will be provided by Dr. Wallach ( PC on 2nd Floor) When:  Tuesday, February 25th — 8:45 am – 11:45 am Sign Up HERE: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1me-NPZ-oUNVHwxANK2l52TQhfjq9GVFfdyOb-qKpd_E/edit#gid=1414416147 Read more…

By Alita Lubis, ago

Volunteers for MEDS!

Come and volunteer with MEDS in their upcoming volunteering events: 1st Volunteering Opportunity : MEDS Yusuf Mosque Oral Health Screenings  –March 1st 1:30-4:30 pm at Yusuf Mosque Brighton, MA -Event will count towards OHP hours! -Max 20 volunteers so sign up now! -Google Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1l_Hrj1vc8C7Jk3BXGX2FK0anCYiy9PoBPG_C3NxkD8c/edit?usp=sharing 2nd Volunteering Opportunity: Annual Chaharshanbee Soori Event -Iranian Association of Boston needs 10 volunteers for their Read more…

By Alita Lubis, ago

AAPD’s Headstart Oral Hygiene Event Reflections!

“On February 11th, I had the opportunity to volunteer at Headstart in Waltham, MA. I, as well as Samantha Sauers (D’20), Allie Penta (D’21), Joleen Phan (D’23), and Dr. Martha Forero, lead 4 oral health presentations to children between the ages of 2-5 years old. During these presentations, we educated the youth through interactive discussions that highlighted the importance of Read more…

By Alita Lubis, ago