Thursday, October 2, 2003 TODAY
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Loma Linda University hosts fifth annual MITHS program
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The fifth annual MITHS (Minority Introduction to Health Sciences) program
was held from June 29 to July 17. Sixteen high school juniors arrived
from all over the country: four from Pine Forge Academy, Pine Forge,
Pennsylvania; two from Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy, Atlanta, Georgia;
and one each from Andrews Academy, Berrien Springs, Michigan; Long Reach
High School, Columbia, Maryland; Miami Union Academy, Miami, Florida;
Greater Miami Academy, Miami, Florida; Oakwood Academy, Huntsville, Alabama;
Takoma Academy, Takoma Park, Maryland; Valley Grande Academy, Weslaco,
Texas; and Rio Lindo Academy, Healdsburg, California.
The students were immersed in the culture and classes on the Loma Linda University
campus. The classes included pre-calculus math, anatomy and physiology, etiquette,
as well as reading, writing, and study skills enhancement courses at the LLU
Teaching Learning Center. There were also spiritual events (Friday night vespers,
Sabbath worship), and social events (trips to Disneyland and Universal Studios).
A special highlight was a tour of Loma Linda University Medical Center given
by H. Roger Hadley, MD, dean of the School of Medicine.
The students were exposed to all of the health-science career programs available
at LLU by the deans from six of the seven professional schools and the Faculty
of Religion. The deans met with the students at specially arranged individual
meetings throughout the three weeks.
The MITHS program, which is sponsored by Black Alumni of Loma Linda and La Sierra
Universities (BALL), was created to expose students to all of the health - science
career programs available at LLU.
Much thanks goes to the BALL executive committee, the MITHS committee, the MITHS
teachers, the school deans, and administration of LLU, and many others on the
Loma Linda University campus for their part in helping with another successful
MITHS program.
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A message from Chancellor Hart
September 23, 2003
Dear Colleagues:
As we begin the new academic year I would like to extend to you a special invitation
to attend the weekly chapel service on Wednesdays at 8:10 a.m. in the Campus
Hill Church. *Please note change of location.* This chapel hour allows us a unique
opportunity to associate and worship with our students. The schedule for this
fall is as follows:
September 24—Individual school chapels; October 1—Terry Swenson,
LLU campus chaplain; October 8—ALAS—Drs. Alvaro, David, Samuel, Fernando,
and Loida Bolivar; October 13 to 17—Week of Devotion; October 22—University
Convocation Chapel—Richard Hart, Chancellor, LLU; October 29—Pamela
Rathbun; November 5—LLUSA—Janie Lee and Tim Arakawa; November 12—Richard
Rice; November 19—Marc Woodson; November 26—{no chapel due to holiday};
December 3—Loma Linda Academy Pro Musica.
Please especially note the University Convocation chapel on October 22. Your
participation would be most appreciated at this special service of commitment
to God. If you can participate, please notify your School dean and come dressed
in full academic regalia.
We are very pleased that Dean Horinouchi, Randy Roberts, Hyveth Williams, Michael
Knecht, and Saul Barcelo will be the speakers for the Week of Devotion, October
13 to 17. As usual, it will be necessary to adjust the class schedule as follows
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. There will be no change in the Wednesday
classes.
Classes normally meeting at 8:10 will meet at 9:10–9:45; classes normally
meeting at 9:10 will meet at 9:55–10:30; classes normally meeting at 10:10
will meet at 10:40–11:15; and classes normally meeting at 11:10 will meet
at 11:25–12:00.
I want to invite each one of you to attend these chapel services along with our
students. I know each of us will gain a special blessing as we actively participate.
May the Lord richly bless you as we begin this academic year.
Sincerely,
Richard H. Hart, MD, DrPH
Chancellor and CEO
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