Jacobs School Events
Taste of Culture 2022
The members of our Jacobs School community are constant promoters of diversity and inclusion initiatives. This page lists events sponsored by our school community or in collaboration with others on inclusion, diversity, cultural competency and equity.
Prior Events
Beyond the Knife Event: Endowed Lectureship on Gun Violence and its Causes
- Our annual Beyond the Knife endowed lecture was held Feb. 2, 2023, at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
- The recording of this event is now available!
Donate to VIVE Shelter with LMSA
The 2022 blizzard affected the Vive Shelter and has left them in need of necessary items for refugees and asylum seekers.
The items in need include:
- sheets
- blankets
- pillows
- pillowcases
- socks
- gloves
Donation boxes will be left on the first floor of the JSMBS campus.
The drive will run from January 9th,2023 - February 6th, 2023.
Lunar New Year Celebration
APAMSA will be hosting a Lunar New Year celebration. Authentic dinner will be provided, and there will be red envelopes to WIN!
Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year among East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean communities, among others.
Tied to the lunar calendar, the holiday began as a time for feasting and to honor household and heavenly deities, as well as ancestors.
We hope you can join us in celebrating Lunar New Year and the Year of the Rabbit!
Register for this event Here!.
January 27, 2023 at 5pm Room 1225
GSPHA Event Voices for Diversity in Healthcare Series
Health Equity Matters: Bridging the Gap Between the COVID-19 Pandemic and Access to Care
Join us in this discussion held by our Distinguished Keynote Speaker Dr. Carina Marquez, where we will discuss the impacts of the social determinants of health on COVID-19 and address the ways we can combat these disparities moving forward to create a more equitable society.
Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 6:00 pm
Online Via Zoom
APAMSA Event: Studio Ghibli Movie Night
APAMSA will be presenting a Studio Ghibli movie of your choice. Food and drinks will be provided!
May 11, 2022 06:00 PM at Doretz Auditorium, Room 2220 A & B
Health and the Black Body
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SNMA Presents:
"Health and the Black Body"
Talk with Dr. Zoe Indigo About Disease presentation on melanated skin
Date: February 21, 2022
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Where: Online Via Zoom
For details email snma.buffalo@gmail.com
LMSA Volunteer Opportunity
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¡Hola Familia!
LMSA is excited to share that we will have the opportunity to volunteer again at the Saturday Academy throughout this semester hosted by Frank A. Sedita Academy PS 30 (21 Lowell St.) We are looking for volunteers who are eager to work with children in a variety of activities such as making an inflatable lung or a DIY lava lamp. For those that would like to volunteer please fill out the interest form below!
If you have any questions, please email our Service Chair Renato Quinones (renatoqu@buffalo.edu) or LMSA (lmsa.buffalo@gmail.com)
Atentamente,
LMSA E-Board
LMSA Valentine's Day Flower Fundraiser
Jacobs Fitness
SNMA Presents:
"Get Fit With Jacobs Fitness"
FEBRUARY 15, 2022| 3:30-4:30PM
VIA ZOOM (link to be provided)
For details email snma.buffalo@gmail.com
Annual Polity Jacket and Sweatshirt Sale!
LMSA Event
Study with SNMA
SNMA is facilitating a review session prior to the first exam for the Urinary and Renal systems Unit exam. We have recruited prior peer tutors to lead this event that will take place in the active learning center.
Apr 21, 2022 05:00 PM at Active learning center (1220)
If you have any questions, please contact Sabrina Dunn at sdunn3@buffalo.edu
Polity Presents
Making Black History: Something The Lord Made
SNMA Presents:
"Making Black History: Something the Lord Made"
Dinner and Movie Discussion
Active Learning Center - Jacobs School
February 11, 2022 5:30-7:30pm
QUESTIONS? EMAIL SNMA.BUFFALO@GMAIL.COM
