Mighty Lion Welcome

Dean Oh’s Updates

Discovering CDU, New Student Orientation

Provost Corner

Meet the Team

Upcoming Events and Activities

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Student Aff airs NewsletterThe Voice of the Mighty Lions: Department of Student Aff airs Monthly Update

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The CDU Student Aff airs Newsletter marks an important milestone in the strategic planning and resource development initiatives for student aff airs on behalf of the CDU community.

This newsletter is just one way to demonstrate the University’s commitment to enhance our students’ college experience by providing them with excellent and unique educational programs and services that support their academic, professional and personal development.

Please share this newsletter with your classmates. Continue to engage with the University and the resources available from the Department of Student Aff airs. CDU Mighty Lions – as strong academically as it is with pride, tradition and student life.

Enjoy the inaugural edition of the CDU Student Aff airs Newsletter!

-President Carlisle

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-Dr. Charles R. Drew

Dr. David M. CarlislePresident and CEO

Mighty Lion Welcome week commenced Monday, August 29, 2016 with the Student Organization Fair which provided all Mighty Lions with the opportunity to connect with various CDU clubs and organizations on campus. Many students also learned about the different services provided by the Department of Student Affairs and had the opportunity to meet members of the Student Affairs team.

The Keck Lawn was blanketed with eager community organizations on

Wednesday August 31, 2016. Informational posters covering the benefits of healthy eating were on display.

CDU mascot Drew made an appearance to promote school spirit at Drew: The Mighty Lion Rally on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Over 100 people attended the event and enjoyed the games, food and other festivities. CDUSG President, Mabel Kimble hosted the first New Student Celebration that afternoon in the Keck Courtyard.

Mighty Lion Welcome concluded with Be Still: Contemplative Activities which included a group Zumba class and art therapy activity which explored mandalas on Friday, September 2, 2016.

Mighty Lion Welcome:Establishing University TraditionsThe 2016/17 Academic year marks CDU’s second annual Mighty Lion Welcome. All activities were designed as “events with purpose” and reflect the mission and goals of the University as the events focused on health and wellness, working in the underserved communities and promoting stronger school spirit at CDU to help build a stronger student life experience.

Tuesday, August 30, 2016. It was a day for community engagement as Habitat for Humanity, Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital, The Compton Initiative, AARP and Ever Increasing Faith Ministries provided volunteer and internship opportunities to our students.

The Department of Student Affairs distributed 50 CDU Fru-ggie bags to two 11th grade classes from King Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science during Fru-ggie: A Fruit and Veggie Fair on

Dean Oh’s UpdatesJinny Oh, EdD. Dean of Student Affairs

As Dean of Student Affairs, I am elated to launch the first edition of the CDU Student Affairs Newsletter!

The CDU Student Affairs Newsletter marks an important milestone in the strategic planning and resource development initiatives for student affairs on behalf of the university community. In supporting the student programs we hold most dear, we hope that this newsletter serves

as a vital tool for information sharing, university highlights and community celebrations you have come to expect from the student affairs team. From student government to university happenings, we are confident that the student community will benefit from the wealth of resources this newsletter provides.

Mighty Lions, I invite you to explore the pages of our newsletter, provide feedback and stay engaged!

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Discovering CDUNew Student Orientation

Steve O. Michael, PhD.Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost

Charles R. Drew University (CDU) student orientation, better known as Discovering CDU, is an exciting time in the Lion community. This year’s Fall event was held August 9-10, 2016. Discovering CDU is a two day event held a few weeks prior to the start of each term. During this event, students attend sessions on student services, financial aid, library services,

registration & records, blackboard, Title IX harassment training, campus safety, health insurance and student organizations. All sessions are designed to introduce students to academic excellence, vibrant campus life and community involvement that comprise the CDU tradition.

Congratulations to the Department of Student Affairs for launching the Student Affairs Newsletter—one more tool to keep students informed and share information with the community. Our new University Strategic Plan calls for a unified CDU student government and with the establishment of CDUSG—the newly established Student Government organization—we are making significant progress on this initiative. I am sure the Newsletter will be useful and relevant to the work of the CDUSG.

Our goal is to become a more student centered institution even as we expand our academic programming and grow our enrollment. Communication is critical for a student centered institution and I hope students and student affairs staff will use the Newsletter to provide news and feedback to the community.

There has been a consistent answer to

the question of why students choose CDU. I have been told repeatedly that students are attracted to CDU because of the Mission of the University, which is to serve the underserved by reducing health disparities.

Provost Corner

Personally, I look forward to hearing of how CDU is being transformed into a vivacious, exhilarating, intellectually invigorating, mission-focused comprehensive mid-size university of excellence.

Steve

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Raquel Munoz, New University Registrar

Upcoming Mighty Lion Events and Activities

Raquel began as the University Assistant Registrar on 07/2013. She was born and raised in Los Angeles and earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology from Cal State Long Beach. She is currently enrolled in the Masters of Science - Higher Education Administration program at National University.

Raquel brings over 15 years in higher education and is current member of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Offi cers (AACRAO). In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading and volunteering in her church youth group.

For more information, please contact the Offi ce of Registration and Records at

www.cdrewu.edu/acad/Calendar/re

Meet the Team

Join Us!

Program Appreciation Day Events: • MPH, 9/21 from 5pm to 6pm

• Rad Tech (New Students), 10/5 from 12pm to 1pm

• Rad Tech (Continuing Students), 10/6 from 12pm to 1pm

• MS BMS, 10/6 from 5pm-6pm

• BS BioSci, 10/11 from 12pm to 1pm

• ELM, 10/20 from 12pm to 1pm

• PA, 11/14 from 12pm to 1pm

• FNP (Cohort 11 & 14), 11/7 from 12pm-1pm

• FNP (Cohort 12 & 13), 11/14 from 12pm-1pm

• Post Bac, 10/25 from 12pm to 1pm

National Hispanic Heritage Month Events: • Kick-Off Celebration-Thursday,

September 15,2016

• Literary Works & Visual Arts Day-Thursday September 22, 2016

• “Real Talk” Sessions with National Hispanic Nurse Association-Thursday September 29, 2016

Need A Tutor? Who: Current CDU Student

What: Tutoring in Biochemistry, Biology, Cellular Biology, Epidemiology, Fundamentals of Nursing, General Chemistry, Med/Surg, Organic Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physics and Psych/Mental Health

When: Mon.-Sun. Hours Vary

Where: Library, Student Education and Services Center (SESC), Life Sciences Research and Nursing Education Building (LSRNE)

How: Register Here https://cdrewumywconline.com

Let’s keep in touch

Visit our website for more information

www.cdrewu.edu/students

Department of Student Aff airsCharles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

ph. +323 563 4839e. studentaff airs@cdrewu.edu

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