Caduceus Society | ESU Bulletin

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Thursday, 24 February 2011 14:07
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Emporia State’s Spring Blood Drive will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 2 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 3 in the Colonial Ballroom of the Memorial Union. The blood drive is sponsored by Caduceus Society and the American Red Cross Club.

Dwight Moore, associate professor of biological sciences and faculty sponsor of Caduceus Society, said the goal is to collect about 150 pints of blood.

Moore said anyone who is over 18 years of age and in good health is eligible to sign up. Before donating blood, donators must complete a series of health tests, including answering several health-related questions and going through a hemoglobin check to ensure donators will not put themselves at risk from lack of iron.

Those interested need to bring a photo ID to sign up. Appointments can be made in person at the sign-up table in the Union’s Main Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 24, 25, 28 and on March 1. Appointments may also be made online at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Chris Smith, Caduceus Society president, said that since its beginning in 2005, ESU has never won the competition, and that pending President Lane’s approval, and ESU’s defeat of Ft. Hays, all those who donate blood will receive free parking on March 11 with special parking passes handed out, and those who donate need to place their “I Gave Blood” sticker on that parking pass. The amnesty day for parking qualifies for all parking meters, and excludes Gold and Orange parking zones.

Smith also said that there’s currently a huge shortage of blood – 28,000 units across the nation – in part due to the inclement weather across the country.

ESU Blood Drive next week

Written by Bulletin Staff
Thursday, 30 September 2010 15:18
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Emporia State’s Fall Blood Drive is coming up from 11 a.m. to 5p.m. next Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Thursday in the Memorial Union Ballroom. The blood drive is sponsored by Caduceus Society and the Organization of Biology Graduate Students (OBGS).

“Following a successful blood drive last year, our goal is to receive at least 160 viable units of blood,” said Chris Smith, junior biochemistry and molecularbiology major and president of Caduceus Society.

However, there are eligibility requirements to donate blood and the blood drive encourages everyone to at least sign up to donate. Donors are required to drink plenty of water prior to donating and bring Red Cross card or photo ID to come along with.

According to Smith, a donor will give a confidential health history to a staff member before donating. Then, the donor will be given a mini-physical examination of temperature, pulse, blood pressure and hemoglobin levels. The hemoglobin levels will be analyzed from a small sample of blood taken from the individual. After checking the donor, the staff members present will determine whether or not the donor is eligible to donate.

Interested individuals may find a list of the requirements on the following web site: http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements.

This is the first time for Caduceus Society and the Organization of Biology Graduate Students (OBGS) have worked together to co-sponsor the event.

A sign-up table will be up from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Friday and next Monday and Tuesday at Memorial Union Main Street.

“Anyone can make a difference in a blood transfusion patient’s life by donating blood,” Smith said.

Lauren Lau

News Briefs 9-24-09

Written by Bulletin Staff
Friday, 25 September 2009 13:44
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Xi Chi, Caduceus Society host Blood Drive

Xi Chi and the Caduceus Society will be hosting a blood drive on Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 2 to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m in Webb Lecture Hall, upstairs in Memorial Union. Those who want to participate can sign up on Main Street in the union Monday – Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The goal for the blood drive is 200 donors. Emporia State will compete against other regents schools to see who can collect the most blood.

Radio stations offer warmth

Kiss 103.1 FM and 96.1 FM The Wave will co-host the 2^nd Annual Project Warmth between Nov. 2 and Nov. 13. Student Organizations wanting to participate and be included on the list of donors needs to contact The Wave by Oct. 2 at 620-343-9393.

The stations will collect new or gently used hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, jackets, winter coats, snow boots and blankets in any size. All donations will be distributed by the Salvation Army to persons in need in Lyon County.

Last year, over 10,000 items were collected.

Dollar Dinner at Didde

The Didde Catholic Campus Center will host dinner for $1 today at 6 p.m. The dinner will be spaghetti. Proceeds will benefit Didde.

Student organizations interested in hosting a dollar dinner should contact Charlie Sigle at 620-343-6765. Volunteers will be required to prepare and clean up after the meal. All necessary items will be supplied by Didde.

OrgSync training offered for RSOs

Associated Student Government will host training sessions to help Recognized Student Organizations become familiar with OrgSync. The system will become the primary means of communication between ASG and RSOs.

Sessions will be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 29 in the Kanza Room, at 3 p.m. on Sept. 30 in the Greek Room and at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 in the Greek Room. Attendees will be provided with information about how to operate and utilize OrgSync.

Emporia celebrates new businesses

Ribbon cutting ceremonies will be held for two new businesses in town over the next two weeks.

Tanner’s Carpet LLC, located at 1925 W 6^th Ave., will host a grand opening celebration at 11:30 a.m. on Oct 1. Tanner’s is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Energy Innovators, Inc. will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 7 at 719 Commercial St. For more information on Energy Innovators call 620-340-0331 or visit their website at www.energyinnovatorsinc.com.