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Student Activities
Fall Encounter
Held in October, Fall Encounter is a social activity that brings
students together for fun in an informal setting. Pumpkin carving,
pizza and ice cream, games and prizes are all part of the gathering.
Speakers from the Healthy Living Center and Mayo’s Leisure
and Lifestyles Activities Program address students to encourage
participation in the extracurricular activities that Mayo Clinic
offers.
All-School Convocation
This annual gathering of students and faculty from all MSHS programs
is an inspirational and motivating experience. The shared convocation
brings together the entire school to:
- Celebrate the successes of the school, its students
and faculty
- Recognize outstanding faculty in the areas of
education and service
- Reaffirm the school’s mission and look
to the future
- Enjoy the camaraderie and reinforce school spirit
Graduation
Each MSHS program has its own graduation, as the programs vary in
length. Each event is a time of great pride and joy as another group
of Mayo students complete their training, accept the best wishes
of faculty, family and friends, and enter their professions.
Leadership Opportunities
Students participate in the governance and continuous improvement
of Mayo School of Health Sciences through many opportunities:
- Student representatives serve on the governing
MSHS Education Committee.
- Many programs elect class representatives or
officers.
- Students participate on the Enrollment and Student
Financial Aid committees.
- Students are encouraged to participate in professional
organizations representing their career field. (See Web links
on the Career Overview pages.)
- MSHS sponsors trips to professional association
meetings.
Fitness Center
For a nominal fee, MSHS students in Rochester and their spouses
may join Mayo's Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center. The DAHLC is
a fitness center with two campus locations that offers a variety
of exercise and training programs.
Social and Recreational Activities
MSHS students and their families join Mayo faculty and students
in enjoying the social, recreational, cultural and educational activities
sponsored by Mayo's Leisure and Lifestyle Activities Program and
the Center for Humanities in Medicine Program. These events include
sporting events, recreational classes, trips, parties, dances as
well as concerts, plays and art shows.
Alumni Activities
The Mayo School of Health Sciences Alumni Association will
help you stay in touch with your classmates and instructors and
maintain valuable professional and personal relationships throughout
your medical career.
Through the alumni association you'll:
- Stay abreast of news about your program
and classmates
- Preserve relationships with those who share
common experiences and goals
- Maintain a strong connection to Mayo Clinic
- Have the opportunity for continuing professional
education
- Discover ways to positively influence the
next generation of health science professionals
The alumni magazine, Connections , is published twice
yearly and mailed free of charge to alumni, students, faculty and
friends of MSHS. The publication reports on alumni accomplishments
and informs readers about newsworthy activities at Mayo Clinic.
A balance of educational and informative articles is provided to
enhance your professional and personal life.
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