General Student Events
The
UNT Health Science Center campus is usually alive with activities,
special lunches and events held by and for students. There are many
opportunities for students to get involved, and many activities
to provide a pleasant break from the strenuous schedules of our
students. A number of institution-wide events are held annually
to recognize and honor our students. They include:
New
Student Orientation Week Each fall all new students are
welcomed into the health science center community with a week of
activities designed to introduce them to their new institution.
Orientation sessions include presentations by health science center
administrators, advice on academics from Student Affairs personnel
and from students, and numerous social events. At this time, new
students also receive their white coats, have student identification
badges made and complete required forms.
Annual
Convocation and White Coat Ceremony A formal ceremony
held at academic medical centers around the country, whereby new
health professions students are ÒcoatedÓ into the health professions
by the faculty. The ceremony includes a welcome by the Health Science
Center President and an address by a keynote speaker. A reception
follows.
Family
Day (TCOM) This Saturday morning event following Orientation
Week offers information and advice to the families of new medical
students. Included is an overview of osteopathic medicine and an
open panel discussion with a student, faculty member and studentÕs
spouse. A luncheon and campus tour are included.
Fall
Registration Times vary for medical school and graduate
school. See Academic Calendar for specific schedules.
Ranchland
An all-campus party, held on a Friday evening shortly following
Orientation Week. Includes dinner, swimming, games, live music and
a softball tournament of faculty, students and alumni.
Holiday
Dinner Dance An all-campus semi-formal event. Internship/Residency
Fair - Representatives from hospitals and health organizations visit
the health science center to recruit students for their internship
and residency programs. Other exhibitors include companies offering
equipment and services to the medical profession.
Spring
Fling An all-day outdoor event featuring a catered lunch
and games at the Founders'
Activity Center, for students and their families.
Research
Appreciation Day Each spring, students and faculty display
their research projects for the campus community, pharmaceutical
and biotechnology company representatives and the local news media.
Includes a poster session and oral presentation contests for students.
Honors
Day Held in the spring, Honors Day recognizes medical
students who have excelled academically, as well as those who have
made outstanding contributions to the institution, the community
and the medical and scientific professions.
Graduate
Student Awards Banquet Recognizes graduate students who
have excelled academically, as well as those who have made outstanding
contributions to the institution and the community.
Senior
Recognition Program Semi-formal event for seniors held
in May before commencement. Awards and cash scholarships presented.
Commencement
- Third Saturday in May at the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum.
Reception following for graduates and their guests.
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