2008 Woodie Awards
MU adds new residence program
Hahne Hall to house pre-health living learning community this fall
Morgan Riedl
Issue date: 3/4/08 Section: Campus
Students will also be able to enroll in organic chemistry sections specifically restricted to members of the LLC.
Karnes offered his own ideas for potential programming, such as trips to the medical schools at the University of Cincinnati or the Ohio State University, going to symposia on the ethics of medicine and current medical technology and bringing speakers on health insurance.
Pennock also noted that Rob Balfour, chief pre-medical adviser at Miami, will hold office hours in the LLC.
Pennock stressed the advantage the LLC can confer upon students, particularly considering the rigors of the pre-med track.
"We see (the LLC) as a tremendous opportunity for students interested in health care to live together, share experiences and support each other," he said.
Karnes highlighted the importance of the peer support that the community will foster.
"It'll be like a morale booster," he said.
Even with the many benefits and attractions, the LLC is not full yet.
Karnes' suggestion did not reach the administration until October, so the program got off to a late start.
"The idea wasn't set in stone until November or December, after the first-year students had a chance to choose learning living communities (for their sophomore year)," Karnes said.
Pennock acknowledged the negative effect of the program's late introduction, but was optimistic about the LLC's future.
"We'll start small, we're OK with that," Pennock said. "We want people to know it's there and we hope it grows by leaps and bounds."
Much work has already been put into the LLC in preparation for its opening for the fall semester.
"We have worked closely with the housing people, especially Vicka Bell-Robinson (LLC coordinator), to get it off the ground and get it going for next year," Pennock said.
Bell-Robison explained the status of the new LLC.
"There are 12 (students), we're hoping for more and there's still room if people are interested," Bell-Robinson said.
Karnes offered his own ideas for potential programming, such as trips to the medical schools at the University of Cincinnati or the Ohio State University, going to symposia on the ethics of medicine and current medical technology and bringing speakers on health insurance.
Pennock also noted that Rob Balfour, chief pre-medical adviser at Miami, will hold office hours in the LLC.
Pennock stressed the advantage the LLC can confer upon students, particularly considering the rigors of the pre-med track.
"We see (the LLC) as a tremendous opportunity for students interested in health care to live together, share experiences and support each other," he said.
Karnes highlighted the importance of the peer support that the community will foster.
"It'll be like a morale booster," he said.
Even with the many benefits and attractions, the LLC is not full yet.
Karnes' suggestion did not reach the administration until October, so the program got off to a late start.
"The idea wasn't set in stone until November or December, after the first-year students had a chance to choose learning living communities (for their sophomore year)," Karnes said.
Pennock acknowledged the negative effect of the program's late introduction, but was optimistic about the LLC's future.
"We'll start small, we're OK with that," Pennock said. "We want people to know it's there and we hope it grows by leaps and bounds."
Much work has already been put into the LLC in preparation for its opening for the fall semester.
"We have worked closely with the housing people, especially Vicka Bell-Robinson (LLC coordinator), to get it off the ground and get it going for next year," Pennock said.
Bell-Robison explained the status of the new LLC.
"There are 12 (students), we're hoping for more and there's still room if people are interested," Bell-Robinson said.
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