11/18 Weekly Email
Hey AED! We hope you had a relaxing weekend! We have some updates this week, so please read through them carefully.
This is the final week to drop off donations for the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Toy Drive. Check the service section for details on what items can be donated in order to earn an LSE, and please reach out to Mariele or Lexi to arrange a drop-off time.
Carter BloodCare is also hosting a blood drive across campus all week. You can earn a scholarship credit by helping with tabling or an LSE by donating blood.
Lastly, join us for a foodie social this Thursday at Alpha Omega to enjoy some delicious Mediterranean food!
Have a great week and an amazing Thanksgiving break everyone!
Upcoming Events:
Foodie Social | November 21st** (date change!) | 6:00-7:00 PM | Alpha Omega Waco
Operation Christmas Child LSE | Deadline: November 21st (Thursday night) | Reach out to Lexi or Mariele to drop-off a donation or meet on campus this week
Carter BloodCare Blood Drive | November 18th-20th | Earn scholarship or service credits
Refer to the service section of the weekly email for details
AEDxASDA Lincoln Memorial School of Dentistry Info Session | December 3rd, 6:30-7:30 PM | BSB D114
Chipotle Profit Share | December 4th, 5-9 PM
Forms and Deadlines:
If you are graduating this semester and are eligible for a free graduation cord, please fill out this form so we can get you your graduation cord!
Be sure to review the Master Spreadsheet periodically throughout the semester to check your credits. Email mariele_patungan1@baylor.edu if you have any questions!
General Meeting Dates:
Our general meetings this semester will be on 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, & 12/4, at BSB A108 (NEW LOCATION!!)! Because our new room hosts an SI session until 7:30pm, our general meetings will now begin at 7:40pm and end at 8:40pm. Go ahead and plan on putting those on your calendar so you can meet the GM requirement. Please email Mariele (mariele_patungan1@baylor.edu) if you cannot attend one or all of these GM dates at least one week in advance. We will only provide GM exemptions to those with classes or exams.
Socials
Foodie Social | November 21st** (date change!) | 6:00-7:00 PM | Alpha Omega Waco
Join us at Alpha Omega to enjoy some delicious Mediterranean food!
Earn ONE social credit for attending!
**NM SOCIAL CREDIT ALTERNATIVE!: Just a reminder: as a general member, you need to earn one social credit by attending a new member event. If you missed those opportunities, here's your chance! Join us at this social and bring along an eligible prospective member (they must meet all the requirements to apply next semester).
Prehealth Charity Gala
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Prehealth Charity Gala! Together, we raised over $3,000 in support of Shepherd’s Heart. A special shoutout to our amazing members who helped with tabling and event setup—your hard work made this event a success! Click the link below to view photos from the evening.
PHG Photo Gallery (Credits: Donald Kashevaroff)
Scholarly Events
Lincoln Memorial University College of Dental Medicine
An admission officer from Lincoln Memorial School of Dentistry will be visiting Baylor University to talk to AED and ASDA members and let students know more about the application process to their school.
Come to learn more about Lincoln’s dentistry program and earn one scholarship credit!
Service
AEDxMSO Mission Trip
Thank you to those that filled out the application for the MSOxAED Medical Mission Trip to South Africa! The deadline has passed, and you will receive your acceptance by Thanksgiving Break. In the meantime, please reach out to annie_lodge1@baylor.edu and anne_howard1@baylor.edu with any questions!
Upcoming Large Service Events
AED requires general members to attend 3 Large Service Events each semester! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Lexi (lexi_haviland1@baylor.edu).
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Samaritan’s Purse is holding their yearly Operation Christmas Child Event. Samaritan’s Purse is collecting shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items for children around the world.
Pack a shoe-box (if you have one) with two-three items of each of these categories (toys, school supplies, hygiene items–6 item minimum).
If you do not have a shoebox, no worries! You can still earn an LSE by providing the items.
Please reach out to Mariele or Lexi to drop off or meet on campus. The deadline to donate is November 21st, Thursday night.
Try to be generous as these will be shipped out to kids in developing countries as a Christmas gift! Please refer to this LINKfor a list of what to pack and not pack (i.e. you can pack a toothbrush but toothpaste is not allowed).
Newly inducted members can earn hours by filling multiple boxes (1 packed shoebox w/ at least 6 items = 1 service hour)
Reminder: General Members can only use 1 pay-for-credit LSE per semester! If you donated diapers, you cannot earn another pay-for-credit LSE this semester. However, we will still welcome donations. :)
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Go support those in need and donate blood at the Carter BloodCare Blood Drive happening this upcoming week! Every donation counts, and just one pint can save up to 3 lives! Sign-up for 2 tabling shifts here for one scholarship credit. Donate blood to earn an LSE credit and send a picture to lexi_haviland1@baylor.edu and get a free blanket.
Monday 11/18 11-4 @ Moody Library
Tuesday 11/19 11-4 @ Moody Library
Wednesday 11/20 11-3 @ Bobo Spiritual Life Center
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Loaves of Love occurs every 2 weeks in Earle Classroom. Loaves of Love is a weekly service opportunity, but AED members can attend ANY date this semester for 1 LSE credit.
Note: Loaves of Love can only count for 1 LSE of your required 3, and you MUST bring a donation (6 loaves of Hill Country Extra Thin Bread (blue)- $1/piece) in order to earn an LSE.
The last date for the semester is December 6th from 4:45-5:45PM. To receive credit, fill out this LINK (there is a 10-member max for LSE credit), show up at 4:45PM, bring your donations, and fill out the sign-up on the whiteboard.
Weekly Service Form and Updates
Weekly service hours will be due on the last day of classes–December 10th.
If Lexi previously approved you for outside service, please make sure to get your hours in before this deadline.
If you are a newly inducted member or a general member who needs help meeting their 6 or 10 hour service requirement–please reach out to Lexi, and she can provide you with some options!
Direct any questions to your Weekly Service Chair if you have any questions about your hours.
Finance
Graduation Cords
Congratulations graduating seniors! We are so proud of you! If you are graduating this December, please fill out this form to get your AED cords!
Dues
General Member Semester Dues are $35
Dues can be paid to our Venmo: @BaylorAED
Dues can be paid to our Venmo (@BaylorAED) or Zelle (aed.txbeta@gmail.com)
Please do not mark your dues as a service as it charges AED.
Dues for new members will be addressed at the new member meeting!
Feel free to reach out to Ian at ian_stahl1@baylor.edu for any questions or if Venmo does not work for you.
Fundraisers:
Chipotle Profit Share
Come enjoy some Chipotle and support AED on Wednesday, 12/4 from 5:00-9:00!
Show the flier at checkout and send a picture of your receipt to ian_stahl1@baylor.edu to receive one social credit
Merch
New Member T-shirts are here! Get yours at the next general meeting!
If you ordered or would like to purchase merchandise, but cannot attend the GM, please reach out to ian_stahl1@baylor.edu to coordinate a delivery time!
We want to hear your feedback on merchandise! Fill out this anonymous form to share your comments and suggestions for how we can improve!
New Member Events
Enzymes and Substrates make sure to go on one social with each other before the end of the semester to receive your credit! The Substrates will inform the NM Secretary to keep track for both parties. If you have any issues please let Aatiqah or Abheet know.
Check out the pictures from the New Member Tea & Trivia, New Member Picnic, New Member Auction, and New Member Induction!
Other Updates
Our Stories
Check out our latest blog post written by Historian Sneha Reddy, featuring Global Health chairs, Simone Henry and Kellen Wood, as they share the importance of learning about Global Health.
AED Google Calendar
Here is the link to join the 2024-2025 Baylor AED Google Calendar!
This will be great to use to stay up-to-date on everything going on this year! We will still be using the calendar on the website as well!
AED Photocircle
Join the AED Photocircle! If you take photos at AED events, you can upload them directly here to be featured on the AED Instagram and website gallery.
Free Blueprint MCAT Study Guides
Blueprint has let us know that they have released 4 new MCAT study guides that can be utilized by our members! Here is the link to download them.
AED Resources Spreadsheet
Are you interested in applying for internships, scholarships, and/or research labs?! Check out the AED Resources Spreadsheet!!! This is a great compilation of many opportunities that often go unnoticed and unused. If you have any questions/concerns or any suggestions for improvement, please contact the respective Networking Chair:
Research: Lauren Boone (Lauren_Boone2@baylor.edu)
Shadowing: Alison MacLeod (Alison_MacLeod1@baylor.edu)
Internships: Pravi Padyala (Pravallika_Padyala1@baylor.edu)
Scholarships: Lauren Boone, Alison MacLeod, and Pravi Padyala
Kaplan MCAT Partnership
Thanks to AED’s continued partnership with Kaplan, we have a plethora of resources/discounts available to us! Visit http://campus.kaptest.com/baylor-jorge for free MCAT resources. Good luck!
If you are looking to purchase a Kaplan course, our member discount code for 15% off is BAYLOR15 (includes In Person, Live Online or On Demand; excludes Tutoring).
Reach out to our campus MCAT expert Samar at samar.rehman@kaplan.com for help with building an effective study plan or picking the right course for them.
If you are interested in becoming a Kaplan Brand Ambassador (benefits include free course, flexible schedule, competitive pay and professional development opportunities), you can learn more here. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our current Brand Ambassador, Jorge Gomez.
The Princeton Review MCAT Partnership
New for 2024 is AED's partnership with The Princeton Review (TPR). With that, comes an array of awesome discounts that all members can take advantage of!
BAYLORAED20 - for 20% off Test Prep courses
BAYLORAED10 - for 10% off tutoring packages
BAYLORAEDMA10 - for 10% off Med School Admissions Counseling products
Master Spreadsheet Info
Have a blessed week everyone! Email any members of the executive board if you have any questions!
