Dear Students, Faculty, Residents, Staff, Alumni, Board Members, and Friends,
Good morning on a beautiful winter morning from our Elkins Park campus. It’s been another very productive and busy week on campus. On Wednesday we were honored to host Rosemont College President Jim Cawley along with their academic leaders to work on pathways for Rosemont students to gain admission to Salus. It was exciting to hear the abundance of great ideas and to see relationships being built. In addition to all these activities, here are some other items of interest:
WELCOMING AN INTERIM PROVOST: Dr. Gerard (Gerry) O’Sullivan will be joining Salus University as Interim Provost effective March 1, 2023. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise in higher education. We are thrilled to have him join our team!
NEW BOT MEMBERS: We are delighted to welcome Eskedar Getahun, Daniel Liberman and William McCune to our Salus University Board of Trustees effective January 2023. Collectively they bring tremendous experience and expertise. We are so excited to have their leadership. Read more about them here.
SAFE ZONE TRAINING: The first of two Safe Zone Training sessions, hosted by the University’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the DEI committee, will be held today from noon to 2 p.m. The second session will be on April 18. All are encouraged to attend. Click here to register and for more information.
CAPSTONE CHALLENGE: For her Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Capstone Project, Chrislyn Cabonilas, MMS ’22, chose the topic “Can hormone replacement therapy decrease the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease in women?” Click here to find out what she discovered.
LEARNING STYLE SCREENING: Please stop by the Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) at W300B, C, E for a learning style screening event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb 27. Screenings are brief and free. Walk-ins welcome. Students are encouraged to stop by to chat with the counselors and receive more information about counseling services and learning styles. Two goodie bags will be raffled off to those who stop in and fill out a screening form.
FINAL THOUGHTS: Today our city mourns the loss of Temple Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, who was killed in the line of duty on Sunday. Once again, our community has been rocked by senseless gun violence. Our hearts and prayers are with Officer Fitzgerald’s family, colleagues and the Temple University community.
Last week I wrote about the epidemic of loneliness, despair and pessimism about the future of our country, that was cited by the Surgeon General, and the importance of human connection. I believe the tragic death of Officer Fitzpatrick and many other violent acts -- that we hear about almost daily, find their roots in the Surgeon General’s concerns.
Everyone in our Salus community is acutely aware of stress, whether it be from our busy schedules, family issues or everything else swirling around us in the world. To that end, I want to remind you of some strategies and tools that help:
Stay focused on your studies - Keep up with your learning and try not to fall behind. Not only is focusing on school a great break from focusing on what’s going on in the world, it’s also a way to progress in your life while everything else seems like it’s on pause.
Use social media purposefully and not nonchalantly – Limit your screen time and refrain from posting for “likes” or for the sake of making the “best content.” Use social media to connect with some new classmates or the people you miss seeing every day. If you have children, limit their use of social media and monitor it frequently.
Develop a routine you can maintain - Sounds basic, but it makes a world of difference. Get up, make your bed (now you’ve accomplished at least one thing!), do some exercise, have breakfast, etc.
Get enough sleep – The better rested you are, the more capable your body and mind are at handling things that come your way including stress. Prioritize sleep and you’ll be more productive, resilient and attentive.
Get outside – There are so many places around us that you can go and safely walk around in nature to clear your mind and get some exercise.
Make sure you have what you need for the next day - Check the schedule, lay out your clothes, make your lunch, etc.
These strategies support focus, health and optimism, which is the most difficult task. We have skilled counselors in our Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) who are there for you. All you need to do is make an appointment here.
As we prepare for the weekend, this up-and-down weather will be leaving us much colder on Saturday and then warmer on Sunday. Try to get out and enjoy the fresh air! Be safe, continue to remain vigilant concerning the prevention of COVID and other illnesses which are still going around so you can remain SALUS STRONG! Have a great weekend!
-Mike
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