Past and Upcoming Events
Meeting Dates:
All meetings are from 6:00-7:00pm
See our google calendar for all dates: Google Calendar
Virtual Game Night!
Get your competitive spirit ready for a fun and virtual game night with WIMS! We will be having this game night, Thursday, April 21st from 6pm to 7pm. The zoom link to join is: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84150141993 and the password is: Advocate. See you all soon!
Holladay Volunteering
Join us in making science fun for kids at Holladay Elementary School! Each volunteering event is on a Thursday from 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm.
Sign-up link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rhoRiej7Q9Dnuw_L-9hLnvORqy42_WaMuf7bkhXmz3Q/edit?usp=sharing
Sleep and Stress Health Initiative
Join Carrie Johnson to learn how to balance stress and learn tips for better sleep. Stick around to participate in our beginner-level yoga class following the presentation.
Join using this Zoom link https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84483003895. Password: Advocate. Earn 2 points for Health Initiative/ Social category.
Holladay Volunteering
Join us in making science fun for kids at Holladay Elementary School! Each volunteering event is on a Thursday from 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm.
Sign-up link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rhoRiej7Q9Dnuw_L-9hLnvORqy42_WaMuf7bkhXmz3Q/edit?usp=sharing
Movie Night!!!
Join WIMS for a fun movie night on Thursday, March 31st from 6pm - 8pm. There will be snacks, candy, drinks, and a movie of your choosing! Look out for a poll in the groupme where we will vote on what movie to watch! Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 30th using this link: https://forms.gle/PWh7314hSVWU9BqaA See you all soon!
BUMC Card-Making Deadline
Make digital cards to show your appreciation for BUMC staff! Upload them here: https://forms.gle/gg8aLkkPszWwm6CWA by Wednesday, March 23rd for points. You can submit as many as you like but you will only get two points max (1 point for 1 card, 2 points for 2 cards).
Holladay Volunteering
Join us in making science fun for kids at Holladay Elementary School! Each volunteering event is on a Thursday from 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm.
Sign-up link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rhoRiej7Q9Dnuw_L-9hLnvORqy42_WaMuf7bkhXmz3Q/edit?usp=sharing
WIMS General Meeting
Take advantage of this opportunity to talk to Dr. Rezende, a professor in the Molecular and Cellular Biology Department.
Dr. Lisa Rezende is a professor in the Molecular and Cellullar Biology department at the University of Arizona. Before her time at UA, Dr. Rezende earned a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from California Polytechnic State University and a Doctorate in Microbiology and Immunology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. In 2001, she received the Mass Media Fellowship from AAA (the folks that publish the journal Science) and spent the summer working in science and journalism. Since that point, she has been particularly interested in education, outreach, and communication within STEM and hopes to help her students become effective scientific communicators.
Katie's Coffee Hour
Get to know the Health Initiative Coordinator, Katie, over some boba tea or a nice bowl of pho. At Saigon Pho on University (943 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719).
Katie is a senior majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology and is minoring in Government and Public Policy and Critical Languages. After she graduates, Katie plans to pursue a career in social justice work specifically in the field of health equity for LGBTQ+ folks. She is currently working at the Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities and is interning with Cytes Biotechnologies. Katie spends her free time playing the piano and singing, watching Schitt's Creek, and cooking.
#StrongerThan Social Media Challenge Begins
Throughout the month of March, you can earn 2 Health Initiative/Social points by taking UA’s #StrongerThan challenge. Follow this link (https://health.arizona.edu/stronger-challenge) and complete the wellness challenges found on the image. After completing at least 4 (or all!) of the challenges, upload the image to your social media story and indicate which challenges you completed. Be sure to tag @UAWIMS and submit a screenshot of your social media story to this Google form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnpgoJU8tTWJIQI5Tj5RZ4XNzz4ZdT3fxVyFlUaW0pJCPoVw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Hot Cocoa Social
The weather is cold…for Tucson! Warm up and come join the new members of WIMs for a fun Hot Cocoa Social!
Sex Talk 101 Health Initiative
Learn more about female sexuality and sexual health in a fun and exciting discussion facilitated by Lee Ann Hamilton.
Join using this Zoom link https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84227802645. Password: Advocate. Earn 2 points for Health Initiative/ Social category.
Holladay Volunteering
Join us in making science fun for kids at Holladay Elementary School! Each volunteering event is on a Thursday from 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm.
Sign-up link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rhoRiej7Q9Dnuw_L-9hLnvORqy42_WaMuf7bkhXmz3Q/edit?usp=sharing
Sorting Hat - Harry Potter Viewing
New Members, join WIMS for a Harry Potter viewing event! Come in comfortable PJs/sweatpants
BUMC Valentine's Day Cards
Submit a Valentine’s Day card to show your appreciation for Banner University Medical Center’s staff! Submit your digital cards at this link: https://forms.gle/gJjgCn13L8u17ayT6
Welcome Social!
We will be having a Welcome Social this Friday, February 4th at 3 PM on the UA Mall! There will be food, snacks, games, and fun activities! Please bring your own blanket. RSVP by Wednesday, February 2nd using this link: https://forms.gle/1tTLo9dnPcLzGRVL8 Hope to see you all there and welcome back to WIMS! :)
White Elephant Gift Exchange
We'll be getting an early start on the Christmas spirit with a WIMS White Elephant Gift Exchange. To participate in the exchange, please bring a gift wrapped or covered so that it can be a surprise! These gifts can be cute, funny, or whatever would make for a fun gift! Please buy gifts of $15 or less. There will be music, food, games, and festive activities! Make sure to RSVP by Sunday, December 5th. Can't wait to see you all soon!