World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) was declared a global awareness day by the United Nations in 2012. The date for WDSD is always on March 21^st, 3/21- just like the triplicate of the 21^st chromosome that causes Down syndrome. This years’ theme for WDSD is WITH US NOT FOR US, signifying refocusing on “A human rights-based approach (that) views people with disabilities as having the right to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else, working WITH others to improve their lives.”

The summer of 2016 my life trajectory took a wild left turn that my husband and I were not expecting. We received the news from our OB after our 20+week anatomy scan that our little expected baby girl, had a very unexpected diagnosis of Down syndrome. My name is Melissa Davidson, and I am the proud mother of a spunky, bright, beautiful girl, named Daisy. It has been my privilege to bring this celebration to RVU since 2017, as I am able to be her advocate at a medical school who’s very Core Values speak to Compassion and Diversity. My mission has been taming the DOOM AND GLOOM very real, very depressing, diagnosis stories other parents have received and instead I am hoping to inspire new physicians and medical personnel to know Down syndrome is OK, it’s not bad and actually, pretty life affirming at times. While our diagnosis story was hard to hear, my doctor was full of support and positivity- things a LOT of medical professionals skip over when giving difficult news. This year our event will feature a parent panel, where we encourage you to ask us questions about the diagnosis, about growing up with Down syndrome and navigating our not special, but different, health journeys.

Melissa Davidson

Office of Testing Personnel, RVU Employee 13 years, Mom to Daisy 6 years

Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network- Parenting an Only Child Group Moderator 3 years

Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association First Call Family for Prenatal and Secular support 5 years

RVU WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY EVENTS

Parents Panel
3/21

12-1 PM
Auditorium 2 & Zoom

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) was declared a global awareness day by the United Nations in 2012. The date for WDSD is always on March 21^st, 3/21- just like the triplicate of the 21^st chromosome that causes Down syndrome. This years’ theme for WDSD is WITH US NOT FOR US, signifying refocusing on “A human rights-based approach (that) views people with disabilities as having the right to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else, working WITH others to improve their lives.”

Parents from Colorado and Utah will be joining on zoom to discuss their experiences receiving difficult diagnoses. Attendees can join in-person or via zoom.

Read Melissa Davidson’s story for World Down Syndrome Day.

Rock Your Socks!
8 AM – 3 PM

Wear your brightest, mismatched socks to show your support for World Down Syndrome Day.

To enter the contest, take a photo of yourself wearing your most vivid socks and submit it by 3 PM on 3/21.

The person with the highest rating on each campus will win a $25 gift card!

CO: $25 gift card to Brewabilitly
MT: $25- gift card to City Brew
UT: $25 gift card to Farmstead

Submit your photo!

Movie Night: The Peanut Butter Falcon
Sponsored by the Neurodiversity Club, The PsychSIGN Club & Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
6 – 8 PM
Auditorium 2

50 tickets per campus

After running away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a pro wrestler, a man who has Down syndrome befriends an outlaw who becomes his coach and ally.

Stay after the movie for a discussion led by the Neurodiversity Club in Colorado and the PsychSIGN Club in Utah.

A calendar invite will be sent to you once you RSVP.

RSVP Now!

Movie Night: The Peanut Butter Falcon
Sponsored by the Neurodiversity Club, The PsychSIGN Club & Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Montana

3:30 – 5:30 PM
North Auditorium

50 tickets per campus

After running away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a pro wrestler, a man who has Down syndrome befriends an outlaw who becomes his coach and ally.

Stay after the movie for a discussion led by the Neurodiversity Club in Colorado and the PsychSIGN Club in Utah.

A calendar invite will be sent to you once you RSVP.

RSVP Now!

Jeans Day in Support of Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association
All Day

Employees can donate $1 to wear jeans. Students can donate too!

Melisa Davidson (CO), Lynne Stephenson (UT), and Vanessa Lund (MT) will be collecting cash donations.

Melissa Davidson will be collecting Venmo donations for all campuses.

Are you looking for a fun way to ENERGIZE your Thursday mornings and connect with your peers?

Join Yoga instructor Tina Meyers in this energizing class.
Build physical and mental strength as you flow through a series of yoga poses.
If you want to attend, email Joseph Richard (jrichard@rvu.edu) to receive a calendar invite.

* Because there is risk associated with this event, all participants must complete a Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement.  Here is a unique link to said form associated with this event that you must send to all participants:  

https://inet.rvu.edu/waiver-of-liability-and-hold-harmless-agreement2/?workflow_parent_entry_id=137037

Our first session of the year was hosted on 8/25/22!

Email jrichard@rvu.edu for a calendar invite.

Thinking ahead to this Scopus session, here is additional information helpful to have in advance:

About Scopus

With technology changing at an accelerating rate, you need the right support to ensure that you continue to help your users and institution thrive in a competitive and global research environment. As the largest, curated abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, Scopus gives you the insights and tools to deliver best-in-class research experiences and fuel your institution’s research strategy and performance.

Who should attend

Gain greater insights into Scopus, and use this knowledge to expand training and consulting options with library users. The primary audience for this training session is:

• Librarians responsible for training students and researchers in using Scopus, including reference, instruction, scholarly communication, and subject librarians​
• Of course, other library colleagues are welcome to join!

While content will be finalized in the near future, it will definitely explore elements of these fundamentals:

• Coverage: What is included & how it is selected
• Search strategies:  Mindful searching and leveraging the power of Scopus filters
• Common use cases: Practical ways to use Scopus in real life!
• Author profiles: Interpreting author-level data
• Helpful resources

Certainly feel free to reach out before the session if any questions come up, and I look forward to sharing Scopus knowledge with the group

Library Expo

August 8-11
Library Classroom 1 or Zoom
CO & UT

The Frank Ritchel Ames Memorial Library is hosting our annual Library Expo on August 8th - 11th. The Library Expo is targeted towards incoming students, but anyone can attend.

Navigating the Library's Website
Monday, August 8th
12-1 PM
Join online or in person in Library Classroom 1

In this hour-long session, incoming students will learn how to navigate the library’s website and locate information quickly.

 https://rvu-edu.zoom.us/j/92635846375?pwd=Q0J1RkxianltZlBsenVsVnk5eFBOdz09

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Introduction to Test Prep Databases
Wednesday, August 10th
12-1PM
Join online or in person in Library Classroom 1

In this hour-long session, Joe Richard will provide incoming students with an overview of library database that include online questions banks. Towards the end of the session, students will create personal accounts together.

https://rvu-edu.zoom.us/j/92635846375?pwd=Q0J1RkxianltZlBsenVsVnk5eFBOdz09

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Introduction to Research Databases
Thursday, August 11th
12-1 PM
Join online or in person in Library Classroom 1

In this hour-long session, Lynne Stephenson will provide incoming students with an overview of the databases new students can use for their research projects. 

Students can join online or in person in Library Classroom 1

https://rvu-edu.zoom.us/j/92635846375?pwd=Q0J1RkxianltZlBsenVsVnk5eFBOdz09

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The Library Book Club promotes collegiality among Students, Faculty and Staff at RVU in a low-stress environment that encourages the exchange of different ideas.

The club will meet once every month and a half over the lunch hour in Library Classroom 2 and on Microsoft Teams. Members can attend the meeting online or in-person. Utah and Montana members can only join the meeting via Teams.
 

Participation is never mandatory and members can attend meetings whenever their schedule allows.

RULES

1.Always be respectful when discussing your ideas or responding to the ideas of other members.
2. The Book-of-the-Month must always be Fiction.
3. The Book-of-the-Month must always be below 450 pages.
4. The Book-of-the-Month must always be below reasonably priced (no greater than $20).
5. The Book-of-the-Month must be available in multiple formats (eBook, Print, Audio Book, etc.).

 The Midnight Library is available at the library in Colorado and Utah

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

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ISBN: 9780525559474

Publication Date: 2020-09-29

Library Book Club's bookshelf: read
13 members
The Library Book Club promotes collegiality among Students, Faculty and Staff at RVU in a low-stress environment that encourages the exchange of different ideas. The club will meet once every month and a half over the lunch hour in Library Classroom 2 and on Microsoft Teams. Members can attend the meeting online or in-person. Utah and Montana members can only join the meeting via Teams. Participation is never mandatory and members can attend meetings whenever their schedule allows. <b>Wellness Point</b> Employees on Colorado and Utah are eligible to earn 5 wellness points per book--No more than 10 points per quarter. To earn 5 wellness points, employees must attend a meeting for at least 45 minutes. Post online in our Teams page to earn 3 points.

Books we've read

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Are you in interested in free books?!

The Frank Ritchel Ames Memorial Library is hosting our Annual Textbook Giveaway.

August 8th - August 12th

Colorado & Utah

Previous Edition:

Required & Recommended Textbooks

Test Prep

Medical Textbooks

Humanities 

The Frank Ritchel Ames Memorial Library has purchased access to the PA Rotations/Specialties eBook package from LWW. The PA Rotation/Specialties packages contains over 50 eBooks for COM and PA Students. Popular titles such as the Step-Up Series, Blueprint Series, Shelf-Life Series, and Recall Series can be accessed from anywhere. We have already uploaded relevant eBooks into the  Step 2 & Level 2 section of our Exam Prep website.                                                                                                                                      

Core Rotations

1. Emergency Medicine
2. OB/GYN
3. Surgery
4. Family Medicine
5. Pediatrics
6. Internal Medicine
7. Psychiatry

Important Features

• Self-Assessment Tools - Access online review questions by subject (or create a custom quiz), set time limits, and track your progress. Create an account to access the self-assessment portal.
• Printable Chapters – Create an account to gain access to printable chapters for your own personal, non-commercial, informational, instructional, or scholarly use.

Do you know that RVU has eBook access to the entire Case Files Collection? Create a “My Access" profile to access the self-assessment features.

The Frank Ritchel Ames Memorial Library has purchased access to Draw it to Know It Complete (DITKI). Designed with Students in mind, DITKI teaches the Biomedical Sciences though a series of interactive drawing tutorials, videos, and challenging subject exams. Review our database guide to learn more!

Courses:

• Biochemistry
• Cell Biology
• Embryology
• Genetics
• Embryology
• Gross Anatomy
• Histology
• Neuroanatomy
• Physiology
• Pharmacology (in development)
• Physiology (in development)

Integrated Systems:

• Neurological System
• Respiratory System
• Cardiovascular System
• Renal System
• Endocrine System
• Hematologic/Immunologic System
• Gastrointestinal System
• Reproductive System
• Musculoskeletal/Integumentary System

IMPORTANT

Do you know that Students have access to online question banks through the library’s subscriptions to AccessMedicine and LWW Health Library: Premium Basic Sciences Collection? Create a personal account to access the Q&A features in each database.

The Frank Ritchel Ames Memorial Library and The Office of Research have purchased access to BMJ Research to Publication. Designed with Students and Faculty in mind, BMJ Research to Publication will prepare you to become a published author. The platform is separated into eight courses that guide you through the steps associated with doing research and getting published in a high-quality journal.

Courses

1. How to develop and report good research questions (2 modules)
2. Developing and writing protocols (5 modules)
3. Choosing the best study design (8 modules)
4. How to do ethical research (8 modules)
5. How to write a research paper (5 modules)
6. The essentials of running a clinical trial (12 modules)
7. Picking the right journal and getting published (6 modules)
8. Avoiding scientific misconduct (6 modules)

 IMPORTANT

You must register for an account with BMJ Research to Publication to access the courses (see attachment). A personal account will enable you to save your progress, review your BMJ Portfolio, and receive a certificate of completion. The preferred method to register for an account is by being on campus (i.e., connected to the campus Wi-Fi in Colorado and Utah). We understand that this is not going to be a practical option for everyone in our community. The library can provide Students and Faculty with an off-campus access code.

 We ask that you only request an off-campus access code if you are not on campus regularly.

•  Colorado: Email Joseph Richard or Jawahara Edwards for an off-campus access code.
• Utah: Email Lynne Stephenson for an off-campus access code.