Upcoming Events - October 2023

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Breast Cancer Superheroes Exhibit | Oct. 1 - Nov. 26

Medical School staff member Barbara Porwit (Pipeline and Pathways Program, OME) is hosting a public service project called "Breast Cancer Superheroes: Where are they Now?" this is an art exhibit featuring paintings of breast cancer survivors depicted as their favorite superhero of choice. The exhibition runs through Nov. 26 at First Universalist Church in Minneapolis. LEARN MORE>>

Global Surgery Student Alliance Health Social | Oct. 25

The Global Surgery Student Alliance (GSSA) is hosting a health social for students, residents, fellows and faculty on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Goldy's Gameroom in the Coffman Memorial Union. REGISTER>>

Center for Bioethics Grand Rounds | Oct. 27

The Center for Bioethics October Grand Rounds takes place on Friday, Oct. 27 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Zoom. This month's topic is "Immigration & Health Equity: From Demagoguery to Community." LEARN MORE>>

Lions Gift of Sight "Eye Ball" Fundraising Event | Oct. 27

Join the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation for their annual "Eye Ball" fundraiser event on Friday, Oct. 27 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Proceeds go toward the University of Minnesota's Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences eye programs that restore and preserve sight. Tickets are $30 per person of $50 per couple. LEARN MORE>>

Lions Gift of Sight Thanksgiving for Vision Symposium Luncheon | Oct. 28

Celebrate the Gift of Sight at the Lions Gift of Sight's annual symposium luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Hear from a corneal transplant recipient and mingle with Lions club members, corneal recipients, physicians, researchers and eye bank staff at a delicious luncheon. LEARN MORE>>

Biomedical Engineering Industry Grand Rounds | Nov. 13

This month's Biomedical Engineer Industry Grand Rounds is on polymer engineering for medical devices and will be held Nov. 13 from 3:32 - 4:30 p.m. on Zoom. LEARN MORE>>

Dean's Distinguished Research Lectureship and Wall of Scholarship Celebration | Nov. 14

Please join us for the Dean's Distinguished Research Lectureship and Wall of Scholarship Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 4:15 - 7:25 p.m. at Northrop, Best Buy Theater. The keynote speakers are Dr. David Bernlohr and Dr. Ashley Haase. REGISTER>>

Department of Surgery's Principles of Colon & Rectal Surgery Course | Nov. 17-18

Join the Department of Surgery for its 82nd annual Principles of Colon & Rectal Surgery Course on Nov. 17 and 18 at the McNamara Alumni Center. LEARN MORE>>