10\/19\/2022<\/p>\n
RE: Undergraduate Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n Dear BME Undergraduates,<\/p>\n Happy Fall, Y\u2019all! I hope the semester has been off to a great start, and I can\u2019t believe we are already in October and This year we had our first IN-PERSON Sophomore Orientation! Over 60 students attended and were officially welcomed RU OK?<\/span> Food Pantry<\/strong> – http:\/\/ruoffcampus.rutgers.edu\/food\/<\/a> DEGREE NAVIGATOR UPDATE<\/span><\/p>\n Several of you have expressed concerns that your DN is not updating. This is controlled by SOE, and neither Ms. Linda REGISTRATION<\/span> And now for your regularly scheduled registration reminders!<\/strong>*NOTE* there are some inaccuracies in the course planner; please wait a few days for the system to fix! Registration<\/em><\/p>\n opens November 7th<\/p>\n \u2022 JUNIORS: please ensure you are registered for 3 core classes plus the lab class this sprin<\/span>g. As a reminder, you must MINIMUM requirement and is a safety net for students who may have to retake a class, or for students doing co- \u2022 SENIORS<\/span>: all 3-credit graduate-level courses<\/span> can also count as Department Electives. In order to be considered for a \u2022 PRE-MED JUNIORS and SENIORS<\/span>: If you are interested in taking the 1-cr Clinical Practicum seminar in the spring, \u2022 ALL<\/span>: APPROVED internships, co-ops and research can be used for TECHNICAL ELECTIVE credits! Please see the BME<\/p>\n Handbook for instructions and forms which must be completed and approved BEFORE you start your internship\/co- UPCOMING EVENTS<\/span><\/p>\n The Biomedical Engineering Society<\/span> is hosting a s’mores night for all BME This is a great opportunity for all BME students to meet new people and There will also be a HALLOWEEN PARTY<\/span> and Door-Decorating contest on The Engineering Medical Society<\/span> is actively recruiting members! Click here to join the GroupMe and be in the know for EGC<\/span> is planning the annual Fall Food Drive. This is a departmental competition so it’s a fun way to increase BME pride (Personal note from Dr. Labazzo….can we PLEASE beat ChemE this year??)<\/p>\n SOPHOMORES<\/span>: An info-session for the BME Co-Op Program<\/span> will be held VIRTUALLY on THURSDAY OCTOBER 27th at 6 https:\/\/rutgers.zoom.us\/my\/sakala?pwd=U0dOZ1I0ay9SRHdlVm5SckZ6NnJYQT09<\/a><\/p>\n
\ngetting ready to register for Spring 2023!<\/p>\n
\nto BME. We reviewed department policies, introduced faculty and staff, and gave out swag bags! The slides were
\ncirculated to all sophomores so if you did not receive it, please let me know!<\/p>\n
\nBME has a resident COUNSELOR, Ms. Dana Simons, that sits in the BME library\/reading room (1st floor by side exit) on
\nTuesdays (10 am-12 pm DROP-IN) or by appointment. Please stop by to see her if you need to talk to someone!
\nHere is a list of other valuable resources available to students:<\/p>\n
\nTitle IX \u2013 Report of Sexual Misconduct by a student –\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?RutgersUniv&layout_id=69<\/a>
\nVPVA (violence prevention and victim assistance<\/strong> \u2013 848-932-1181<\/strong> – http:\/\/vpva.rutgers.edu\/<\/a>
\nCAPS \u2013 848-932-7884<\/strong> – http:\/\/health.rutgers.edu\/medical-counseling-services\/counseling\/<\/a>
\nDean of Students -Student Support<\/strong> \u2013 https:\/\/studentsupport.rutgers.edu<\/a>
\nCommunity Concern Reporting<\/strong> – http:\/\/health.rutgers.edu\/do-something-to-help\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nnor I can assist. Please be patient as SOE works through the delay they are experiencing. I am sure this will be resolved
\nshortly!<\/p>\n
\nPrior to REGISTRATION, all students should meet with their advisor if they have questions or concerns. This is especially
\nimportant if you have concerns about your performance this semester and need to withdraw. The last day to withdraw<\/span>
\nwith a W is October 31<\/span>. This is a serious decision to make, however depending on personal circumstances, may be the
\nbest.<\/p>\n
\npass 6\/8 junior classes INCLUDING the 2 labs; Devices in the fall and Measurements in the spring. You CANNOT take
\nsenior design, which is a full-year course, without meeting this requirement. Keep in mind that passing 6\/8 core is a<\/p>\n
\nops. By carrying junior core to senior year, you risk conflicts with senior electives you may have been excited to take, and other inconveniences.<\/p>\n
\ngraduate course, you MUST follow these instructions:
\n1) Have a 3.0 GPA
\n2) GET PERMISSION FROM THE INSTRUCTOR IN AN EMAIL
\n3) Forward that email to BOTH Mr. Larry Stromberg les42@soe.rutgers.edu<\/a> and Ms. Carol Hartman
\ncch@soe.rutgers.edu<\/a> for your SPN.
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 PLEASE wait patiently for the SPN as all GPAs need to be verified!<\/em>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Failure to follow any of these steps will risk a delay in your request and possibly missing getting into a class!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nplease email Dr. Berthiaume for your permission. fberthia@soe.rutgers.edu<\/a> This does not count as any elective, but
\nis a little something we can offer until a clinical immersion program becomes possible.<\/p>\n
\nop\/research. Requests for credit for past experiences will be denied.<\/p>\n
\nstudents! Please join us Thursday, October 20th from 6-8 pm on the lawn
\noutside the BME building and Richard Weeks for s’mores, hot chocolate, and
\nfireplace hangouts.<\/p>\n
\nsocialize while enjoying delicious treats around a fire!<\/p>\n
\nWEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26th from 6-8 pm in the BME Building<\/span>. Bring your
\ncreativity and dress (the doors) to impress! Drs. Shreiber and Labazzo will be
\njudges. Please use this QR code to register!<\/p>\n
\nupcoming events!! https:\/\/groupme.com\/join_group\/89537129\/6262dCZb<\/a><\/p>\n
\nand build community. The proceeds go to the Rutgers Food Pantry…it starts on Oct 31st and will last for about a month.
\nMore details will be sent to students’ emails soon!<\/p>\n
\npm. Hopefully this allows several students to attend, however I will record the session and distribute.<\/p>\n