ASDA’S MONTHLY PREVIEW OF UPCOMING EVENTS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015

What has OU ASDA been up to?

Katie Camacho ’16, Sydney Rogers ’17, and Sarah Gregg ‘18

Important Dates

February 10- OU ASDA General Officer Meeting

February 18- ASDA Annual Session

February 28- OUCOD Kid’s Day

March 3- Dentist Day at the Capitol

March 5- Spring DENT FEST

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On January 31, OU ASDA hosted pre-dental students from Oklahoma and beyond at a fun and informative event. Pre-dental students were treated to morning presentations from guest speakers and thought-provoking ethical case studies. They also participated in mock interviews to practice their interviewing skills and attended a personal statement writing workshop to brainstorm for and refine their essays. Way to go, OU ASDA and future dental students!

The spring edition of ASDA GetFIT week was great fun, filled with a smoothie bar, Z u m b a , a y o g u r t parfait bar, and salad ba r c omp l e t e w i t h nutritional consultations and BMI testing. To cap off the week, OU ASDA hosted a night of bowling at Dust Bowl Lanes and Lounge in Midtown. DS2 Jared Gibbons said, “The venue was perfect because all age groups and social groups seemed pretty well represented, and if you're up for a good old-fashioned rowdy time with your friends and classmates, this event nailed it.” Be on the lookout for more fun events from OU ASDA’s GetFIT program!

OKMoM 2015The first OKMoM was held in Tulsa, OK in 2010. This year, the event is coming back to where it all began six years ago. DS1 R a m i n a Golshani is e s p e c i a l l y e x c i t e d abou t t h e e v e n t . G o l s h a n i said, “This will be my fifth time to volunteer at OKMoM, and w h a t I ’ m l o o k i n g forward to most is definitely hearing all of the positive feedback from the patients. No matter how long they had to wait in line outside in the cold, you never hear about that. They only express their sincerest gratitude for the free dental care that they have received, and I love hearing that from patient after patient.” DS1 Carmen Martinez is also very exited about the event. “I’m looking forward to seeing all of the volunteers come back another year. It always amazes me each year seeing everyone come together for one purpose: to give back to our community.” This will be Carmen’s third year to volunteer at the event. OKMoM will be held this weekend, February 6-7, at the Tulsa- Cox Business Center.

GETFIT WEEK

Don’t forget! OU ASDA needs YOUR help to name the spring DENT FEST! Submit your clever suggestion by posting on OU ASDA’s Facebook page, and you could win a $40.00 gift card to Cheever’s Cafe!

Stay Informed! Get Involved!

Valentine’s Day Fun!What did one light bulb say to the other light bulb on Valentine’s Day?

Post on OU ASDA’s Facebook with your answer for the chance to win a $5.00 Starbucks gift card!

gValentine’s Day Spotlight g STAPLES SOCIETY

Send your clinic partner, PSC, or someone you secretly admire a Candygram this Valentine’s Day and support the OU College of Dentistry Staples Society! Candygrams will be sold February 10-12 at lunch in the Commons and will be delivered to recipients February 13. Stop by, write a little note, and send a Candygram to your special someone!