Touro to host Dr. Patch Adams
I am pleased to announce that Touro University Nevada will be hosting a series of events on March 1 with world-renowned doctor and humorist Patch Adams. These events will include:
- A discussion on campus with students, faculty and staff from 12 – 1 p.m. as part of the TUN Monthly Seminar Series;
- A private clowning session at the Children’s Medical Center at Summerlin Hospital; and
- An evening lecture for donors, alumni and community members at Circus Circus Hotel.
Dr. Adams gained international recognition for his compassionate and humorous approach to health care when the 1998 movie “Patch Adams” starring Robin Williams became a box-office hit.
Dr. Adams believes that health is based on happiness – hugging and clowning around, finding joy in family and friends, or having satisfaction in work. He believes that humor is vital in healing the problems of individuals, communities and societies and also encourages people to be active in creating a healthy life.
Touro is grateful to Circus Circus Las Vegas, the Children’s Medical Center at Summerlin Hospital, and the Touro student chapter of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) for their sponsorship of these events.
It is our hope that students, alumni and community members will come away from these activities with a different perspective on health care and humor. A limited number of seats will be available for the evening lecture. To be added to the RSVP list or if you need more information on these activities, please call the Advancement Office at 777.3100.
Michael Harter, PhD
Senior Provost and CEO
Touro Western Division
Calendar & Events
02/01/12TUN Monthly Seminar Series
TUN Monthly Seminar Series presents Dr. Angelo A. Izzo, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, for a seminar on February 1, 2012 at 12:00 pm in lecture hall two. The title of his seminar is “Tuberculosis Vaccine Induced Immunity".
02/12/12
Nurse Pinning Ceremony
The Touro University Nevada School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony is a time-honored nursing college tradition. It will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2012, at Congregation Ner Tamid in Henderson.
02/23/12
TUN vs TUC Big Game
It’s the BIG GAME time of year again – when the Touro Nevada basketball team takes on the Touro California team. This campus rivalry tradition will take place in Vallejo, California on Thursday, February 23rd. Tip-off will be 7:00 p.m. in the gymnasium on the TUC campus.
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Continuing Medical Education
TUN along with Touro University California (TUC) will host two CME courses on Friday, February 24 at the TUC campus.
- ETHICS, PROFESSIONALISM & LEGAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH CARE – 9 to 11 a.m.
- HOW RELIGION VIEWS THE ETHICAL ISSUES OF END OF LIFE & ORGAN DONATION – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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