1. POMS 1/29/16

2. POMS Poverty Simulation 12-4PM in O’Hara Ballroom on March 31 rd, POMS will be putting on a Poverty simulation This event is designed “to help participants begin to understand what it might be like to live in a typical low-income family trying to survive from month to month” Purpose: sensitize participants to the realities faced by low-income people We need a planning committee! Sign up sheet is below!!

3. POMS Interest Survey Let your voice be heard! If you want a say on big changes, such as moving the meeting time (or keeping it the same) you’ll definitely want to fill this out Attached to weekly email

4. Summer Volunteer Opportunity Camp Counselors needed for 2016 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Kids Summer Camp! Especially in need of MALE camp counselors! Earn 165 hands-on volunteer hours and build-up your resume. Check out the weekly e-mail for more information

5. Virtual Medical School Fair FREE! Where: Online (Check your email for the link) When: Thursday, February 4 th, 2016 Discover med schools while in pajamas! Live chats with med schools Live presentations and informational videos DID WE MENTION IT’S FREE?

6. Breath Easy Initiative Ban tobacco on Pitt’s campus!  Most tobacco users begin smoking before they are 24 yrs. Old  Second hand smoke can be detrimental to everyone’s health, not just the user’s  See the last email for the petition (attached is a virtual flyer with more information)

7. Public Health Certificate Help us bring a new certificate to Pitt!  Certificates make med students more competitive when it comes time for applications  Many schools already have this certificate, don’t let Pitt fall behind!  See the last email for the survey (approx. 3 min to complete)

8. Join Us! Limited time only while supplies last:  Historian Internship  Fundraising Internship Accepting applications until the positions are filled -Check your email for more details

9. WWW.POMS.US Check out our website for more information! Shoot us an email if you have any questions  pomspitt@gmail.com