Korle-Bu Neuroscience Clubs

GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER

Bernard.O — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:29:15 +0000

Korle-Bu Neuroscience Foundation will hold a gigantic garage sale from Oct 15-16th in partnership with Diamond Dilivery, a major sponsor of KBNF. The location of the event is at 13350 Comber Way, Surrey, BC from 9am-4pm. In a related development. Diamond Delivery has decided to pay for the cost of the web designing services as we rebrand our image and message with AHA Promotions. Click on poster link below for more info

Gigantic Garage Sale Poster 4[1]

NEW KBTH EXCELLENCE CENTER DEVELOPMENTS

Bernard.O — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:03:28 +0000

The Saudi group interested in Investing into the New Korle-Bu Center of Excellence was in Ghana last couple of months to show their commitment and continue their high level discussions with the Minister of Health and the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH). India, now a potential partner in this development, wants to build the Gynocology section. The updated project has been presented to His Excellency, Prof. John Atta Mills. In a related development, Don Jenion and the PMG team have submitted a business case for the College of Health Science (CHS) to the KBTH as requested by Prof. Aaron Lawson, CEO of the Don and the PMG will take an active role in business cases and overseeing site development.

NEUROPATHOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS

Bernard.O — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:46:36 +0000

Dr Durity, Past chief of Neurosurgery UBC is coordinating with Dr. Gyasi of the KBTH to complete the formalities required to undertake Neuropathology training at the Vancouver General Hospital.If successful, his trip will be used as a model to bring more International Medical Graduates to Vancouver for training and Education.

The Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Grant

Bernard.O — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:11:22 +0000

KBNC – UBC Professor has received a TLEF grant to create an International Health degree. Proposal is to create different oversees placement projects that focus on food security, nutritional education, and food economics. Funding is available for each student in program and an official request of a collaboration with KBNF is being considered as this would fit into the G8 Summit focus and could fulfill desire of Canadian High Commisioner to Ghana Darren Schemmer for KBNF involvement.

JAMES LYNG CENTER RECYCLING DRIVE

Bernard.O — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:59:45 +0000

James Lyng Educational Center in montreal has agreed to allow funds from their recycling project to be donated towards the Korle-Bu Neuroscience Foundation. The plan is to recruit at least 10 schools in the Montreal area which will have become a major awareness and fundraising tool for KBNC. The recycling program will be led by High School Representative Cletus-John Rojas and assisted by Phillip Smart and Andrew Hess, all students of James Lyng Adult Center.

WORK PARTY

Bernard.O — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:34:48 +0000

KBNF is holding a work party to help get medical supplies and equipment organized to get shipped soon to West Africa. Address is Diamond Delivery warehouse (13350 Comber Way, Surrey; off 72nd Avenue, between 132nd St and King George Hwy) between 9 am to about 4pm this Saturday 29/05/2010.
The warehouse is being opened specially for us, so we will be working on the main floor. The work will consist of a little bit of sorting of medical supplies (most of it is done), but mostly labelling boxes that have to be weighed and inventoried. We will be making sure the appropriate items are being shipped and will be discarding some items.
Beds will be powerwashed. This work will determine what size of container is needed to ship all the relevant supplies (hopefully in June sometime).

Anyone in Vancouver needing a ride to Surreycan reach Dr. Lapointe at jslapointe@shaw.ca . She plans to leave Kitsilano around 8 am to be at the warehouse about 9 am. on Saturday. Thanks

MEMBERS AT LARGE POSITIONS

Bernard.O — Wed, 26 May 2010 04:32:24 +0000

KBNC is expanding and needs more hands to facilitate our projects. If you have leadership qualities,take initiative and have time, we invite you to join our executive committees as Members at Large in fundraising, education, marketing, public relations, external, Media. With 6 positions available, you would work closely with the VPs of the above positions and possibly take over in case of an executive shuffle and/or work on assigned projects. You would also represent the VP at meetings in case of a no show. Details of positions can be found at the “ Constitution” section.Please forward your resumes to info@kbnc.org and indicate your skill setting and what you bring to the team. All candidates will be considered and contacted

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WANTED

Bernard.O — Wed, 26 May 2010 03:03:47 +0000

KBNC is in search of an Administrative Assistant to be part of our executive team. The individual will essentially provide administrative support for the organization and must have at least little experience in administrative duties.Below is a point description of duties

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

a.) Maintain lines of communication within the organizations

b.) Handle documents using Microsoft excel, PDF and other basic programs

c.) Set up and cordinate meeting and conferences

d.) Take minutes at meetings

e) Other duties per need and time basis

This is a great opportunity for students looking to build experience before they step into the real world. Please forward your resumes to info@kbnc.org. All candidates will be contacted.

WORK PARTY POSTPONED

Bernard.O — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:08:00 +0000

A proposed work party, to clean and organize equipments to be sent to the Korle-Bu Teaching is being postponed.This is because Diamond Delivery, one of our corporate sponsers have not yet confirmed that a forklift driver is available to help with moving the donations from the mezzanine to the main floor on that day, orginally May 24th, 2010. We will keep you informed for the next date . Anybody interested in volunteering their time for this event should end an email to Dr. Jocylene Lapoint at jslapointe@shaw.ca.
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The P WORD, LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE

Bernard.O — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:23:54 +0000

As part of our ongoing participation in Brain Awareness Week, KBNC will make a presentation at the 3rd Scientific cafe hosted by the BAW. Below are descriptions of the event

Do women handle pain better than men? Is placebo a valid treatment? Does pain have an income braket? How real is the pain behind a broken heart? Join the discussion on these topics and more on April 19th, 2010.

Speakers :
Mathieu Roy, Ph.D. from Universite de Montreal and Columbia;
Jeffrey Mogil, Ph.D. from McGill University
Catherine Bushnell, Ph.D. from McGill University
and Michael Sullivan, Ph.D. from McGill University

Host: Olivier Hugues, co-founder of Dr. Clown

If you are interested in volunteering for the event, please contact Sonia. Hanea@kbnc.org