Association of Graduate Students in Dietetics and Nutrition

AGSDN BANQUET

Thursday April 13 6:30 – 9:30pm; GC Room 243

The end of the spring semester is upon us! To celebrate the end of the semester, and, for some of us, graduating (YAY), we have planned a special night for all AGSDN members and professors! We will be having our AGSDN Banquet on Thursday, April 13th from 6:30-9:30 pm in GC room 243. This will be a catered event and we'll be presenting awards to active members, chair positions former executive board members and presenting your new Executive board!!

The dress code will be fun business casual.

Mark your calendars for this event, you don't want to miss it!

Please RSVP by texting (561) 289-5682 “RSVP for [YOUR FULL NAME HERE]” 

See you there!

FLORIDA FOOD AND NUTRITION SYMPOSIUM

Join FAND in Ft. Lauderdale, July 15-18 for the 82nd Florida Food and Nutrition Symposium. For more information about the symposium click the button below. 

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The Early Bird rate runs from March 1st until midnight May 31st. Registrations are being accepted online as well as via fax, email or snail mail. Some of the special events have attendance caps due to limited seating so register early to assure an event ticket.

LEGISLATIVE DAY

Mark your calendars now for Legislative Day April 4-5, 2017 in Tallahassee!

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Highlights: Guided tour of the Capitol; keynote speaker Stephanie Petrosky, MHA, RDN, LDN, FAND chair of the Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council will speak on the latest changes to the Dietetic Practice Act and Rules; meet FAND's Advocacy Group representatives and Public Policy Team to learn about our legislative priorities for 2017.

Registration deadline March 17, 2017

Anyone planning or interested in going can contact Michelle Stewart -
mstewart@thenutritionplanner.com
to coordinate a group to go.
We would like as many people to participate as possible! 

ACADEMY´S PUBLIC POLICY WORKSHOP

The Academy’s Public Policy Workshop is the world’s largest food and nutrition policy and advocacy summit, where Academy members and nutrition professionals advocate for the health of the nation with nutrition at center stage.

Join the Academy’s Public Policy Workshop, June 25 to 26 in Washington, D.C. This year’s workshop is the “go-to” event where you will sharpen your communication skills, advocate for the profession and develop high-level personal and professional relationships. The updated program features:

• A format that focuses on current issues (1/2-day) and a full day of Hill visits.

• Pre-meeting web-based preparation to maximize your valuable time.

• Reduced registration rate and deep discount for student attendees making this event affordable and fun!

• An exclusive ANDPAC signature breakfast at the National Press Club for contributors prior to storming the Hill.

STEP OUT FOR DIABETES

When: 10/22/2016

Where: Huizenga Park 32 E. Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Team Name: AGSDN

Walk Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes is the American Diabetes Association's signature fundraising walk. This year, members of AGSDN, faculty, students, friends and family members are encouraged to join AGSDN’s team and walk in Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes. We will raise funds to help support diabetes research, information and advocacy. Anyone that wants to join our team is welcome to join the movement to Stop Diabetes. Walking in Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes shows support for at least 30 million people living with diabetes. This event will not only help our community but also strengthen our team while getting physical activity.

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Join the team by:

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• Walking with us! Go to our Step Out website and join the team!

• Or if you can't make it, become a "virtual walker." You'll be given your own personal webpage and can fundraise using online tools. All dollars you raise will be counted towards our team total.

• Or just make a donation!

As young dietetics and nutrition leaders it is our job to help spread the word and educate communities about metabolic diseases, in this case, diabetes.

ST. BALDRICKS FOUNDATION

What: World's Toughest Mudder

When: November 14, 2016

Where: Lake Las Vegas, Henderson, NV

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Support one of our very own! Brice Hilburn is a student in our department who is participating in an event that supports the work of the world's very best childhood cancer researchers. St. Baldrick's, the beneficiary of this head shaving and 24 hour race, is a childhood cancer charity funding research to help families and find cures for cancer. Your donation wisely invested with researchers at hundreds of institutions worldwide, not just one hospital, and support the most innovative projects which are leading the way to cures for kids with cancer. 

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Lets support our fellow classmate and as much money as possible! Follow the link below for more information and directions on how to donate. 

SUPPORT BRICE HILBURN

Life if unpredictable and the time we have is so valuable.  In our everyday lives we take many things for granted.  When was the last time you stopped to take a deep breath of fresh air?  To feel the rays of sunshine hit your face?  Enjoy the scent of a blooming flower?  Not everyone is so lucky to have this privilege.  I was one of those people until I had a life changing medical issue myself I had to battle through.  That is why I joined the St. Baldrick’s foundation. 

I'm shaving my head to raise money for childhood cancer research! Did you know that kids' cancers are different from adult cancers? It's true. And childhood cancer research is extremely underfunded. So I decided to do something about it by raising money for cures. 
 

Now I need your help! Will you make a donation? Every dollar makes a difference for the thousands of infants, children, teens, and young adults fighting childhood cancers.

FIU FOOD PANTRY

Contact

Jan: 305-348-6995

jaarhern@fiu.edu

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They are located in DM 166

Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:30- 5:00pm

One student is allowed to volunteer per hour. 

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After a certain amount of hours, students can be awarded a Medallion of Distinction. For more information please visit the link below. 

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Volunteer duties include:

• Assisting students

• Dispensing food

• Organizing shelves

• Weighing donations

Any and all students can donate food, as well as stop by and pick up. All you need is your Panther ID.

FLIPANY

FLIPANY serves youth and families, including seniors, through collaborations with community centers, parks, and other social services agencies. Our innovative programs fight childhood obesity and hunger by focusing on healthy food preparation, food security, physical education and work-site wellness. Many of our programs include on site food demonstrations, nutrition education and cooking classes.