The MSDA is hosting a number of fun and exciting events this year. Check them out below, and come back often for updates!
Third MSDA Member Meeting (March 2, 2010)
This year, the MSDA will be inviting distinguished professionals from various realms of nutrition and health to speak at our member meetings.
Please join us March 2nd, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, for our third meeting of the year, where we will have networking with members and an exciting talk from speakers Julie Thayer and Lauren Oliver on the RD's role in sustainable food systems.
The Case for Local: Why Dietitians Should Care About Where Food Comes From
The current industrial food system is an incredible departure from how food was grown, processed, and distributed for thousands of years. In its short history it has been implicated in widespread nutritional, socioeconomic, and environmental consequences from nutrition-related chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes to nationwide outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. These concerns, along with a heightened awareness that local food has positive impacts on community economic development and the environment, have led to a movement toward more sustainable food systems. There are numerous examples of successful efforts on both local and national levels to improve access to fresh, local foods. Dietitians can and should be key advocates of healthful, nourishing food in public health policy, in the institutions where they work, and in their practices with individual clients.
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What: |
Third MSDA Member Meeting Featured guest speakers:
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March 2nd, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Tufts University (Boston Campus), Sackler School of Medicine Room 812 (8th Floor) 145 Harrison Ave, Boston MA 02111 |
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Free! |
| To RSVP: |
Click Here to RSVP |
2010 Career Development Workshop (April 2, 2010)
Unsure what to do after graduation? Worried about finding that first job? Come to the Career Development Workshopon Friday, April 2, 2010, where you can get inside tips from engaging speakers, personal resume reviews, and financial planning advice from distinguished finance professionals.
Mark your calendars for the third annual Career Development Workshop! This FREE eventis designed specifically for students and dietetic interns pursuing careers in nutrition.
The 2010 Career Development Workshop seeks to enlighten students regarding opportunities within the field of nutrition, preparing them for the life of a working professional. Attendees will learn how to find and prepare for jobs, hear about the career diversity within the field of nutrition, gain valuable advice from professionals currently in the field, and apply their passion for health and nutrition to their careers.
This year's Career Development workshop features Next Food Network Star's Katie Cavuto, MS, RD, as the keynote speaker, as well as an all-star cast of career panelists, moderated by renowned scientist and dietitian, Dr. Johanna Dwyer, DSc, RD.
Keep an eye out for detailed information, as it becomes available.
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What: |
2010 Career Development Workshop |
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Friday, April 2, 2010 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging 711 Washington St. Boston, MA 02111 |
| Cost: |
Free! |
| To RSVP: |
Click Here to RSVP |
Program of Events:
12:30-1:00 PM Check-In & Student Résumé Drop-Off
1:00-1:05 PM Workshop Introduction
*By MSDA President Lindsey Toth*
1:05-1:35 PM Keynote Address
*By Next Food Network Star's Katie Cavuto Boyle*
1:40-1:50 PM Career Panel Introduction
1:55-3:00 PM Career Panel Q&A
3:05-3:50; 4:05-4:50 PM Financial Management and Planning
*By Financial Management Experts, Dan and Marcia Mantell*
3:05-3:50; 4:05-4:50 PM Interviewing & Salary Negotiation
*By Nancy Cano, a Morrison Management Recruiting Expert*
3:05-5:00 PM Résumé-Reviewing
3:05-5:00 PM Employer Booths
Kick Off the Year with the MSDA Field Day & BBQ (Annually in September)
This event has already passed. Check back for information regarding next year's event.
Come kick off the school year with the Massachusetts Student Dietetic Association at our first annual Field Day & BBQ Event!
Celebrate the end of a beautiful summer and the beginning of a new school year by joining us at this event for games, food, and priceless networking with students from across Massachusetts.
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Kick Off the Year with the MSDA Field Day & BBQ |
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Saturday, September 19th, 2009 1:00 PM - 4:00PM |
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| Cost: |
$7.00 per person |
| To RSVP: |
Students RSVP Here Directors RSVP Here *Note – Registration ends Friday, September 11th, 2009* |
| Flyer: |
Click Hereto RSVP Note: the registration deadline for this event has already passed. Please keep an eye out in 2010 for information regarding next year's kick-off. |
Dietetic Internship Selection Workshop (Annually in November)
This event has already passed. Check back for information regarding next year's event.
The Dietetic Internship Selection Workshop aims to help dietetic intern candidates with all aspects of their dietetic internship application – from filling out the perfect application, to tips-&-tricks to bring your application to the top of the pile; this workshop will assist applicants in showcasing themselves as highly desirable intern candidates.
In addition to application insight, the workshop provides attendees the opportunity to network with various internship directors from throughout New England, as well as with other aspiring dietetic professionals.
Don’t miss this invaluable networking and learning opportunity - join us this fall!
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What: |
2009 Dietetic Internship Selection Workshop |
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Friday, November 6, 2009 3:30PM-7:00PM (Check-in begins at 3:00PM) |
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Boston University’s Sargent College 635 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215 |
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Early BirdCost - $40.00 At-Door Cost - $45.00 *Cost includes food, handouts, and priceless networking opportunities* |
| To RSVP: |
Students RSVP Here Directors RSVP Here *Note – Registration Deadline is October 30!* |
| Flyer: |
Click Hereto RSVP Note: the registration deadline for this event has already passed. Please keep an eye out in 2010 for information regarding next year's workshop. |