Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Grant Application Season for 2011 is Complete!
All grant applications for 2011 have been processed, funding decisions have been made, and applicants have been notified of their status. Due to the downturn of the economy, we will not be able to fund any new programs in 2011. We regret having to reduce our giving for the upcoming year and hope that the economy will rebound in 2011. The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation wishes all non profits the very best and a happy holiday.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Grand opening of the Claude Moore Medical Education Building at the University of Virginia School of Medicine
U.Va. School of Medicine Welcomes Students to New Curriculum, New Building
News Source: U.Va. Health System
August 10, 2010 — The University of Virginia School of Medicineon Monday inaugurated a new building, launched a groundbreaking new curriculum and welcomed the 155 members of the Class of 2014.
"I welcome you to the most technologically advanced school of medicine in the nation," Dr. Steven DeKosky, vice president and dean, said from the new learning studio classroom. "You are the most academically successful class to ever enter the School of Medicine. I challenge you to continue your success as you move forward these next four years."
The students gathered in the Claude Moore Medical Education Building, featuring the latest innovations – including groundbreaking educational technology – to accommodate a variety of learning styles.
The building integrates small-group learning and individual instruction with state-of-the-art educational spaces such as the "learning studio," a technology-enabled, active-learning classroom that provides an interactive, hands-on environment in which students work collaboratively in small groups.
The Next Generation curriculum eschews the traditional split of basic and clinical sciences. Instead, it provides a system-based learning experience that more deeply integrates basic sciences into clinical medicine, is oriented to clinical performance, and uses the best evidenced-based models for medical education to foster learning.
"We want the interaction with faculty to be much more meaningful than a recitation," Dr. J. Randolph Canterbury, senior associate dean for education, explained to students. "We believe it is much more important for students to interact with the faculty about what they have learned."
The prospect of a new building and new curriculum was a draw for many students.
"I was definitely attracted to the active learning idea. The fact that it starts so early in our training shows how dedicated the school is to it," Erika Igbinoghene said.
First-year medical student David Jiang said he was excited about the Next Generation curriculum, but at the same time, a little nervous since there was nothing to compare it to.
"It definitely was a factor in my decision," Jiang said. "Also, knowing there was a new building with so many new resources to take advantage of, was a big reason I chose to come to U.Va."
The class of 2014 is the largest in the history of the U.Va. School of Medicine. The students will undergo a week-long orientation that climaxes with the presentation of their white coats on Friday evening.
News Source: U.Va. Health System
August 10, 2010 — The University of Virginia School of Medicine
"I welcome you to the most technologically advanced school of medicine in the nation," Dr. Steven DeKosky, vice president and dean, said from the new learning studio classroom. "You are the most academically successful class to ever enter the School of Medicine. I challenge you to continue your success as you move forward these next four years."
The students gathered in the Claude Moore Medical Education Building
The building integrates small-group learning and individual instruction with state-of-the-art educational spaces such as the "learning studio," a technology-enabled, active-learning classroom that provides an interactive, hands-on environment in which students work collaboratively in small groups.
The Next Generation curriculum eschews the traditional split of basic and clinical sciences. Instead, it provides a system-based learning experience that more deeply integrates basic sciences into clinical medicine, is oriented to clinical performance, and uses the best evidenced-based models for medical education to foster learning.
"We want the interaction with faculty to be much more meaningful than a recitation," Dr. J. Randolph Canterbury, senior associate dean for education, explained to students. "We believe it is much more important for students to interact with the faculty about what they have learned."
The prospect of a new building and new curriculum was a draw for many students.
"I was definitely attracted to the active learning idea. The fact that it starts so early in our training shows how dedicated the school is to it," Erika Igbinoghene said.
First-year medical student David Jiang said he was excited about the Next Generation curriculum, but at the same time, a little nervous since there was nothing to compare it to.
"It definitely was a factor in my decision," Jiang said. "Also, knowing there was a new building with so many new resources to take advantage of, was a big reason I chose to come to U.Va."
The class of 2014 is the largest in the history of the U.Va. School of Medicine. The students will undergo a week-long orientation that climaxes with the presentation of their white coats on Friday evening.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Claude Moore Scholars Program update
Congratulations to the 56 graduating students of the Claude Moore Scholars program for completing the program and receiving their white coats. This has been the scholars largest graduating class in it's history and we are very excited to see such positive growth in the program. Our Executive Director, J.Lambert, also made the announcement of the new lease of 4,000 square feet of space in the new medical building at Inova Hospitals Cornwall Campus in downtown Leesburg.
Here is the article that was featured on the Leesburg Today website.
http://www.leesburg2day.com/articles/2010/10/20/news/9473claudemoore102010.txt
Here is the article that was featured on the Leesburg Today website.
http://www.leesburg2day.com/articles/2010/10/20/news/9473claudemoore102010.txt
Monday, October 18, 2010
Claude Moore Fun For All Playground
We are very proud to announce that the Grand Opening of the Claude Moore Fun For All Playground was held September 18th with great success!
The Claude Moore Fun For All playground is an accessible playground located on the grounds of the Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility. The playground is designed to help all children with their physical, social, and psychological development in an inclusive environment. The goal is to create a park where all children, regardless of their cognitive and physical abilities can come together and have fun!
Please see the link below to the news story that ran on FOX 5 morning news on Oct. 13, 2010.
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/mornings/new-fun-for-all-playground-opens-in-va-101310
For more info on the Claude Moore Fun For All Playground, please visit their website!
http://www.funforallplayground.com/Home_Page.php
The Claude Moore Fun For All playground is an accessible playground located on the grounds of the Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility. The playground is designed to help all children with their physical, social, and psychological development in an inclusive environment. The goal is to create a park where all children, regardless of their cognitive and physical abilities can come together and have fun!
Please see the link below to the news story that ran on FOX 5 morning news on Oct. 13, 2010.
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/mornings/new-fun-for-all-playground-opens-in-va-101310
For more info on the Claude Moore Fun For All Playground, please visit their website!
http://www.funforallplayground.com/Home_Page.php
Article in Summer 2010 Parktakes Magazine
Our very own Deputy Executive Director of Giving, Lynn Tadlock, was interviewed by the Fairfax County Park Authority for their Parktakes Magazine. Please click on the link below to view the feature.
http://issuu.com/fcpa/docs/parktakes_su10/135?mode=a_p
http://issuu.com/fcpa/docs/parktakes_su10/135?mode=a_p
Friday, October 15, 2010
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