May 1, 2024

Beltane (Pagan/Wiccan)

12:00 am

Organizer: Diversity and Inclusion

Beltane is a joyful fertility festival that welcomes the height of spring and the union of the God and Goddess. Beltane is marked by dancing around the Maypole, lighting bonfires for purification and fertility, and performing rites of union and love. Considerations: Do not schedule major events during this time.
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May 2, 2024

CHKD Youth Suicide: Risk & Prevention

8:00 am, Eastern Virginia Medical School - Lester Hall 651 Colley Avenue • Norfolk, VA 23507

Organizer: Continuing Medical Education

May 2 & 3, 2024 Hybrid Conference Event Virtual Clinical Track – May 2 In-person Community Track – May 3.
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May 4, 2024

Turning the Tide on Diabetes

7:15 am, EVMS, Lester Hall

Organizer: CME

Updates In The Management Of Diabetes Obesity And Cardio Renal Complications
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May 6, 2024

Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom Hashoah) (Jewish)

12:00 am

Organizer: Diversity and Inclusion

“Holocaust Remembrance Day” memorializes the heroic martyrdom of six million Jews who perished in the Nazi Holocaust.
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May 10, 2024

Master of Public Health Celebration of Excellence & Delta Omega Induction Ceremony

6:30 pm, EVMS Lester Hall, Room 104 South

Organizer: Master of Public Health Program

The Master of Public Health faculty, staff and Class of 2024 students will celebrate this year's academic milestones and accomplishments at the Celebration of Excellence. 
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May 14, 2024

New Alumni Welcome Party – School of Health Professions

5:00 pm, Bold Mariner Brewing Company

Organizer: Alumni Relations

Join fellow graduates and alumni for your official welcome into the EVMS Alumni Association.
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May 15, 2024

Virtual Commencement Information Session (MANDATORY for Class of 2024)

10:00 am, Virtual

Organizer: Special Events

The Class of 2024 is required to attend the virtual information session.
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May 15, 2024

Community-Engaged Research Dialogue

2:00 pm, Waitzer Hall, Room 200

Organizer: The Community Engaged Research and Health Equity (CEREQ)

The Community Engaged Research and Health Equity (CEREQ) team will host a Community-Engaged Research Dialogue about activities within EVMS and Sentara on Wednesday, May 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Waitzer Hall, Room 200.
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May 15, 2024

New Alumni Welcome Party – School of Medicine

5:00 pm, Bold Mariner Brewing Company

Organizer: Alumni Relations

Join fellow graduates and alumni for your official welcome into the EVMS Alumni Association.
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May 16, 2024

Military Commissioning & Recognition Ceremony

11:30 am, EVMS Lewis Hall, McCombs Auditorium

Organizer: Special Events

EVMS graduates serving in the United States Armed Forces are sworn in as officers or officially recognized during this ceremony.
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May 16, 2024

Master of Physician Assistant Awards & White Coat Ceremony

4:00 pm, Harrison Opera House, 160 W. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk VA 23510

Organizer: Special Events

Master of Physician Assistant graduates don long white coats during this ceremony to signify their transition from student to practitioner.
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May 17, 2024

Master of Science in Art Therapy & Counseling Symposium & Awards Ceremony

12:00 pm, EVMS Waitzer Hall, Room 100

Organizer: Kiera Dorsey

The Master of Science in Art Therapy and Counseling Graduate Symposium celebrates the achievements of graduates from this program.
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May 17, 2024

Master of Health Sciences, Pathologists' Assistant White Coat Ceremony

2:00 pm, EVMS Lewis Hall, McCombs Auditorium

Organizer: Cheryl Taylor

Master of Physician Assistant graduates don long white coats during this ceremony to signify their transition from student to practitioner.
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May 17, 2024

Master of Surgical Assisting Awards & White Coat Ceremony

4:00 pm, EVMS Lewis Hall, McCombs Auditorium

Organizer: Jennifer Land

Master of Surgical Assisting graduates don long white coats during this ceremony which officially signifies their transition from trainee to trained medical professional. A light reception will follow.
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May 17, 2024

Alpha Omega Alpha Induction Ceremony and Reception

5:30 pm, EVMS Lester Hall, Room 135

Organizer: Special Events

This annual, invitation-only event recognizes the newest members of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
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May 18, 2024

EVMS Commencement Ceremony

10:00 am, Norfolk Scope Arena

Organizer: Special Events

EVMS Commencement will celebrate the School of Medicine and School of Health Professions graduates of the Class of 2024 on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Norfolk's Scope Arena.
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May 19, 2024

Pentecost (Christian)

12:00 am

Organizer: Diversity and Inclusion

Held on the seventh Sunday after Easter, Christians commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirits upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ. This day also marks the beginning of the Christian church's mission to the world. Considerations: Do not schedule major events during this time.
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May 22, 2024

Declaration of the Bab (Baha'i)

12:00 am

Organizer: Diversity and Inclusion

Commemoration of May 23, 1844, when the Báb, the prophet-herald of the Bahá’í Faith, announced in Shíráz, Persia, that he was the herald of a new messenger of God. Begins at sundown.
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May 23, 2024

Visakha Puja (Buddhist Holiday)

12:00 am

Organizer: Diversity and Inclusion

Also known as Vesak or Buddha Day, it marks the birth, spiritual awakening and death (nirvana) of the historical Buddha.
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May 23, 2024

8th Annual Eastern Pediatric Trauma Conference

8:00 am, Waitzer Hall, Eastern Virginia Medical School 735 Fairfax Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23507

Organizer: CME

The Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) Pediatric Trauma Conference is a one-day accredited pediatric course that is designed to provide knowledge and skills related to pediatric trauma from content experts. In addition, we seek to enhance our community and pediatric colleagues’ ability to manage pediatric trauma cases. We will provide a forum for informal learning and discussion as well as formal presentation in the areas of pediatric trauma. The conference will provide various learning methodologies presented by experts in the areas of pediatric trauma.
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May 27, 2024

Memorial Day (observed)

8:00 am

Organizer: Human Resources

EVMS will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024 for Memorial Day. EVMS Residents will follow their normal rotation schedule.
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