NSHSS at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 2024

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• Saturday, Feb 3, 2024  8am - 3:30pm

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The National Society of High School Scholars is partnering with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital & ALSAC for an NSHSS member exclusive!

The National Society of High School Scholars is partnering with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC) to bring a group of our members to the St. Jude campus in Memphis, Tennessee, for a member event designed specifically to explore all aspects of careers in healthcare!

Come join us for a one-of-a-kind experience on the campus of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Students will hear from St. Jude Faculty, ALSAC Fundraising Staff, and the ALSAC Global team. They will enjoy a walking tour of the hospital campus, participate in a team event and have the opportunity to gain insights on career paths and the research hospital's service model.

PLEASE NOTE: This program is for NSHSS members and guests over the age of 16 ONLY. NSHSS will provide transportation to and from the Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel.

Your ticket will be refunded if you are not at least 16 years of age.

All attendees will be required to show photo identification (driver's license/passport/student ID) at check-in.

**Space is VERY LIMITED for this event. If you plan to attend, please register as soon as possible. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

EVENT DATE: Saturday, February 3, 2023

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel, 250 N Main St, Memphis, TN 38103

* **Shuttles will be provided to take students from the hotel to the hospital after check-in on Saturday morning and then return back to the hotel for drop off at the conclusion of the event.

EVENT VENUE: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

E VENT MEALS: Breakfast & lunch on Saturday will be provided.

E VENT HOTEL: NSHSS will secure a discounted room block at the Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel. Stay tuned for booking links to be added!

* Limited number of rooms available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

* *While staying at this hotel is not required, all event participants are required to meet in the lobby on the morning of February 3 for check-in and transportation to St. Jude's campus.

EVENT OBJECTIVES:

• Participants will experience ALSAC SJCRH via tours, speakers, and panelists.
• Participants will appreciate moving from STEM to STEAM in order to best fuel their success – the extra effort makes all the difference.
• Participants will understand the importance of embracing their passion and knowing their WHY.
• Participants will appreciate the importance of being present and aware.
• Participants will be introduced to the scope of work at ALSAC SJCRH and the opportunities that exist.
• Participants will be invited to engage in our St. Jude Leadership Society experience and other ALSAC initiatives.

EVENT AGENDA:

Saturday, February 3, 2023

8:00 AM: Meet in Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel lobby for event check-in & shuttles to St. Jude

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Members arrive at the St Jude campus for Continental Breakfast

9:00– 9:30 AM: ALSAC Executive Leadership Presentation

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: St. Jude Global Presentation – Member of ALSAC Global team

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Break

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM: Hospital Presentation – Faculty from St. Jude

10:45 AM – 11:30: Panel Discussion – Global, Hospital Staff, ALSAC Staff

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: St Jude Patient Speaker

12:00 PM -1:00PM: Lunch (ALSAC and SJCRH Career Information available)

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Hospital/Campus Walking Tour

1:45 PM -2:30 PM: Ways to engage with St. Jude

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Closing Remarks

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Transportation back to Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel

**Even if you do not plan to stay in the Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel, you are still required to meet NSHSS staff there at the designated times for transportation to the event venue. Attendees will not be allowed to drive to the event venue on their own, so DO NOT BE LATE for check-in, or you will miss the transportation.

*St Jude Children's Hospital may, at its sole discretion, choose to cancel or reschedule this open house due to low attendance. In this case, we will notify you via the listed email address and/or telephone number provided at registration.