Student Life & Community Outreach
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Network (GLBTN)
Note: Web site can be found on the M. D. Anderson intranet.
The mission of M. D. Anderson GLBTN is to establish a network of individuals who will identify the issues and concerns of GLBT employees and students, focusing on M. D. Anderson’s core values and mission.
Social Events
The Student Affairs Office hosts a number of social events that are organized to bring together educational trainees of all levels throughout the institution to provide networking opportunities in an informal setting.
Events include:
- Spring Fling
- SuperBowl Party
- Happy Hours
- Ice Cream Socials
- Student Luncheons
- Fall Fiesta
Student Governance
- School of Health Professions Student Congress
- Representation on the SACS Compliance Committee
- Representation on the Joint Student Affairs Council
- Representation on the Alumni & Faculty Association Steering Committee
- Representation on the UT System Student InterCouncil
Volunteer and Community Outreach Opportunities
Volunteer Organizations
List of Local Volunteer Services
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- United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Houston - Interpreters (Cantonese or Mandarin), Bellaire, Texas 77401
- Healthcare for the Homeless - Houston Information/Desk/Clinic Host, Houston, Texas 77002
- StandUp For Kids - Stabilize and assist homeless kids, Houston, Texas
- Harris County Psychiatric Center - Tutor for teens, Houston, Texas 77021
- Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC) - Crisis Hotline volunteers for domestic and sexual abuse, Houston, Texas 77019
- Houston SPCA - Pet adoption counselor, Houston, Texas 77024
- Houston Habitat for Humanity - Assist in building homes, assist in the office, work in the ReStore and help with special projects that benefit the organization, Houston, Texas
Institutional Outreach - UNITED TO SERVE
Held in conjunction with National Volunteer Week, United to Serve is a system-wide event that combines the volunteer efforts of students, faculty and staff across the UT System.
M. D. Anderson maintains a community outreach program for all students that is designed to meet specific community needs, such as food drives, Toys for Tots and Habitat for Humanity.