CLS Graduate presents Departmental Assembly

Karen Reiner introducing 2009 CLS Graduate Christelle Miot. Christelle shared with the Seniors her journey through Andrews University's CLS program.

Christelle is currently working 3rd shift at the laboratory in the recently opened Memorial Hospital in Mishawaka, IN. She had a question and answer period where the students asked many questions regarding what the clinical rotation was like, job interview skills, and what it is like working 3rd shift. Thanks Christelle for your willingness to share your journey with us. By the way - she just passed her ASCP certification exam. Way to go girl....

4th annual waffle breakfast

Fran and Al held their 4th annual waffle breakfast for the CLS Senior students on January 8th.

Two of Al's favorites; bananas with apple cider sauce and strawberries with whipped cream. Canadian flag optional.

Merideth LaClair and Mikki Eastman. Mikki is finished as Merideth came just before closing time.

Mikki Eastman and Michael Ross

At the head of the table is our new Administrative Assistant, Monica Constable. She filled the vacancy after Nadya Lewis moved to Florida.

Waiting for more waffles.

Grace Carlos (Chemistry Administrative Assistant, Margo Coleman (Biology Administrative Assistant), and Brittany Blair (CLS Lab Assistant and Senior) holding up their napkins Eh.

Derrick Harkless didn't want to be too far away from the kitchen so he did balancing act eating on his lap instead of at a table.

Giselle Ming, Michael Ross, Karen Reiner, and Mr. Show enjoying waffles and fellowship.

Senior Research Presentations

Karen Reiner introducing the CLS Senior research projects.
Thanks Andrey Manullang for sharing these pictures with us.

The Audience

Derrick Harkless and Giselle Ming presenting their topic: Prevalence of MRSA, Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus, and E. coli on Andrews University's recreational-use basketballs

Shanae Smith and Jenissa Vazquez presenting their topic: Effectiveness of multipurpose contact solution after repeated use against Pseudomonas aeroginosa and Serratia marcescens.

Aria Bovell and Oraine Snaith presented the topic: Comparing the antimicrobial effectiveness of Garlic Oil and Penicillin on Streptococcus pyogenes

Oraine Snaith

Brittany Blair and Ray Vazquez topic was:

Prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on the Backpacks of Andrews University Undergraduate Males Residing in Meier Hall

Ray Vazquez explaining their project

Edna Haldar, Susana Lee (f), Nicole Smith (r), and Kelly Chambers relaxing between presentations.

Mikki Eastman, Michael Ross, and Ka Yui Yin presented their topic: Antimicrobial Characteristics of Michigan Farmed Honey.

Mikki Eastman

Michael Ross and Mikki Eastman

Audience interacting during Question and Answer time.

Nana Yamashita and Sachiko De Silva presented on the topic: Factors affecting pigment production of Serratia marcensces

Sachiko De Silva

Kelly Chambers

Some of the audience

Randelle Riley and Merideth LaClair did their research on the topic: The antimicrobial effects of lauric acid on MRSA, E. coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Lenworth Barnett and Andrea Rogers waiting their turn. Their topic was: Comparison of the Antimicrobial Effects of Thyme Essential Oil and Lactococcus lactis-produced Nisin against S. aureus, E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes.

Susana Lee Wong and Nicole Smith did their research on the topic: Presence of MRSA on Cell Phones from Inhabitants of the Girl's Dormitory.

Nicole Smith

Kelly Chambers and Edna Halda waiting their turn. Their topic was: Biologic Activity of Sulfonamide Stilbenes.

Not pictured was Andrey Mannullang and Robert Sigel whose topic was: The Effect of Citric Acid on the Oral Cavity.

Nadya's last day

Monday, November 30th was the last day of work for our Administrative Assistant, Nadya Lewis. After nearly 9 years with our department her efficient handling of all her responsibilities will be greatly missed. Here are some pictures of the hallway party held in her honor.

The "magic pastry chef" struck again. Thanks Andrea for the great bars.

Three different soups.

Thanks for the organizational work of Grace Carlos (Chemistry) and Karen Reiner (CLS). Veggies and dips being prepared.

Panera bread and spreads to go along with the soups.

Crackers and dips.

Dr. Kilsby, Chair of the CLS Department and Nadya.