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Sit down with Minnesota state colleges and universities chancellor Steven Rosenstone and you quickly understand the importance of sustainable Minnesota higher education to a sustainable Minnesota workforce. per capita, only Connecticut beats Minnesota in the number of corporate headquarters for fortune 500 companies. we have 19 total, serving nearly as many industries. (and that doesn't even include privately held companies such as Cargill and Thrivent financial.) but, notes Rosenstone, there's one big catch. "none of them are tied to a natural resource in Minnesota. They are tied only to our human capital and the culture and infrastructure of what it takes to make this state work." and that's where all of Minnesota's colleges and universities come in.
College grads are more likely to be employed in the state in which they attended college, a fact that colleges and universities around the country rely on, guiding policies and legislation here and in other states.
The data on Minnesota students' "study-stay" patterns tells a bit of a mixed story. The good news is the majority of Minnesota-raised students are enrolled in Minnesota colleges—65 percent of them. That's only a few percentage points below the national average.
And the majority of those who go to college here stay here upon graduation. Sixty-six percent of recent graduates from the 17 nonprofit institutions that are members of the Minnesota Private College Council stayed in Minnesota regardless of their home state, says the Council's John Manning, who described these grads as "adding to the quality of the state's workforce and tax base." MnSCU reports that 80 percent of its graduates stay in Minnesota, either for additional college or to work. As for the University of Minnesota's campuses (minus Morris), 70 percent of graduates from undergraduate programs are employed in Minnesota post-graduation, says Rebecca Hall, program director at the U's central career administration.
At the University of Minnesota, Morris, where 80 percent of students start college as Minnesota residents, "the majority of our students say they will stay," says vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean Bart Finzel, echoing what all college and university administrations already know: "Higher education is a magnet. If you can bring students to the state, or keep students in the state, they are much more likely to stay."
But Not All of Them Stay
Which is why Minnesota's continued loss of young people to other states over the past decade is so alarming. Yup, we're a "net exporter" of undergraduates and young college grads to other states, say the Minnesota Private College Council and the Minnesota State Demographic Center. In 2012, more high school graduates attending college left Minnesota than entered it from other states—we incurred a net loss of 5,112 students for that year. Since 2004, we've lost a net average of 4,577 students per year, mostly to neighbors South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa. (Wisconsin, our state's biggest Big 10 rival, is a surprisingly distant fourth, due to the fact that we receive many student imports from that fine state, making our net loss there a mere 268 students.)
It's not just college students who have left, but also young workers with bachelor's degrees or greater. Between 2007 and 2010 we net exported approximately 2,000 of these educated "degreed talent" workers to other states, says a March 2013 report from the Minnesota State Demographic Center. A little more than a decade ago, we were a net importer of degreed talent. Says the report, "These historical reversals reveal that it is not a given that our state should continue to be a net gainer of young talent. Minnesota should continue to court this highly mobile talent pool."
How MnSCU Will Keep Them
If attending Minnesota colleges means a greater chance that young talent will remain in-state upon graduation, then attracting students to any of those colleges must be a priority not just of higher education, but also of state and national business and industry, says MnSCU chancellor Rosenstone. "No state in the nation has a labor market that requires more education than Minnesota," Rosenstone says. "The key to our economic vitality is our workforce. We as a state [need to be] in the business of attracting the best kind of work."
MnSCU's own efforts have resulted in an unprecedented partnership with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the state's Department of Employment and Economic Development. Forty listening sessions with business leaders across industries and across the state were held in April and May of 2013. The goal was to understand Minnesota's workforce needs and to brainstorm ways in which MnSCU could align graduates' skills with those needs. In November, MnSCU released a comprehensive report on its findings, including six key recommendations for some big changes at the public technical, community, and four-year colleges in its system. Because MnSCU as a whole serves nearly 200,000 students—almost three times the number of students in the University of Minnesota system—any of these changes will have a tremendous impact on the higher education of Minnesota, as well as the readiness of our citizens for their state's particular workforce needs.
Some of MnSCU's recommendations address issues all Minnesota colleges face today—increased success for those traditionally underserved by higher education and increased use of technology to provide more access to classroom instruction, student services, and college advising. Also among the recommendations is a move toward collaboration to drive efficiencies in academic planning and credit transfer across campuses, colleges, and regions. Other recommendations are for fiscal efficiencies (passed on to families and taxpayers) by, for example, encouraging shared services across institutions.
But it is the recommendations that directly affect and connect to our workforce needs that will really make change for our state. MnSCU aims to "foster the award of competency-based credit and degrees," which, in short, means changing the focus from a sequence of courses to what a graduate actually knows and is capable of. MnSCU also aims to be "the preferred provider of comprehensive workplace solutions" in Minnesota, which means it wants to be the school system with the kind of excellent, educated graduates that employers look to hire first.
Already MnSCU schools across the state have in place some innovative college-business partnerships that achieve this aim, according to MnSCU's report. The system touts several examples—from HealthForce Minnesota, a partnership between 11 MnSCU schools and just as many health-care providers, to 360° Manufacturing, a consortium of colleges that helps students and workers advance their education online and demonstrate prior knowledge to fast-track their degrees in manufacturing sectors.
How the Others Will Keep Them
Of course, it's not just Minnesota's state college system that is working to keep Minnesota's college students employed in Minnesota—or has a vested interest in doing so. At the University of Minnesota, Morris, agreements with the U of M, Twin Cities have students tracking directly into high-demand master of nursing programs. Environmental studies and environmental science majors also put an academic focus on local sustainability initiatives. The on-campus Center for Small Towns "takes student interns and employs them on behalf of small communities in [Minnesota]," says dean Finzel. "Once students have had that relationship, invariably they want to stay."
Private colleges across the state also have efforts to keep their college students employed in their local communities, as well as within the state. At College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, a grant-funded partnership between the college and the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation means greater opportunities for internships and mentorships with area professionals for graduates. "We hope to increase the number of opportunities for St. Scholastica graduates, as well as graduates from other area colleges and universities who are interested in pursuing careers in the Twin Ports region," says Sarah Libbon, executive director of marketing for the college. One student who benefitted from that grant-funded partnership, for example, is now the operations development manager at the Duluth Art Institute, an organization he first freelanced for. At St. Catherine University in St. Paul, a 3M internship partnership in place for 15 years has a 100 percent job placement rate for the university's participants after graduation.
At the University of St. Thomas, "We require all of our [engineering] seniors to participate in the senior design clinic, which matches up our seniors with working engineers and business people who have a need for product development," says Don Weinkauf, dean of engineering. During this school year alone, more than 100 seniors are engaged in real projects, with real intellectual property potential, and with real Minnesota companies such as Medtronic, Andersen Windows, and the Mayo Clinic.
What All of This Means
For students, such college-workforce integration means homegrown employment opportunities right out of the gate. For Minnesota, it means retention of our best and brightest talent. And for parents and students shelling out thousands of dollars for their education, it means solid return on significant financial investment.
For our 19 Fortune 500 headquarters not tied to our natural resources, it means a reason to stay. Only five of those companies were started in Minnesota. If they are to stay here, our reputation for exceptional human capital will have to live up to its legacy.
"These companies often say to me, 'Can you give us more?'" says Rosenstone. And then he asks another key question: "If human capital is not the top priority for Minnesota going forward, what is?"
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Me Before You is more of a downhill romantic sojourn, where you are bound to feel sorry and good at the same time for the protagonists. The movie banks on an unvarying jocular theme with witty conversations and gradually budding love. All of it tries hard to put romance in perspective. However, in its blithe tone Me Before You overlooks a fair chunk of gloom that necessitated a part of vantage that was crucial in nailing the bond between its characters.
Sam Claflin fits like a glove into Will Traynor's character, and there is nothing that you don't like about his demeanor. Emilia Clarke, au contraire, beams so much that it sometimes becomes too much. Her face doesn't look concerned, rather oddly in sync with the mirthful theme of the movie. It leaves her as a slit open flaw. Her way too much expressive countenance does create a different character altogether, no doubt, but it leaves her scampered in a gravity-deficient world.
Me Before You belies despair and tries to wrap it all in the hilarity of Lou's life, when the truth is a lot more darker, meaner and horrible. It is good that we don't see the ending upfront from our pedestal. The culminating point of the movie is very plausible and that's what tries to help it get back onto the saddle again. It avoids hitting those shallow waters again.
The novel by Jojo Moyes finds Thea Sharrock to define it within boundaries of time. Though the screenplay is pushed more by humour, there is little that it feeds us on depth. A mishap leaves Will Traynor paralyzed that renders him useless. In another world Lou Clark struggles to find a job after her thread's cut. She lands one by chance, as the caretaker of the affluent Will. What gradually develops from thereon is written in happy feels, where she toils hard to bring Will back into the world of the living. But the pointlessness of it all nibbles at his soul, and despite all the good times he gets to live with Lou, he chooses euthanasia.
The score of the movie is abounding with songs. Aptly put at various intervals. But you begin to feel its banality when there are less thoughtful notes sputtered.
Me Before You's story remains a gorgeous one nevertheless. Putting yourself before someone selflessly is worth an ovation. The fact that love can happen at unusual places lets us have faith in it. That's what counts.
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*1409: It's a Jersey Thing* Post-Air Discussion
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Just for the record...
SilentCobra wrote:All the more reason to stay in the South and keep the f*ck out of Jersey. The ONLY good thing to come out Jersey is Jersey Mike's Subs. THAT'S IT!
I don't understand how the South is involved in all this.
skurtz wrote:nwt000 wrote:Get your trolling ass out of here!
I'm more friendlier drinking some espresso.
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its a jersy thing
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Re: *1409: It's a Jersey Thing* Post-Air Discussion
But I should probably start off by saying "Thank you Al Queda for keeping South Park from becoming part of West Jersey." No one wants that...
"And what about the families of the victims of 9/11? Their feeling matter for another ten months, DAMMIT!"- Mr. Stotch
....Well yes, Mr. Stotch, you make a good point, but the fact of the matter is that the entire world was in danger of becoming a part of Jersey. These families would have supported the wise decision of Randy Marsh to bring Al Queda in and put a stop to the Western conquer. America is now safe and Bin Laden is dead.
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How to Burn CDs with iTunes
Besides being a great audio player, iTunes is adept at creating CDs, too, which you can play on your MacBook. iTunes makes the process of recording songs to a CD as simple as a few clicks. Making the modern version of a compilation (or mix) tape is easier than getting a kid to eat ice cream. iTunes lets you burn CDs in one of three formats:
Audio CD: This is the typical kind of commercial music CD that you buy at a store. Most typical music audio CDs store 700MB of data, which translates into about 80 minutes of music.
Data CD or DVD: A standard CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is recorded with the audio files. This disc can't be played in any standard audio CD player. Therefore, you can listen to these songs only by using your MacBook and an audio player, such as iTunes on a PC running Windows.
MP3 CD: As does the ordinary computer CD-ROM, an MP3 CD holds MP3 files in data format. However, the files are arranged in such a way that they can be recognized by audio CD players that support the MP3 CD format (especially boomboxes, DVD players, personal CD players, and car stereos).
Because MP3 files are so much smaller than the digital audio tracks found on traditional audio CDs, you can fit as many as 160 typical 4-minute songs on one disc. These discs can also be played on your MacBook via iTunes.
Keep in mind that MP3 CDs aren't the same as the standard audio CDs that you buy at the store, and you can't play them in older audio CD players that don't support the MP3 CD format. Rather, this is the kind of archival disc that you burn at home for your own collection.
To begin the process, build a playlist (or select an existing playlist that you want to record). If necessary, create a new Playlist and add to it whatever songs you would like to have on the CD. With the songs in the correct order, right-click the playlist and choose Burn Playlist to Disc to commence the disc burning process. Click the desired recording format (again, usually Audio CD) in the Burn Settings dialog that appears.
To save yourself from sonic shock, enable the Sound Check check box before you burn. iTunes will adjust the volume on all the songs on your audio CD so that they'll play at the same volume level.
Ready to go? Click Burn and load the blank disc. iTunes lets you know when the recording is complete.


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Back in 1976 the woman then referred to as "the sexiest woman of the seventies" was not just an iconic movie star but also appeared to be light years ahead of her time when it came to matters of beauty and fitness. British actress Charlotte Rampling was 30 years old at the time, and her Vogue interview covered 6 pages in the July 1976 edition of the magazine.
Questioned on issues like skin care, Charlotte was adamant that getting a sun tan was a 'cardinal sin.' This, she argued, was the reason why those rosy cheeked, peaches and cream English complexions are so renowned. Brits as a rule do not generally see much sun. To keep herself hydrated she drank mineral water, and was also known to splash some on her face.
Creams and moisturisers were kept simple and straightforward – perhaps a collagen cream or a product like baby oil to help keep that smooth complexion supple and luminous. And as for make up, that was something she really only put on during filming, preferring instead to let her skin breathe in between jobs. Apart from a slash of red lipstick.
Charlotte Rampling also appears to have been a study in perpetual motion. A trained ballerina, she was continually on the move, whether it was playing with her then 3-year-old son, or doing classic ballet moves to help limber up and stay supple. Even sitting around with friend, or lounging by the pool were opportunities to get in some exercise. The young Charlotte Rampling was as supple as a cat and keeping herself that way was as natural to her as breathing. She was also a fan of jogging around the block, a habit she picked up from her Olympic Gold Medal winning father.
Today, Charlotte Rampling is approaching her 70th birthday and the "the sexiest woman of the seventies" still has that indefinable something that earned her that title 40 years ago. Her body is still slim and supple, and her porcelain complexion still has that youthful, relatively unlined, supple glow it had back then.
Just Imagine It!
Can you hear the comments? "You look gorgeous and SO much younger. What's your secret?"
Been getting a bit of a jolt lately when you look in the mirror and notice those wrinkles and fine lines on your face? Yes? Then it's time to take action. Especially if you'd like to see a complexion somewhat resembling your former youthful self looking back at you!
"That's impossible!" you say, thinking regretfully about the years of neglect and haphazard skin care that have visibly taken their toll on your skin. A toll that's going to be well nigh impossible to reverse, much as you wish differently.
But ….
What if we were to tell you that it absolutely is possible to bid farewell to those irritating signs of aging that give away your age? To restore your skin back to its former healthy, smooth, youthful glory and give you back the confidence in your looks that glowing, young-looking skin brings!
Aging – It's A Fact Of Life
One of the few things in life that we can rely on with absolute certainty is the fact that from the second we're born, we start to age. And as the years roll by the signs of aging pile up.
Wrinkles on Forehead?
Those fine lines around your mouth, nose and forehead, the crows feet that radiate out from the corners of your eyes, the wrinkles that crease your forehead, the sagging skin on your neck…. All those are devastatingly telltale signs that your skin has started to lose the suppleness and elasticity of youth.
Fortunately, another certainty in life today is Skinception® Instant Wrinkle Reducer. A radically different skin care product that lets you slow down the visible and self-esteem crushing signs of aging and even erase them! In less time than it takes to put on your makeup.
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"All my friends are using Instant Wrinkle Reducer. We can't get enough of it!"
What is Skinception® Instant Wrinkle Reducer?
The active ingredient in Skinception® is Argireline, a peptide that produces exactly the same results as Botox®. Upon application, it instantly relaxes facial muscles to effectively smooth away wrinkles and expression lines.
Amazingly, you can literally see it working to tone and tighten your skin. Every time you use it.
Apply Skinception® Instant Wrinkle Reducer in the morning for a great confidence boost that will keep you looking, and feeling, great all day. Going out again that night?
One application of Skinception® typically lasts around 8 hours but not a problem. Just apply some more, pop your make up on over the top and go out and enjoy your evening with the self confidence that comes from knowing you look absolutely amazing.
Look Younger, Feel Younger – Almost Instantaneously
Did we mention how fast Skinception® works? Incredibly, within seconds of application you'll notice a visible reduction in those demoralizing lines and wrinkles! And you'll feel invincible, ready to take on the world knowing you look great. That's the Skinception® Instant Wrinkle Reducer effect.
The Best Wrinkle Cream On The Market!
What's more, Skinception® is scientifically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and give you back the baby smooth, silky soft complexion you enjoyed when you were younger. And we all know that when you look youthful, you also feel youthful.
Lines Under Eyes? No More!
What would it be like – feeling like this every day! Age defyingly full of youthful self-confidence, smarter, brighter and a force to be reckoned with. Straight away, without effort, just by the simple act of using one skin care product.
In fact, there's nothing quite like the confidence and self-assurance of youth and the upbeat, positive demeanor that goes with it. Watch as those around you are positively affected by the new sparkle to your step, the determined glint in your eye and the way you exude confidence and vitality. What a great feeling – to be the envy of others thanks to your glowing, radiant, youthful appearance. That's definitely the Skinception® Instant Wrinkle Reducer difference – currently the best wrinkle cream on the market!
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How To Get Younger Looking Skin
Skin has 3 layers – the epidermis or tough outer layer, the flexible, strong dermis or middle layer, and the inner insulating fat layer. The epidermis mostly consists of keratinocytes, which are dead, hardened cells made from keratin, a type of protein. The dermis is predominantly made of fibrous, elastic tissues comprising elastin, collagen and fibrillin. It's a very strong, flexible layer but as we age, we produce less collagen so the dermis tissues break down and get thinner. Our oil glands also become less efficient and we lose some of the fat from the inner fatty layer. These aging processes combined are what cause our skin to become thin and fragile looking the older we get.
As our skin gets less flexible and supple, facial expressions like frowning, squinting, pursuing our lips, laughing, smiling and so on, start to leave fine lines and wrinkles. Quite simply our aging skin no longer has the elasticity to bounce back and smooth itself out. Yet, our facial expressions are one of our most important non-verbal communication tools. We use them all the time; it's unavoidable.
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Then there's our environment. Sunlight provides us with valuable vitamin D; in fact we're specifically designed to obtain most of our daily vitamin D from the sun's UVB rays via our skin. But again, as we age our skin becomes less efficient at producing vitamin D. The sun also dries out and ages our skin plus there's the added risk of skin cancer. Factor in pollution and you have a potent mix of elements that all contribute to the aging process of our skin.
But now you can fight back with Skinception® Instant Wrinkle Reducer. Guaranteed to reduce those signs of aging caused by a lifetime of non-verbal communication, the natural effects of aging and the damage caused by exposure to the elements and environment. And the speed at which Skinception® does this will amaze you.
Rejuvenate Your Skin Without Botox®
Skinception® Instant Wrinkle Reducer does away with the need for expensive Botox® and other cosmetic surgery procedures! That means spending less money, less risk, no needles and toxic substances being injected into your skin, and no endless visits to your doctor. Sounds great, doesn't it! The same high quality results you get from pricey plastic surgery, done in the comfort of your own home, fast, effectively and safely. What's more, you're also removing the possibility of people feeling sorry for you because your face looks frozen, not rejuvenated…. Yes, we've all seen what happens when plastic surgery goes tragically wrong! And Botox® does after all get its name from BOtulinum TOXin, a potentially deadly neurotoxin produced by the botulism causing bacteria Clostridium botulinum.
Why Is Skinception® Instant Wrinkle Reducer So Effective?
Skinception® Instant Wrinkle Reducer is formulated using Argireline. To better understand how it works, we need to look at the "SNAP" receptor complex, a chemical process that controls the interaction between muscles and nerves.
Every nerve has a nerve ending, called an axon terminal. Nerves that influence the actions of muscles have their axon terminal located in the neuromuscular junction, an area between the nerve and the muscle. Within the axon terminal are synaptic vesicles. These synaptic vesicles function as storage vessels for an important neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, which transmits signals or impulses from the nerve to postsynaptic receptors in the muscles.
These impulses (or action potentials) initially travel down the nerve to the axon terminal, where they cause voltage gated calcium channels in the axon terminal membrane to open, allowing calcium ions to flow into the axon terminal. The rise in calcium levels in the axon terminal stimulates 'docking' proteins within the axon terminal. Each of these docking proteins correlate with specific receptor proteins, called SNAREs, located on the vesicle and axon terminal membranes. So each docking protein in effect locates its relevant receptor protein on the vesicles and axon terminal membranes respectively and 'docks' the vesicle on the axon terminal membrane in the correct spot.
The vesicle then waits for a second influx of calcium ions into the axon terminal, which signals it to begin fusing with the axon terminal membrane and create a temporary ion channel into the neuromuscular junction, called a fusion pore. This releases the acetylcholine stored within the vesicle into the neuromuscular junction, where it's broken down into its constituent amino acids choline and acetate. The acetate is received by receptors on the targeted muscle cells, which prompts them to respond appropriately to the original impulse carried down the nerve. The choline is returned to the axon terminal where it's used to produce more acetylcholine.
Argireline And SNAP25
One of the docking proteins in the axon terminal is SNAP25. The peptide Argireline (a peptide is a small protein or a fragment of a protein) is a fragment of SNAP25. Therefore, it can mimic the actions of the complete SNAP25 protein up to a point. However, because it's an incomplete version of the protein, it's unable to complete the docking and membrane fusion processes correctly, thereby partially blocking or reducing the amount of acetylcholine released. The result is a reduction in the frequency of the facial muscle contractions that cause wrinkles and fine lines. Now that's got to be a whole lot safer than injecting neurotoxins into your skin!
Turn Back Time With Argireline
And the results speak for themselves. Watch those lines and wrinkles disappear as your skin relaxes and is subjected to fewer muscle contractions. You'll love it! Just as you'll love the way it also transforms your appearance and your confidence and turns back time for your skin.
"Argireline is a needle free ingredient used in the best skin creams and serums that works just like Botox®."
– Dr. (Mehmet) Oz
"The average consumer, the intelligent consumer, will try one of these products (with Argireline) and find it does make them look better."
– Dr. Lawrence S. Reed, Assistant professor of surgery at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a spokesman for the nonsurgical procedures committee of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
"Argireline, a synthetic peptide, which is patterned from the N-terminal end of the protein SNAP-25, can both reduce the degree of existing facial wrinkles and demonstrate effectively against their development. In our past studies, we found out that Argireline had a significant anti-wrinkle effect in Chinese subjects and that it was safe and well tolerated."
– Journal of Cosmetic & Laser Therapy Aug 2013
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"Instant Wrinkle Reducer has really helped my self-confidence.
I feel better about my appearance overall."
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As you get older, you come to accept where you're at in life. If you're a Baby Boomer or early Gen X person, you're generally comfortable with yourself. You've come to terms with life, you've established your identity, you're savvy about most things and, overall, you're generally satisfied.
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The loop electrosurgical excision procedure
(LEEP) uses a thin, low-voltage electrified wire loop to cut out abnormal
tissue. LEEP can:
LEEP is also known as large loop excision of the
transformation zone (LLETZ).
A vinegar (acetic acid) or iodine
solution, which makes abnormal cells more visible, may be applied to the cervix
before the procedure is done.
LEEP is usually done at your
doctor's office, a clinic, or a hospital as an outpatient procedure. You do not
have to spend a night in the hospital.
You will need to take off
your clothes below the waist and drape a paper or cloth covering around your
waist. You will then lie on your back on an exam table with your feet raised
and supported by footrests (stirrups). Your doctor will insert a lubricated tool called a speculum into your vagina. The speculum gently spreads
apart the vaginal walls, allowing the inside of the vagina and the cervix to be
Medicine is injected to numb the cervix (cervical
block). If a cervical block is used, an oral pain medicine or pain medicine
given into a vein (intravenous, or IV) may be used along with the local
Most women are able to return to normal
activities within 1 to 3 days after LEEP is performed. Recovery time depends on
how much was done during the procedure.
Call your doctor if you
have any of the following symptoms:
LEEP is done after
abnormal Pap test results have been confirmed by
colposcopy and
cervical biopsy. LEEP may be used to treat:
LEEP is a very effective treatment
for abnormal cervical cell changes. During LEEP, only a small amount of normal
tissue is removed at the edge of the abnormal tissue area.
LEEP, the tissue that is removed (specimen) can be examined for cancer that has
grown deep into the cervical tissue (invasive cancer). In this way, LEEP can
help further diagnosis as well as treat the abnormal cells.
is as effective as cryotherapy or laser treatment. If all of the abnormal
cervical tissue is removed, no further surgery is needed, though abnormal cells
may recur in the future. In some studies, all the abnormal cells were removed
in as many as 98% of cases.1
Loop electrosurgical excision
procedure (LEEP) is less expensive and easier to perform than cone biopsy or
carbon dioxide laser treatment.
Before a LEEP procedure is done, a biopsy is done to confirm the abnormal cervical cell
If you have LEEP, you
need regular follow-up Pap tests. A Pap test should be repeated every 4 to 6
months or as recommended by your doctor. After several Pap test results are
normal, you and your doctor can decide how often to schedule future Pap
Complete the surgery information form (PDF)(What is a PDF document?) to help you prepare for this surgery.
CitationsGarcia F, et al. (2012). Intraepithelial diseases of the cervix, vagina, and vulva. In JS Berek, ed., Berek and Novak's Gynecology, 15th ed., pp. 574–618. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.Samson SA, et al. (2005). The effect of loop
electrosurgical excision procedure on future pregnancy outcomes.
Obstetrics and Gynecology, 105(2): 325–332.
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Counseling (2002-2003)
Admission | Certificate |Courses | Program | Requirements
Department Chairperson: Melanie E. Rawlins
Graduate Faculty
Associate Graduate Faculty
The Department of Counselor Education offers a Master of Science in Education in Counseling at the WIU Regional Center. The counseling program offers a unique blend of courses designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary for becoming a competent counseling professional. Solid academic performance as well as experiential mastery are required. Students may select either of two emphases: Community Counseling or School Counseling. The community counseling emphasis prepares persons for work as professional counselors in a variety of community settings, including mental health centers, colleges, rehabilitation hospitals, recovery centers, and employee assistance programs. The school counseling emphasis prepares persons for work as elementary and/or secondary school counselors in public and private schools. The school counselor emphasis of the counseling program is the only program at Western Illinois University that prepares students for school counselor certification. A Marriage and Family Counseling Certificate Program is also available at the WIU Regional Center. Prospective students should consult with staff prior to enrollment regarding the appropriateness of this curriculum to their situation and professional objectives.
The counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Because of CACREP accreditation, WIU counseling program graduates and interns are automatically eligible to sit for the National Board for Certified Counselors examination and meet many of the requirements for various state licensures and certifications.
Applicants must meet the regular admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and be recommended by a Departmental Selection Committee. References, a screening interview, and an essay are required by the selection committee. Applicants choosing the school counselor emphasis must also be certified as a teacher. Interested persons should contact the chairperson of the Department of Counselor Education for information about admission procedures.
The Master of Science in Education in Counseling degree requires a minimum of 48 semester hours that require at least four semesters. Students should consult with their adviser regarding proper sequencing of courses and specialization in either the community counseling or school counseling emphases. A grade of A or B is required for the following courses in the experiential sequence: CN 500, CN 547, and CN 593. Students may repeat these courses only once.
Courses required of all M.S.Ed. degree candidates
The Marriage and Family Counseling Certificate Program available at the WIU Regional Center requires completion of the community counseling emphasis curriculum plus 12-17 semester hours of marriage and family course work. This Certificate Program has been approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation as a Comprehensive Program in Marriage and Family Therapy.
433G Special Problems in Counseling. (1–3, repeatable) Designed to provide a group of students an opportunity for further professional growth and to apply problem-solving approaches in dealing with specific educational problems. Graded S/U.
444G Counseling Children and Adolescents. (2–3) This course is for students interested in understanding and improving their helping relationship skills with children and the significant others in the lives of these children. Needs created by the changing nature of our society with the growth in cultural diversity, growth in numbers of children growing up in single-parent and blended families, and recognition of the rights of the handicapped will be given special attention. Graduate students are to enroll for 3 semester hours credit. Prerequisite: Junior, senior, or graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
500 Orientation to Counseling. (3, repeatable to 6) Introduction to the psychological, sociological and educational reasons for and aspects of the helping relationship. This course combines theoretical knowledge of counseling with supervised practice in helping skills. Various counseling strategies will be presented through lecture, discussion, and audio/video presentations. The students will develop facilitative skills useful for human services professions. Prerequisite: Majors only.
533 Current Issues in Counseling. (1–3, repeatable) Designed to provide counselor education students and mental health practitioners an opportunity for further professional growth and in-depth exploration of special topics. Graded S/U.
540 Marriage, Family, and Relationship Counseling. (3) An introduction to basic concepts of family counseling and their application in school and agency settings.
541 Lifestyles and Career Development. (3) Assisting clientele in various settings with life's decisions; emphasis on development with respect to life roles; theories, procedures, materials, and informational resources related to lifestyle and career development counseling.
542 Assessment Techniques in Counseling. (3) Principles of measurement and assessment. Counseling use of various assessment instruments, achievement, aptitude, intelligence, interests, and personality. Supervision in administering, scoring, and interpreting of individual evaluation methods.
543 Counseling Issues in Sexuality. (3) Course explores various dimensions of human sexuality including factual information, current research, sexual dysfunction, and treatment strategies for counseling. Students will explore their own sexual attitudes, feelings, and values in order to promote sensitive, helpful, and accurate responses as professional counselors. Prerequisite: CN 545 or Corequisite, eligibility to enroll in the class will be determined at the first class meeting.
545 Theories of Counseling and Development. (3) This course combines an in-depth study of several theories that impact on the field of counseling. The student will gain a working knowledge of human development theory. This knowledge will then be applied to their understanding of counseling theory, which will comprise the majority of class time. Required for graduate study in counseling. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
546 Developing and Managing Comprehensive School Guidance Programs. (2) Procedures for planning, organizing, and evaluating a school guidance program. Principles of administration, staffing, and budgeting for the guidance program will be studied. Prerequisite: CN 545.
547 Techniques of Counseling. (3, repeatable to 6) The development and mastery of basic counseling skills through a combination of didactic and experiential approaches. Video and audio tapes, role playing, simulation, and practice in procedures will be utilized. Prerequisites: CN 500, CN 545, a grade of A or B in CN 500; eligibility to enroll in the class will be determined at the first class meeting.
548 Legal and Ethical Issues for Professionals in School Counseling. (1) A study of the complex problems of law and ethics as they influence the field of school counseling and the school counselor's role.
549 Legal and Ethical Issues for Professionals in Agency Counseling. (1) A study of the complex problems of law and ethics as they influence the field of agency counseling and the agency counselor's role.
551 Counseling for Addictions. (3) Principles and practices of addiction prevention and counseling with special application to the functions of counselors. Prerequisite: CN 545 or equivalent.
552 Counseling/Helping in a Multicultural Society. (3) Didactic and experiential course to expand personal and professional relationship competencies in working with people in our contemporary pluralistic society. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
556 Developmental Guidance. (3) A comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling model will be presented. The model will be applicable for school counselors in public or private school settings, K-12. Prerequisite: CN 545 or permission of the instructor.
572 Family and Systems Counseling. (3) This course will focus on the pragmatics of applying family systems theory to clinical practice, assessment, and evaluation with couples and families. Prerequisites: CN 540.
573 Practicum in Marriage and Family Counseling. (3) The practicum consists of 100 clock hours of supervised clinical experience with a variety of couples, families, and individuals. Prerequisites: CN 540, CN 547, CN 593.
574 Seminar in Marriage and Family Counseling. (3) The seminar addresses advanced variable topics that focus on special treatment populations (e.g., substance abuse) and current topics of relevance (e.g., gender issues in family therapy). The seminar will interface with application to students' practicum. Prerequisites: CN 540, CN 572.
577 Internship in Marriage and Family Counseling. (1–5, variable) The student will be assigned to work under careful supervision at an internship site. The purpose of this internship is to gain practical experience in applying the knowledge gained in didactic courses in his/her field of specialization in marriage and family therapy. Prerequisites: A grade of A or B in CN 573.
581 Group Counseling Theories and Procedures. (3) Didactic and experiential learning in group theory and practice. This course involves experience as a group participant to develop self-awareness, acceptance, and effective interpersonal skills. Prerequisite: CN 500, CN 545 or corequisite; eligibility to enroll in the class will be determined at the first class meeting; lab fee required.
593 Practicum: Counseling. (3, repeatable to 6) Supervised experience in counseling. Prerequisite: CN 581, CN 600; a grade of A or B in CN 547.
597 Internship. (1–5, repeatable to 10) The student will be assigned to work under careful supervision at an internship station. The purpose of this internship is to gain practical experience in applying the knowledge gained in didactic courses to his/her field of specialization. Graded S/U. Prerequisite: a grade of A or B in CN 593.
599 Independent Study. (1–4, repeatable) An investigation of problems related to the student's major area. Ordinarily a substantial written and/or oral report will be required. Students will arrange the topic, procedures, and methods of reporting with the instructor. Graded S/U. Prerequisites: counseling or college student personnel major and permission of the instructor.
600 Introduction to Diagnosis and Community Counseling. (3) Course explores various aspects of counseling in mental health agencies including dimensions of the mental health services field (administration, prevention, managed care and documentation and treatment planning) and psychopathology (diagnosis and knowledge of abnormal and maladaptive behavior). Prerequisite: CN 500, CN 545 or corequisite; eligibility to enroll in the course will be determined at the first class meeting.
601 Thesis. (3) Master's thesis in counseling. Graded S/U. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chairperson.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The MIT women's tennis team posted its 10th consecutive win over NEWMAC foe Springfield College following an 8-1 decision on Saturday. The Engineers' ledger improved to 4-1 on the year and 4-0 in conference play, keeping them in a tie for the top spot in the NEWMAC.
Anisa McCree and Liz Denys kicked off the doubles sweep with an 8-0 decision in the No. 2 position. Leslie Hansen and Mariah Hoover handled their foes, 8-1, while Karina Pikhart and Melissa Diskin blanked their opponents, 8-0, in the No. 3 spot.
Hansen dropped only one game in her 6-0, 6-1 singles victory as Diskin defeated her No. 5 singles counterpart by the same margin to clinch the match for MIT. Hoover posted a 6-3, 6-2 win while McCree registered a 6-3, 6-0 victory in the No. 6 position. Denys picked up the Engineers' eighth point of the day following a 6-0, 6-3 decision before Yi Wang fell, 3-6, 6-2, 10-5.
In exhibition doubles play, Wang and Jen Rees shutout their opponents, 8-0, while Kerry Weinberg and Jenny Dohlman outlasted their foes, 9-7. Katie Smyth cruised to an 8-0 singles win as Emma Rosen posted a victory as well. Emily Onufer continued the trend with an 8-2 decision while Sheena Bhalla lost, 8-4.
MIT vs. Springfield College
Final Team Score: MIT 8, Springfield 1
1. Leslie Hansen/Mariah Hoover (M) def. Weinstein/Shaw (S), 8-1
2. Anisa McCree/Liz Denys (M) def. Desroches/Sousa (S), 8-0
3. Karina Pikhart/Melissa Diskin (M) def. Kushma/Russo (S), 8-0
4. Yi Wang/Jen Rees (M) def. Lamb/Walgren (S), 8-0
5. Kerry Weinberg/Jenny Dohlman (M) def. Slotnick/Olowookere (S), 9-7
1. Leslie Hansen (M) def. Weinstein (S), 6-0, 6-1
2. Liz Denys (M) def. Shaw (S), 6-0, 6-3
3. Mariah Hoover (M) def. Kushma (S), 6-3, 6-2
4. Sousa (S) def. Yi Wang (M), 3-6, 6-2, 10-5
5. Melissa Diskin (M) def. Desroches (S), 6-0, 6-1
6. Anisa McCree (M) def. Russo (S), 6-3, 6-0
7. Katie Smyth (M) def. Walgren (S), 8-0
8. Emma Rosen (M) def. Olowookere (S), Score not available
9. Emily Onufer (M) def. Slotnick (S), 8-2
10. Walgren (S) def. Sheena Bhalla (M), 8-4


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- Since 2008, experts have discouraged the use of PSA tests for men over 75
- Tumors in this population tend to be slow-growing and asymptomatic
- Yet data shows that 44% of men in that age bracket underwent PSA screening
When billionaire investor Warren Buffett revealed last week that he has been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer, the reaction -- including from Buffett himself -- amounted to a collective shrug.
Buffett said his doctors told him the cancer is "not remotely life-threatening or even debilitating in any meaningful way," which led some observers to wonder why the 81-year-old had bothered to get screened for the disease in the first place.
Since 2008, an independent panel of experts that advises the federal government on preventive care has discouraged the use of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests -- a type of blood test -- to screen for cancer in men ages 75 and up. Tumors in this population tend to be slow-growing and asymptomatic, so early detection may carry more risks than benefits, the panel concluded.
Buffett's diagnosis isn't the only sign that this recommendation hasn't sunk in. According to a research letter published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association, PSA testing rates in men over age 75 have remained steady since the panel released its guidelines in 2008.
National survey data shows that 43% of men in that age bracket underwent PSA screening in 2005. In 2010, the researchers found, 44% reported having a PSA test done -- a statistically negligible difference.
"Screening patterns couldn't have been more similar before and after," says lead researcher Scott E. Eggener, M.D., an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
PSA tests aren't harmful in and of themselves, but studies have shown that positive results can lead to psychological distress, unnecessary biopsies, and overtreatment.
In older men, most early-stage tumors don't require treatment because the men are likely to succumb to something else before the tumor becomes dangerous. Treatments, including surgery and radiation, may be riskier than continuing to monitor a tumor, since they carry a risk of incontinence and sexual dysfunction. (Buffet, for his part, has elected to undergo radiation.)
So why haven't screening rates budged? The researchers can only speculate, but it could be that doctors and patients simply aren't aware of the new guidelines. Another, more troubling possibility is that some prostate cancer specialists are recommending PSA tests to collect the reimbursement fee and generate business.
Eggener says neither of these scenarios is especially likely, however. The media coverage surrounding the 2008 guidelines has been hard to miss, he says, and although there may be a "subset" of specialists who are "consciously or unconsciously" overscreening and overtreating their patients, most PSA tests are ordered by primary care physicians with no financial stake in a diagnosis.
What's more likely is that doctors and patients are accustomed to viewing screening as a good thing, and are unable or unwilling to let that belief go despite all the data to the contrary. "Physicians and patients latch onto the concept of screening for cancer and catching cancers early," Eggener says.
The ongoing discussion surrounding the appropriate amount of cancer screening extends beyond prostate cancer. The panel that issued the 2008 guidelines, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), has spurred controversy in recent years by relaxing its screening recommendations for breast and cervical cancer as well.
In 2011, the task force released draft guidelines that extended its recommendation against PSA testing to men of all ages. The current trend suggests the new guidelines may go unheeded, especially since not everyone agrees that PSA tests should be universally discouraged.
Even among men in the 75-and-over bracket, Eggener says, screening might make sense for certain patients. Older men in relatively poor health probably won't benefit from early detection and treatment, he says, but that might not be true for a healthy and active 75-year-old who's likely to live long enough for a tumor to spread.
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Baldwyn, Myrtle play in Grizzlies' backyard
The Lakers visit the Memphis Grizzlies tonight at the FedEx Forum, but the main event will be played earlier in the day.
That's if you're a Baldwyn or Myrtle fan.
The Bearcats and Hawks play girls and boys basketball games in the downtown Memphis arena, starting at 1 p.m. with the girls tipoff. The boys game follows at 2:30.
Baldwyn coach Jason McKay says they've sold 350-400 tickets to Bearcats fans. Those tickets are also good for the Lakers-Grizzlies game.
"The Grizzlies told us we had to sell 150 tickets," McKay said. "We had to call them back and get a lot more. I'm tickled to death by the positive response by our community."
Players from the two schools will have the opportunity to attend the pregame shoot-arounds of the Lakers and Grizzlies. They'll also attend the NBA game.
McKay wants his team to enjoy the experience, but not to forget they are playing a game.
"We told our kids to not get caught up in the Lakers and Grizzlies to the point they forget about playing the game," he said. "We're playing a good Myrtle team."
This is Baldwyn's second time in three years to play in Memphis.
"You want your kids to leave the program and know they were a part of something more than winning and losing," McKay said. "This is an experience they can carry with them the rest of their lives."
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Bruce baseball coach Josh Dowdy was selected National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coach of the Year for the 2011-12 school year in Mississippi.
Dowdy led the Trojans to a 23-9 season and the MHSAA Class 2A championship.
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Itawamba AHS 4-star running back Ashton Shumpert drew a lot of attention from college recruiters this season.
He lists 10 offers dominated by Southeastern Conference schools. It could have easily been a distraction for the Indians, who went 12-1, but never was even close said coach Toby Collums.
"This was my first year to deal with it. I wanted to keep an open mind," Collums said. "I think I've enjoyed it probably as much as him. I look forward seeing where he chooses and supporting him wherever he goes. They're getting a good player and a good person."


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Major League Baseball brings opening series to Japan next March
The World Series Champion Boston Red Sox will face the Oakland Athletics in Tokyo, Japan to open the 2008 Major League Baseball Championship Season, Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) announced today.
Japan Opening Series 2008 features the Red Sox beginning their World Series title defense in a twogame set versus the nine-time World Series Champion Athletics on March 25 and 26 at the Tokyo Dome. The games will mark the third time MLB has opened its season in Tokyo.
As part of Japan Opening Series 2008, both MLB Clubs will also compete against Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) teams in day/night doubleheaders scheduled for March 22 and 23. The following is a tentative schedule of events:
Date Game Venue
Saturday, March 22 Boston Red Sox vs. NPB Club (TBD)* TBD*
Saturday, March 22 Oakland Athletics vs. NPB Club (TBD)* TBD*
Sunday, March 23 Boston Red Sox vs. NPB Club (TBD)* TBD*
Sunday, March 23 Oakland Athletics vs. NPB Club (TBD)* TBD*
Tuesday, March 25 Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics** Tokyo Dome
Wednesday, March 26 Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics** Tokyo Dome
*Teams, Home/Road designation, venues and start time for NPB games will be determined at a later date.
**The Athletics will be the home team and the Red Sox the visitor for both MLB Championship Season games. Start times will be determined at a later date.
"Opening our regular season in Japan for the third time is another example of Major League Baseball's commitment to continue the global growth of the game," said Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig. "We are excited that the Boston Red Sox and the Oakland Athletics have accepted our invitation to participate in this international event and look forward to working again with our long-time partner, The Yomiuri Shimbun, to bring these games to the great baseball fans of Japan."
"We are extremely pleased that the 2008 season will open in Japan. Japanese fans will have the opportunity to see two very talented teams, the Red Sox, this year's World Series winners, and the Oakland A's, a squad that has won its division four out of the last eight years," said Don Fehr, Executive Director, MLBPA. "It will also be an opportunity for Major League players to see firsthand just how enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, Japanese fans are. We are grateful to our hosts at The Yomiuri Shimbun for the sponsorship of these games, and for the bonds of friendship that these games strengthen."
Athletics Team President Michael Crowley said: "The Oakland A's are very excited and honored to be opening the 2008 season in Japan. Baseball is truly a game without borders and we are pleased to have the opportunity to be a part of the game's growth on the international level."
Red Sox President/CEO Larry Lucchino said: "On behalf of John Henry, Tom Werner, and the entire ownership and organization, we are honored to be invited to represent Major League Baseball, and open the 2008 MLB season in Japan, one of the greatest baseball nations in the world."
Yasuchika Negoro, Acting Commissioner, Nippon Professional Baseball said: "It is a pleasure for the Japanese fans to welcome the MLB Season Opener from the motherland of baseball. Ever since it was introduced from America some 130 years ago, baseball has familiarized and developed into the national sport of the Japanese people. To welcome Daisuke Matsuzaka, Hideki Okajima and the World Champion Boston Red Sox along with the Oakland Athletics to open the 2008 MLB season in Japan is truly exciting. It will be a joy to watch as this series further develops the Japan-U.S. friendship nurtured through baseball."
Takuo Takihana, President, The Yomiuri Shimbun said: "It is truly delightful to welcome the third MLB Season Opener to Japan. Baseball is furthering its international frontier as we set the stage for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2009 World Baseball Classic. The Yomiuri Shimbun has worked with MLB and MLBPA for over 70 years and is committed to further develop baseball internationally by working together with NPB, Japan Professional Baseball Players Association and the 12 NPB teams."
Japan Opening Series 2008 will mark the first MLB season opener in Japan since the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays played in front of sell-out crowds at the Tokyo Dome in 2004. Over the past decade, eight MLB Clubs (Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays) have experienced international openers. Overall, nearly 700,000 fans have attended 15 MLB Opening Series games in Monterrey, Mexico (Rockies vs. Padres - 1999), Tokyo, Japan (Mets vs. Cubs - 2000 and Yankees vs. Rays - 2004), and San Juan, Puerto Rico (Rangers vs. Blue Jays - 2001).
Upon conclusion of Japan Opening Series 2008, the Red Sox and Athletics will travel back to the United States to complete an abbreviated exhibition schedule before resuming their Championship Season schedules.
Organizers of Japan Opening Series 2008 include MLB, MLBPA, NPB and The Yomiuri Shimbun. Further details on all of the games and events surrounding Japan Opening Series 2008 will be announced at a press conference in Japan this December.
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Three arrested after tip leads to narcotics bust in Orange County
Three people were arrested in Orange County Tuesday, March 12 after a Crime Stoppers tip led sheriff's deputies to discover approximately 20 grams of methamphetamine worth an estimated value of $5,500 at an apartment in Mauriceville.
According to a news release from the Orange County Sheriff's Office, the reporting party informed Crime Stoppers personnel that illegal narcotics were being sold from an apartment at 8337 Hwy. 12. OCSO narcotics investigators went to the residence and spoke to the tenants of the apartment. The tenants gave consent for deputies to search the premises. During their search, investigators reportedly discovered approximately 20 grams of methamphetamine and an abundance of drug paraphernalia.
David Edward Cole, 41, and Darin Lee West, 26, were arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Alissa Leighann Cook, 21, was arrested at the scene for an outstanding Orange County warrant for possession of a controlled substance. All three suspects were transported to the Orange County Correctional Facility. Cook's bond was set at $5,000. At the time of the release, bond was not yet set for Cole or West.


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The reigning NBA champions, including Coach Phil Jackson and Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, will be meeting with President Obama on Monday, according to team spokesman John Black.
"About to meet PRESIDENT OBAMA! This is unreal," Lamar Odom tweeted Monday morning.
The agenda for the trip? A chat with the basketball-lovin' Obama and followed by a reception to honor the Lakers for winning their 15th NBA title this past season.
The White House stop, expected to last about an hour, comes on the sixth day of an eight-game, 14-day road trip that started with a loss in Cleveland.
Obama called Jackson in June to congratulate him on winning his record-setting 10th championship as a head coach. They also discussed the keys to the Lakers' success and the President's interest in the Lakers' triangle offense, according to the White House.
Obama, a fan and a recreational player himself, told Jackson that he had admired him since his days with the Chicago Bulls and was excited about the future meeting.
Monday's visit will be the team's first trip to the White House since January 2002, their only visit during their three-peat tenure.
On Sunday, Obama, who played for his high school team while growing up in Hawaii, reportedly took daughters Malia and Sasha to a Maryland gym to shoot some hoops. On Saturday, the president attended one of Sasha's school basketball games.
Lakers fans will be listening intently to hear if Kobe Bryant informs the president that he will "see him next year for number 16."