IOCP Events
The CU Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education (CU CIPE) aims to foster interprofessional collaboration at CU Anschutz and graduate team-ready practitioners with the skills needed to collaborate as a member of an interprofessional team. In this effort, the CU CIPE offers faculty, staff, and students from all academic units, institutes, and programs to engage in the Interprofessional Open Campus Program (IOCP).
Purpose:
To connect students, faculty, and staff members from across the CU Anschutz campus, regardless of professional background, in programming meaningful for the individual and the campus community. The IOCP consists of a menu of program offerings that resonate with the campus community. The College of Nursing, the Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, and Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, and Physical Therapy Programs all encourage their first-year students to participate in the IOCP each fall. Additionally, IOCP offerings aim to be inclusive of all members of the Anschutz Medical Campus community whenever possible.
Objective
Each year, the Interprofessional One Book One Campus and Open Campus Program identiļ¬es a primary theme by which to engage different partners within the Anschutz community. Building upon the success of last year, we are committed to keeping the overall OBOC, and IPE Open Campus introductory theme aligned with both DEIJ and One Health.
Why This Theme
This year's selection is a student-generated proposal which is supported by CU CIPE, and IPE Student Representatives across the Anschutz health profession programs. The OBOC selection is "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot and is an excellent and powerful book, that clearly aligns with DEIJ and One Health as well.
IPE Open Campus Menu
IPE Movie or Book Discussion "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"
Organization hosting: CU Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education & Strauss Health Sciences Library
Description: Don't have time to read the book, check out the movie featuring Oprah Winfrey!! – there is still a lot to talk about! We invite you to join us for PIZZA and a discussion of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Noon-1:00 pm (Lunch Provided for in-person dates)
March 27, 2025 - Location: Strauss Library Tower Room (3rd Floor)
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Community Circle
Organization hosting: Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs
Description: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks." Our goal is to foster understanding across different perspectives while examining the broader implications of the Lacks family's story...
In-Person Location:
- Fulginiti Pavilion Art Gallery
Virtual Zoom:
- April 11: https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/93298570469
Feb 26 "Legacy and Justice" [In person]
Art talk. “Surface Under the Microscope” Series on HeLa paintings: Examining how historical inequities continue to shape present-day experiences.
Mar 25 "Family Stories and Medical History” [In person]
Looking at how health information, genetic heritage, and family narratives intersect with community wellbeing and identity.
When did you first become aware of your family's medical history? How did this knowledge affect you? What stories about health and healing have been passed down in your family? How has your community's relationship with healthcare systems evolved across generations?"
Apr 11 “A HeLa Story” [Virtual]
A reflection on Jermaine Jackson’s presentation, “A HeLa Story: Henrietta Lacks the Mother of Modern and Future Medicine” (April 10, 12pm)
What moment or story from Jermaine Jackson's talk resonated most deeply with you? How did hearing the Lacks family story directly from a family member shift your understanding of the HeLa legacy? What connections did you notice between the Lacks family's experience and stories from your own family or community?"
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A HeLa Story: Henrietta Lacks the mother of modern and future medicine
One Book One Campus Keynote Speaker: Mr. Jermaine Jackson - Grand-Nephew of Henrietta Lacks
Organization hosting: CU Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education and the Center for Bioethics and Humanities
Description: Jermaine Jackson, is the curator and founder of the only experiential exhibit, "The Henrietta Lacks Traveling Museum" that highlights the life and breakthrough medical contributions of his late great aunt, Henrietta Lacks, known as "The Mother of Modern and Future Medicine". In 1951, Mrs. Lacks died of cervical cancer. Prior to her death, an intentional act of unethical medical practices led to her cells being harvested without her knowledge or consent. After her death, her stolen cells surprisingly stayed alive, making them the first discovery of a human immortal cell line. Her cells, the HeLa Cells, became the foundation of the advancement of medical research.
April 10, 2025 - 12:00-1:00p
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Location: Nighthorse Campbell Native Health (M24-110) Shore Family Forum
Zoom option available when you register