Center Stage at the Milton S. Hershey College of Medicine along with the Penn State Hershey Clinical Simulation Center host the Seventh Annual Student Art Show.
The outstanding art assignment creations of thirty students from Harrisburg High School, John Harris Campus have been chosen for an art display at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Art has been hung throughout the Clinical Simulation Center, a state-of-the art facility with more than 9,500 square feet of space dedicated to all types of simulation including computer-controlled manikins, task trainers, virtual reality flat screen simulators, and clinical equipment.
Simulation Center Manager, David L. Rodgers, EdD, EMT-P, NRP, FAHA, and Director, Elizabeth Sinz, MD, MEd, FCCM, FSSH helped choose the art which will be available for viewing through March.
Betsy Blyler, Center Stage coordinator for Artistic Improvement says, “This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the talent of students in our local area and display their art in a professional setting. Student art in the patient rooms provides a more humanistic environment. The art has been carefully grouped to reflect themes – some are displayed by technique and some by subject matter.” She says the art also provides inspiration to physicians and staff as they train in the Simulation Center.
While the program focuses on the student art project, the staff in the simulation center also held an opening for the display. During the event, students toured the Simulation Center to view the art and also learn about the technology in the state-of-the-art center. Staff provided an overview of health care career options that accompany the laboratory space. Students were transported to and from the event compliments of the medical center.
“Medical and other healthcare providers must integrate high-tech treatments with humanistic care for the people seeking our help. The Simulation Center provides the opportunity to practice and improve all of the necessary skills; this art reminds faculty and students that we are linked to the community in many ways.” Says Dr. Sinz, “It’s important that we remember that we are here to help each other.”
“We are excited about the opportunity to have our student’s creative art assignments featured at the Seventh Annual Student Art Show of the Clinical Simulation Center,” said Dr. Sybil Knight-Burney, superintendent of the Harrisburg School District. “The art display aligns perfectly with the District’s mission and commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEM/STEAM) education and the implementation of innovative K-12 STEM/STEAM teaching and learning solutions that inspire and promote a highly rigorous and purposefully integrated culture in our schools. The invitation to participate in this year’s art showcase and Clinical Simulation tour engages and connects our students to critical experiential and career focused learning that helps to cultivate and motivate interest in 21st Century STEM/STEAM job opportunities.”
