About Aesculapians
Pronounced “es-kyu-LEY-pee-uhns” Aesculapians is an honorary service organization that is devoted to the city of Detroit and the WSU School of Medicine. Every March, new members are nominated and elected by their peers for their interest and participation in extracurricular activities. Our organization consists of approximately 50 members from all four classes. In addition to participating in many community programs throughout the year, the Aesculapians are also involved with many medical school activities including First-Year Orientation, the Annual Alumni Telefund, and sponsorship of the ever popular Lampoons.
The serpent is the symbol of Asculapius (Aesculapius) because it represented rejuvenation (renewal) as demonstrated by the periodic shedding of its skin. Many believed that snakes lived forever and that they helped discover health-giving medicinal herbs. According to one legend, a snake brought such herbs to Asculapius (Aesculapius) and to show his gratitude, he took on the shape of a serpent, too. The wooden staff was also designated as his symbol, because it represented his wanderings from place to place as he dispensed cures.
About Lampoon
LAMPOON is an annual medical school event that raises money for a local Detroit area charity organized by Aesculapians. Medical students from all four classes and faculty write, act and produce their own skits to parody life at Wayne State and in medical school. Through past events we have raised money for charitable organizations such as the National Marrow Donor Program, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, and Motor City Blight Busters. It is also a time in which we elect new Aesculapians members and honor outstanding teachers and faculty with the presentation of the annual Lamp and Staff Awards.About our Charity: Summer in the City
The charity for LAMPOON 2010 is the non-profit organization Summer in the City. During the summer, college volunteers lead high school student volunteers in working on various projects throughout Detroit, such as working with elementary school students, planting gardens, painting murals, building parks, and demolishing blighted houses. These projects are a means for youth to be involved in their community in a fun and constructive manner. Since 2002, 2750 volunteers have contributed over 55000 hours of service. Summer in the City is funded by grants and corporate sponsorships but mainly through individual and family donations. It is greatly in need of funding for its 2010 season and we hope you will consider making a donation through our organization.
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