The Weekly SPHere Oct. 22, 2007
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Congrats to all SPH students who participated in this year's Twin Cities Marathon. PHAP student, Jessica Beckwith, had a time of 4:45. MHA student, Julie Ann Schmitz, had a time of 4:06, and Mandy Stahre, a PhD candidate in epidemiology, had a time of 5:11.
Applied Epidemiology fellowship deadline approaching. The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH), has established the Applied Epidemiology Fellowship. The goal of the Fellowship is to provide a high quality training experience and to secure long-term career placement for fellows at the health agencies to which they are assigned. Participating fellows will receive two years of paid, on-the-job training at a state health agency under the guidance of an experienced mentor. Application deadline is Thursday, Nov. 1 This fellowship is open to any recent public health graduate with a master's or doctoral level degree (U.S. citizenship required) that has completed at least three graduate-level epidemiology courses and one graduate-level biostatistics course.
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A new course, Global Nutrition - PubH 6906, will be offered in Spring 2008. John Himes will teach the two-credit course that will be held on Tuesdays from 4:40 to 6:35 p.m. The course is designed to survey the nature and scope of chief nutritional issues and problems throughout the world, with an emphasis on developing countries. It includes consideration of specific nutrient deficiencies, as well as nutrition-related aspects of infectious and chronic disease. Students will gain an understanding of the principal environmental, cultural, socioeconomic, and political factors related to the distribution and severity of global nutritional problems, and the chief public-health approaches for their prevention, surveillance, and relief.
Public health, medical, and nursing students are invited to enrolled in a journalism class focused on health and medical journalism. The class, Jour 5155 Advanced Reporting, is being offered spring quarter 2008 and will be taught by veteran health journalist, Gary Schwitzer. In the course students will learn how health care news fits in the culture of today's journalism; analyze examples of excellence in health journalism in different media and formats; explore important story topics and collect valuable health care sources and work on multi-platform projects to cover health topics creatively, accurately and with balance. For questions contact Gary Schwitzer at 6-4637 or at schwitz@umn.edu.
The Minnesota House of Representatives Internship program is accepting applications. Applicants are encouraged to submit application materials by January 1st. Pick up applications in the Student Services Center (D305 Mayo) or contact Julia Miller at julia.miller@house.mn
The Career Development Network (CDN), in which SPH Career Services participates, has purchased a subscription to the online databases of H1B visa sponsors/employers from H1Base.com, "USA immigration, visa, and employment center", for international student use. Note that the U of M subscription is for the "online databases of H1B visa sponsors/employers ~~ 12 Month Membership Unlimited Users" only. There are many other services offered on this site for a fee. You are encouraged to be cautious when you visit any Web site that requires payment. To access online databases of H1B visa sponsors/employers:
- Go to http://h1base.com. Go to "Current Users Login" (in the upper right corner), select "H1B Job Services"
- Login email: uofminternational
- Password: uofminternational
- Under My Solution Center, you'll see "online databases of H1B visa sponsors/employers ~~ 12 Month Membership Unlimited Users." Click "view"
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School News
Party Planners Wanted. The All-School Winter Reception scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 13, needs to be exciting, fun, and memorable; therefore, we need your help. We are looking for volunteers (staff, faculty, and students) to assist in the planning of the event. We ask that you attend three, one-hour meetings (dates and times to be determined) to discuss, plan, and execute tasks. Because the events team appreciates your creativity and service, they will reward volunteers with a special treat. To volunteer for the All-School Winter Reception planning committee, please contact Nichole Marthaler by phone 6-9303 or email mart1047@umn.edu by Friday, Oct. 26.
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SPH Events
Journey to Cuba by watching "¡Salud!," a film about the Cuban health care system, on Oct. 22, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., in Mayo Auditorium. Cuban food will be served. Questions? Contact Thuy Doan at doanx034@umn.edu.
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Students in the MCH Program will discuss their public health experiences in India during a informal gathering, held on Monday, Oct. 29. Mandi Proue and Terra Carey will share stories and photos from their recent field work from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in A301 Mayo (in the Dean's suite of offices).. MCH will provide light refreshments and everyone is welcome to attend.
The Division of Health Policy and Management (HPM) is sponsoring an information session for prospective students. On Monday, Oct. 29 interested students will have an opportunity to meet with faculty and students, discover funding opportunities, and learn about HPM academic programs. Refreshments will be served. For more information or to make a reservation call 4-8818 or send an email to eherring@umn.edu. Complete details can be found at www.hpm.umn.edu. Free parking provided in the Washington Avenue Ramp.
PhD candidate Kimberly J. Johnson will deliver an oral exam presentation on Tuesday, Oct. 30. The title of her presentation is, "Perigestational Risk Factors for Childhood Cancer: Three Investigations." The presentation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. in room 541 Cancer Center Research Building (CCRB).
PhD candidate Gabriela Vazquez will deliver an oral exam presentation on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Her presentation, "Pre-screening tools for screen-detected diabetes: An escalating approach in diverse populations. Evidence from CODA project," will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. in room 364 of WBOB.
Save the date for the All-School Winter Reception. Students, staff, and faculty mark Dec. 13 for the All-School Winter Reception. The magic will begin at 2:15 p.m. at the Weisman Art Muesum and last until 4:30 p.m. More information will be given as the date gets closer.
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Other Events
The American Cancer Society's Colleges Against Cancer is teaming up with other U of M student groups to raise awareness about breast cancer, specifically the importance of early detection among college students and health disparities among minorities and the under-insured. This effort joins early detection, prevention, education, and advocacy. Make plans to attend the "Saving Second Base" event Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the front lawn of Coffman Union for a variety of activities. For more information: chap0234@umn.edu or visit www.bhs.umn.edu/ssb. You can also get 24/7 cancer information at www.cancer.org or by calling 1.800.ACS.2345.
Attend the Minnesota Public Health Association Centennial Gala for free! School of Public Health faculty member Jim Hart has purchased five tickets for SPH students. The event takes place on Thursday, Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m., at the McNamara Alumni Center and features a keynote speech by famed polar explorer and global climate change advocate Will Steger. Be one of the first five to respond to this e-mail: liana001@umn.edu and a free ticket to the event is yours!
Gain valuable focus group experience with the Powell Center for Women's Health by volunteering to take detailed notes at a focus group. The organizers are looking for a detail-oriented public health student to volunteer to take notes at a focus group with parents who have children at a charter school in north Minneapolis. This focus group is a part of a pilot study called "WISE Kids Eat Well," which aims to improve the nutrition environment at the WISE charter school in north Minneapolis. This is a one-time only volunteer opportunity--you do not need previous focus group experience to be involved. The date of the focus group is Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. If interested, e-mail Lauren Gilchrist, the Outreach Director, by Monday, Oct. 22 at gilc0010@umn.edu, or 6-1125.
Investigate the evidence at two open house events sponsored by the Health Sciences Libraries. During each event, you'll get to investigate library resources, consult library staff and get questions answered, enjoy refreshments, giveaways and prizes. The Bio-Medical Library open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, in 555 Diehl Hall. Contact 6-3260 or medref@umn.edu for more information.
The Veterinary Medical Library open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, on the 4th floor of the Veterinary Medical Science Building. For more information call 4-4281 or e-mail vetlib@umn.edu.
Human Rights, the Burden of Disease and Tobacco Control will be the topic of discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 23, during a national conference on tobacco held from 9 a.m. to noon in the Rochester Room at the Minneapolis Hilton in downtown. The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Harry Lando at 4-1877 or lando001@umn.edu.
The Emerging Human Right to Tobacco Control will follow the discussion at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, in the Mondale Room at the U of M Law School. Stephen Marks, of the Harvard School of Public Health, is the keynote speaker.
Why We Eat More Than We Think. The Institute for Research in Marketing is pleased to announce that Brian Wansink, author of the best-selling book Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think, will discuss the influence of advertising and marketing on eating habits on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., in the Carlson School of Management's 3M Auditorium. A reception will follow the talk. This event is open to the public with a registration fee of $45; current University of Minnesota students may register at no charge.
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Looking for a green career? What action can you take now to get on your green career track and work for a sustainable world? Barbara Parks from Green Career Tracks will help you answer these questions and get you started on creating your own green careers customized plan during an upcoming session. For more information contact Do It Green! Minnesota (formerly Twin Cities Green Guide) at 612-345-7973 or info@doitgreen.org.
- 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at the West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida St, St. Paul
- 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Washburn Public Library 5244 Lyndale Ave., S., Mpls.
- Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at Natural Built Home 4020 Minnehaha Ave., Mpls.
Diabetes--a Breakthrough Series event. Registration is now open for the daylong event scheduled for Monday, Oct. 29. Learn about important research that examines insulin delivery systems, continuous glucose monitoring, islet transplantation, stem cells and other emerging modalities. The event is presented by the Office of Clinical Research and partner, LifeScience Alley. University faculty, staff and students will receive a discounted rate of $25 for the full-day conference on the St. Paul Campus.
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A conference on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8. This conference will cover a multitude of topics related to FASD including current diagnostic criteria, approaches for screening for alcohol use during pregnancy, and prevention and intervention strategies. The keynote address will be presented by Dan Dubovsky, the FASD specialist for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) FASD Center for Excellence. Registration fee is $25. Student scholarships are available. Please call Mary Ellen Walker at 651-351-3135.
Experience Minnesota: An Open House for Multicultural Students. This event is designed for prospective multicultural students and their families who want to learn more about the University and its programs. Families will receive information on academic opportunities, financial aid, multicultural organizations and meet with faculty and current students. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 at Northrop Memorial Auditorium.
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A workshop on writing fundable grant proposals will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15. The presentation is designed for all disciplines and will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in 101 Fraser Hall. This presentation is aimed at graduate students and postdoctoral associates/fellows planning to apply for research grants or fellowship funding. Strategies for developing successful grant proposals will be highlighted, along with an overview of resources for prospecting grant sources within federal, state, private and University funding pools. For more information contact: Noro Andriamanalina at andri002@umn.edu.
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