National Public Health Week 2008

A look back at National Public Health Week

Juliet Nguyen, an M.H.A. student, hosts a short video program that highlights the activities of National Public Health week. Click the play button below to watch the video.

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Events and Activities

Monday, April 7

Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest Award Night
Mayo Memorial Auditorium
5:30 p.m.

The SPH will award a $500 first-place prize to the entrant with the best 30-second PSA that effectively expresses a public health message.
• Learn more about the PSA contest

Film Festival:
Environmental Health theme
Mayo Memorial Auditorium
6:15 p.m.

We will be showing Crude Awaking: the Oil Crash. It is a 90-minute documentary that tells the story of how our civilization's addiction to oil puts it on a collision course with geology.
• Learn more about the Film Festival

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Tuesday, April 8

Film Festival
Global Health theme
Mayo Memorial Auditorium
5:30 p.m.

We will be showing ¡Salud!, which examines how the cash-strapped country of Cuba has become "one of the world's best health systems."

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Wednesday, April 9

Film Festival
Health Disparities theme
Mayo Memorial Auditorium
5:30 p.m.

We will being showing three episodes of Unnatural Causes, a new PBS documentary that examines America's socio-economic and racial inequities in health.

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Thursday, April 10

SPH Alumni Society Annual Meeting
Nicollet Island Inn
3 p.m.

Facilitated by SPH Alumni Board member Dr. Michael Trujillo, this gathering will engage alumni in an advocacy-oriented dialog about science vs. ideology. Participants will be asked to come prepared to discuss pre-selected articles that will be announced in the invitation.

SPH Alumni Reunion: Major-specific networking
Nicollet Island Inn and Nicollet Island Pavilion
5 p.m.

SPH alumni, students, and faculty will gather for major-specific, informal social hours.

SPH Alumni and Friends Gala Fundraising Event
Nicollet Island Pavilion
Ticket price: $55
6 p.m.

This gala fundraising event will allow the public health community to both engage with Dr. Richard Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States (2002-2006), who will deliver the keynote address and field questions from the audience, and rally in support of student scholarships, which will ensure that future generations of public health professionals are prepared to lead.

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Friday, April 11

SPH Emeriti Faculty Breakfast
Campus Club
8:30 a.m.
Register online

SPH Student Research Day
Mayo Memorial Auditorium
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The purpose of this poster session is to honor and celebrate research endeavors of public health students. Research that is both in progress and completed will be highlighted.
• Learn more about Research Day

Film Festival
Sexual Health theme
Mayo Memorial Auditorium
5:30 p.m.

We will be showing Sex Ed and the State, which is a look at the Minnesota's state legislature and the fate of a comprehensive sexuality education bill. Vintage sex ed films will also be screened.