Logistics
Course Materials and Textbooks
All academic credit students and all professional continuing education participants are responsible for purchasing required course materials and/or textbooks in addition to tuition and fees. Course material requirements will be available upon registration via the Canvas site.
Course Format
The Public Health Institute features in-person courses that will be taking place on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities West Bank campus. Select courses will be available online. Students taking online courses are expected to participate during the scheduled dates and times as online courses are synchronous.
We value disability as an aspect of diversity and want to ensure that you can fully participate in all programming available to you. If you have a disability or health condition or suspect you have one and would like to have a confidential discussion about accommodations, please contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at 612-626-1333 or drc@umn.edu as soon as possible. Some accommodations may take time to arrange.
Events
All events take place from noon – 1 p.m. in Blegen Hall room 250. Career Connection events are open to all PHI attendees and UMN SPH students. Speaker Series events are open to all. RSVP recommended
Career Connections with SPH Career Center
Whether you’re just starting out or planning your next move, this is your chance to get personalized advice from SPH Career Services staff in a supportive, open discussion environment.
Our career seminars will be hosted by Maija Braaten, Assistant Director of the School of Public Health Career and Professional Development Center. Get tips on how to make your resume stand out, writing cover letters, interviews, and more! These sessions are informal and are designed to answer your questions about all things career and development related! Open to all PHI participants and SPH students!
Event Details
Career Connections will be hosted on the following dates:
Wednesday, May 20
noon – 1 p.m.
Blegen Hall 250
RSVP recommended
About the Career Center
Maija Braaten
Assistant Director, School of Public Health Career Services
Maija Braaten is an experienced career counselor and higher education professional committed to empowering students and alumni to achieve their career goals. She is a relationship builder who creates partnerships and opportunities between internal and external stakeholders to support and guide SPH students and alumni on their career journeys. In addition to providing career development and job search consultations, Maija manages and executes a wide range of programming and events. Prior to joining the SPH Career Services team, Maija worked in the Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, medical school, and undergraduate higher education settings, including TRiO programs. She is dedicated to increasing access and equity, advancing antiracism, and creating spaces that are welcoming and inclusive for all. Maija holds a Master of Education in Counseling and Guidance Services from Clemson University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Washington.
Public Health Institute Planning Team
Meghan Taylor
Director
tayl0427@umn.edu
612-626-8434
