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Navigating Your Identify: Disability in the Workplace
The workplace can be demanding for most without the additional stress of managing how you will be perceived by others based on your identity, navigating opportunities or advancement, finding community, and support. Many have questions about how to navigate aspects of their identity in the workplace. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in dialogue during the last 20-30 minutes. A panel of alumni will discuss: Assessing cultural beliefs, attitudes, and accessibility in the workplace Developing a supportive community Leveraging…
Find out more »EpiCH DEI- Discuss the documentary White Like Me: Race, Racism, and White Privilege in America, directed by anti-racism educator, Tim Wise
Discuss the documentary White Like Me: Race, Racism, and White Privilege in America, directed by anti-racism educator, Tim Wise Join faculty, staff, and students in a facilitated discussion about a film that explores race and racism in the United States through the lens of whiteness and white privilege. Sonya Johnson, SPH Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Team (EDIT) member, will facilitate the discussion. Watch the documentary (65 minutes) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 951 1535 0053 Passcode: B7AZ8j Or Dial 651-372-8299…
Find out more »Self-Assessment: (Articulating Purpose, Values, and Vision)
In order to take care of ourselves and better serve others, it is important to pause and explore why we choose to do the work we do and what we’d like to accomplish. This webinar will guide you through the process of creating your career philosophy using self-assessments, reflection, and writing which will help you navigate confidently through the complexity of the public health profession.
Find out more »Explore MHA
Learn about the University of Minnesota's #2 nationally ranked graduate program in healthcare administration. Attend our virtual "Explore MHA" and learn about the student experience, hear details about the program and admissions process, and talk with current students.
Find out more »Division of Biostatistics Plan B Presentation with Evan Olawsky
Masters candidate in Biostatistics, Evan Olawsky, will present: "Non-Parametric Subset Scanning for Detection of Heteroscedasticity" Plan B Adviser: Jim Hodges Abstract: This talk introduces Heteroscedastic Subset Scan (HSS), a novel method for identifying covariates that are responsible for violations of the homoscedasticity assumption in regression settings. Viewing the problem as one of anomalous pattern detection, we use subset scanning techniques to efficiently identify the subset of covariates that are most "heteroscedastically relevant". We demonstrate that HSS is capable of detecting…
Find out more »EpiCH Seminar Series – Disaggregating Data on Race/Ethnicity: Opportunities for health disparities research
Presented by Miguel Marino, PhD, Associate Professor Oregon Health & Science University Opportunities to address racial and ethnic health disparities and inequities often rely on broad racial categories (e.g. "Black or African American," "Hispanic or Latino," "Asian and Pacific Islander," etc.). However, the immense diversity of the U.S. population suggests need for granular representation of race/ethnicity to fully capture nuanced experiences that could greatly influence outcomes in these populations and lead to culturally specific medical and public health approaches to…
Find out more »Lunch with the Librarian Series
Grab a brown bag lunch and join your public health librarian, Shanda Hunt, once a month to grow and advance your research skills. The one-hour sessions impart information you need to know to be a successful student and professional. Visit the library webpage to see all sessions and links to join.
Find out more »SPH Application Webinar Series: Resume/C.V.
A resume or CV is a required application document. This webinar will explain how to submit a resume or CV to be a competitive applicant. Part of a series of webinars focused on components of the admissions application. The admissions team will also be available to answer any questions you have.
Find out more »SPH Application Webinar Series: Letters of Recommendation
An important component of the admissions evaluation process, letters of recommendations provides insight from others on your readiness for a rigorous graduate education. Who should you ask? How should you ask? Part of a series of webinars focused on components of the admissions application, the Admissions team will cover what makes a quality recommendation that will support a competitive application.
Find out more »SPH Application Webinar Series: Personal Statements
The personal statement is a required application document. This webinar will explain how to create a personal statement to be a competitive applicant. Part of a series of webinars focused on components of the admissions application. The admissions team will also be available to answer any questions you have.
Find out more »Division of Biostatistics Seminar with Dungang Liu
Dungang Liu, of the Department of Operations, Business Analytics & Information Systems at the University of Cincinnati Lindner College of Business, will present: "Assessing Partial Association Between Ordinal Variables: Quantification, Visualization, and Hypothesis Testing" Abstract: Partial association refers to the relationship between variables Y1, Y2, …, YK while adjusting for a set of covariates X = {X1, …, Xp}. To assess such an association when Yk's are recorded on ordinal scales, a classical approach is to use partial correlation between…
Find out more »Networking & Informational Interviews
This session will outline how to develop your own web of systemic contacts and relationships, including who to meet and how to reach them, what to discuss and why, and how to follow-up with your network. We will go over how to conduct a professional and effective informational interview with your networks.
Find out more »SPH In/Color: Processing the Election
Students of color and indigenous students are invited to spend time building community and processing thoughts and emotions about the election results. Contact leldridg@umn.edu to be added to Zoom invite.
Find out more »Overdose Crisis in Transition: Changing Trends in a Widening Drug Death Epidemic
For nearly two decades, the United States has experienced a growing epidemic of drug overdose deaths. But even by standards of the rapidly evolving opioid crisis, mortality data from 2018 illustrate a stark transformation: While the U.S. recorded rare declines in death rates from prescription opioids and heroin, overdose deaths from synthetic opioids continued their rise. The year also highlighted the dramatic ascent of emerging substances in the changing crisis, as overdose death rates from cocaine and psychostimulants (e.g., methamphetamine)…
Find out more »WI Population Health Service Fellowship Information Session 2
This is the second WI Population Health Service Fellowship Information Session where you can go to learn more about their fellowship program.
Find out more »Food for Health: Breaking Bread & Breaking Barriers with Celebrity Chef, Carla Hall
Positive Actions at the Intersection of Food, Social Inequities, and COVID-19. A virtual roundtable hosted by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and its Food for Health Initiative Join experts from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH), along with leaders from five community organizations as they explore the current state of food insecurity and food inequities. Together, we will celebrate positive examples of how community partnerships are pursuing food and racial…
Find out more »Infectious Disease Journal Club Meeting
The UMN Infectious Disease Journal club is a student-led group that meets every other week to discuss various topics relevant to infectious diseases, including article critiques from scientific journals, discussions of infectious disease-related current events, and engaging in discussions with invited faculty members. Students from all degree programs and concentrations are welcome! Our meetings are via Zoom every other Tuesday at 5pm, starting 15 September. Email griff906@umn.edu to join the mailing list, find out more at our website, and join our…
Find out more »SPH Career Transitions Network
Your public health journey will lead you through multiple stages of your career and many transitions. The University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) believes in supporting our graduates through these transitions so they can continue to improve public health for all. Facilitated by the professionals of the SPH Career and Professional Development Center, we offer a monthly opportunity for networking, questions, and advice. Each session is confidential and minimally structured to provide time for conversations about your specific…
Find out more »Ask a Recruiter: Interviewing
In this webinar, a moderator will interview an experienced recruiter(s) on their perspective of how to effectively interview and how candidates can best highlight their skills and contributions. During the last 20-30 minutes, participants have an opportunity to ask questions regarding the steps that can be taken to improve their candidacy. Recruiter Panelist(s) will discuss: Advice for researching the organization Advice for highlighting your skills and contributions Do's and Don'ts during the interview process Questions you should ask during the…
Find out more »Applied Practice/Job Search
Looking for a job can be daunting and very frustrating. In this session, you will learn best practices and result-oriented strategies for conducting an effective job/ applied practice search. Topics include how to focus your search (research), marketing to employers, and building your network.
Find out more »SPH Alumni Awards 2020 | Alumni Award of Merit with Christine Goertz
Join us this fall, as we sit down for virtual conversations with our SPH alumni award winners about their career journeys, why they’re passionate about public health and how they exemplify the school’s value of making health a human right. Christine Goertz, DC, PhD is a Professor in Musculoskeletal Research at the Duke Clinical Research Institute and Director of System Development and Coordination for Spine Health in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University. She is also the Chief…
Find out more »Telling Your Transition Story to Non-Academic Employers
Are you struggling to explain your career transition to others? Join L. Maren Wood (Founder of Beyond the Professoriate) in this webinar about how to construct a comprehensive transition story to non-academic employers. After attending, you will learn how to build a compelling and authentic elevator pitch to use in networking and interviews; locate your key strengths and skills that industry professionals understand and value; and adapt your background and experience to support your career goals.[vc_btn title="Register for the Event"…
Find out more »Infectious Disease Research Pod Meeting
The Infectious Disease Research Pod’s second meeting is on November 13, 2020 at 12:00pm. We invite you to learn about Modeling the COVID-19 Pandemic: Navigating the Science-Policy Divide from Dr. Shalini Kulasingam from the Division of Epidemiology and Community Health! Zoom Link ID: 94395253904 Password: 84Z23Z
Find out more »Interview Skills
For many, interviewing is often a stressful part of the job-search process. This session will help you prepare, learn, and apply strategies on how to thoroughly prepare how best to promote yourself both competently and confidently.
Find out more »Fellowships
There are several national and regional fellowship programs that seek to recruit talented and experienced graduate students, but you may be wondering which ones are good for public health students, how do I determine if they are a good fit or option, and how does one apply. This session will help answer those questions and provide you information on many of the most reputable fellowship programs and tips for applying.
Find out more »WI Population Health Service Fellowship Program Information Session 3
This is the third WI Population Health Service Fellowship Information Session where you can go to learn more about their fellowship program.
Find out more »Building Positive Relationships in Graduate School
Graduate school can be challenging without proper support and fulfilling professional relationships. In this webinar, a panel of academic experts who work with grad students will discuss ways to maintain positive and healthy connections with your colleagues and supervisors. After attending, you will be able to reproduce strategies for supportive community building in your department; recognize channels that will help you confront toxic behavior in academic spaces; and create healthy habits for balancing school, research, and social life.[vc_btn title="Register for…
Find out more »Infectious Disease Journal Club Meeting
The UMN Infectious Disease Journal club is a student-led group that meets every other week to discuss various topics relevant to infectious diseases, including article critiques from scientific journals, discussions of infectious disease-related current events, and engaging in discussions with invited faculty members. Students from all degree programs and concentrations are welcome! Our meetings are via Zoom every other Tuesday at 5pm, starting 15 September. Email griff906@umn.edu to join the mailing list, find out more at our website, and join our…
Find out more »Lunch with the Librarian Series
Grab a brown bag lunch and join your public health librarian, Shanda Hunt, once a month to grow and advance your research skills. The one-hour sessions impart information you need to know to be a successful student and professional. Visit the library webpage to see all sessions and links to join.
Find out more »Making the Most of Your Winter Break
Attend this session to learn from our intern and work-study about how you can be productive over your Winter break while enjoying it at the same time.
Find out more »Employer Spotlight – SPH Career Center
Join us for Employer Spotlights where you will hear from public health employers on opportunities and learn about resources on how to advance your public health career. A more detailed calendar can be found here (occasionally check as document will be updated throughout the semester). Zoom Link Meeting ID: 926 9636 7639 Passcode: 9GzUrN
Find out more »Infectious Disease Research Pod Meeting
The Infectious Disease Research Pod’s third meeting is on December 4, 2020 at 12:00pm. We invite you to learn about Gaps in Public Health Communications During Pandemics from Dr. Michael Osterholm from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy! Zoom Link ID: 94395253904 Password: 84Z23Z
Find out more »Applied Practice/Job Search
Looking for a job/applied practice can be daunting and very frustrating. In this session, you will learn best practices and result-oriented strategies for conducting an effective job search. Topics include how to focus your search (research), marketing to employers, and building your network.
Find out more »Job Search and Resiliency
Looking for a job can be daunting and very frustrating. In this session, you will learn best practices and result-oriented strategies for conducting an effective job search. Topics include how to focus your search (research), marketing to employers, and building your network.
Find out more »Infectious Disease Journal Club Meeting
The UMN Infectious Disease Journal club is a student-led group that meets every other week to discuss various topics relevant to infectious diseases, including article critiques from scientific journals, discussions of infectious disease-related current events, and engaging in discussions with invited faculty members. Students from all degree programs and concentrations are welcome! Our meetings are via Zoom every other Tuesday at 5pm, starting 15 September. Email griff906@umn.edu to join the mailing list, find out more at our website, and join our…
Find out more »Wisconsin Population Health Service Fellowship Program Virtual Information Session 4
This is the fourth WI Population Health Service Fellowship Information Session where you can go to learn more about their fellowship program.
Find out more »SPH Career Transitions Network
Your public health journey will lead you through multiple stages of your career and many transitions. The University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) believes in supporting our graduates through these transitions so they can continue to improve public health for all. Facilitated by the professionals of the SPH Career and Professional Development Center, we offer a monthly opportunity for networking, questions, and advice. Each session is confidential and minimally structured to provide time for conversations about your specific…
Find out more »3 Skills Every PhD Should Have When They Graduate
What should you be doing in grad school if you’re considering a post-ac career? This webinar will explore the steps grad students should be taking to gain the skills non-academic employers desire. After attending, you will be able to develop a plan to gain linear work experience while in school; incorporate strategies for balancing self-employment and side hustles with your studies; and connect your skills to career paths that align with your professional goals.[vc_btn title="Register for the Event" style="classic" shape="square"…
Find out more »Infectious Disease Research Pod Meeting
The Infectious Disease Research Pod’s final fall semester meeting is on Dec 11, 2020 at 12:00pm. We invite you to learn about Rethinking Race and Race Disparities in the US COVID-19 Epidemic from Dr. Jamie Slaughter-Acey from the Division of Epidemiology and Community Health! Zoom Link ID: 94395253904 Password: 84Z23Z
Find out more »Interview Skills
For many, interviewing is often a stressful part of the job-search process. This session will help you prepare, learn, and apply strategies on how to thoroughly prepare how best to promote yourself both competently and confidently.
Find out more »WI Population Health Service Fellowship Information Session 5
This is the fifth and final WI Population Health Service Fellowship Information Session where you can go to learn more about their fellowship program.
Find out more »Infectious Disease Journal Club Meeting
The UMN Infectious Disease Journal club is a student-led group that meets every other week to discuss various topics relevant to infectious diseases, including article critiques from scientific journals, discussions of infectious disease-related current events, and engaging in discussions with invited faculty members. Students from all degree programs and concentrations are welcome! Our meetings are via Zoom every other Tuesday at 5pm, starting 15 September. Email griff906@umn.edu to join the mailing list, find out more at our website, and join our…
Find out more »Lunch with the Librarian Series
Grab a brown bag lunch and join your public health librarian, Shanda Hunt, once a month to grow and advance your research skills. The one-hour sessions impart information you need to know to be a successful student and professional. Visit the library webpage to see all sessions and links to join.
Find out more »Lunch with the Librarian Series
Grab a brown bag lunch and join your public health librarian, Shanda Hunt, once a month to grow and advance your research skills. The one-hour sessions impart information you need to know to be a successful student and professional. Visit the library webpage to see all sessions and links to join.
Find out more »Lunch with the Librarian Series
Grab a brown bag lunch and join your public health librarian, Shanda Hunt, once a month to grow and advance your research skills. The one-hour sessions impart information you need to know to be a successful student and professional. Visit the library webpage to see all sessions and links to join.
Find out more »Lunch with the Librarian Series
Grab a brown bag lunch and join your public health librarian, Shanda Hunt, once a month to grow and advance your research skills. The one-hour sessions impart information you need to know to be a successful student and professional. Visit the library webpage to see all sessions and links to join.
Find out more »Lunch with the Librarian Series
Grab a brown bag lunch and join your public health librarian, Shanda Hunt, once a month to grow and advance your research skills. The one-hour sessions impart information you need to know to be a successful student and professional. Visit the library webpage to see all sessions and links to join.
Find out more »Lunch with the Librarian Series
Grab a brown bag lunch and join your public health librarian, Shanda Hunt, once a month to grow and advance your research skills. The one-hour sessions impart information you need to know to be a successful student and professional. Visit the library webpage to see all sessions and links to join.
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