We will be having our next meeting of the Spring 2021 semester via Zoom on Tuesday, March 2nd from 7-8PM CST. This meeting will be a casual social with various games and an opportunity to win an MN Public Health Association membership!
Find out more »First impressions are everything! It is common knowledge that most employers look at a resume for 6 to 8 seconds at most, making it important that you grab the employer's attention. This session will provide strategies and tips on how to make your name stand out in the sea of resumes and cover letters, formatting do's and don't, and the strategies for customizing your resume/cover letter to specific positions, organizations and industries. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »Erica Moodie, Professor of Biostatistics and William Dawson Scholar at McGill University, will present: "Preserving Privacy in Estimating Individualized Treatment Rules from Distributed Data Collection Sites" Abstract: Precision medicine is a rapidly expanding area of health research wherein patient level information is used to inform care via individualized treatment rules (ITR). Identifying the ITR which optimizes expected patient outcome is of obvious interest, and has to date been done exclusively using individual-level data. However, estimating ITRs require large amounts of…
Find out more »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. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »Presented by Cavan Reilly, PhD Professor, Division of Biostatistics, University of Minnesota In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, an unprecedented level of scientific effort has been expanded to develop vaccines and therapeutics: here, we focus on therapeutics. Initially, many existing drugs were examined for potential as therapeutic agents. While some of these efforts have been successful, at least in some settings (e.g., remdesivir and dexamethasone), there is still an urgent, unmet need for more effective therapeutics. Over the last year,…
Find out more »Join us for a virtual Career Engagement Fair where you will be able to connect with your organizations of interest, ask any questions about the hiring process or company, and find out about available positions for the upcoming year. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about the job market and find out what types of opportunities they may have for you to contribute now or in the future. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »The Use of Spatial Analysis to Deepen our Knowledge of Health David Haynes II, PhD Assistant Professor Institute for Health Informatics GIS Faculty and Co-Director MPC Diversity Fellowship University of Minnesota Spatially adaptive filters is a mapping technique that improves upon and can replace choropleth mapping approaches, especially when mapping health behaviors for small areas. Spatially adaptive filters allow us to accurately describe geographic patterns of disease in rural areas and high-population density neighborhoods. Dr. Hayne's work applies spatially adaptive…
Find out more »In the second Structural Oppression Seminar of Spring 2021, Dr. Marcus Rushing of Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will discuss the role of environmental injustice and health inequities. An expert in occupational and environmental health, Dr. Rushing is currently part of the MDH’s and CDC’s collaborative effort to the effects of the vaccine on healthcare workers. This event is free and open to all School of Public Health students, staff, faculty, alumni, and…
Find out more »We all miss face-to-face socializing, but we're also all feeling Zoom-fatigue. Luckily, Icebreaker provides online socializing that feels natural, just like you're mingling at a party! Open to students and alumni, with special interdisciplinary events TBA! Join Icebreaker Meeting
Find out more »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. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »Exciting cross-school work! The President of the SPH Student Senate is jointly organizing a series of talks with the President of the Public Affairs Student Association: the Presidents’ Lecture Series. The second in the series will be on Tuesday, March 9th at 12 p.m. CST. We will host a conversation with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Dr. Rebecca Wurtz. In this conversation, we will explore the politics of public health at the local, state, and national levels, health equity, and Dr.…
Find out more »The Midweek Lunch Social is continuing in Spring 2021! This tradition began in Spring 2020 for SPHSS students missing casual between-class lunches in the SPHere. Come if you can, leave when you have to, tell us what you're eating, and show off your pets/plants! Hosted every other Wednesday by SPHSS student senators. Open to students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Zoom info available on the sphss@umn.edu Google Calendar.
Find out more »Salary negotiation can be one of the scariest and challenging aspects of a job search, but like buying a car… you too can walk away with a great deal! This session will explore the 3 P's of salary negotiation, how to assess your market value of the position as well as your own market value, and strategies for how to make the process less intimidating and getting the offer you deserve. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »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 »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. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »Presented by Ulrick Gaillard, JD Founder, President, and CEO of Batey Relief Alliance Batey Relief Alliance was launched in 1997 to address the living conditions of families living in the Dominican bateyes communities established by Haitian migrants brought to the Dominican Republic as a source of low-cost labor to work in the sugar cane fields. The mission of Batey Relief Alliance is to address the socio-economic and health conditions of women, children, and families severely affected by extreme poverty, disease,…
Find out more »Diversity and Inclusion in Health Services and Policy Research: Then, Now, and the Future Tongtan (Bert) Chantarat, MPH Doctoral Candidate, HSRP&A Division of Health Policy & Management REGISTER FOR THE EVENT The Black Lives Matter movement has surfaced longstanding issues of racism across sectors. Health services research (HSR) is no exception. Hear how the field of HSR has refocused on the important question of how we can ensure we’re addressing the structural racism and discrimination within…
Find out more »Many students are looking for a job/applied practice and this can be daunting and very frustrating. In this session, BIPOC students 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. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »Career Innovation in Public Health: Exploring Diverse Career Paths in Public Health A series of virtual meetings to connect current students with SPH grads Join the SPH Alumni Society for Alumni/Student Connections. These gatherings are intended to bring our SPH community together and learn from each other about professional topics during a period where connection is more challenging due to the coronavirus. The meetings are intended to be professional, casual, open, and discuss and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Facilitated…
Find out more »Alumni and friends of the Division of Biostatistics are invited to join for a virtual gathering on March 15, from 5:00 - 6:00 pm CT. Hear an update from Joe Koopmeiners, division head, and learn about the work the Coordinating Center for Biometric Research (CCBR) is doing in COVID clinical trials. Networking and conversation to follow. Students, staff and faculty welcome! To request an accommodation (e.g., sign language interpreters, alternative formats) or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact us at sph-alum@umn.edu or…
Find out more »LinkedIn is one of the most popular social media platforms to network, create business connections, and find jobs. If you’re trying to get more eyes on your LinkedIn profile, you’ve got a lot of tools at your disposal. Learn how to use this website to your advantage so that you can build a strong brand, and use this brand to land future opportunities. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »The MHA Class of 2013 is invited to a virtual reunion! Grab your favorite drink and join your classmates via Zoom to reminisce, share stories, and reconnect. Minimally structured to allow time to reconnect with each other. Encourage your friends to join! RSVP by March 11 to help us plan. Contact us at mhaalum@umn.edu with any questions. To request an accommodation (e.g., sign language interpreters, alternative formats) or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact us at mhaalum@umn.edu or 612.625.0333. Please make requests with as…
Find out more »University of Minnesota’s SPH Associate Professor Dr. Rachel Hardeman invites you to join her for a virtual community conversation on what structural racism means for Black, Indigenous, and people of color in the Twin Cities urban areas and how it plays out in our lives. Deeply embedded in American society, operationalizing and measuring structural racism in Minnesota is important in our work to eliminate health inequities and create opportunities and policies that support health and well being. This program is…
Find out more »We all miss face-to-face socializing, but we're also all feeling Zoom-fatigue. Luckily, Icebreaker provides online socializing that feels natural, just like you're mingling at a party! Open to students and alumni, with special interdisciplinary events TBA! Join Icebreaker Meeting
Find out more »An Individual Career Development Plan (IDP) is an ongoing personal exercise to map out your short-term and long-term career goals. This written process will help determine your skills/interests and potential careers, as well as set realistic career goals for yourself. This session will not only explain the benefits of an IDP, but also teach you how to create an effective plan that helps you as much as possible. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »The School of Public Health (SPH) DEI Conversation Series provides a space for staff to discuss DEI-related topics as a tool for learning and creating shared understanding. Additionally, these conversations provide a guiding framework for future SPH DEI staff training.Submit a question Staff are invited to submit DEI-related questions anonymously via the online submission form in advance of each meeting date. Questions will be reviewed by the SPH DEI coordinator and incorporated into the discussions each month.Contact For questions about…
Find out more »The Midweek Lunch Social is continuing in Spring 2021! This tradition began in Spring 2020 for SPHSS students missing casual between-class lunches in the SPHere. Come if you can, leave when you have to, tell us what you're eating, and show off your pets/plants! Hosted every other Wednesday by SPHSS student senators. Open to students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Zoom info available on the sphss@umn.edu Google Calendar.
Find out more »Reaching In: Building Professional Networks A series of virtual meetings to connect current students with SPH grads Join the SPH Alumni Society for Alumni/Student Connections. These gatherings are intended to bring our SPH community together and learn from each other about professional topics during a period where connection is more challenging due to the coronavirus. The meetings are intended to be professional, casual, open, and discuss and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Facilitated by SPH Alumni Society Board members, the…
Find out more »The LET-MCH Qualitative Methods Mini-Lab hosts “The Learning Lab” for the spring 2021 semester. Our session for March is “Introduction to Online Focus Groups,” presented by Dr. J. Michael Wilkerson.
Find out more »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 »Session 1 - Does the Campus Built Environment Affect Access for Students with Disabilities at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities? Presented by Mahesh Mathew, Second-year Epidemiology Student This presentation discusses a pilot study that Mahesh Mathew and Jessica Goswitz (a former UMN MPH student) conducted with Dr. Traci Toomey to study accessibility challenges from the built environment of the UMN Twin Cities campus during 2019-20. The study assessed whether the built environments of the campus (building entrances, classrooms, labs,…
Find out more »We all miss face-to-face socializing, but we're also all feeling Zoom-fatigue. Luckily, Icebreaker provides online socializing that feels natural, just like you're mingling at a party! Open to students and alumni, with special interdisciplinary events TBA! Join Icebreaker Meeting
Find out more »Designing and Conducting Focus Groups Interviews Instructor: Richard Krueger and Alicia Menanteau This two-day workshop is an interactive, intensive overview of focus group procedures that can be used in public and non-profit environments. Practical approaches to determining the appropriate use of focus group studies, design options, developing questions, recruiting participants, moderating skills, and analyzing and reporting results are emphasized. Past student comments include: • Best class I have ever had at the U • Great examples, rapport • Excellent! Engaging…
Find out more »The Midweek Lunch Social is continuing in Spring 2021! This tradition began in Spring 2020 for SPHSS students missing casual between-class lunches in the SPHere. Come if you can, leave when you have to, tell us what you're eating, and show off your pets/plants! Hosted every other Wednesday by SPHSS student senators. Open to students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Zoom info available on the sphss@umn.edu Google Calendar.
Find out more »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. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »What to Consider When Deciding to Move for a Job A series of virtual meetings to connect current students with SPH grads Join the SPH Alumni Society for Alumni/Student Connections. These gatherings are intended to bring our SPH community together and learn from each other about professional topics during a period where connection is more challenging due to the coronavirus. The meetings are intended to be professional, casual, open, and discuss and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Facilitated by SPH…
Find out more »Starting a new position can be incredibly nerve-wracking. When it comes to being comfortable and adjusting to a new work environment, preparation is absolutely vital. This session will teach you everything you need to know to ensure your success at your new job on day one. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »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 »We all miss face-to-face socializing, but we're also all feeling Zoom-fatigue. Luckily, Icebreaker provides online socializing that feels natural, just like you're mingling at a party! Open to students and alumni, with special interdisciplinary events TBA! Join Icebreaker Meeting
Find out more »An Individual Career Development Plan (IDP) is an ongoing personal exercise to map out your short-term and long-term career goals. This written process will help determine your skills/interests and potential careers, as well as set realistic career goals for yourself. This session will not only explain the benefits of an IDP, but also teach you how to create an effective plan that helps you as much as possible. Join Zoom Event
Find out more »The Midweek Lunch Social is continuing in Spring 2021! This tradition began in Spring 2020 for SPHSS students missing casual between-class lunches in the SPHere. Come if you can, leave when you have to, tell us what you're eating, and show off your pets/plants! Hosted every other Wednesday by SPHSS student senators. Open to students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Zoom info available on the sphss@umn.edu Google Calendar.
Find out more »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. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »Salary negotiation can be one of the scariest and challenging aspects of a job search, but like buying a car… you too can walk away with a great deal! This session will explore the 3 P's of salary negotiation, how to assess your market value of the position as well as your own market value, and strategies for how to make the process less intimidating and getting the offer you deserve. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »LinkedIn is one of the most popular social media platforms to network, create business connections, and find jobs. If you’re trying to get more eyes on your LinkedIn profile, you’ve got a lot of tools at your disposal. Learn how to use this website to your advantage so that you can build a strong brand, and use this brand to land future opportunities. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »Many students are looking for a job/applied practice and this can be daunting and very frustrating. In this session, students 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. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »The School of Public Health (SPH) DEI Conversation Series provides a space for staff to discuss DEI-related topics as a tool for learning and creating shared understanding. Additionally, these conversations provide a guiding framework for future SPH DEI staff training.Submit a question Staff are invited to submit DEI-related questions anonymously via the online submission form in advance of each meeting date. Questions will be reviewed by the SPH DEI coordinator and incorporated into the discussions each month.Contact For questions about…
Find out more »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 »Attend this session to learn about how you can be productive over your summer break while enjoying it at the same time. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »We all miss face-to-face socializing, but we're also all feeling Zoom-fatigue. Luckily, Icebreaker provides online socializing that feels natural, just like you're mingling at a party! Open to students and alumni, with special interdisciplinary events TBA! Join Icebreaker Meeting
Find out more »The Midweek Lunch Social is continuing in Spring 2021! This tradition began in Spring 2020 for SPHSS students missing casual between-class lunches in the SPHere. Come if you can, leave when you have to, tell us what you're eating, and show off your pets/plants! Hosted every other Wednesday by SPHSS student senators. Open to students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Zoom info available on the sphss@umn.edu Google Calendar.
Find out more »"Mainstreaming Long-Term Care" Debra Saliba, MD, MPH Director, The Anna & Harry Borun Center for Gerontological Research, UCLA Division of Geriatrics Debra Saliba, MD, MPH, AGSF holds the Anna & Harry Borun Endowed Chair in Geriatrics at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine where she directs the UCLA Borun Center for Gerontological Research. She is also a senior natural scientist at RAND and a researcher at the Greater Los Angeles VA. Mainstreaming Long Term Care Despite the large and…
Find out more »2021 Robert L. Kane Memorial Lecture Mainstreaming Long Term Care Keynote Speaker: Debra Saliba, MD, MPH, AGSF Debra Saliba, MD, MPH, AGSF holds the Anna & Harry Borun Endowed Chair in Geriatrics at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine where she directs the UCLA Borun Center for Gerontological Research. She is also a senior natural scientist at RAND and a researcher at the Greater Los Angeles VA. Despite the large and increasing number of adults who are vulnerable to…
Find out more »Presented by Logan Spector, PhD Professor, Director, Division of Epidemiology/Clinical Research, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Cancer in children is thankfully very rare, but every occurrence is a tragedy. For fifty years, researchers have sought their cause(s) so as to enable early detection and, someday, prevention. It is apparent that most types of childhood cancer, comprising most patients, initiate in utero - but is this due to environment, genetics, or just sheer chance? And since far more children show…
Find out more »Salary negotiation can be one of the scariest and challenging aspects of a job search, but like buying a car… you too can walk away with a great deal! This session will explore the 3 P's of salary negotiation, how to assess your market value of the position as well as your own market value, and strategies for how to make the process less intimidating and getting the offer you deserve. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »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 »Attend this session to learn about how you can be productive over your summer break while enjoying it at the same time. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »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. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »Starting a new position can be incredibly nerve-wracking. When it comes to being comfortable and adjusting to a new work environment, preparation is absolutely vital. This session will teach you everything you need to know to ensure your success at your new job on day one. Join Zoom Meeting
Find out more »The School of Public Health (SPH) DEI Conversation Series provides a space for staff to discuss DEI-related topics as a tool for learning and creating shared understanding. Additionally, these conversations provide a guiding framework for future SPH DEI staff training.Submit a question Staff are invited to submit DEI-related questions anonymously via the online submission form in advance of each meeting date. Questions will be reviewed by the SPH DEI coordinator and incorporated into the discussions each month.Contact For questions about…
Find out more »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 »Join experts in a lively, informative discussion related to memory loss, caregiving tips, and what you can do to help. The goal of this conference is to provide information, support, and education for adult children, spouses, parents, health and community care providers, and others concerned with caring for people with memory loss. The Caring for People with Memory Loss Conference is free and open to the public. Contact hours/CEUs must be purchased separately. Registration is required. More information.
Find out more »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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…
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