GSGA News

September 23, 2020

Happy Wednesday SPH Students,

GSGA hopes you are having a wonderful week! We want to extend an invitation to all SPH students to join us tonight at the Virtual Study Group today at 6pm-7pm. We want to connect you to other students who are in your MPH concentration and also who are taking the same class as you are. If you are interested, RSVP at gsga@sphmail.cuny.edu. We encourage you to share this information with your classmates.

Also, stay updated and check out our calendar of events!

Take a look at future events!

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Club Events

 

For more information Email: Fiona.Conway14@sphmail.cuny.edu

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Wellness Event

National Suicide Prevention Month Event

Monday | September 28  | 5pm | Virtual Link

Meeting ID: 980 7110 0443 | Passcode: 150343

Student Wellness Counselor Sherry Adams will offer a virtual presentation on suicide and depression awareness and resources, followed by Q & A, and ending with a candle lighting and silent vigil to remember those who died by suicide. If you would like more information, please email Student Wellness Counselor Sherry Adams at sherry.adams@sph.cuny.edu.  If you are someone you know is considering suicide please call the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ to chat.

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GSGA Voter Mobilization Event

This year, the GSGA Voter Mobilization Event will consist of a documentary called: “All-in: The Fight for Democracy.” This documentary film was directed and produced by Liz Garbus and Lisa Cortés. The documentary takes a look at the history, and current activism against voter suppression; barriers to voting that most people don’t even know is a threat to their basic rights as citizens of the United States. We also will have Olivia Brady NYC Votes Youth Engagement Coordinator from the New York City Campaign Finance Board who will offer a brief overview of the importance of voting, voter registration, and the absentee ballot. RSVP here today!!

Click here to take a look at the trailer!

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National Voter Registration Day

 

Yesterday was Voter Registration Day! We are here to remind you that the deadline to register to vote is on October 9, 2020. Click here if you haven’t registered yet.