GSGA Newsletter 

Hi SPH students!

We hope that you are having a wonderful week so far. GSGA has created a step challenge for students to motivate each other and get out there to walk. So far we have 20 SPH students taking on the challenge and making their steps count. The more students the better! Check down below to see how many steps the students have accomplished!

Also, have you made a plan to vote yet? GSGA has partnered with NYC Votes + CUNY Votes to raise awareness about voting and local government in NYC!

We are just 3 days away from Early Voting Starting in New York! That being said, now is the time to gear up and make a plan to vote. New Yorkers have more voting options now than ever before. You can vote:

1. Early In-person (Oct. 24 – Nov. 1)
2. By Mail
3. Election Day (Nov. 3)

All of these options can seem overwhelming, so that’s why it’s so important to make your voting plan well ahead of time. When making your plan, here are some questions to consider:

• Where is your polling place located?
• When is the most convenient time for you to vote?

• Do you feel comfortable voting in person, or would you rather vote by mail?

Taking a few minutes to think through your voting plan will help you avoid any last-minute situations that could prevent you from voting.

Once you’ve made your plan to vote, we challenge you to help five of your friends make their plan! 

Here are some important Election Deadlines to keep in mind:

Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot – October 27th

Deadline to Postmark Absentee Ballot – November 3rd

Early Voting Period – October 24th – November 1st

Election Day – November 3rd

You can visit NYC Votes’ How to Vote page for more information about how to cast your ballot for the General Election. New Yorkers have more options now than ever before to vote, so it’s important to learn which option is best for you.

You can take the CUNY Pledge to Vote to stay up to date on all the important Election Info you need! Visit this link or text CUNYvotes to 917-979-6377 to pledge your vote.

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Step Challenge

Get moving and sign up here today!!

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Have you joined the Friday Study Group?

Meet other SPH students and find another student to study with! RSVP at gsga@sphmail.cuny.edu today!

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Wellness

Student Grief Support Group
Wednesdays at 5 pm from 10/21 – 12/9
Student Wellness Counselor Sherry Adams will facilitate an open group in which the vast range of grief responses related to losing a loved one are reviewed, discussed, and validated.  The ways in which COVID-19 restrictions have affected how we grieve will also be addressed.  Students will be provided an opportunity to offer mutual aid to one another as the process of grieving is navigated.  There will also be opportunities for bereaved students to memorialize their lost loved ones in our group setting.  The group will be a safe space for students who are mourning to express their unique experiences and establish connections with supportive peers.  If you would like more information or are interested in joining the group please email Sherry at sherry.adams@sph.cuny.edu

 

COVID-19 Memorial Page

We recognize that COVID-19 has changed how we say goodbye to and memorialize our dear loved ones. While our mourning traditions might look different they remain so very important. With this understanding, we have created a virtual space for you to honor family member(s) you have lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. With immense sympathy and respect, we invite you to the CUNY SPH In Remembrance page to share your tributes. Your expressions of who your lost family member was and what they meant to you and the world matter to us. Please note that signed consent from an authorized family member is needed prior to tributes being published.  While there may be a physical distance between us, we remain a community with opportunities for mutual support.

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Career Services Announcement

TONIGHT! Professional Communication Workshop

Wednesday, October 21  |  5pm – 6pm  |  Virtual  |  Register

Whether looking to land a job or fieldwork experience, successfully navigate your workplace, or just communicate clearly with fellow students and faculty, join the upcoming Professional Communication Workshop. During the session, you will have the opportunity to work with fellow participants to analyze communication scenarios and leave with practical tools you can apply to your professional life. Brought to you by the CUNY SPH Office of Career Services.

 

What I Did With My Degree

Thursday, October 29  |  6 – 7:30pm |  Virtual  |  Register

Wondering what to do with your public health degree? Confused about what careers connect to different SPH concentrations? Attend this virtual event to hear public health professionals representing four different disciplines (Community Health, Health Policy and Management, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Environmental, Occupational, and Geospatial Health Sciences) share their career stories, how they applied their public health degrees to the work they do now, and engage in a Q&A. Brought to you by the CUNY SPH Office of Career Services and the Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA)

 

Planning to do fieldwork during Summer 2021?

Pre-Registration and fieldwork orientation sign up is now open! Your next steps are to 1) complete the fieldwork Pre-Registration Form. 2) At the end of the form, register for ONE upcoming required virtual fieldwork orientation. The dates are:

1. 1. • Tuesday, November 10th, 8 – 9pm
      • Thursday, November 12th, 5 – 6pm
      • Friday, November 20th, 12 – 1pm
      • Wednesday, December 2nd, 8 – 9pm
      • Monday, December 7th, 5 – 6pm
      • Wednesday, January 27th, 8 – 9pm

OEL strongly encourages you to complete the above steps as soon as possible. Because summer is a shorter term, beginning the process early may allow you to start your fieldwork hours early to ensure completion by the end of the summer session (some restrictions apply). Please reach out to oel@sph.cuny.edu with any questions.

Northwell Health Info Session

Monday, November 16  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Virtual  |  Register

Join talent acquisition specialists from Northwell Health as they share an overview of Northwell and discuss opportunities for employment. They will give you insider insight into their interview process, tips for effective resume writing, and how to be a successful candidate. Brought to you by the CUNY SPH Office of Career Services.